Events
Connecting Stakeholders
Ports-to-Plains Alliance events provide the essential forum for connecting policymakers, industry leaders, and community advocates across the nine-state corridor. These gatherings deliver high-value networking opportunities, targeted policy briefings, and strategic discussions focused on advancing the Future Interstate Corridor and strengthening rural economic development throughout the Heartland. The Alliance’s signature annual conference brings stakeholders together to address transportation advocacy, freight mobility, and energy and agriculture policy shaping Interstate 27 and the broader North American trade network.
2026 Ports-to-Plains Annual Conference
Building the Future Interstate:
Bridging from Designaion to Delivery
The Ports-to-Plains annual conference is the premier event for stakeholders committed to the future interstate infrastructure and economic growth along the 2,300-mile corridor. Join us for legislative updates, industry expert panels, and direct access to state and federal transportation officials.
The 2026 Ports-to-Plains Alliance Annual Conference will take place in Del Rio and Acuña, bringing the future interstate conversation directly to the U.S.–Mexico border. This bi-national setting underscores the corridor’s role in North American trade, freight mobility, and rural economic development. Attendees will hear directly from state DOT leaders and federal policymakers, participate in exclusive policy workshops, and engage with industry executives shaping transportation, energy, and agriculture along the I-27 corridor. The conference offers unmatched insight, access, and collaboration opportunities for stakeholders across all nine corridor states.
Save the Date
Dates:
September 8-10, 2026
Location:
Del Rio, Texas and Acuña, Coahuila, México
Schedule & Agenda
Explore the full itinerary of workshops, keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and networking events designed to advance Future Interstate development and multi-state collaboration.
Lodging
Book your accommodations at the official conference hotel and take advantage of the exclusive conference room rate for attendees.
Host City
Discover what makes our host city a strategic and welcoming location for this year’s conference, including travel information, attractions, and local highlights.
Why Sponsor?
Sponsoring the Ports-to-Plains Annual Conference is the most effective way to align your brand with the Future Interstate Corridor and demonstrate leadership in rural transportation infrastructure. Sponsors receive high-visibility exposure to elected officials, state DOT leaders, and senior executives in the energy, agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics sectors.
Past Events & Conferences
Review highlights from past Ports-to-Plains annual conferences and major events. These archives showcase the Alliance’s long-standing commitment to legislative advocacy, partnership-building, and regional collaboration across the nine-state corridor.