ALDOT Spring Design Conference 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
April 28th - 30th, 2026, Gulf Shores, AL
The Alabama Department of Transportation Spring Design Conference is an assembly that
gives Design Leadership around the state the opportunity to come together and share
innovative strategies and best practices. The conference also serves to provide information
regarding new resources and guidance available from the Design Bureau and other supporting
Bureaus. This conference serves as a great vehicle for knowledge transfer and networking
not only for design staff but also for vendors and consultants that provide products
and services to support the design of Alabama's highway system.
Dates to Remember
- 2/9 Hotel Reservations Open
- 2/9 Conference Registration Begins
- 3/28 Hotel Room Discounted Conference Rate Deadline (Rooms will be available at full price after this deadline)
- 4/10 Sponsorship Registration Deadline
- 4/11 All Attendee Registration Closes
Registration
ALDOT Government Attendees
Consultant/Industry Attendee and Sponsorships
Consultant, Vendor, and Sponsor Registration
Sponsorship Information
| Sponsorship Level | Minimum Pledge | Signage Logo | Website Logo | Slide Show Logo | Polo Shirt | Complimentary Registrations |
| Tier I | $5000 | Yes (full sign) | Yes (top rows) | Yes (full slide) | 2 | 2 |
| Tier II | $2500 | Yes (shared sign) | Yes | Yes (1/2 slide) | 2 | 0 |
| Tier III | $1000 | Yes (name only) | Yes | Yes (1/4 slide) | 0 | 0 |
Consultant, Vendor, and Sponsor Registration
If you have sponsorship questions please contact Assistant Bureau Chief - Traffic Engineer Paul Carter (carterp@dot.state.al.us) with the ALDOT Design Bureau.
Hotel Reservations
About the Event Center
Our hotel has over 20,000 sq. ft. of flexible indoor and outdoor space. We have various
room breakout options and a boardroom for smaller meetings. Enjoy A/V features, natural
lighting, and on-site catering.
About the Hotel
Located just steps from Gulf Shores Beach, we offer on-site dining, a heated outdoor
pool with beach views, and versatile meeting space. The Hangout, The Track Family
Fun Park, and Waterville USA are just minutes away. The Wharf and Flora-Bama are within
20 minutes, and Gulf Shores International Airport and Adventure Island are within
10 minutes.
Conference Attendees
Each participant will be responsible for making their own room reservations at the
Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort and can do so by using the Reservations link below. A limited number of rooms will
be available at the conference's rate until Saturday March 28, 2026.
Government Attendees
A reduced government rate of $163.00 per night (plus fees and tax) for standard room accommodations has been secured for government attendees. Please select only the nights you will need.
(ROOM BLOCK RATE IS FULL)
Additional Room Options for Government Attendees:
Comfort Inn & Suites Gulf Shores East Beach - (251) 207-4009 - $131 per night (plus tax and fees)
Best Western on the Beach - (251) 948-2711 3 Star - $168 per night (plus tax and fees)
Hilton Garden Inn On the Beach – (251) 974-1600 - $160 per night (plus tax and fees)
The Lodge at Gulf State Park a Hilton Hotel - (251) 540-4000 - $273 per night (plus tax and fees)
Fairfield by Marriott Inn Suites Orange Beach – (251) 543-4444 - $133 per night (plus tax and fees)
Best Western Premier- The Tides – (251) 981-9888 - $185 per night (plus tax and fees)
Hotel Indigo Gulf Shores by IHG – (251) 981-1737 - $131 per night (plus tax and fees)
Hampton Inn Gulf Shores – (251) 948-1020 - $140 per night (plus tax and fees)
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front – (251) 923-4400 $207 per night (plus tax and fees)
Consultant/Industry Attendees
A reduced rate of $269.00 per night (plus fees and tax) for standard room accommodations has been secured for Consultant and Industry.
Consultants, Sponsors, and Vendors
Professional Development
Download Professional Development Link TBD
Agenda
ALDOT Spring Design Conference 2026
April 28 — 30, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
- Late afternoon check-in/registration only.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
- Conference starts around 8am.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
- Conference ends.
Contact Us
If you have registration questions please contact continuinged@troy.edu or 334-983-0005.
If you have conference questions please contact Assistant Bureau Chief - Traffic Engineer
Paul Carter (carterp@dot.state.al.us) with the ALDOT Design Bureau.
Sponsors