NCAMPO Annual Conference Information

2027 NCAMPO Annual Conference

The North Carolina Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (NCAMPO) Conference will be held in Charlotte, NC on June 16 – 18, 2027. The Conference, presented by NCAMPO and the North Carolina Association of Rural Planning Organizations (NCARPO) in cooperation with NCDOT, attracts a diverse range of transportation planning and engineering professionals from MPOs, RPOs, NCDOT, consultant firms, transit agencies, and other organizations across the state. The Conference offers an opportunity for elected officials, transit administrators, land use planners, public health professionals, students, and others to learn more about transportation.

Conference Locations

  • 2013 Winston-Salem May 15 – 17
  • 2014 Wilmington May 15 – 17
  • 2015 Raleigh April 29 – May 1
  • 2016 Greensboro May 11 – 13
  • 2017 New Bern April 26 – 28
  • 2018 Durham April 25 – 27
  • 2019 Charlotte April 24 – 26
  • 2022 Wilmington April 20 – 22
  • 2023 Greenville April 26 – 28
  • 2024 New Bern April 17 – 19
  • 2025 Wilmington April 15 – 17
  • 2026 Asheville May 6 – 8
  • 2027 Charlotte June 16 – 18

Past Conference Information

2026 NCAMPO Conference in Asheville
Charting OUr Course: Planning for change, building for people. May 6-8, 2026. Asheville, NC

The 2026 North Carolina Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (NCAMPO) Annual Conference, took place May 6-8, 2026 in the vibrant mountain city of Asheville, NC.

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 North Carolina Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations Annual Conference in Asheville!

The French Broad River MPO was honored to host transportation professionals, partners, and colleagues from across the state for several days of learning, networking, and exploring the Asheville region. This year’s conference theme, “Charting Our Course,” reflected the many opportunities and challenges facing transportation planning in North Carolina as communities work to build safer, more connected, more resilient, and more multimodal transportation systems.

The conference featured engaging keynote remarks, technical sessions, mobile tours, and opportunities for attendees to connect with peers from MPOs, RPOs, local governments, NCDOT, federal agencies, consultants, and partner organizations across the state.

Thank you again to our attendees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers, and planning partners for helping make the 2026 NCAMPO Annual Conference a success. We look forward to seeing everyone at next year’s conference!

2025 NCAMPO Conference in Wilmington

THank you for attending the 2025 NCAMPO annual conference

The 2025 North Carolina Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (NCAMPO) Annual Conference, took place April 15-17, 2025 at Hotel Ballast in the vibrant coastal city of Wilmington! 

This year’s theme, “Bridging the Gap – Embracing Change & Delivering Innovation,” inspired thought-provoking discussions, explored cutting-edge strategies, and provided actionable insights that can shape the future of transportation. The event featured: 

  • Powerful keynote speaker, Wes Marshall
  • Engaging breakout sessions 
  • Five dynamic mobile tours showcasing Wilmington’s transportation landscape 
  • A chance to earn AICP Continuing Education Credits 
  • Networking opportunities with colleagues from across the state 
Save the Date. Bridging the gap 2025. Embracing change & delivering innovation. 2025 NCAMPO Conference.

Wilmington is a vibrant city on the southeastern coast of North Carolina. The city has a rich history, with many well-preserved 19th-century buildings and a notable historic district. Wilmington is also a hub for the film and television industry, with several productions filmed there because of its diverse landscapes and historic charm. The area offers a mix of cultural attractions, outdoor activities, and a lively arts scene.

The Hotel Ballast was the venue for the 2025 NCAMPO Conference.

Address: 301 N. Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

  • Hotel Ballast – Tapestry Collection by Hilton
  • There are 100 rooms blocked at the Hotel Ballast for NCAMPO Conference attendees. When booking in the room block, mention NCAMPO to get the group rate of $159 for a single occupancy room or $184 for a double occupancy room. Visit www.hotelballast.com or call at 910-763-5900 to reserve. 
    • 301 N. Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Courtyard Wilmington Downtown/Historic District – .1 miles from HB
    • 229 N. 2nd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
    • 910-632-2900
  • Hampton Inn – Wilmington Downtown – .2 miles from HB
    • 225 Grace Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
    • 910-251-3930
  • Aloft Wilmington – Coastline Center – .2 miles from HB
    • 501 Nutt Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
    • 910-377-7600
    • Booking Link
  • Best Western Plus – Coastline Inn – .3 miles from HB
    • 503 Nutt Street, Wilmington, NC 28401910-763-2800
  • Embassy Suites – Hilton Wilmington Riverfront – .3 miles from HB
    • 9 Estell Lee Place, Wilmington, NC 28401
    • 910-765-1131
  • The Hive – .3 miles from HB
    • 505 N. 2nd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
    • 910-616-6097

2024 NCAMPO Conference in New Bern
2024 NCAMPO Conference

You can view or add photos from the conference. We look forward to seeing you next year in Wilmington!

2023 NCAMPO Conference in Greenville

Thank you to those who joined or assisted us with the 2023 NCAMPO Conference in Greenville! We hope you found the event informative and engaging. To help you stay up-to-date with all of the valuable information and experiences from the conference, we have compiled a comprehensive list of additional information about the past conference. Please find it below.

  1. Conference presentations are available at the following link:  

Each presentation is conveniently named by session in the program, making it easier for you to locate specific presentations of interest. These presentations have also been posted on the NCAMPO website for your reference.

  1. We have received the conference photos! Please feel free to share and download them at
  1. If you attended technical breakout sessions and need proof of attendance for CE credit, please send a list of the sessions you need certificates for, along with your license number, to Rachel at [email protected].

The APA Reference number is 9266978. The sessions were only pre-approved for AICP CM credits. PE PDH, and LA CES credits were not pre-approved but we are happy to provide a certificate of attendance. PLEASE NOTE: You must have signed the attendance sheet for the session for us to send you a certificate.  

Links to the 2023 NCAMPO Conference Presentations:

Google Drive

Dropbox

2022 NCAMPO Conference in Wilmington