| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Location: Hall A1-2 South (Level 3) - Left of EXPO Registration, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Hall A1-2 South (Level 3) - Left of EXPO Registration, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100507:3017:00 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Sunday, Oct 04, 2026 |
Sunday, Oct 04, 2026
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
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Location: Hall A1-2 South (Level 3) - Left of EXPO Registration, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Hall A1-2 South (Level 3) - Left of EXPO Registration, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100415:0018:00 000 | SUN, OCT 4 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM CDT
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Location: Hall A1-2 South (Level 3) - Left of EXPO Registration, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Hall A1-2 South (Level 3) - Left of EXPO Registration, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100607:3016:30 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Location: EXPO Hall Booth #4624, McCormick Place Convention Center Sponsored By Block by Block |
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #4624, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100613:0017:00 003 | TUE, OCT 6 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Location: EXPO Hall Booth #4624, McCormick Place Convention Center Sponsored By Block by Block |
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #4624, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100609:0012:00 003 | TUE, OCT 6 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
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Location: EXPO Hall Booth #4624, McCormick Place Convention Center Sponsored By Block by Block |
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #4624, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100510:0012:30 003 | MON, OCT 5 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Wednesday, Oct 07, 2026 |
Wednesday, Oct 07, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Location: EXPO Hall Booth #4624, McCormick Place Convention Center Sponsored By Block by Block |
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #4624, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100713:0015:00 003 | WED, OCT 7 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Location: EXPO Hall Booth #4624, McCormick Place Convention Center Sponsored By Block by Block |
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #4624, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100513:3017:00 003 | MON, OCT 5 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Wednesday, Oct 07, 2026 |
Wednesday, Oct 07, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Location: EXPO Hall Booth #4624, McCormick Place Convention Center Sponsored By Block by Block |
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #4624, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100709:0012:00 003 | WED, OCT 7 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Benchmarking and Performance Measurement
Speaker(s): Panelist: Peter Kersten, Division Manager, Regional Planning, Northern Illinois Transit Authority Speaker: Emily Drexler, Director, Innovation, Chicago Transit Authority
LZ - Hot Topics
Location: Hot Topics Zone – Booth #3256, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Hot Topics Zone – Booth #3256, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100510:3011:00 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C FEAADB1A-3269-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
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AI Technology and Safety: A Practical Application
Speaker(s): Speaker: Jodi Godfrey, Senior Research Associate, Center for Urban Transportation Research Speaker: Cara Bader, Chief Operating Officer, Chicago Transit Authority Speaker: Charles Territo, Chief Growth Officer, Hayden AI Technologies, Inc. Speaker: Alberto Santofimio, International Business Account Manager, CITYROVER Speaker: Scott Mazick, Chief Technology Officer, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
LZ - Hot Topics
Location: Hot Topics Zone – Booth #3256, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Hot Topics Zone – Booth #3256, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100511:0011:30 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C FEAADB1A-3269-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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New Projects, New Practices: A View from Down Under
Speaker(s): Speaker: Lauren Streifer, Chief Executive, Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand
LZ - Hot Topics
Location: Hot Topics Zone – Booth #3256, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Hot Topics Zone – Booth #3256, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100515:3016:00 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C FEAADB1A-3269-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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APTA Light Rail Vehicle Procurement Guidelines
Speaker(s): Speaker: Bryan Sooter, PE, Director - Standards, American Public Transportation Association Speaker: James LaRusch, Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Counsel, Raul V. Bravo + Associates, Inc. Speaker: Pallavi Lal, PE, Global Director, Vehicles & Operations, Hatch
LZ - Hot Topics
Location: Hot Topics Zone – Booth #3256, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Hot Topics Zone – Booth #3256, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100514:3015:00 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C FEAADB1A-3269-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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2026 Rail and Bus Safety, Security and Emergency Management Award Winners
