About this expo
TRAFFIC EXPO, officially the ATSSA Annual Convention & Traffic Expo, is organized by the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) and is IAEE Certified. The event brings together roadway safety contractors, transportation officials, engineers, manufacturers, and suppliers from the United States and internationally. The 57th edition is scheduled for February 5-9, 2027, at Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in Long Beach, California. The 2026 edition (56th, February 20-24) was held in Houston, Texas.
The 2026 edition recorded 4,585 registered attendees (2026), 243 exhibiting companies (2026), 402 public agency officials (2026), 26 education sessions (2026), representation from 41 U.S. states including Washington, D.C. (2026), and 36 countries (2026). For the 2027 edition, more than 260 exhibitors and more than 4,000 industry professionals are projected. Housing for the 2027 edition is coordinated through JEMS Hospitality Group.
Core exhibit sectors include work zone safety products and equipment, traffic control devices, roadway safety infrastructure, pavement markings and signing, and emerging technologies for roadway safety. The event features a full-day education program offering CEU and PDH credit opportunities, as well as micro-education sessions on the exhibit floor and networking sessions. Registration for the 2027 edition opens in mid-September 2026.
Highlights
5 items- 4,585 registered attendees and 243 exhibiting companies at the 2026 edition (56th, Houston, Texas)
- 57th edition scheduled February 5-9, 2027, at Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, Long Beach, California
- 36 countries and 41 U.S. states represented at the 2026 edition
- Education program offers CEU and PDH credits; 26 education sessions held in 2026
- Core exhibit sectors include work zone safety, traffic control devices, pavement markings, and roadway safety infrastructure
FAQ
5 questionsWhat is TRAFFIC EXPO?+
TRAFFIC EXPO is the ATSSA Annual Convention & Traffic Expo, North America's largest roadway safety trade show, organized by the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) and IAEE Certified.
When and where is the 57th TRAFFIC EXPO?+
The 57th edition is scheduled for February 5-9, 2027, at Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in Long Beach, California.
What were the attendance figures at the 2026 edition?+
The 2026 edition (56th, Houston, Texas) recorded 4,585 registered attendees, 243 exhibiting companies, 402 public agency officials, 41 U.S. states, 36 countries, and 26 education sessions.
What education opportunities are available at TRAFFIC EXPO?+
The event offers a full-day education program with CEU and PDH credit opportunities, as well as micro-education sessions on the exhibit floor.
When does registration open for the 2027 edition?+
Registration for the 2027 edition opens in mid-September 2026. Housing is coordinated through JEMS Hospitality Group.