2026 KCHA Spring Conference
2026 Kansas County Highway Association Spring Conference & Equipment Expo | May 4–6, 2026 | Hilton Garden Inn | Hutchinson, Kansas
Vendor Equipment Expo and Showcase Tuesday, May 5 | 1:00–5:00 PM
The Kansas County Highway Association Spring Conference brings together county transportation and public works professionals from across Kansas to exchange practical solutions, learn from peers, and connect with industry partners who support the maintenance and improvement of county roads and bridges.
Who Should Attend:
- County road supervisors
- County engineers
- Public works directors and staff
- Road and bridge department employees
- Township officials and city public works supervisors
Conference Schedule Overview
Monday, May 4
- New Road Supervisors Training Workshop (LTAP)
- KCHA Golf Tournament – Crazy Horse Golf Club shotgun start
- Conference registration opens in the evening
- Vendor move-in – evening hours
Tuesday, May 5
- Conference educational sessions and association business meeting
- Updates from transportation partners and industry experts
- Vendor Equipment Expo and Showcase (1:00–5:00 PM)
- Evening reception and conference banquet with entertainment
Wednesday, May 6
- Morning conference sessions and peer discussions
- Vendor networking and refreshments
- Prize drawing
- Conference adjourns at approximately 11:25 AM
- KCHA Executive Board Meeting follows the conference
Registration Includes
Full conference registration includes:
- All conference educational sessions
- All meals
- Access to the Vendor Equipment Expo and Showcase
- Networking with county transportation professionals and industry partners
Registration Options
- Kansas County Member – Full Conference $150 Includes access to all conference sessions, meals, and networking events.
- Kansas County Non-Member – Full Conference $250 Includes access to all conference sessions, meals, and networking events.
- Tuesday Evening Reception Guest Ticket $75
First-Time Department Head Support: For KCHA department heads who are first-time conference attendees, KCHA will cover conference registration and hotel costs for one KCHA member per county. Reimbursement will be issued after the conference.
Conference Location
Hilton Garden Inn Hutchinson
1715 N Waldron Street, Hutchinson, KS 67502
620-690-5001
A KCHA room block has been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn at a conference rate of $139 per night.
Overflow Room Block Options
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Golf Tournament
KCHA Spring Golf Tournament | Monday, May 4, 2026 | Crazy Horse Golf Club Hutchinson, Kansas | $150/player
- 4-person scramble format
- Golf check-in begins at 9:00 AM
- Tournament begins at 10:00 AM
Early registration is encouraged. Hotel rooms and vendor spaces are limited and the conference typically reaches capacity.
New Road Supervisor Training
Monday, May 4, 2026
Location: Clayworks | 1125 N. Main St., Hutchinson, KS 67501
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $65
*Lunch will be provided*
About the Workshop: This class is an overview of the administrative, political, and legal framework for running a county road department. The course material is based on the New Road Supervisor’s Guide published by LTAP in February 2011. Ample opportunity will be provided to discuss common issues and problems faced by road supervisors.
Who Should Attend: This workshop is for new county road supervisors and those that may someday become road supervisors. Subject matter is also appropriate for foremen, township officials, and city supervisors.
Registration for this workshop is handled separately. Register here