Where Roadway Safety + Innovation Intersect
Join other key roadway safety and transportation professionals at ATSSA’s 56th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo in Houston, Feb. 20-24, 2026. Attendees connect with industry leaders, discover the latest safety solutions and capitalize on the newest innovations at North America’s premier gathering to advance roadway safety. Exciting schedule and format changes were introduced at the 2025, which will help provide an amplified experience in the coming years for all.
Introducing our Keynote Speaker, Chad Hymas
Chad Hymas suffered a debilitating injury in 2001, leaving him paralyzed from the chest down.
Since then, the Utah native has found a new career as a speaker and safety advocate, traveling the world to deliver his messages and earning induction into the National Speakers Association (NSA) Hall of Fame – the youngest person to achieve that honor.
As ATSSA’s keynote, he will speak on “Leadership in the Line of Fire – When Safety Isn’t Optional.” Plan to attend the General Session on Monday, Feb. 23.
Learn more about Chad at chadhymas.com.
Additional info
Registration Info
Registration for the 2026 Convention & Traffic Expo in Houston is still open. Register online to save time onsite.
Housing Information
ATSSA works with a selection of hotels in Houston to provide discounted room rates to attendees. JEMS Hospitality Group is our official housing provider. Our hotel room blocks closed Jan. 21 and are now sold out. You can still use your Hotel Confirmation Code to access registration discounts.
Public Agency Scholarships
Public Agency and Marty Weed Engineering Scholarships
Public agency officials, department of transportation (DOT) employees or new engineers were invited to apply for a scholarship to attend Convention & Traffic Expo in Houston. Applications are now closed to have your conference registration fee covered and travel expenses reimbursed (up to four nights hotel accommodation at an ATSSA assigned hotel and up to $900 in travel expenses). ATSSA looks forward to welcoming our scholarship recipients in Houston!
Exhibits and Sponsorships
Exhibiting at ATSSA’s 2026 Annual Convention & Traffic Expo provides companies with business potential to showcase products to key users during more than 13 hours of uninterrupted exhibit hall time. The Traffic Expo floor is now sold out.
Booth staff should be registered in the Exhibitor Service Center.
Sponsor or advertise to increase your brand exposure. Exhibitors OR ATSSA members may be a sponsor for the event. New and exciting options are available or speak with our sales team for customizations.
Current exhibitors were encouraged to apply for the New Products Rollout (NPRO), designed to help gain the maximum exposure for new, market-ready products at ATSSA’s Convention & Traffic Expo. This year, these events include the NPRO Online and Expo Floor Listings, and the NPRO Tour where participants can be considered for an ATSSA Innovation Awards. The application closed Nov. 21. Be sure to view this year’s participating NPRO companies and products onsite!
ATSS Foundation Fundraiser
Swing or shoot & support the ATSS Foundation
The ever-popular ATSS Foundation Sporting Clays Event or Golf Classic Tournament are the perfect ways to support the charitable arm of ATSSA and kick off Convention & Traffic Expo on Friday, Feb. 20. Sponsorships and registration are now closed for both events.
Want to support the Foundation in another way? Sign up to volunteer!
Your pledge has power
Make a difference today – Take the pledge and donate through the 2026 Towards Zero Deaths (TZD) Pledge Wall, now through Feb. 24! Your donations go directly to the ATSS Foundation, thanks to 3M’s Transportation Safety Division in support of national roadway safety initiatives. The first $5,000 in donations are matched by 3M, doubling your impact.
Other Announcements
2 Contests to choose from!
Convention attendees and ATSSA members are invited to participate in the “Built for Safety: ATSSA Traffic Expo Challenge” (submissions closed Feb. 2) and “The Art of Safe Work Zones Children’s Exhibit” (online submissions closed Jan. 23, or bring to onsite registration in Houston).
While onsite in Houston, be sure to visit the Registration area to view the artwork submissions and vote for your favorite devices build!