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2026 Northeast Regional Conference
Navigating the Northeast: Women at the Helm of Transportation Innovation
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 WTS Northeast Regional Conference, held virtually each Friday in February. Transportation leaders from across the region shared insights, experiences, and innovative ideas shaping the future of our industry.
Missed a session or want to watch again?
Conference recordings from each week are available below.
Friday, February 6 - Motion Makers: Women & Youth Shaping the Northeast
Conference Recording: https://lnkd.in/e62K25Uz
Featured sessions included:
- Planes, Trains & Automobiles: The Women Leading MA Transportation Transformation
- Future in Motion: Youth Engagement in Northeast Transportation Projects
Friday, February 13 - People First: ERGs, Safety, & Innovation
Conference Recording: https://lnkd.in/e5m25_pu
Featured sessions included:
- Empowered Voices: Employee Resource Groups as Engines for Organizational Change
- Beyond Hard Hats: How Psychological Safety Enhances Physical Safety in the Workplace
- Enabling Innovation Through Conflict Transformation
Friday, February 20 - Resilient Connections: Bridges, Climate, & Shared Streets
Conference Recording: https://lnkd.in/eGEghmSs
Featured sessions included:
- Bridging the East Coast: The Long Bridge Project
- Resilience by Design – and by Dollars: Financing Climate Adaptation
- Sharing the Path: Navigating Safety with an Increase in E-Micromobility Devices
Friday, February 27 - Women at the Helm: Trailblazers & Owners Steering Transportation
Conference Recording: https://lnkd.in/eHqZx4gn
Featured sessions included:
- Hard Hats, High Stakes: Women Steering Innovation in Non-Traditional Corners of Transportation
- Women-Owned Firms Steering Transportation
Conference Highlights
The 2026 Northeast Regional Conference brought together transportation professionals from across the region to share perspectives on leadership, innovation, workforce development, safety, and resilience. The virtual format allowed participants from all Northeast chapters to connect, learn from one another, and highlight the impactful work being led by women across the transportation industry.
The WTS Northeast Region Council looks forward to continuing to support collaboration, professional development, and the advancement of women in transportation.
