2026 ITS Arizona Annual Conference

REGISTRATION OPEN!

This year’s ITS Arizona Annual Conference will be held on Wednesday, October 7th and Thursday, October 8th, 2026, at the Mesa Convention Center, Building C, located at 263 N Center Street in Mesa, Arizona.  

The ITS Arizona Annual Conference is a premier event that brings together industry professionals, thought leaders, and innovators in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems. It serves as a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking opportunities to drive advancements in transportation technology. Attendees can expect engaging discussions, insightful presentations, and interactive sessions that will inspire and empower them to make a positive impact on the future of transportation. The 2026 conference theme is Empowering Innovation – Then and Now. Join us at this year’s conference to be part of the dynamic community shaping the future of ITS building upon the solid foundation this state has leveraged to be a leader in ITS innovation.

Day One will include lunch and a half-day technical workshop, followed by our Reception with entertainment, drinks, and appetizers.

On Day Two, technical sessions on the latest ITS planning, implementation and research efforts will be presented by public agency representatives, practitioners, planners, and researchers from Arizona and around the country. 

Best ITS Award Nominations/
Best Student Research Paper Contest

Call For Award Nominations – Deadline Friday, August 14, 2026 (5 PM)
Best ITS Arizona Student Research Paper Contest – Deadline Friday, September 11, 2026 (5 PM)

Call for Abstracts

ITS Arizona is looking for potential presenters who may have a project, study or program, either in the planning stages or currently deployed, which falls within one of the following general categories:

  • ITS Performance Measures
  • Innovative Communications
  • ITS applications to improve Safety
  • Innovative Funding Sources
  • Improving Safety with ITS
  • Traffic Management Centers & Improving Operations
  • Expanded ITS Applications
  • ITS Public Outreach and Communication
  • Freeway and Arterial ITS
  • Regional Partnerships & Collaborations
  • Innovative Traffic Signal Operations

This two-day conference will have a limited number of technical sessions and is an excellent opportunity to present your work to transportation professionals from throughout Arizona.  If you are interested, please submit a 250-word abstract online using this link.  The deadline for abstract submissions is Friday, August 14th, 2026.  

You are encouraged to submit your abstract as early as possible.  Instructions for submitting an abstract is provided at the conference website. Presentations will be selected by the Conference Planning Committee based upon the relevance of the presentation to the conference theme, with consideration given to maintaining a diverse range of presentation subjects. Please note that all attendees must register to attend, including speakers.

Questions should be submitted to vicepresident@itsaz.org

Abstract Submission Form

MINI-GOLF SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY!

We will be hosting our second annual mini golf tournament during the conference. This year, we want to keep the tournament going through Day 2. The course will be set up in the exhibitor hall. As a part of the event we will be offering hole sponsorship opportunities. Click Below for more details.

Golf Social Event

2026 ITS Arizona 33rd Annual Conference – Individual Registration

This registration page includes access to Individual Registrations. Individual Registrations include Public, Private, and Student Registrations. Scroll down for more details.

Individual Registration link

Individual Registration

2026 ITS Arizona 33rd Annual Conference – SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS ONLY

This registration page includes access to Sponsor and Exhibitor registrations. We have a wide array of sponsorship opportunities including Medal Sponsors, Breakfast/Lunch/Social Miniature Golf, Room, Registration/Attendee Gifts, Wi-Fi, and Student Sponsorships. Booth options include single (10′ x 10′) and double (10’x 20′).

 

Sponsors and Exhibitors Registration
Individual Registration Details

Registration includes:

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (half day)

  • Lunch
  • Technical Workshop
  • Exhibitor Hall 
  • Reception with a Miniature Golf Competition, drinks, and appetizers 

 Thursday, October 8, 2026 (full day)

  • Technical Sessions
  • Exhibitor Hall with Miniature Golf Competition
  • Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, and refreshments
  • Past Presidents Awards
  • ITS Arizona Board Election Results
  • Raffle Prize Drawing

Registration also includes an ITS Arizona membership through December 2027 and participants have the opportunity to self report PDHs and TARP Points.

Note that all attendees must register to attend, including speakers. 

Registrant’s name, organization, and email address will be shared with conference exhibitors for marketing purposes.

Individual Registration Cancellation Policy: 

In the event of cancellation by an individual registrant, sponsor, exhibitor, a refund of 50% of fees paid will be made up to 30 days from the start of the conference. No refunds will be provided after this date, except in the unlikely event that the conference is canceled, in which case all registrants, sponsors, and exhibitors will receive a full refund.

Registration costs:

Note that all attendees must register to attend, including speakers.

Public Sector Registration: $175 Early Bird ($225 Beginning September 2nd)

Public attendees include employees of the following: 

  • Government agencies (Federal, State, County, and Local)
  • Non-Profits
  • Academic Institutions
  • Interested individuals (the public/retired), not associated with, or an employee of, a consulting firm, vendor, or similar private company.

Private Sector Registration: $275 Early Bird ($325 Beginning September 2nd)

Private attendees include employees of the following: 

  • Consulting Firms
  • Vendors and Equipment Suppliers
  • Employees of other private entities not included as part of the public sector.

Student Registration: $50 After September 2nd

Student attendees include full-time undergraduate or graduate students. ITS Arizona may reach out to registrants for verification of current enrollment.
Sponsors and Exhibitors Details

To provide a better experience to our attendees, the exhibit hall is reserved exclusively for the exhibitor showcase, with the welcome and lunch events held in the Palo Verde Ballroom. Capacity for the technical sessions has been increased and will be held in the Crismon/Sirrine and Robson/Pomeroy Rooms, as well as the Conference Theatre. Day 1 Reception (following the Technical Workshop) and Day 2 Breakfast will continue to be held in the Exhibit Hall to provide attendees opportunities to interact with our exhibitors. All breaks between technical sessions will also provide opportunities to visit the Exhibit Hall. Below is the conference layout.

Sponsors and Exhibitors Cancellation Policy: 

In the event of cancellation by an individual registrant, sponsor, exhibitor, a refund of 50% of fees paid will be made up to 30 days from the start of the conference. No refunds will be provided after this date, except in the unlikely event that the conference is cancelled, in which case all registrants, sponsors, and exhibitors will receive a full refund.

Exhibitor Hall Layout

The 2026 Exhibitor Hall will remain largely unchanged from last year based on the positive feedback we received!  Please click the layout on the right to get a zoomed in version of the graphic.  

Note: Booth Assignments will begin on July 15, 2026 in medal sponsor order (Platinum, Gold, Silver, then Bronze). After this date, booths will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Please identify your top three booth choices when registering. The current booth layout is shown below, with check marks representing booths that are already assigned.

How to Reach Us

Contact Us

ITS Arizona
PO Box 67043, Phoenix, AZ 85082