Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute

Training & Outreach

Upcoming Events

  • ND Transportation Conference

    March 4-5, 2025, Bismarck, ND – With the theme of “Building Our Horizons,” this two-day event brings together transportation professionals from across the state to share new and innovative ideas on how to safely move North Dakota’s transportation industry forward. Staff from federal, state, local, and Tribal agencies as well as contractors and suppliers will be able to participate in multiple tracks of presentations, a vendor/sponsor exhibit hall, and networking opportunities. All who work within the transportation industry are welcome.

  • Autonomous Trucking Conference

    September 15-16, 2025, Grand Forks, ND – The conference will bring together stakeholders from trucking and autonomous vehicle industries, technical experts, highway safety specialists, enforcement personnel, regulatory agency staff, local and Tribal government staff, and researchers to engage in dialog, exchange idea and identify common interests and concerns.