PWX 2026
PWX is the American Public Works Association's annual conference and expo, described by APWA as the largest gathering of public works professionals in North America.
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX
- Dates
- August 30–September 2, 2026
- Venue
- George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX
- Member price
- $919 (before July 1, 2026)
- Exhibitors
- 475
TL;DR
- PWX 2026 runs August 30–September 2, 2026 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.
- Full attendee registration costs $919 for APWA members and $1,198 for nonmembers before July 1, 2026, rising to $1,098 and $1,298 respectively after that date.
- A $50 Expo-Only Pass covers exhibit hall access for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, while one-day registration for those days costs $405 for members and $520 for nonmembers.
- The show floor features 475 exhibitors.
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About
PWX is organized by the American Public Works Association (APWA), a not-for-profit international organization of nearly 32,000 members involved in the field of public works. The 2026 exhibit hall runs August 30–September 1, 2026, closing a day ahead of the full conference on September 2. At the prior edition in Chicago in 2025, exhibitors filled approximately 250,000 square feet of exhibit hall space, the largest exhibit floor in nearly two decades. APWA has announced PWX will move to Phoenix, Arizona in 2027, Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2028, and Baltimore, Maryland in 2029.
Who you'll find in the room
Public works professionals
Thought-leaders, decision-makers, and solution providers in public works from across North America.
Featured speakers
3 listedDr. Bertice Berry
General Session Storyteller · PWX 2025
Keelan Leyser
General Session Storyteller · PWX 2025
Dr. Jody Carrington
General Session Storyteller · PWX 2025
Past editions
1 on record| Edition | Dates | Location | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 17–20, 2025 | McCormick Place – Lakeside Center, Chicago, Illinois | More than 5,000 public works professionals |
Venue & travel
Venue
George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, Texas 77010Questions people ask
8 answeredPWX 2026 runs from August 30 to September 2, 2026, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.
PWX 2026 is held at the George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, Texas 77010.
Full attendee registration costs $919 for APWA members and $1,198 for nonmembers before July 1, 2026, rising to $1,098 and $1,298 respectively after that date. A $50 Expo-Only Pass covers exhibit hall access for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, and one-day registration for those days costs $405 for members and $520 for nonmembers.
PWX draws thought-leaders, decision-makers, and solution providers in public works from across North America.
PWX 2026 attendance figures have not been published yet. At the prior edition in Chicago in 2025, more than 5,000 public works professionals attended.
The PWX 2026 show floor features 475 exhibitors. At the prior edition in 2025, exhibitors filled approximately 250,000 square feet, the largest exhibit floor in nearly two decades.
That depends on whether public works procurement, planning, or engineering is part of your work. PWX centers on education sessions and an exhibit hall aimed at that audience, and the organizer does not publish a return-on-investment figure to weigh against the registration cost.
Business casual is typical for conference sessions and the expo floor. APWA does not publish a formal dress code for PWX.
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