APWA’s Public Works Expo Returns to Atlanta

More than 5,000 public works professionals from around the world are expected to gather at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta September 8–11 for the American Public Works Association’s PWX.

This year’s annual gathering is set to provide world-class education sessions on the most critical challenges in public works and infrastructure from the public and private sectors, including new strategies in funding and budgeting; career development and workforce solutions; asset management; emerging technologies; sustainable practices; emergency preparedness; and planning for livable communities.

The PWX education program offers something for everyone, from public works directors to city and county engineers to managers in transportation, solid waste and water services. Show attendees can choose from more than 140 education sessions and workshops, which are presented in several different formats and encompass a wide range of topics, including construction management; emergency management; engineering and technology; fleet and facilities management; snow and ice control; and stormwater/flood control. To view a full list of education sessions, visit www.apwa.org/events/pwx-conference/pwx-schedule-and-education-sessions/.

Throughout PWX, attendees will also have the opportunity to visit with representatives from more than 400 exhibiting companies across approximately 250,000 square feet of exhibit hall space. In between visits, attendees can check out presentations in the Exhibitor Solutions Theater and explore the latest products and technologies in the New Product Showcase.

When: September 8-11, 2024
Where: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta
Web: www.apwa.org/pwx

Snapshot: First held in New Orleans in 1962, PWX – produced by the American Public Works Association – provides a first-class learning experience designed for professionals at all levels and across the entire spectrum of public works. PWX attendees have access to a variety of traditional and interactive education sessions, seminars, workshops and networking opportunities, plus North America’s largest exhibit floor for public works equipment and services.