Overview
March 19–20, 2026 | Chicago, IL
Location: Hyatt Regency McCormack Place following AASHTO GIS-T
Time: Thursday March 19 01:00-05:00CT and March 20 08:00-12:00CT
The Federal Highway Administration’s Digital Delivery Stakeholder Group (DDSG) will convene in Chicago this March for a two-day, in-person working session aligned with the AASHTO GIS-T Symposium. This gathering will bring together transportation leaders, state DOT representatives, federal partners, and industry experts to advance the national conversation on digital delivery, open standards, and the future of interoperable transportation data.
These two half-day sessions taking place on the afternoon of March 19 and morning of March 20, are designed to maximize collaboration while allowing participants to engage in key GIS-T activities happening throughout the week.
What to Expect
During the March 19–20 stakeholder meeting, attendees will:
- Align on progress from the 2025–2026 DDSG work plan.
- Review updates from ongoing pooled fund initiatives and national research efforts.
- Participate in facilitated discussions on data standards, model-based workflows, and implementation strategies across planning, design, construction, and asset management.
- Explore case studies from state DOTs highlighting pilot projects, lessons learned, and emerging practices.
- Help shape the roadmap for the next phase of national digital delivery coordination.
Who Should Attend
- State DOT digital delivery, CADD/BIM, GIS, survey, construction, and asset management leaders
- Federal agency partners and program managers
- AASHTO committee representatives
- Technology and industry collaborators supporting digital project delivery
Why Attend
This meeting offers a unique opportunity to:
- Connect with peers working at the forefront of digital delivery.
- Contribute to the development of national frameworks and shared resources.
- Stay informed on evolving federal priorities, open standards initiatives, and interoperability strategies.
- Influence the direction of future DDSG activities and collaboration models.
Registration
Attendance is free and open to DDSG members, invited stakeholders, and industry partners. Registration is available now at the link provided. More information on in-person registration will be shared shortly. For information on separate registration for AASHTO GIS-T visit the conference website.
