STN EXPO Discover the Future of School Transportation Trends & Technology July 11–16, 2025
Peppermill Resort Reno, Nevada
Join Us to Connect with School Transportation Professionals
Together with industry professionals and innovators, you’ll explore the latest best practices in providing green leadership and service that can help you to improve operations and safety, while getting more quantifiable results from your transportation team.
This year at the STN EXPO we discuss the topics and have the conversations that make the difference in our industry. Attending the STN EXPO gives you access to the very best in school bus safety and student transportation training, peer-to-peer networking and the most innovative products, and technology companies, all under one roof. We look forward to seeing you there!
2025 Keynote Speakers

Charles Kriete
CEO Talk: Future Technology Trends
Sunday, July 13
As CEO of Zonar and GPS Trackit, Charles focuses on delivering innovative fleet, video, and field services solutions, while enhancing customer satisfaction, and driving strategic growth initiatives. With extensive experience in IoT, SaaS, and fleet telematics, he specializes in scaling high-growth organizations and leveraging technology to create value for customers and partners.

Jon Petz
Significance... in simple moments
Monday, July 14
In today’s world, leaders don’t have the luxury of “just showing up”. They need a rock solid foundations beneath their teams. Leaders helped teams understand the impact that each person delivers, no matter their position, and lead them to reach far beyond what individual believes possible.

Jim Schiffler
How to Identify Emerging Leaders
Tuesday, July 15
Jim is the retired president of North Central Bus & Equipment (Blue Bird dealer in MN & SD) and Sunburst Transit (student transportation contractor). He is a champion of organizational culture, having created an atmosphere where individuals feel safe, respected, valued and know, “they are making a difference”.
News & Updates

Accident Investigation Training Returns to STN EXPO West

Amazement Artist™: Preview Upcoming Discussions on Safety, Green Tech & Leadership

Grandolfo Award Seeks Nominations, Winner to be Announced at STN EXPO West

Dick Fischer School Bus Safety Scholarship Offered for STN EXPO West


The Transportation Director Summit at STN
July 11-12, 2025
The Chateau at Incline Village | Lake Tahoe
The Transportation Director Summit at STN EXPO is a signature event that is designed exclusively for qualified transportation directors. Be part of a unique two-day leadership and networking experience that blends together school district leaders, private fleet managers, industry suppliers and OEMs. Participants will network with peers at The Chateau at Incline Village, Lake Tahoe, prior to the start of the regular STN EXPO conference.

Bus Technology Summit and Green Bus Summit
July 13–14, 2025
Peppermill Resort
Experience Includes:
- Educational Sessions, Panel Discussions & Product Demos
- Live Technology Demonstrations
- Ride & Drive at Peppermill Resort
- Networking Reception: Food, Drinks, Games & Entertainment

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