Why Attend

APTA 2026 TRANSform & EXPO brings transportation professionals together for workshops, technical tours, and networking, while serving as a hub for sharing innovative ideas and solutions.

TRANSform is APTA’s flagship conference, featuring keynote speakers and educational sessions focused on the most pressing topics in public transportation.

Complementing the conference, APTA EXPO offers a wide range of free education sessions in the Learning Zones on the show floor, with interactive discussions on current and future industry challenges.

• ADA Specialists & Inclusion Officers
• Board Members
• C-Suite Executives & Managers
• City Managers
• Engineers
• Government Affairs & Policy Makers
• Human Resources & IT Professionals

• International Delegates
• Marketing & Business Development/Sales Teams
• Mobility Management & Research Professionals
• Operations & Maintenance Officers
• Planning Officials
• Sustainability Professionals
• Purchasing/Procurement & Contracting Officers

• Environmental Compliance & Legal Advisors
• Safety/Security & Risk Management Experts
• Students & Emerging Professionals
• Training Coordinators
• Transit Agency Directors
• AND MORE!

• Air Conditioning/Heating
• Alternative-Fueled Vehicles
• Automated Transit Systems
• Automated Vehicle Monitoring
• Buses
• Cleaning Equipment
• Consulting & Engineering Services

• Communications Systems
• Components & Structural Parts
• Computer Hardware & Software
• Cybersecurity
• Electrical Systems
• Fare Collection Systems
• Fleet Management Systems

• Intelligent Transport Systems
• Passenger Information Systems
• Rail & Railcars
• Safety/Security Equipment & Services
• Signage & Displays
• Sustainable Materials & Manufacturing
• Trolley Buses/Streetcars/Light Rail