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2022 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

MINNEAPOLIS, MN | OCT 25-28, 2022

Event Overview

The AMPO Annual Conference is the premier event for MPOs to learn and network. It provides the opportunity to meet with over 350 MPO directors, transportation planners, and elected officials from across the country. The conference is structured into two and one-half days of sessions, with networking events every evening. During the conference, attendees are able to choose from general sessions, workshops, and mobile tours. A concurrent exhibition is held onsite during the conference, allowing opportunities to visit with industry partners and learn about new products and services.

The 2022 conference will be held in Minneapolis the week of October 24th. It is the major city in Minnesota that forms the “Twin Cities” with the neighboring state capital of St. Paul. Bisected by the Mississippi River, it’s known for its parks, lakes, and many cultural landmarks. We hope to see you there!

The conference will kick off at lunch on Tuesday, October 25 and conclude Friday morning, October 28, 2022.

Registration

Registration Fee:

  • AMPO Member: $650
  • AMPO Non-Member: $825
  • Speaker: $650
PAY BY CREDIT CARD

Non-Members include: Non-AMPO Member MPOs, and public and private sector partners.

Cancellation and Refund Deadline: October 1, 2022

Accepted Payment Methods:
Credit | Debit | Check. Credit and debit card payments can be made online at the time of registration. All payments made by check must be received prior to September 23, 2022.

Mobile Workshops:
As part of this year’s Annual Conference, mobile tours will be offered. Please click though the agenda for an overview of each tour. Registration is required and space is limited.

Health & Safety Protocols:
Download 2022 AMPO Conference Health & Safety Protocols

Program

CONFERENCE AGENDA
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES

Below is the tentative Annual Conference program:

Pre-Conference Day | Monday, October 24

  • 2:00 PM Pre-Conference Mobile Tour – METRO Orange Line BRT
  • 1:00 PM Joint Policy/Technical Committee Meeting
  • 2:00 PM Policy Committee Meeting
  • 2:00 PM Technical Committee Meeting
  • 4:00 PM AMPO Board of Directors Meeting

Opening Day | Tuesday, October 25

  • 9:00 AM Pre-Conference Workshop – TRB and Cambridge Workshop – Think Big!
  • 9:00 AM Pre-Conference Workshop – ICF
  • 10:00 AM Pre-Conference Mobile Tour – Minneapolis Walking Tour
  • 10:30 AM Pre-Conference IIJA Workshop
  • 12:00 PM Opening Lunch and Welcome from the Met Council
  • 1:30 PM Breakout Sessions
  • 3:30 PM Breakout Sessions
  • 5:30 PM  Transportation Trivia Night

Wednesday, October 26

  • 8:00 AM Breakfast
  • 9:15 AM Breakout Sessions
  • 10:30 AM Breakout Sessions
  • 12:00 PM Lunch with Keynote Speaker
  • 1:30 PM Breakout Sessions
  • 3:30 PM Breakout Sessions
  • 6:00 PM Offsite Reception – Mill City Museum

Thursday, October 27

  • 8:00 AM Breakfast with Panel
  • 9:15 AM Breakout Sessions
  • 10:30 AM Breakout Sessions
  • 12:00 PM Lunch | General Membership Meeting | Awards Ceremony
  • 1:30 PM Breakout Sessions
  • 3:30 PM Breakout Sessions
  • 5:00 PM Cocktail Reception with Sponsors

Friday, October 28

  • 9:00 AM Mobile Transit Tour – Orange Line BRT

Venue

Minneapolis Marriot City Center
30 South 7th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402

The 2022 AMPO Conference hotel is the beautifully renovated Minneapolis Marriott City Center. Situated in the heart of downtown, the hotel welcomes you to Minnesota with a superb location near top attractions where you can move about the city year-round using the climate-controlled skyways directly connected to the hotel. The hotel is also home to the Aurora Restaurant and Bar which serves regionally inspired, seasonal lunch and dinner dining or where you can start your day with hot coffee and breakfast or finish your day with a craft cocktail and a light bite.

The Marriott will be offering conference attendees a discounted rate of $209/night. The registration link is below. If you are eligible for the government rate, please contact Leslie Reardon for additional information.

HOTEL WEBSITE
AMPO | Marriott Booking Link

Sponsorship

Sponsorship Opportunities
Thank you to all of our 2022 AMPO Sponsors! #2022AMPOAnnualConference

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Reception Sponsors

Call for Proposals

  • SUBMISSIONS OPEN: Monday, February 14, 2022
  • SUBMISSIONS CLOSE: CLOSED
Call for Proposals

The Call for Proposals has closed! Thank you to everyone who has submitted a proposal. We will be confirming all selected proposals by mid-June.

Awards

The AMPO Conference Awards acknowledge outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations. The nomination period is now open and will close June 24, 2022.

AWARDS CRITERIA
AWARDS NOMINATION FORM

2022 AMPO AWARDS

AMPO is accepting nominations in these six categories:

OUTSTANDING OVERALL ACHIEVEMENT FOR A TMA MPO

AMPO honors the efforts of a TMA MPO that has successfully advanced and promoted metropolitan transportation planning.

OUTSTANDING OVERALL ACHIEVEMENT FOR A NON-TMA MPO

AMPO honors the efforts of a non-TMA MPO that has successfully advanced and promoted metropolitan transportation planning.

EXCELLENCE IN MPO COORDINATION & PARTNERSHIP

AMPO honors outstanding efforts in coordination and partnership, recognizing strong collaborative projects and practices among MPOs, transit agencies, state DOTs, etc.

OUTSTANDING ELECTED OFFICIAL LEADERSHIP

AMPO honors outstanding efforts in transportation planning and leadership of an elected official who has served as a champion for their community and has successfully advanced or promoted transportation planning in the public arena.  Any member of an MPO Policy Board is eligible to be nominated for this Award.

EXCELLENCE IN MPO STAFF ACHIEVEMENT

AMPO recognizes achievement in MPO staff leadership and distinguished contributions to the MPO region. This award is given to an MPO staff member who has demonstrated strong leadership within their agency and through their work in transportation planning has made significant contributions to the region.

THE RONALD F. KIRBY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Ron will be remembered as a leading expert in transportation planning and a key figure in the MPO community.  The Ronald F. Kirby Lifetime Achievement Award honors the contributions and advancements that Ron made to transportation planning.  With this award, AMPO honors outstanding efforts in transportation planning and leadership from an individual who has served as a champion of transportation planning and advanced or promoted the practice, not only within his or her local community, but throughout the greater MPO community.  Any member/former member of an MPO staff is eligible to be nominated for this Award. Please note that while all nominations will be carefully and thoughtfully reviewed, given prestige and meaning of this Award it is not necessarily bestowed annually.

HONORABLE MENTION

Please note that in some cases the AMPO Awards Committee may consider awarding honorable mentions for the categories of Outstanding Overall Achievement for a TMA MPO, Outstanding Overall Achievement for a non-TMA MPO, and Excellence in MPO Coordination & Partnership.