TPTA Organizations Shine at the 2026 IPMI Conference & Expo in Milwaukee
The 2026 IPMI Conference & Expo brought thousands of parking, transportation, and mobility professionals to Milwaukee last month for the industry’s largest gathering focused on education, innovation, technology, and collaboration. Professionals from across the globe gathered to explore the future of parking and mobility through educational sessions, networking events, technology showcases, and industry recognition programs.
Texas organizations were strongly represented throughout the conference, contributing to educational programming and earning national recognition for innovation and excellence within the industry.
Representatives from Texas organizations participating in conference presentations and discussions included:
ParkHouston — Maria Irshad
Baylor University — Matt Penney
Texas A&M University — Debbie Lollar
Texas State University Police Department — Matthew Carmichael
Conference sessions covered a wide range of topics impacting the future of parking and mobility, including curb management, emerging technologies, leadership and workplace culture, AI and smart city innovation, accreditation, customer experience, and operational strategy.
Texas organizations also earned national recognition through IPMI’s prestigious Awards of Excellence program, including:
Innovation in a Mobility, Transportation, or Parking Program (Innovation and Technology) — Texas A&M University for “Seamless Trip Planning: Integrating Global Platforms and Local Tools for Campus Mobility,” College Station, TX
Apex Award for Marketing and Communications — Texas A&M University for “Meeting Riders Where They Are: Transforming Rider Engagement,” College Station, TX
Professional Excellence Award for Customer Service — Darla Guerra, Manager for Customer Service, Texas A&M University
Apex Award for Innovation in a Mobility, Transportation, or Parking Program — Walter P Moore and the Houston Texans organization for the NRG Park and Houston Texans Gameday Mobility Experience
The conference once again demonstrated the important role Texas organizations continue to play in shaping the future of parking, transportation, and mobility at both the regional and national levels.
Congratulations to all of the Texas professionals, organizations, presenters, and award winners who represented the state at the 2026 IPMI Conference & Expo in Milwaukee.