Speaker(s): Moderator: Brian Alberts, Senior Director - Safety and Advisory Services, American Public Transportation Association Moderator: Polly Hanson, Senior Director - Security, Risk and Emergency Management, American Public Transportation Association Speaker: Kevin Franklin, Chief of Police, San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Speaker: Carl Sedoryk, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer, Monterey-Salinas Transit Speaker: Lesley Kandaras, General Manager, Metro Transit Speaker: Chad Scholes, Chief Innovation and Logistics Officer, Metropolitan Transportation Authority Metro-North Railroad
LZ - Hot Topics
Location: Hot Topics Zone – Booth #3256, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Hot Topics Zone – Booth #3256, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100513:3014:00 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C FEAADB1A-3269-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Managing Your Mixed Fleet Facilities
Speaker(s): Speaker: Stephen Clermont, Center for Transportation & the Environment Speaker: Dave Williams, Director of Maintenance, Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) Panelist: Roland Cordero, Director of Maintenance & Vehicle Technology, Foothill Transit
LZ - Hot Topics
Location: Hot Topics Zone – Booth #3256, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Hot Topics Zone – Booth #3256, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100615:3016:00 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C FEAADB1A-3269-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Track Inspection and Maintenance Technologies of the Future
Speaker(s): Speaker: Arjun Nanda, Chief Technology Officer, Scout Robotics Speaker: Anand Vithani, MSME, MBA, Director, Product Manangement, Wabtec Corporation
LZ - Hot Topics
Location: Hot Topics Zone – Booth #3256, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Hot Topics Zone – Booth #3256, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100614:3015:00 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C FEAADB1A-3269-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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Using Collaborative Behavioral Assessments in Selecting Capital Project Teams
Speaker(s): Moderator: Islam Morsi, Principle Project Manager, Parsons Corporation Panelist: Diane Cowin, NACD.DC, SVP Interim Global Transit Director, AECOM Panelist: Brad Cummings, Austin Transit Partnership Panelist: Tom LeBeau, National Rail & Transit Market Director, Sundt
LZ - Hot Topics
Location: Hot Topics Zone – Booth #3256, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Hot Topics Zone – Booth #3256, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100613:3014:00 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C FEAADB1A-3269-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM CDT
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Location: 102 A (South Building, Level 1), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: 102 A (South Building, Level 1), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100608:3009:00 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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Location: 102 A (South Building, Level 1), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: 102 A (South Building, Level 1), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100509:3010:00 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Location: EXPO Hall Booth #1274, McCormick Place Convention Center Sponsored By Transit Technologies |
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #1274, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100613:0017:00 003 | TUE, OCT 6 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Location: EXPO Hall Booth #1274, McCormick Place Convention Center Sponsored By Transit Technologies |
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #1274, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100609:0012:00 003 | TUE, OCT 6 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
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Location: EXPO Hall Booth #1274, McCormick Place Convention Center Sponsored By Transit Technologies |
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #1274, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100510:0012:30 003 | MON, OCT 5 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Wednesday, Oct 07, 2026 |
Wednesday, Oct 07, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Location: EXPO Hall Booth #1274, McCormick Place Convention Center Sponsored By Transit Technologies |
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #1274, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100713:0015:00 003 | WED, OCT 7 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Location: EXPO Hall Booth #1274, McCormick Place Convention Center Sponsored By Transit Technologies |
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #1274, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100513:3017:00 003 | MON, OCT 5 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Wednesday, Oct 07, 2026 |
Wednesday, Oct 07, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Location: EXPO Hall Booth #1274, McCormick Place Convention Center Sponsored By Transit Technologies |
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #1274, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100709:0012:00 003 | WED, OCT 7 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
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Zero-Emission Commuter Rail Innovations
Speaker(s): Speaker: Kaden Killpack, Commercial Project Manager, Stadler US Inc.
