2027 Annual Conference

New York State Chapter Annual Conference

March 16 – 18, 2027 | Henrietta, New York

Join the New York State Chapter of the American Public Works Association for their 2026 Annual Conference on March 16 – 18, 2027 at the RIT Inn and Conference Center in Henrietta, New York.  The 2027 Annual Conference will feature expert speakers and opportunities to earn CEU and PDH credits.  Early bird registration is now open through January 31, 2027.  If you need help with registration, please contact Jolie Murray jmurray@mvwa.us for assistance.

The Annual Conference starts on Tuesday night with a Networking Event /Vendor Blender being held at the Conference Center from 6 pm – 9 pm.  The next day and a half will feature educational sessions involving public works.  Keep checking back to view the tentative schedule.

SCHEDULE TBD. CHECK BACK AS CONFERENCE NEARS.

CURRENT CONFERENCE TOPICS:

Beyond Purchase Price: Evaluating Total Cost of Ownership
for Solar Lighting in Public Works Projects

Climate Adaptation Across New York State

Corrosion Protection What Works and How

Engineering the Erie Canal: The History of America’s First
Transformative Public Works Project

Improving Trafficked Infrastructure with Geogrid
Reinforcement

Polymer Coated Plate – The Next Generation of Structural
Plate Performance

Reducing Your Reliance on Salt with Premium Liquid De-Icers

Safety and Risk Management

The Assignment of Culverts in the Village of East Aurora, NY
and How the Town Performed Reconstruction of Them

Understanding Today’s Multi-Generational Workforce

This workshop focuses on public infrastructure inspection, including the roles and responsibilities of an inspector, pre-construction planning, documentation, communication, risk management and legal issues, scheduling, and project close-out.

Technical Areas covered include earthwork, excavation and trench safety, confined space safety, general concrete, underground piping installation, and street and surface improvements.

Register as an exhibitor and showcase your products, services, solutions at the 2027 APWA NYS Chapter Annual Conference!

• Market your organization and technologies to highly targeted audiences focused on public works.
• Network and interact one-on-one with colleagues, including Wednesday evening Happy Hour and Networking Event.
• Highlight your organizations logo in the Conference Program.
• Attend educational sessions to learn the latest in public works.

Exhibitor Registration Fee:  $800 

Exhibitor Registration includes one (1) person admission to the Networking Event on Tuesday evening, breakfast both Wednesday and Thursday, Lunch on Wednesday, and the Awards Banquet Wednesday Evening. Any additional booth attendees/representative will need to register below, separately, using their own name. Exhibitor registration also includes one (1) 6” table.  Electric is available upon request.

The networking event on Tuesday evening will be held in the exhibit area. Each exhibitor will have an opportunity to “Pitch It” during the Networking Event or during Wednesday’s Luncheon. Exhibitors will be able to set up early on Tuesday.

To register as an exhibitor, click here: Exhibitor Registration

Exhibitors To Date:

• CT Male Associates
• GP Jager, Inc.
• Koester Associates
• Lane Enterprises, Inc.
• Quality Controls, Inc.
• Siewert Equipment
• Tek-Sales
• Unique Paving Materials Corp.

We very much appreciate our sponsors.  Sponsorships that are currently available are listed below.  Sponsors receive a full-page ad in the Conference Program.

To register as a sponsor, click here:  Sponsorship Registration

• Appetizer Station at Cocktail Reception
• Audio/Video
• Awards Banquet – GP Jager, Inc.
• Awards Banquet Table Gift – Koester Associates
• Breakfast Buffet (Wed/Thurs)
• Coffee/Snack Breaks – Koester Associates
• Conference Program Reproduction
• Corn Hole Toss
• Know Before You Go
• Lanyards – Lane Enterprises, Inc.
• Luncheon (Wednesday) – Koester Associates
• Nametags – C.T. Male Associates
• Networking Event
• Open Bar (1-Hour) Cocktail Hour – Koester Associates
• Program Printing – Auctions International

We are pleased to work with the RIT Inn and Conference Center on providing an incredible venue and accommodations for our attendees.

RIT Inn and Conference Center is located at 5257 West Henrietta Road, Henrietta NY 14467

Standard Kings or Doubles $139/Executive Kings or Doubles $199

• Within 1.5 miles, there are several restaurants, convenience/gas stations
• Less than 10 minutes away (3.5 miles) is Henrietta’s business district with shopping, dining and entertainment
• The Downtown and East End areas are 10-12 miles from the hotel
• We are located within 1.5 miles of 390 and 2 miles of Interstate 90

Doubletree by Hilton is located 1111 Jefferson Road, Rochester NY 14623

King w/Pull Out $139

You can make your reservations by calling 800-774-1500. Refer to the group block name, American Public Works Association, to receive the reduced group rates. Reservations must be received on or before Sunday, February 14, 2027.

Parking is complimentary to all guests.

Conference Attendee Registration

The Networking Event/Vendor Blender is Tuesday, March 16, 2027  from 6 PM – 9 PM at the Hotel.  I highly recommend you attend.  Not only is it a lot of fun and a great way to start off the conference, but there is free food, free drinks, and a cornhole competition.  Attendance to the Networking Event is NOT included in the conference registration fee.  If you would like to join us, go back to the registration site by clicking on the link below and register for the networking event.

VERY IMPORTANT!

I cannot stress enough how important it is that you find the time to check out each of the vendor booths.  If not for our vendors, the conference wouldn’t be what it is.  Please show them your appreciation and take a few minutes to stop and talk with them.

The Awards Banquet is Wednesday evening starting promptly at 6 PM with a cocktail hour prior beginning at 5 PM.  Please don’t only come to the cocktail hour and skip the awards banquet.  These projects deserve to be recognized, and it is important that you are there.

We understand that circumstances may arise which require you to cancel your registration. The following policy applies:

• Cancellations Received by February 1, 2027 – A full refund will be issued, minus administrative fees.

• Cancellations Received Between February 2, 2027 and March 1, 2027 – A 50% refund will be issued.

• Cancellations Received After March 2, 2027 – No refunds will be issued.

• No-Shows – Registrants who do not attend the conference and have not cancelled in advance will not be eligible for a refund.

Substitutions:
If you are unable to attend, you may send a substitute attendee at no additional cost. Please notify us in writing at jmurray@mvwa.us with the substitute’s name and contact details.

Conference Cancellation by Organizer:
In the unlikely event that the conference is cancelled, all registration fees will be refunded in full. The organizer is not responsible for any travel, lodging, or incidental expenses incurred by registrants.

Friday, November 6, 2026 – Deadline for Abstract Submittals

Tuesday, March 16, 2027 – Exhibit Hall Set-up and Networking Event/Vendor Blender

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Again, be sure to thank our sponsors and exhibitors.  They are a very important part in making this event a success.

If you have any further questions, shoot me a text.

Jolie Murray

APWA NYS Chapter Administrator

315.368.7769