For more than 100 years, the APWA International Public Works Congress and Exposition has drawn thousands of public works professionals from all over the world. If you’re like many, you have limited resources for professional development, so you’ve chosen APWA’s Congress as your preferred venue for:

• Outstanding education sessions that address current public works issues—as well as ongoing challenges. Choose from more than 120 technical and prefessional development sessions that will be presented by your colleagues—who will impart you with their vital knowledge and experience. APWA’s education sessions are based on the very latest learning models—classroom, interactive and “live” learning labs.
• The chance to see an extensive gathering of exhibitors that will showcase the latest products, services and technologies specific to public works. APWA’s exhibit floor encompasses more than 100,000 square feet! Special “non-compete” hours allow you to visit the floor—uninterrupted.
• Opportunities to network with your peers, hone your leadership abilities and learn new job skills. APWA offers Congress attendees MANY opportunities to meet and mingle with your peers—the Get Acquainted Party, Awards Ceremony, Banquet and Reception and more! Build lasting professional relationships and make a few lifelong friends at the same time.

APWA's Congress will feature more than 120 technical and prefessional development sessions presented by your colleagues and industry vendors. There's no better way to learn than from those who are "in the know." You can earn CEUs and PDHs that will add value to the information you learn onsite. The exhibit—keeping in line with the impressive size of our host site—will be the BIGGEST ever!

Immerse yourself in San Antonio—a literal crossroads of Old Mexican, Native American, German, African-American and Deep Southern cultures. In addition to the Alamo, San Antonio offers the renown River Walk, Market Square, Sea World, Six Flags and more. No wonder it's a top-rated spot for a family get-away!

Opening General Session Speaker—Dave Barry! Best-selling humorist, Dave Barry, will kick-off Congress with a laugh. Dave's offbeat humor has earned him a Pulitzer Prize. We invite you to this session Sunday, September 9, 2007.

Public Works Stormwater Summit—Stay on top of the latest NPDES news and other stormwater regulation compliance trends by attending this summit geared specifically to the interests and needs of public works directors and public agency stormwater managers. All this for no additional charge when you register for the full week.

Workshop Wednesday—You asked for it, here it is... your opportunity to delve deeper into cutting-edge topics, featuring expert speakers in a workshop format. Among the workshop topics you'll be able to choose from:

• Training the Public Works Trainer (Wednesday Workshop)
• Back to Basics - World Class Hiring, Orientation, Training, and Evaluation to Create and Meet Performance Standards (Morning Workshop)
• Equipment Replacement Strategies and Fleet Charge-Back Systems: What Do I Need to Know? (Wednesday Workshop)
• Managing the Urban Forest 101 (Wednesday Workshop)
• Pre-Planning Traffic Incident Response at High-Accident Intersections (Wednesday Workshop)
• Telling Your Story! Gaining Community Respect through Effective Public Outreach and Media Relations (Wednesday Workshop)
• A Demo! Innovative Street Reconstruction Technologies (Wednesday Workshop/Onsite Demonstration)
• San Antonio River Improvements Project (Wednesday Workshop/Onsite Demonstration)

• Back to Basics - World Class Hiring, Orientation, Training, and Evaluation to Create and Meet Performance Standards (Afternoon Workshop)
• Beyond Brochures – Community-Based Social Marketing (Wednesday Workshop)
• Public Works: Planning for and Responding to a Terrorism/WMD Incident (Wednesday Workshop)
• Intelligent Transportation System Related Projects - TransGuide/ Signal Pre-emption/Reversible Lanes(Wednesday Workshop/Onsite Demonstration)

Get Acquainted Party—On Sunday, September 9, meet and mingle with your peers at one of San Antonio's most famous neighborhoods - La Villita.

Congress Reception and Banquet— Join your APWA family and friends for an evening of celebration at the Congress Banquet. The evening will begin with a reception followed by dinner and some of the best entertainment San Antonio has to offer. When the house lights are turned down and the stage lights come up on the Rick Cavender band, you will feel that “Texas Connection”! This band delivers a great show, specializing in Contemporary and Classic Country, but also performing great Vintage Rock ‘n Roll and Tejano selections. And watch out, you may just believe you’ve seen Elvis! Rick is well-known as the ultimate King of Rock ‘n Roll, doing one of the best Elvis impersonations you will ever see. The Rick Cavender Band has opened and performed with some of the hottest stars in music—George Strait, Alabama, Tanya Tucker, Alan Jackson, Willie Nelson, and Glen Campbell to name a few. Come to this year’s banquet ready to be entertained!

Public Works Directors, Superintendents and Managers
Directors and Managers of Operations and Operations Personnel
City and County Engineers
Consulting Engineers
Construction Directors and Managers
Solid Waste Managers and Coordinators
Public Fleet Directors and Managers
Public Facilities and Grounds Directors and Managers
Water Services Directors and Managers
Streets/Roads/Bridges Directors and Managers
Transportation Directors and Managers
Stormwater and Flood Control Directors and Managers
Emergency Management Directors and Coordinators
Anyone else whose responsibilities are public works related

Career & Personal Development
Construction Management
Emergency Management
Engineering & Technology
Facilities
Fleet Services
Management
Parks & Grounds
Solid Waste
Snow & Ice
Stormwater
Streets/Roads/Bridges
Traffic Operations
Utilities/Right-of-Way
Water & Wastewater