LZ - Innovation
Location: Innovation Zone – Booth #3238, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Innovation Zone – Booth #3238, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100511:0011:30 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C A8D4A340-CD68-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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Transforming Large-Scale Paratransit Service Delivery: How SEPTA Saved $8.8M+ in Annual Costs
Speaker(s): Speaker: Cassandra West, Chief Officer, ACCESS, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
LZ - Innovation
Location: Innovation Zone – Booth #3238, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Innovation Zone – Booth #3238, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100513:3014:00 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C A8D4A340-CD68-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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How AI Is Shaping The Future Of Public Transportation
Speaker(s): Speaker: Adam Roll, Motive
LZ - Innovation
Location: Innovation Zone – Booth #3238, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Innovation Zone – Booth #3238, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100514:3015:00 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C A8D4A340-CD68-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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AI Transit Planning: Data-Driven Recommendations for Service Design
Speaker(s): Speaker: Anthony Transetti, PhD, anthony@ontramobility.com, Ontra Mobility
LZ - Innovation
Location: Innovation Zone – Booth #3238, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Innovation Zone – Booth #3238, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100515:3016:00 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C A8D4A340-CD68-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
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A.I. Without Overload: The Next Evolution of the Transportation Control Room
Speaker(s): Speaker: Dennis Nuutinen, Transportation Vertical Manager, Activu Corporation
LZ - Innovation
Location: Innovation Zone – Booth #3238, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Innovation Zone – Booth #3238, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100611:0011:30 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C A8D4A340-CD68-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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How Transit Agencies are Using AI to Drive Next Generation Maintenance & Operations Outcomes
Speaker(s): Speaker: Jonathan Young, Strategic Program Manager, Americas, Hitachi Rail
LZ - Innovation
Location: Innovation Zone – Booth #3238, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Innovation Zone – Booth #3238, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100613:3014:00 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C A8D4A340-CD68-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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When Safety Is Non-Negotiable: Developing the Next Generation of Driver Protection Systems
Speaker(s): Speaker: Rex Carriker, Professional Engineer, President, Queen City Transit Solutions Speaker: Eric Poe, Concord Kannapolis Area Transit
LZ - Innovation
Location: Innovation Zone – Booth #3238, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Innovation Zone – Booth #3238, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100614:3015:00 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C A8D4A340-CD68-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Meet iBot: The AI Maintenance Assistant That Is Already Changing How Transit Agencies Work
Speaker(s): Panelist: Evan Ufkes, Account Executive, Connixt Panelist: Prabu Ekambaram, CTO, Connixt
LZ - Innovation
Location: Innovation Zone – Booth #3238, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Innovation Zone – Booth #3238, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100615:3016:00 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C A8D4A340-CD68-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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From Data Capture to Decision Intelligence: Scaling Digital Twins for Next-Generation Transit Asset Management
Speaker(s): Speaker: Joseph Hlady, BSc, MA, MBA, CEO, Lux Modus Ltd.
LZ - Connectivity
Location: Connectivity Zone – Booth #2656, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Connectivity Zone – Booth #2656, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100514:3015:00 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C ACD4A340-CD68-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
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Using Modern Technology To Advance The Customer Experience At The Stop
Speaker(s): Speaker: Eben Lindsey, President and CEO, Urban Solar Speaker: Brandi Stringer, Director, Mobility Capital Projects, Dallas Area Rapid Transit Speaker: Patrick Merrick, Executive Vice President, Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc. Speaker: AJ Harper, Business Development Manager, Way Sine LLC
LZ - Connectivity
Location: Connectivity Zone – Booth #2656, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Connectivity Zone – Booth #2656, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100511:0011:30 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C ACD4A340-CD68-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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Thermal Protection for Transit Vehicles- We can touch on every type of propulsion. EV-Hybrid, CNG, Diesel, even gas.
Speaker(s): Speaker: Mark Magaldi, General Manager, Transit Marketing Group
LZ - Connectivity
Location: Connectivity Zone – Booth #2656, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Connectivity Zone – Booth #2656, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100513:3014:00 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C ACD4A340-CD68-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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A Day in the Life of a Connected Transit Network
Speaker(s): Speaker: Caitlin Proctor, Via
LZ - Connectivity
Location: Connectivity Zone – Booth #2656, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Connectivity Zone – Booth #2656, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100515:3016:00 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C ACD4A340-CD68-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
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The Road to Neuroinclusion: Designing for Accessible Ridership
Speaker(s): Speaker: Chris Edwards-Thorne, Altro
LZ - Connectivity
Location: Connectivity Zone – Booth #2656, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Connectivity Zone – Booth #2656, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100611:0011:30 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C ACD4A340-CD68-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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Rethinking Fare: Trust, Data, and Revenue in the Modern Transit Ecosystem
Speaker(s): Speaker: Mridul Banga, Systems Engineer, INIT Innovations in Transportation Inc.
