This event is co-sponsored by the Rutgers University Center for Government Services and the Public Works Association of New Jersey.
Dates: May 13 - 14, 2026
Location: Resorts, Atlantic City
Course Code: PW-1311-SP26-1
Registration Details
Attendees can choose to register for both days of the conference or select just one day. Please specify your choice during registration. Additionally, two special events require pre-registration. Be sure to indicate your participation in these events on the registration form or during online registration.
Conference Registration:
- Full Conference - $490
- 5/13 - 5/14 (Wed/Thurs)
- Day 1 Only - $256
- 5/13 (Wednesday)
- Day 2 Only - $256
- 5/14 (Thursday)
How To Register
Your method of payment will determine how you will register. Please follow the instructions below if paying with a credit card/e-check or a PO.
- Register with Credit Card or E-Check
- Click HERE to log in/create your account. Choose your registration option and "add to cart." Follow the checkout instructions to complete your registration and submit payment.
- Register with a Purchase Order
- POs, vouchers, and requisitions are accepted but MUST be signed/authorized.
- Make checks and purchase orders payable to the address below:
Rutgers, Center for Government Services
3 Rutgers Plaza, 3rd Floor
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8559
- Download and complete the conference registration form below.
- Email the completed registration form and PO to cgs@docs.rutgers.edu.
- To be registered, BOTH documents MUST be sent together.
Withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing to cgs@docs.rutgers.edu by Tuesday, May 5th, at 12:00 PM to receive a refund, minus a $25 processing fee. Failure to notify CGS within the time frame will result in forfeiture of all fees. A $25 fee applies for returned checks.
The Registration Deadline is Tuesday, May 5th, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
*2026 Special Events*
Conference Kick-Off Reception – Conference registrants can participate in a casual reception on Tuesday, May 12th from 5:30pm-7pm at Resorts. There is no additional fee for conference registrants to attend but you must check the box on the registration form to register. This event is only open to conference attendees and conference vendors.
Public Works Graduation & Dinner – RSVP & TICKET REQUIRED – The Public Works Association of New Jersey will host the annual graduation and dinner on Wednesday, May 13th at 5:30pm. This optional event is open to all conference attendees, but you must check the box on the registration form to receive an event ticket to be admitted to the event.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
3:30 – 5:30 Vendor Set-Up
5:30 – 7:00 Public Works Conference Kick-Off Reception
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
7:30 – 8:30 Sign-In/Breakfast
8:30 – 8:45 Welcome
8:45 – 9:45 To be announced
9:45 – 10:00 Break/Exhibits
10:00 – 11:00 Concurrent Sessions – Select One
Stormwater Updates
Christy Arvizu, EPA Region 2, Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division
Eileen Kull, NJ DEP, Division of Water Enforcement
PEOSH 2026 Updates and Frequently Identified Hazards
Darcea Messier, Assistant Chief PEOSH Consultation & Training
Laura Alongi, Occupational Safety Consultant
New Energy Initiatives for Municipal Facilities
Theo Banks, Outreach Manager, New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program
Nancy Quirk, Senior Energy Program Manager, Sustainable Jersey
Kevin Raquet, Process Analyst Program Growth & Strategy, PSE&G
11:00 – 11:15 Break/Exhibits
11:15 – 12:15 Concurrent Sessions Repeat – Select one from above
12:15 – 1:30 Lunch/Exhibits
1:30 – 2:30 Concurrent Sessions – Select One
Paving the Way with AI Technology Through GIS
Carly Dykeman, GIS Project Services Coordinator, Colliers Engineering & Design
Lowell Forbes, Colliers Engineering & Design
Concurrent session 2 - To be announced
Concurrent session 3 – To be announced
2:30 – 3:00 Break/Exhibits
3:00 – 4:00 Concurrent Sessions Repeat – Select one from above
5:30 Public Works Graduation and Reception
Thursday, May 14, 2026
7:00 – 8:15 Sign-In/Breakfast
8:15 – 9:15 Concurrent Sessions – Select One
Creating an In-House Confined Space Rescue Team
Vincenzo Russo, CPWM, Director of Public Works, Somerset County
Navigating the Do’s and Don’ts of Cooperative Purchasing in New Jersey
Brendan Tobin
NJDOL Updates and Compliance Checklist
Joseph Kostecki, Program Specialist 2
9:15 – 9:30 Break/Exhibits
9:30 – 10:30 Concurrent Sessions Repeat – Select one from above
10:30 – 10:40 Break/Exhibits
10:40 – 12:40 Smarter Tech, Stronger Ethics: AI in Public Works
Jennifer Roselle, Esq., Partner, PEM Law LLP
12:40 – 1:40 Lunch
1:40 – 2:40 Public Works Reality Check: Leadership Truths from Both Sides of the Fence
Richard Brevogel, CPWM, Project Manager, Remington & Vernick Engineers
Find CEU information here when available.
All overnight reservations at Resorts must be made, modified, or canceled individually directly through Resorts. You must book by May 2, 2026, for the discounted rate of $72/night plus taxes and fees.
Book Online: https://resortsac.book.pegsbe.com/promo?offerCode=VPWCEC6&hotel=ACYRSC
Call to Book: Reservations Number: 1.609.340.6760 Group Code: VPWCEC6 (Guests Must give Group Code to agent to locate your group discounted rates)
Book with a Purchase Order: Directions are available here