INDIANA
MPO & IARC
conference
CREATING LIVABLE COMMUNITIES
Directors’ Dinner: Monday, October 26th, 2026
Main Conference: Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 - Thursday, October 29th, 2026
121 E Superior St, Kokomo, IN 46901
Kokomo Conference Center
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the indiana mpo & iarc conference
Be part of the 2026 Indiana MPO Conference in Kokomo, Indiana, from October 27th through October 29th. Over three days, professionals from Indiana MPOs, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), local governments, transit agencies, and partner organizations will come together to share transportation and planning insights, innovative ideas, and best practices. Join us to connect, collaborate, and help share the future of transportation in Indiana. This year’s theme is Creating Livable Communities!
Early Bird Registration (now through September 30th): $150
Registration after September 30th: $200
Student Registration: $25
The Indiana
MPO & IARC
Conference
2026
The Anderson, Kokomo, and Muncie area MPOs and the Indiana Association of Regional Councils (IARC) are hosting the 43rd Annual Indiana Metropolitan Planning Organization Conference.
CREATING LIVABLE COMMUNITIES 2026
This year’s theme is Creating Livable Communities, striving to promote practices in and share knowledge about designing and developing our towns and cities in ways that promote resiliency, accessibility, economic vitality, and overall community well-being. This conference will bring together changemakers dedicated to fostering vibrancy and cohesion through adaptation and innovation. It will exchange knowledge on topics such as efficient multi-modal strategies, socially cohesive designs, and adaptive infrastructure, helping planners make their communities more livable.
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Tuesday July 27th, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Wednesday July 28th, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Thursday July 29th, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Thursday July29th, 2026 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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