LZ - Connectivity
Location: Connectivity Zone – Booth #2656, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Connectivity Zone – Booth #2656, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100613:3014:00 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C ACD4A340-CD68-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Improving Rider Experience Through Data Driven, GIS Enabled Asset Monitoring and Systems Integration
Speaker(s): Speaker: Yoav Rappaport, Spatial Data Integration Lead, Parsons Corporation Speaker: Steven Shull, MBA, PMP, Senior Transit Systems Engineer, Parsons Corporation
LZ - Connectivity
Location: Connectivity Zone – Booth #2656, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Connectivity Zone – Booth #2656, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100614:3015:00 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C ACD4A340-CD68-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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From Transit to Development: Building Defensible Accessibility Evidence for Funding and Growth
Speaker(s): Speaker: Daniel Saunders, Chief Product OFficer, Basemap Ltd
LZ - Connectivity
Location: Connectivity Zone – Booth #2656, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Connectivity Zone – Booth #2656, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100615:3016:00 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C ACD4A340-CD68-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
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One Procurement, 33 Agencies, 1018 Vehicles: The Statewide ITS Model That Can Work for Any State
Speaker(s): Speaker: Rebecca Lundin, Director of Customer Success, Avail Technologies, Inc.
LZ - Solutions
Location: Solutions Zone – Booth #2638, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Solutions Zone – Booth #2638, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100511:0011:30 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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Improving Reliability and Rider Experience Through Modern Stop Request Systems
Speaker(s): Speaker: Sean Walters, General Manager, CAPTRON North America LP
LZ - Solutions
Location: Solutions Zone – Booth #2638, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Solutions Zone – Booth #2638, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100513:3014:00 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Accessible Passenger Information for Everybody: Inclusive Smart Information Displays for Modern Transit Systems
Speaker(s): Speaker: Geert-Jan De Groot, Global Display Solutions
LZ - Solutions
Location: Solutions Zone – Booth #2638, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Solutions Zone – Booth #2638, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100514:3015:00 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C AAD4A340-CD68-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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Advanced Zero Emission Bus Mobility Solutions for the U.S. Market
Speaker(s): Speaker: Dariusz Michalak, Solaris Bus & Coach
LZ - Solutions
Location: Solutions Zone – Booth #2638, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Solutions Zone – Booth #2638, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100613:3014:00 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
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Dedicated Fleet Services for Maturing Fuel Cell Bus Fleets: Driving Uptime on Critical Transit Routes
Speaker(s): Speaker: Peter Radford, Director, Services, Ballard Power Systems
LZ - Solutions
Location: Solutions Zone – Booth #2638, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Solutions Zone – Booth #2638, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100611:0011:30 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C AAD4A340-CD68-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Location: Solutions Zone – Booth #2638, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Solutions Zone – Booth #2638, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100515:3016:00 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C AAD4A340-CD68-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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How to Achieve World Class Safety
Speaker(s): Speaker: Jeffrey Cassell, President, Transit & Paratransit Company
LZ - Solutions
Location: Solutions Zone – Booth #2638, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Solutions Zone – Booth #2638, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100614:3015:00 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C AAD4A340-CD68-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Transforming Mobility: Connected Mobility Solutions That Boost Public Transportation
Speaker(s): Speaker: Maximilien Letaconnoux, Siemens Mobility, Inc. - New York, NY
LZ - Solutions
Location: Solutions Zone – Booth #2638, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Solutions Zone – Booth #2638, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100615:3016:00 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C AAD4A340-CD68-F111-810B-AF6178594C7A 59B74258-6B97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM CDT
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WSP Executive Chat Transit for Every Mind
Speaker(s): Speaker: Stephanie Wiggins, CEO, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Speaker: Marcus Molinaro, former Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration, WSP Speaker: Jannet Walker-Ford, Secretary/Treasurer, APTA; Business Line Executive, Advisory and Planning, WSPLocation: EXPO Hall Booth #1244, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #1244, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100510:1010:40 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM CDT
