WTS International Events
View all WTS International, Foundation, and Chapter events here.
WTS Capital Summit
The WTS Capital Summit, a signature program of WTS Foundation's Transportation YOU program, offers students an opportunity to meet transportation industry thought leaders, government and administration officials, and college students beginning their own career journeys in the industry. The Summit brings high school-aged mentees and transportation professional mentors to the Washington, D.C. area for a 4-day summer program of tours, lectures, and interactive experiences showcasing careers in transportation. The 2025 Summit will be held June 21-27, 2025. Application submission window for 2025 participation is now closed.
WTS Signature Leadership Training
WTS Signature Leadership Training prepares women to lead the future of the transportation industry by developing professionally and learning how to manage others effectively; for the advancement of the transportation industry as a whole and for those who use it. Check out the photos from last year's training!
WTS Fall Women Business Owner's Roundtable
The Fall Women Business Owner’s Roundtable (WBORT) connects leading business owners in the transportation industry to share successful experiences and best practices. Each participant can learn from others about starting and running a business in today's world, hosted within the Washington, DC area.
WTS Chapter Leadership Summit
WTS Chapter Leadership Summit is an annual program focusing on developing chapter-level volunteer talent. WTS Chapter leader participants do "deep dives" into WTS organizational processes; creating local and grassroots goals for the support of the mission and vision of the association, building personal relationships with fellow leaders from across North America, and strengthening the skills necessary to manage with confidence, purpose, and integrity.
WTS International Chair's Reception at TRB Annual Meeting
The WTS International Chair's Reception is held during the Transportation Research Board's (TRB) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. It was a pleasure seeing WTS partners and friends at this year's reception, held on January 5, 2025. Check out the photos from the 2025 Chair's Reception.
WTS International Annual Conference
We were pleased to join our members in Toronto, Canada, May 7-9, for the 2025 WTS Annual Conference! Hosted in a different North American city each spring, the WTS International Annual Conference is the largest WTS event, providing immersive learning and networking experiences for transportation professionals.
WTS Distinguished Speaker Series
The WTS International Distinguished Speaker Series highlights the voices of top-level experts, speakers, authors, and academics, speaking on topics crucial to equity diversity, and access in transportation. WTS members, partners, and transportation stakeholders will learn about the history of travel, social justice, designing equitable infrastructure, gender-based policy and research, civil service, and much more.
WTS Workshops & Webinars
WTS International strives to provide opportunities for both professional and personal advancement and development for both members and non-members of our organization. Our workshops and webinars, offered at a discounted rate for WTS members, feature industry experts from all levels and fields of transportation to discuss growth, allyship, corporate responsibility, environmental justice, the future of transportation technology, and so much more. Make sure to register and save the date for our upcoming workshops and webinars from transportation thought leaders. Some sessions are eligible for CM credits from APA.