APWA Chicago Metro Chapter Expo & ROADeo 2026
Organized by American Public Works Association
The annual Expo event hosted by the APWA Chicago Metro Chapter, bringing together public works professionals to showcase skills and equipment.
- Dates
- May 20-21, 2026
- Location
- Grayslake, IL
- Deadline
- May 15, 2026
- Attendees
- 1,800
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About this conference
The annual Expo event hosted by the APWA Chicago Metro Chapter, bringing together public works professionals to showcase skills and equipment. It is described as the ONLY regional public works conference in Chicago, featuring over 100 exhibitors, daily education sessions, and competitive Roadeo events for snowplows, end loaders, and backhoes. Attendees can network, see equipment demonstrations, discover new products and solutions, and participate in or observe challenging skill competitions. The event also includes optional off-site tours to significant public works facilities like the Stratton Lock and Dam and the NSWRD Gurnee Water Reclamation Facility.
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Sponsorship opportunities range from Bronze ($250) to Platinum+ ($2,000). Specific options include Show Supporter, Daily Coffee Sponsor, Daily Water Station Sponsor, Event Bag Sponsorship, Snowplow & Backhoe/Loader Roadeo Supporter, Entrance Sponsor, Daily Lunch Sponsor, Expo Volunteer Shirt Sponsor, Roadeo Course Sponsor (includes 4'x8' banner), and Education Sponsorship.
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