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Location: EXPO Hall Booth #1244, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #1244, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100512:0012:30 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
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WSP Executive Chat Transit Leadership Unscripted
Speaker(s): Speaker: Andy Byford, Special Advisor to the Amtrak Board, AMTRAK Speaker: Andy Lord, Commissioner, Transport for London Speaker: Jannet Walker-Ford, Secretary/Treasurer, APTA; Business Line Executive, Advisory and Planning, WSPLocation: EXPO Hall Booth #1244, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #1244, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100515:0015:30 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Wednesday, Oct 07, 2026 |
Wednesday, Oct 07, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Location: Hall A1-2 South (Level 3), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Hall A1-2 South (Level 3), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100709:0015:00 000 | WED, OCT 7 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 2F0C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Location: Hall A1-2 South (Level 3), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Hall A1-2 South (Level 3), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100609:0017:00 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
|
Location: Hall A1-2 South (Level 3), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Hall A1-2 South (Level 3), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100507:3017:00 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Sunday, Oct 04, 2026 |
Sunday, Oct 04, 2026
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
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Location: Hall A1-2 South (Level 3), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Hall A1-2 South (Level 3), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100415:0018:00 000 | SUN, OCT 4 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM CDT
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Location: Hall A1-2 South (Level 3), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Hall A1-2 South (Level 3), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100607:3016:30 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Wednesday, Oct 07, 2026 |
Wednesday, Oct 07, 2026
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
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Location: Hall A1-2 South (Level 3), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Hall A1-2 South (Level 3), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100708:3010:30 000 | WED, OCT 7 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 2F0C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Location: Hall A1-2 South (Level 3), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: Hall A1-2 South (Level 3), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100510:0017:00 001 | MON, OCT 5 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Sunday, Oct 04, 2026 |
Sunday, Oct 04, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM CDT
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Location: Vista Ballroom (South Building, Level 4), McCormick Place Convention Center Sponsored By Modaxo |
Location: Vista Ballroom (South Building, Level 4), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100418:0019:30 000 | SUN, OCT 4 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C 2E727BCA-5C97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Wednesday, Oct 07, 2026 |
Wednesday, Oct 07, 2026
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
|
Location: 102 D (South Building, Level 1), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: 102 D (South Building, Level 1), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100708:3012:00 000 | WED, OCT 7 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 2F0C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
|
Location: 102 D (South Building, Level 1), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: 102 D (South Building, Level 1), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100607:3017:00 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
|
Location: 102 D (South Building, Level 1), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: 102 D (South Building, Level 1), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100507:3017:00 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
|
Location: APTA Central - Booth (#2846), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: APTA Central - Booth (#2846), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100513:3014:00 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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The Transit Authority LIVE Podcast Recording
Speaker(s): Moderator: Arthur Guzzetti, Vice President – Mobility Initiatives and Public Policy, American Public Transportation Association Featured Speaker: Sharon Cooney, Chief Executive Officer, San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)Location: APTA Central - Booth (#2846), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: APTA Central - Booth (#2846), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100610:1511:00 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM CDT
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Location: APTA Central - Booth (#2846), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: APTA Central - Booth (#2846), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100612:1012:30 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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One-on-One with Andy Byford: Live Podcast Recording
