Public Works Expo 2025 — Gathering for Public Works Professionals
📅 Dates: Sunday, August 17 – Wednesday, August 20, 2025
📍 Venue: McCormick Place – Lakeside Center, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60616
Welcome to PWX — Where Public Works Innovation Takes Center Stage
Every year, the Public Works Expo (PWX) brings together thousands of dedicated professionals to explore the future of public works. Hosted by the American Public Works Association (APWA), PWX is renowned for delivering the industry’s most dynamic, multi-modal learning experience, alongside the largest public works equipment and services exhibition floor in North America.
Whether you’re a frontline operator or a city director shaping the future of your community’s infrastructure, PWX 2025 is the place to expand your expertise, grow your network, and see the technology shaping tomorrow’s cities.
What to Expect at PWX 2025
✅ Multi-Track Education:
PWX offers a powerful blend of traditional and interactive education — from seminars and workshops to panel discussions and hands-on demonstrations. Attendees can choose from sessions covering topics like emerging tech, sustainable practices, operations management, infrastructure planning, and more.
✅ North America’s Largest Exhibit Floor:
PWX hosts the industry’s largest public works-focused expo floor — packed with cutting-edge equipment, innovative tools, and services designed to make your job safer, more efficient, and more impactful. Dedicated non-compete hours ensure you won’t miss valuable sessions while you explore.
✅ Networking and Peer Learning:
Connect face-to-face with fellow professionals, exchange ideas, and share real-world solutions with thousands of peers and industry leaders from across North America.
✅ Special Events and Extras:
From the Opening General Session and Keynotes to social gatherings and hosted receptions, PWX blends top-tier education with opportunities to build lasting relationships.
Who Should Attend?
PWX is designed for anyone with a stake in building, maintaining, and advancing public infrastructure, including:
- Public Works Directors, Managers, and Superintendents
- City and County Engineers
- Sustainability Specialists
- Construction Directors and Operations Managers
- Fleet, Facilities, and Grounds Managers
- Streets, Roads, and Bridges Professionals
- Solid Waste and Environmental Managers
- Emergency Management Directors and Coordinators
- City Planners, Council Members, and County Supervisors
- Transportation, Stormwater, and Water Services Leaders
- Anyone else responsible for delivering public works services in their community
How to Register
Registration for PWX 2025 is now open!
Join thousands of your peers in Chicago for four days of unmatched professional development, hands-on learning, and industry connection.
👉 Register online at the official APWA website to secure your pass early. Multiple ticket types are available to suit all public works professionals, and APWA members receive special discounted rates.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss PWX
PWX is more than a conference — it’s an investment in your career, your community, and the future of the public works profession. Discover solutions that help you work smarter, connect with peers facing similar challenges, and return home with new ideas and fresh energy to serve your city or county.
Be Part of the Future of Public Works
Mark your calendar for August 17–20, 2025 and make plans to join the best and brightest in public works at McCormick Place in Chicago. From cutting-edge tech to hands-on demos and invaluable connections, PWX is where today’s professionals come to build tomorrow’s communities.
