Promotional Opportunities

The Transportation Research Board has developed an enhanced selection of promotional opportunities for the 105th Annual Meeting. Maximize the visibility of your organization with a patron opportunity.

All available patron opportunities can be viewed in the gallery below.

Become a Patron

Become a TRB Annual Meeting Patron to maximize the visibility of your organization, build its network, and extend its reach to leaders and professionals in government, industry, and academia.

Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Patron packages include varying numbers of complimentary registrations. If your organization sends four or more people to the Annual Meeting, why not leverage existing registration costs by becoming a Patron? Bronze level packages start at $7,250 and include four complimentary registrations.

If you represent a smaller organization, that sends fewer than four people to the meeting, look at the Iron Patron package. Available exclusively to organizations with 30 or fewer employees, this package, priced at $4,950, ensures that your logo is prominently associated with the TRB Annual Meeting.

Additional Information | Full Terms and Conditions

View the full benefits comparison chart to see which patron support level is right for you.

To view available opportunities please scroll to the gallery below!

TRB Annual Meeting Patron packages are available only to private-sector organizations. Public agencies wishing to support TRB should explore becoming a TRB Global Affiliate or Sponsor.

Advertise in the Printed Program

Draw attention to your organization’s goods and services by advertising in the TRB Annual Meeting Printed Program.

Each year, TRB distributes more than 10,000 copies of the program to meeting attendees, including transportation policy makers, administrators, practitioners, and researchers, from national and international government, industry, and academic institutions.

Quarter page advertising spots are $930. Half, full, or two-page formats, as well as the inside front and inside back covers of the program are also available.

For additional information on sizing, formatting, and submission requirements click here.

To secure advertising space please scroll to the gallery below!

Advertise in the TRB AM Express Join the Career Fair

The Career Fair supports the transportation community’s efforts to build awareness of and expand the transportation workforce. It will be held during the 2026 TRB Annual Meeting and will provide an opportunity for prospective employers from a wide range of sectors and modes to meet with transportation professionals interested in working for their organizations.

Additional Information | Full Terms and Conditions

Click here for available opportunities.

Solution Showcase Theater

Highlight the value of your organization in a theater setting and take advantage of the energy and excitement of TRB’s Annual Meeting.

The Solution Showcase Theater in the exhibit hall gives Annual Meeting exhibitors and patrons the exclusive opportunity to make 30-minute presentations on the goods, services, and solutions their organizations provide.

Slots will be scheduled every hour on the half-hour from 9:30am to 2:30pm on Monday and Tuesday of the Annual Meeting.

Additional Information | Full Terms and Conditions

To purchase a slot, scroll and click on the gallery below!

Meeting and Reception Space Packages

Stand out from the crowd and make the most of your tradeshow experience by securing a private meeting room. Whether you’re hosting key clients, closing deals, or briefing your team, a dedicated space gives you the control and convenience you need to succeed. All meeting and reception spaces will be available to, from Sunday-Wednesday (January 11-14th) of the TRB 105th Annual Meeting. Meeting and Reception Space applicants will be assigned to their specific location for their specific times:

Additional Information | Full Terms and Conditions

To purchase, please email RHouston@nas.edu

Attendee Demographics

More than 11,000 policy makers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives of government, industry, and academic institutions attended the 105th Annual Meeting, in Washington, DC, in January, 2026.   

ATTENDEE ORGANIZATION TYPES


 

TRB Demographics Graphic

Gradiant1 Public Sector Total – 30.87%  

     State Highway/ Transportation Department

12.56%

     U.S. DOT

8.57%

     Local or Regional Government Agency

3.21%

     Other U.S. Federal Government

1.89%

     Non-U.S. Government

1.69%

     Transit Agency

1.36%

     Other State Government

0.85%

     Aviation

0.45%

     Port Authority

0.29%

     Academia

31.35%

     Contractor/Consultant

19.69%

     Industry

7.89%

     Research Institution

6.56%

     Service/Trade Organization or Association

2.60%

     Other

0.47%

     Railroad

0.36%

     Media

0.21%

ATTENDEE AREAS OF INTEREST


Administration and Management 1,784
Aviation 1,249
Bridges and Other Structures 1,817
Construction 2,163
Data and Information Technology 3,883
Design 2,386
Economics 1,687
Education and Training 1,665
Energy 1,385
Environment 2,173
Finance 925
Freight Transportation 2,000
Geotechnology 1,002
History 692
Hydraulics and Hydrology 517
Law 812
Maintenance and Preservation 1,772
Marine Transportation 802
Materials 1,697
Operations and Traffic Management 3,436
Pavements 2,246
Pedestrians and Bicyclists 3,049
Pipelines 418
Planning and Forecasting 3,586
Policy 3,053
Public Transportation 4,190
Railroads 1,891
Research (about research) 2,666
Safety and Human Factors 3,156
Security and Emergencies 845
Society 1,161
Terminals and Facilities 848
Transportation, General 6,067
Vehicles and Equipment 1,975

ATTENDEES BY JOB TYPE


Attorney 0.89%
Business Development Specialist 2.29%
CEO/President/Director/Executive Officer 8.29%
Economic Development Specialist 0.37%
Elected Official/Staff 0.16%
Enforcement/First Responder 0.06%
Engineer 20.24%
Environmental Analyst 0.84%
Financial/Accountant/Auditor 0.26%
Government Relations/Public 1.41%
Information/Marketing/Communications 1.36%
Operations Coordinator Manager 1.61%
Other 3.88%
Planner/Modeler 5.29%
Policy Analyst 2.23%
Professor 9.69%
Program or Project Coordinator/Manager 7.98%
Purchasing Agent/Contracts 0.11%
Researcher 11.98%
Software Engineer/Developer 0.74%
Student 18.48%
Technical - Construction, Design or Materials 1.73%

ATTENDEES BY REGION


 

TRB Map

U.S. REGIONS

  West

23.11%

  Midwest

17.32%

  Northeast

32.53%

  Southeast

27.02%

ALL REGIONS (Including U.S.)

Africa

0.02%

Asia

5.99%

Central America

0.01%

Europe

3.14%

Middle East

0.71%

North America

89.00%

    Canada (2.07%)
    Mexico (0.02%)
    USA (97.77%)

Oceania

0.27%

South America

0.56%

The Caribbean

0.01%