Speaker(s): Moderator: Cherise Myers, PCC, Senior Director - Workforce Development, American Public Transportation Association Featured Speaker: Andy Byford, Special Advisor to the Amtrak Board, AMTRAKLocation: APTA Central - Booth (#2846), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: APTA Central - Booth (#2846), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100615:1516:00 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM CDT
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Location: APTA Central - Booth (#2846), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: APTA Central - Booth (#2846), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100613:0013:30 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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Unlocking Your Executive Presence: 10 Strategies from C-Suite Leaders
Speaker(s): Moderator: James Bradford, Chief Operating Officer, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Panelist: Raymond Melleady, APTA BMBG Chair; and President, STER North America LLC Panelist: LaShawn King Gillespie, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Foothill Transit Panelist: Karen E. Philbrick, PhD, Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) Panelist: Derik Calhoun, Chief Transportation Officer, San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit DistrictLocation: APTA Central - Booth (#2846), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: APTA Central - Booth (#2846), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100512:1513:00 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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(PS) AI Tools to Positively Impact the Procurement Process
Speaker(s): Moderator: Jonathan McDonald, P.E., Global Director Systems & U.S. National Practice Leader/Rail & Transit, Hatch Panelist: August Chen, Co-Founder & CEO, Hazel Panelist: Debra Hunter, PMP, CEO, Information Design Consultants Inc., Information Design Consultants Inc/ National Transit Institute Rutgers, The State Univ. of New Jersey Panelist: Sophia Mohr, Chief Innovation & Technology Officer, Central Ohio Transit Authority Panelist: Mirza Baig, Chief Technology Officer, Alameda Contra-Costa Transit District
Procurement Summit
Location: 102 BC (South Building, Level 1), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: 102 BC (South Building, Level 1), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100614:0015:00 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
19A75780-F58A-F111-810C-878210A2B90C A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C B46E6063-9CAB-F111-810C-878210A2B90C 78082DD5-5D97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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(PS) Small & Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: Rewriting the Rules for a Fairer Marketplace
Speaker(s): Moderator: Ken Middleton, Principal, KrisJay and Associates, LLC Panelist: Juan Pablo Prieto, ommissioner of the Department of Fleet and Facility Management (2FM), City of Chicago Panelist: Blanca Monter, Senior Consultant, Co-owner, Keen Independent Research Panelist: Subash Iyer, Partner, Kaplan Kirsch LLP Panelist: Michael D. Bryant, Director, Civil Rights Division, Texas Department of Transportation Panelist: Vince Malone, Chief of Staff and Administration, WeGo Public Transit Panelist: Brandy Phillips, Director, Office of Business and Workforce Diversity, Illinois Department of Transportation
Procurement Summit
Location: 102 BC (South Building, Level 1), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: 102 BC (South Building, Level 1), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100510:0011:00 002 | MON, OCT 5 |
19A75780-F58A-F111-810C-878210A2B90C A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C B46E6063-9CAB-F111-810C-878210A2B90C 78082DD5-5D97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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(PS) Procurement Staffing -– Hiring, Training, Retention
Speaker(s): Moderator: Michael Flocchini, Director of Training and Workforce Development, Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District Panelist: Tamara Roberts, Assistant Chief Procurement Officer, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Panelist: Kim Neisen, Director of Talent, ProcureAbility Panelist: Alexis Karas, Director, Procurement Contract Administration, Metra
Procurement Summit
Location: 102 BC (South Building, Level 1), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: 102 BC (South Building, Level 1), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100514:0015:00 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
19A75780-F58A-F111-810C-878210A2B90C A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C B46E6063-9CAB-F111-810C-878210A2B90C 78082DD5-5D97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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(PS) Risk Sharing between Industry and Public Agencies
Speaker(s): Moderator: Marian Murray, Deputy Chief Officer - Rolling Stock Program, Metropolitan Transportation Authority - New York City Transit Panelist: Lorenzo Reffreger, VP OEM Sales & Business Development, Wabtec Corp Panelist: Ellen McCormack, JD, LLM, Vice President Purchasing and Supply Chain, Chicago Transit Authority Panelist: Debra Avila, Deputy Chief Vendor/Contract Management Officer, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Panelist: Michael Cahill, Chief Commercial Officer, Siemens AG | Siemens Mobility, Inc.
Procurement Summit
Location: 102 BC (South Building, Level 1), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: 102 BC (South Building, Level 1), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100611:0012:00 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
19A75780-F58A-F111-810C-878210A2B90C A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C B46E6063-9CAB-F111-810C-878210A2B90C 78082DD5-5D97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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(PS) Cooperative Purchasing: Efficient "Blessing” or Tempting "Trap”?
