Agenda

Sunday, March 29

As of 8/26/25. Subject to Change.

Opening

8:30 – 9 a.m.

Opening Welcome

Location: Kannapolis Ballroom

Keynote

9 – 9:20 a.m.

CEO Talk
BTS Labs

9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Bus Technology Summit Lab & Demo
Bus Technology Summit Lab & Demo
GBS Session

9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Green Bus Summit: Panel Discussion
Breakout Sessions

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Breakout Sessions
BTS Labs

11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Bus Technology Summit Lab & Demo
Bus Technology Summit Lab & Demo
GBS Session

11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Green Bus Summit: Panel Discussion
Lunch & Learn

12:45 – 1:15 p.m.

Lunch & Learn
BTS Labs

2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Bus Technology Summit Lab & Demo
Bus Technology Summit Lab & Demo
GBS Session

2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Green Bus Summit: Panel Discussion
Networking

Shuttles: 3:15 – 8 p.m.

3 – 8 p.m.

Charlotte Motor Speedway: Technology Demonstrations and Ride & Drive + Reception

Join us for A Day at the Track at the legendary Charlotte Motor Speedway. This high-energy, racing-inspired event brings the Green Bus Summit and Bus Technology Summit to life with up-close bus and technology showcases in the NASCAR Cup Series Garage and the Quarter-Mile Oval Track, hands-on demos and training stations featuring the latest in clean fuels, AI, routing, and fleet management, plus a lively networking reception and dinner with great food, drinks, and entertainment. Educational sessions will be held earlier at the host hotel before attendees head to the Speedway for this unforgettable experience that blends innovation, connection, and celebration at one of motorsports’ most iconic venues.

Additional Session Topics

Subject to change.

  • Green Bus Market and Trends Overview
  • Security & Emergency Preparedness for Student Transportation

  • Cost-Efficient & Effective Employee Recruitment Strategies

  • Free Emergency & Security Training for Student Transportation Professionals

  • Creating Electric School Bus Standards

  • Hurricane Recovery Lessons Learned

  • Shop Management Strategies

  • Thomas Electrical Training

  • Upgrading GPS for Student Transportation
  • Roush Propane Training
  • Bus Captain Program
  • Comparing Cost/Service of Vans & School Buses
  • Fire Safety
  • Danger Zone Safety
  • Winning Elements of a PBIS Program on the School Bus
  • Overview of Special Needs Transportation
  • NHTSA illegal Passing
  • School Bus V2X