Overview

 

Capacity has been reached for this year's conference while the agenda is being developed.

You can request to be placed on a waitlist should any additional seats become available.

The annual MassDOT Transportation Innovation Conference provides a forum for innovative  transportation systems, management ideas, and initiatives. Each year, the conference provides an important opportunity for transportation practitioners to share knowledge, sponsor peer-to-peer learning, and collaborate on issues of mutual interest. Conference participants will have the opportunity to discuss the advantages and challenges associated with the innovative methods and technologies being presented. 

The MassDOT Transportation Innovation Conference is open to all transportation practitioners from federal, state, and local transportation agencies, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, transit agencies, academia, and private industry. 

This year's conference themes will feature:
• Interactive Brainstorming on Innovative Ideas
• Innovations Across the Country 
• Transforming Outputs Through Materials and Design
• Modernization in Safe and Economical Practices
• Technology and Data Advancements in Transportation

May 6 & 7, 2025 • DCU Center, Worcester, MA

In an effort to be more environmentally conscious there will be no printed event schedules at this year's conference. A printable version of the schedule will be available to download prior to the conference.

             

This event is accessible to people with disabilities and individuals with limited English proficiency. If you need a reasonable accommodation (such as American Sign Language Interpreters, assistive listening devices, handouts in alternate formats, etc.) and/or language assistance (such as translated documents or an interpreter) to fully participate, please contact Stephanie Cottrell at admin@umasstransportationcenter.org or 413-545-2604 at least 14 days prior to the event.  Such services are provided free of charge.

If you have any dietary restrictions, we kindly ask that you alert us no later than Friday, April 4th. Please note that we will work with the venue and do our best to provide accommodations but can only fulfill what the venue is capable of providing.

Credit Card Payments Only. Cancellations must be received 7 days prior to the event.

Note: there will be a $50.00 charge for any attendee badge swapping. This fee must be paid in full at the registration table.

Walk-Ins will only be accepted if conference is not sold out. Walk-In registrations must be paid in full at the registration table.

GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS

Please click on our sponsor's logo to visit their website

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SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS

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BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS

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EXHIBITORS

                                                                

Sponsor Fees

Sponsors

Reach Your Target Market at the Transportation Innovation Conference!

The annual MassDOT Transportation Innovation Conference provides a forum for innovative transportation systems, management ideas, and initiatives. The conference is an important opportunity for transportation practitioners to share knowledge, sponsor peer-to-peer learning, and collaborate on issues of mutual interest. 

Attendees will participate and learn about the exciting infrastructure investments being made b MassDOT and new innovative methods and technologies in transportation; meet and network with other transportation professionals!

The event is open to all transportation practitioners from federal, state, and local transportation agencies, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, transit agencies, academia, and private industry.

RESERVE YOUR BOOTH TODAY!

The annual MassDOT Transportation Innovation Conference attracts transportation professionals from across New England seeking the latest information on innovative technologies, designs and practices.

This event will be an invaluable opportunity for state, MPO/local, transit agencies, researchers, human service agency staff, advocates, planners, and private sector practitioners to share ideas, sponsor peer-to-peer learning, and collaborate on issues of mutual interest.

The conference runs from 7:45AM to 5:00PM on May 6 and May 7, 2025. 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

GOLD LEVEL SPONSORSHIP

A GOLD Level Sponsor receives a booth space, skirted table, chair, and the following:
Three complimentary attendee registrations
Your logo will also be included on:
• Event website (including link to sponsor’s website)
• Email marketing
• Conference slide show that is played throughout the event in the main ballroom
• Company banner displayed in main ballroom 
• Session agenda signs outside each meeting room

Cost: $4,000.00 (Until March 21, 2025); $5,000.00 (Payments received after March 21, 2025)

SILVER LEVEL SPONSORSHIP

A SILVER Level Sponsor receives booth space, skirted table, chair, and the following:
Two complimentary attendee registration
Your logo will also be included on:
• Event website (including link to sponsor’s website)
• Email marketing
• Conference slide show that is played throughout the event in the main ballroom.

Cost: $2,500.00 (Until March 21, 2025); $3,500 (Payments received after March 21, 2025)

BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORSHIP

A BRONZE Level Sponsor receives booth space, skirted table, chair, and the following:
One complimentary attendee registration
Your logo will also be included on:
• Event website (including link to sponsor’s website)
• Conference slide show played throughout the event in the main ballroom.