Speaker(s): Moderator: Ted Lucas, JD, CPPO, Chief Procurement and Contracts Officer, Sound Transit Panelist: James Harper, Director, Office of Acquisition Management; Chief Business Advisor, Federal Transit Administration Panelist: Jessica Burton, Deputy Chief Cooperative Procurement Officer, NASPO Valuepoint Panelist: Mike Grade, Senior Vice President, Public Sector, OMNIA Partners
Procurement Summit
Location: 102 BC (South Building, Level 1), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: 102 BC (South Building, Level 1), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100516:0017:00 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
19A75780-F58A-F111-810C-878210A2B90C A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C B46E6063-9CAB-F111-810C-878210A2B90C 78082DD5-5D97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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(PS) Lessons learned from FTA Triennial and Procurement Reviews
Speaker(s): Moderator: Essence Owens, Director of Programs, Policies, & Strategic Initiatives, Bi-State Development Agency (dba Metro) - N. Broadway Panelist: Hope Jensen, Acting Division Chief for Compliance Programs, Federal Transit Administration Panelist: James Harper, Director, Office of Acquisition Management; Chief Business Advisor, Federal Transit Administration Panelist: Kelley Brookins, Regional Administrator, Region 5, Federal Transit Administration
Procurement Summit
Location: 102 BC (South Building, Level 1), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: 102 BC (South Building, Level 1), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100616:0017:00 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
19A75780-F58A-F111-810C-878210A2B90C A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C B46E6063-9CAB-F111-810C-878210A2B90C 78082DD5-5D97-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
|
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #3700, McCormick Place Convention Center Sponsored By MV Transportation |
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #3700, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100610:0012:00 003 | TUE, OCT 6 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
|
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #3700, McCormick Place Convention Center Sponsored By MV Transportation |
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #3700, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100513:3015:30 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
|
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #3700, McCormick Place Convention Center Sponsored By MV Transportation |
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #3700, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100613:3015:30 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
|
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #3700, McCormick Place Convention Center Sponsored By MV Transportation |
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #3700, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100510:0012:00 003 | MON, OCT 5 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Wednesday, Oct 07, 2026 |
Wednesday, Oct 07, 2026
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
|
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #3700, McCormick Place Convention Center Sponsored By MV Transportation |
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #3700, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100710:3012:30 003 | WED, OCT 7 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Wednesday, Oct 07, 2026 |
Wednesday, Oct 07, 2026
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM CDT
|
Location: South Coat Check (Level 1 - Gate 4), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: South Coat Check (Level 1 - Gate 4), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100708:0015:00 000 | WED, OCT 7 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Location: South Coat Check (Level 1 - Gate 4), McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: South Coat Check (Level 1 - Gate 4), McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100612:0017:00 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
230C0CFB-7D25-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628 A776EB1A-36AE-F111-810C-878210A2B90C |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Speed Networking
Speaker(s): Featured Speaker: Brian Riley, Chief Operating Officer (Rail) - San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, MTS Rail Featured Speaker: Lee Summerlott, retired General Manager Herzog, OC StreetcarLocation: EXPO Hall Booth #4785, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #4785, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100516:0017:00 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
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| Wednesday, Oct 07, 2026 |
Wednesday, Oct 07, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Location: EXPO Hall Booth #4785, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #4785, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100709:0015:00 000 | WED, OCT 7 |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Location: EXPO Hall Booth #4785, McCormick Place Convention Center Sponsored By HDR Genfare WSP |
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #4785, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100510:3016:00 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
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| Monday, Oct 05, 2026 |
Monday, Oct 05, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Resume & Interview Challenge at APTA Job Fair
Speaker(s): Featured Speaker: Shelley Taggert Kee, SPHR, SHRM-CP,, Vice President, Human Resources and Administration, American Public Transportation Association Featured Speaker: Chris Ramirez, Interim Chief Transportation Officer, Valley MetroLocation: EXPO Hall Booth #4785, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #4785, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100515:0016:00 000 | MON, OCT 5 |
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| Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 |
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Location: EXPO Hall Booth #4785, McCormick Place Convention Center |
Location: EXPO Hall Booth #4785, McCormick Place Convention Center |
2026100609:0017:00 000 | TUE, OCT 6 |
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| Sunday, Oct 04, 2026 |
Sunday, Oct 04, 2026
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Location: Hilton Chicago |
Location: Hilton Chicago |
2026100407:3017:00 000 | SUN, OCT 4 |
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