WTS International Annual Conference

Refine your skills and grow your network among a diverse group of transportation industry professionals. You’ll hear from agency leaders, private-industry CEOs and small business owners, who will help you elevate your professional development. 

We are a proud Pinnacle Partner of WTS.

Our WTS Sessions

Tuesday, May 5

Empathy in Action: How Women Are Leading a Transportation Revolution

• 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Beaudry B - Lobby Level
• Moderator: Lee Caragiale (HDR)

Trailblazers in Transportation: Reflections from Former WTS International Chairs

• 3-4 p.m. | Palos Verdes - Lobby Level
• Panelists: Maggie Walsh (HDR) & Serese Aranha-Scott (HDR)

Wednesday, May 6

Port of Long Beach Pier B Rail Yard Expansion: Transforming Rail Operations and Connecting Commerce

• 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Pasadena Ballroom - Exhibit Hall
• Poster Presenter: Shalevia Briscoe (HDR)

From Personas to Planning: Community Engagement to Identify High Impact Vulnerable Road User Safety Strategies

• 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Pasadena Ballroom - Exhibit Hall
• Poster Presenter: Jessica Allen (HDR)

Keeping Transit Relevant Amid Political Shifts in Canada and the U.S.

• 1-1:50 p.m. | Beaudry A - Lobby Level
• Moderator: Becca Nagorsky (HDR)

Let's Be Better Humans: Enhancing Transportation Communications with AI Tools

• 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Santa Monica C - 3rd Floor
• Speaker: Nicole Moon (HDR)

Rebuilding Public Trust & Shifting Perceptions: CSX's Blue Ridge Subdivision Engagement Story

• 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Santa Monica C - 3rd Floor
• Speaker: Beth Frady (HDR)