ABOUT IRWA:

The International Right of Way Association is a professional member organization comprised of global infrastructure real estate practitioners. Since its inception as a not-for-profit association in 1934, IRWA has served professionals who acquire, manage and transfer the land rights needed for building and maintaining energy and transportation infrastructure.

WHO WE ARE:

The International Right of Way Association is a professional member organization comprised of global infrastructure real estate practitioners. Our purpose is to improve people’s quality of life through infrastructure development. Since its inception as a not-for-profit association in 1934, IRWA has served professionals who acquire, manage and transfer the land rights needed for building and maintaining energy and transportation infrastructure.

Recognized for their high ethical standards, commitment to integrity and professional excellence, IRWA's nearly 10,000 members hail from over 15 countries around the world. We are united by our profession and mission to empower professionals by elevating ethics, learning and a standard of excellence within the global infrastructure real estate community.

WHAT WE DO:

Considered the unsurpassed source of right of way educational programs and professional services worldwide, IRWA provides infrastructure real estate education and credentialing opportunities to differentiate our members in the professional marketplace. Our industry-specific education and advanced curriculum allows for professional credentialing with a focus on one of our four industries, including Electric & Utilities, Public Agencies, Oil & Gas Pipeline, and Transportation.

We also offer certification opportunities in Appraisal, Asset Management, Negotiation and Acquisition, Relocation Assistance, and the Uniform Act. IRWA works to create industry-wide recognition of our designations and certifications, and to elevate the role of right of way professionals by strengthening their industry relevance.

WHO WE SERVE:

IRWA is a volunteer-driven organization comprised of multi-disciplined professionals employed by private industry and government agencies as:

Acquisition Agents
Project Managers
Appraisers
Real Estate Attorneys
Asset Managers
Relocation Assistance Agents
Engineers
Surveyors
Environmental Specialists
Title Experts
Property Disposition
Utility Managers
WHERE WE ARE

Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, IRWA has over 70 local chapters across the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa and Saudi Arabia. The Association has additional at-large members in China, Germany, Georgia, Japan, Namibia, Thailand, The Netherlands, Uganda, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.

Welcome to the International Right of Way Association's 65th Annual International Education Conference held in Portland, Oregon, USA.

We invite you to attend this valuable industry event and take advantage of the many educational and learning opportunities, as well as the networking events that have been planned just for you. Please feel free to contact us if you have any specific questions regarding the annual conference, and check our website often for updates regarding our plans as we continue mapping out your educational event of the year!

2019 Conference Sponsorships:

Sponsoring and exhibiting at IRWA's 2019 International Education Conference in Portland will afford your company with a unique opportunity to showcase your products and services to approx 1,000 professionals involved in all facets of right of way work. IRWA conferences bring together public and private sector right of way professionals from all around the globe facilitating diverse educational experiences, exciting professional opportunities, valuable networking time and even a little fun.

Source: Event Website