Cost: $1,750.00 (Until March 21, 2025); $2,750.00 (Payments not received by March 21, 2025)

Exhibitor Opportunities

EXHIBITOR

Includes an exhibit booth. Each booth attendee must pre-register online for the conference.
Cost: $1,250.00 (Until March 21, 2025); $2,250.00 (Payments not received by March 21, 2025)

NON-PROFIT/Government EXHIBITOR

Includes an exhibit booth. Each booth attendee must pre-register online for the conference.
• Non-Profit agencies interested in being a sponsor must pay regular sponsor fees.
Cost: $150.00

Online registration is now available. Click on the "Sponsor Fees" tab at the top of the page. 

Questions can be directed to Kathryn Donnelly at donnelly@umass.edu.

Booth choice will be given to Gold Level Sponsors first, then Silver, then Bronze, then Exhibitors in order of paid registrations.

BOOTH INCLUDES:

Table-top display area with 8-foot skirted table, one chair and one waste paper basket.
Additional chairs are available on request, based on the number of attendees from your organization.
Please indicate any special needs including electrical outlets. 

There are additional fees for any exhibit-specific audiovisual equipment requests (e.g., table-top or free-standing TV/Screen). Please contact the UMass Transportation Center at 413-545-2604, for specific equipment costs. 

Exhibitors can SET UP on May 5 - 2:00pm-5:00pm and on May 6 between 6:00am and 7:45am.
Dismantling of exhibits may not occur prior to 5:00 pm on May 7.
Exhibitors MUST enter through Door 4 on Major Taylor Blvd. prior to show hours.

Arrangements may be made for shipment and storage of exhibitor displays to The DCU Center prior to the conference. A handling charge will be assessed depending on the weight of the package(s).  Should you need to ship items to the DCU Center for this event, please address shipment to:

Guest Name (or the person who will be on site)
Your Company Name / MassDOT Transportation Innovation Conference
The DCU Center, 50 Foster St, Worcester, MA 01608

Please note - Once your registration and payment have been received, you will receive a confirmation from the UMass Transportation Center.   

After receiving this confirmation, we ask that you please visit www.MassDOTInnovation.com and complete registrations for all attendees from your organization. 

Venue

The DCU Center

The Convention Center has 100,310 square feet of exhibit space, 23,636 square feet in 11 meeting rooms, and a 12,144 square foot ballroom, (the largest in Central Massachusetts). The DCU Center is designed and sized specifically for the professional fulfillment, comfort and budget of small to large-sized conventions, meetings, social events and trade shows.

• 58,960 square feet of contiguous Exhibition Space

• 2 Ballrooms

• 11 Meeting Rooms (inclusive of Ballrooms)

• 2 Lounges

• Exquisite Pre-function Space

• Superb In-house Catering

• Separate Entrances for all Exhibit Halls

• Utility Floor Boxes located on 30-ft. centers

• Sophisticated Communication and Utility Services

• Electric: 120, 208 and 480 volt

• Water In and Out

• Compressed Air

• Voice, Video, CATV, Telephone and Data Communication

• Satellite Down-Link Capabilities

• Adjustable Lighting Levels

• 3 Access Doors that provide direct entry for large semis and other equipment onto Exhibit Hall floor

• Floor Load: Exhibition Hall - 350 pounds per square feet
Ballrooms & Meeting Rooms - 100 pounds per square feet

• Ceiling heights:
Exhibit Hall-30'
Ballroom-19'
Jr. Ballroom-14'8"

• Meeting Rooms-13'6", Showcase Corner-36'

• Dock Height: 4' with adjustable dock levelers

• Handicap Accessible

Area Hotels

Hilton Garden Inn
35 Major Taylor Blvd, Worcester, MA 01608
Phone: (508) 753-5700

Courtyard Worcester
72 Grove St, Worcester, MA 01605
Phone: (508) 363-0300

Holiday Inn Express
110 Summer St, Worcester, MA 01608
Phone: (508) 757-0400

AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester
125 Front St, Worcester, MA 01608
Phone: (774) 420-7555

Parking

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