Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) National Meeting and Training Conference
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H St NW
Washington, DC
United States
Join us in Washington, D.C. for this year's COMTO event — the premier gathering of professionals in the transportation industry. This year’s theme, Path to Prosperity — Transportation for Connected, Thriving and Sustainable Communities, is inspiration for four days of learning, training, and networking with colleagues and industry leaders across all modes of transportation. Check back to find out about more opportunities to connect with us. We'll see you there and look forward to celebrating COMTO's 55th anniversary!
We are proud to serve as an industry partner and sponsor of the conference, supporting both the lanyards and name badges, as well as the President’s Reception. We are also honored to host three city interns this year, continuing our commitment to mentorship and the next generation of professionals.
COMTO Sessions
2026 COMTO CITY Internship Showcase
- Tuesday, July 28
- 8:30-10 a.m.
Interns — including three from HDR — will share their career journeys, experiences with the COMTO CITY Internship Program, key lessons learned, and future goals. They’ll also discuss what they hope to see from the industry and insights on preparing the future workforce. We look forward to supporting our amazing interns!
Preparing the Next Wave of Transportation Leaders
- Tuesday, July 28 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Moderator: Christine Choi
- Panelists: Tom Kim, Edna Stanely (Los Angeles Metro), Joel Aguilar (Port of Long Beach) and Brianne Overton (Mott MacDonald)