2027 NCAMPO Conference
The North Carolina Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (NCAMPO) Conference will be held in Charlotte, NC on June 16 – 18, 2027. The Conference, presented by NCAMPO and the North Carolina Association of Rural Planning Organizations (NCARPO) in cooperation with NCDOT, attracts a diverse range of transportation planning and engineering professionals from MPOs, RPOs, NCDOT, consultant firms, transit agencies, and other organizations across the state. The Conference offers an opportunity for elected officials, transit administrators, land use planners, public health professionals, students, and others to learn more about transportation.
NCAMPO 2027 Call for Session Proposals Opens October 26!
The North Carolina Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (NCAMPO) is pleased to announce the official Call for Technical Session Presentation Proposals for our 2027 NCAMPO Annual Conference at the Charlotte Convention Center (Charlotte, NC.)
2027 NCAMPO Annual Conference (June 16 – 18, 2027 in Charlotte)
Gateway to Tomorrow: Planning Beyond Boundaries
Whether you have cutting-edge research, practical case studies, or forward-thinking strategies, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an impactful event, share your insights, and foster collaboration across our transportation community.
Suggested Session Topics
We welcome presentation proposals that address innovative solutions and best practices across a variety of areas, including:
- Technology & Innovation: Artificial Intelligence in Transportation, Autonomous & Connected Vehicles, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), Geographic Information System (GIS), and Technical Innovation.
- Active Mobility & Multimodal Planning: Bikeshares & Electric Scooters, Micromobility, Complete Streets, Tactical Urbanism, and Corridor Planning.
- Transit, Freight & Land Use: Regional Transit Planning, Freight Planning, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), Unified Development Ordinances (UDO), Land Use Integration, and Transportation Demand Management (TDM).
- Safety, Resiliency & Performance: Vision Zero, Safety Programs, Climate Resiliency, Scenario Planning, Performance-Based Planning, and Long-Range Transportation Planning.
- Community, Equity & Governance: Environmental Justice, Public Engagement, MPO Communications to Elected Officials & Residents, and Planning for Rural Areas within MPOs.
- Leadership & Professional Growth: Transportation Funding, Workforce Development, and Professional Skill-Building (e.g., public speaking, presentation skills).
Key Dates:
- Proposal Submission Opens: Monday, October 26, 2026
- Proposal Submission Closes: Friday, December 11, 2026
Annual Conference Countdown
Thank you for attending the 2026 NCAMPO Annual Conference in asheville nc!
The 2026 North Carolina Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (NCAMPO) Annual Conference, took place May 6-8, 2026 in the vibrant mountain city of Asheville, NC.
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 North Carolina Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations Annual Conference in Asheville!
The French Broad River MPO was honored to host transportation professionals, partners, and colleagues from across the state for several days of learning, networking, and exploring the Asheville region. This year’s conference theme, “Charting Our Course,” reflected the many opportunities and challenges facing transportation planning in North Carolina as communities work to build safer, more connected, more resilient, and more multimodal transportation systems.
The conference featured engaging keynote remarks, technical sessions, mobile tours, and opportunities for attendees to connect with peers from MPOs, RPOs, local governments, NCDOT, federal agencies, consultants, and partner organizations across the state.
Thank you again to our attendees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers, and planning partners for helping make the 2026 NCAMPO Annual Conference a success. We look forward to seeing everyone at next year’s conference!