The AMPO Planning Tools and Training Symposium is tailored to the requirements of MPOs as well as the challenges associated with meeting such requirements and structured to meet the needs of small, medium, and large MPOs. The symposium brings together MPO staff and practitioners to share information on a variety of MPO technical issues and provides peer-to-peer training for the MPO community to discuss challenges, opportunities, and implementation strategies with regard to current planning tools and applications. The goal of the symposium is to identify (or share) MPO best practices; provide practical training; and develop materials that can be shared across the MPO community.

The symposium takes place over the course of two and a half days and consists of multiple roundtable workshops. The workshops are divided into two tracks: MPO 101 and Trending Topics.

• The MPO 101 track is developed with junior staff in mind and seeks to provide practical training by topic area (i.e. MPO process and products, public involvement/environmental justice/Title XI, performance management, etc.).
• The Trending Topics track is developed with senior-level staff in mind and provides peer-to-peer exchange and training opportunities to discuss the state of the practice, innovation, and identify efficiencies.

The Planning Tools & Training Symposium occurs every other year. The next scheduled event will be in the spring of 2026.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

The AMPO Planning Tools and Training Symposium brings MPO staff and practitioners together to share information on various MPO technical issues and provides peer-to-peer training for the MPO community to discuss challenges, opportunities, and implementation strategies regarding current planning tools and applications. The goal of this intimate 150-person symposium is to identify (or share) MPO best practices, provide practical training, and develop materials that can be shared across the MPO community.

This year, we introduced a new opportunity exclusively for our industry partners called Vendor Roadshows, where they are not only invited to attend the conference but showcase their innovative products/services with the sole intention of informing and equipping MPOs with the tools they need to tackle the latest industry challenges head-on. Participating in these Vendor Roadshows is the only way for our industry partners to participate in the symposium; otherwise, this venue is meant for public agencies only.

To guide budget planning, below are the registration fees from the 2024 symposium. AMPO will announce fees for 2026 when registration opens.

Call for Proposals
A Call for Proposals for the 2026 symposium will open in the third quarter of 2025.

Agenda
View the 2024 Symposium Agenda by clicking the link below.