PWX (Public Works Expo) Chicago

PWX – the Public Works Expo – is the leading trade fair and educational event for all areas of municipal infrastructure in North America. The name PWX stands for “Public Works Expo”, highlighting the event’s focus on the full spectrum of public services, urban utilities, and technical innovation. Organized annually by the renowned American Public Works Association (APWA), the expo takes place each year at a different location, making it accessible to various regions across the United States and ensuring a diverse range of industry participants.

PWX serves as a central platform for professional development, networking, and innovation in the field of public infrastructure. The program features over 140 specialized sessions, technical tours, workshops, and an extensive exhibition. Topics span water and wastewater management, road and bridge construction, fleet and emergency management, as well as digitization, sustainability, environmental technologies, and human resource development. Special emphasis is also placed on asset management, advanced infrastructure planning, ecological solutions, GIS technologies, cybersecurity, and targeted support for young professionals in the public works sector.

The expo presents the latest products, services, and technological innovations, including smart fleet vehicles, infrastructure management software solutions, sustainable building materials, and specialized equipment for winter services or flood protection. Exhibitors represent a wide range of sectors, including construction, environmental technology, mechanical and plant engineering, as well as IT and digitalization. Consulting firms, utilities, and service providers from administration, engineering, and facility management are also well represented.

The main attendees are professionals and executives from municipal authorities, utilities, construction and planning companies, engineering firms, and municipal service providers, all seeking concrete solutions to current challenges in their communities. The expo specifically targets decision-makers, project managers, technicians, and emerging talent in public infrastructure and administration.

The chosen venue – typically a modern convention center in a well-connected major city – offers excellent accessibility by air, rail, and road, as well as a diverse supporting program featuring local attractions and numerous networking opportunities.

PWX is therefore the central meeting point for all those looking to actively shape the future of municipal infrastructure and benefit from hands-on innovation and a unique professional network.

The PWX (Public Works Expo) will take place on 4 days from Sunday, 17. August to Wednesday, 20. August 2025 in Chicago.