APWA is the number-one source for continuing education that addresses the full gamut of public works topics. We're always scanning the environment to identify key issues and provide solutions. Check back frequently for updates on the education program.

Public Works Stormwater Summit  (Wednesday, August 20, 2008)—Back by popular demand! Stay on top of the latest NPDES news and other stormwater regulation compliance trends by attending this summit geared specifically to the interests and needs of public works directors and public agency stormwater managers. All this for no additional charge when you register for the full week.

Workshop Wednesday  (Wednesday, August 20, 2008)—Also back by popular demand! Delve deeper into cutting-edge topics, featuring expert speakers in a workshop format.


Selected live audio digital recordings of the education sessions not including general sessions, will be made available both as an interactive MP3 CD-ROM package and as an Online Conference Library. Additional content includes the speakers' PowerPoint presentations, an exhibitor directory, and information about upcoming events. Full Congress registrants may order in advance at a discounted price. More information coming soon. For more information about last year’s Congress on CD-ROM, click here.


.1 CEU = 1 PDH (Professional Development Hour) APWA's education sessions are eligible for CEU credit. The CEU is a nationally accepted measure of participation in continuing education activities, and by obtaining them, you can demonstrate to your employer that you are learning new skills and keeping current with changes in the industry. You'll find instructions in your onsite materials about how to receive these valuable credits.


We've organized the Education sessions by date and by subject.

Check out the Full Schedule for a complete listing of Education Sessions plus additional meetings, general sessions, and more.

Create your Personal Schedule. Just click the calendar icon next to any event listed on the Sessions by Date, Sessions by Subject or Full Schedule pages to help you plan your days at Congress. Don't forget to print out a copy before you leave for New Orleans.

NOTE: Education sessions are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.


AWPA is making great strides in out efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of our meetings and events. To that end, we are moving to an “almost paperless” Congress! Speaker handouts may be downloaded as they become available here. They will be posted before, during, and after Congress, so check back often for updates, During Congress, you can visit the print stations outside the La nouvelle Orleans Ballroom, and rooms 348-351 to print speaker handouts.


Don’t miss the opportunity to hear insightful and detailed presentations by our exhibitors on topics you won’t want to miss.

Eleven of our exhibiting companies will be presenting sessions on topics uniquely designed to give you cutting-edge information on products or services addressing the needs of the public works industry. These 45-minute presentations will take place in the exhibit hall in the back of the 300 exhibit aisle (Booth 357), making it easy for you to take advantage of this unique learning opportunity.

Plan your days now to attend as many as possible! Click here to see the complete list of presentations and times.