Agenda
Monday, March 30
As of 1/8/26. Subject to Change.
Opening Welcome
8:00 a.m – 8:15 a.m.
Opening Welcome
Location: Kannapolis Ballroom
Description: Join us for exciting giveaways and essential information to kick off your day!
Bus Technology Summit Labs
8:15 a.m – 9:00 a.m.
BTS Lab & Demo with AlphaRoute
Location: Carolina Ballroom
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BTS Lab & Demo with CalAmp
Location: Fairway Ballroom
Presented by
Green Bus Summit
8:15 a.m – 9:00 a.m.
Green Bus Summit: Panel Discussion with RIDE
Location: Kannapolis Ballroom
Presented by
Bus Technology Summit Labs
9:15 a.m – 10:00 a.m.
BTS Lab & Demo with Verra Mobility
Location: Kannapolis Ballroom
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BTS Lab & Demo with Samsara
Location: Carolina Ballroom
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BTS Lab & Demo with BusRight
How BusRight Supports Safer, More Predictable School Transportation
Location: Fairway Ballroom
Description: Imagine a day where route changes, driver substitute calls, and parent notifications are effortless. BusRight’s all-in-one software makes this possible through real-time GPS tracking for coordination visibility, tablet-based turn-by-turn driver navigation for optimized routes, and a #1 mobile app to keep parents connected. The result: smoother days, fewer disruptions, and improved student safety. You’ve built a strong operation. Learn how BusRight can streamline it so your efforts go even further.
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Keynote
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Keynote: Culture That Rocks: Set List on How to Amp Up the Company’s Culture (to Eleven) and Deliver Sustainable Results
Keynote: Jim Knight
Description: This high-energy, impactful and interactive keynote presentation focuses on individuals, departments and entire companies who are charged with creating, maintaining, or revolutionizing an organization’s culture, ensuring it stays relevant in the 21st century. The session delves into every area of a company’s environment and reveals realistic solutions for systemic change.
Keynote speaker and best-selling author, Jim Knight will act as a thought-starter for the session. He will use the visceral backdrop of Rock ‘n Roll and several well-known brands, including Hard Rock International—via his 21-year run with that brand as the head of Global Training & Development—to discuss key strategies to transform any organization’s culture, regardless of the company’s cultural history or status.
Lunch & Learn
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch & Learn with Transfinder
Location: Kannapolis Ballroom
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Breakout Sessions
1:15 p.m – 2:15 p.m.
Strategies to Remove Danger from the Loading & Unloading Zone
Location: Kannapolis Ballroom
Facilitator: Derek Graham
Panelists: Keba Baldwin, Kris Hafezizadeh
Fleet Replacement Strategies
Location: Carolina Ballroom
Breakout Sessions
2:30 p.m – 3:30 p.m.
Proper & Timely Review of Video Recorded Incidents
Location: Kannapolis Ballroom
Facilitator: Launi Harden
School Bus Driver Storytellers
Location: Carolina Ballroom
Facilitator: Taylor Ekbatani
Panelists: Monique Jackson
Trade Show
3:30 p.m – 8:30 p.m.
Trade Show + Networking Pit Stop Reception
Location: Concord Ballroom
Description: Rev up your engines for an exhilarating evening at our Tradeshow + Networking Pit Stop Reception, where the thrill of NASCAR meets the excitement of connection! Join us on March 30 for a high-octane experience as industry leaders and innovators gather to share insights and forge meaningful partnerships. With engaging exhibits and dynamic networking opportunities on the tradeshow floor, this is your chance to swap ideas and strategies while celebrating the spirit of teamwork and competition. So don your favorite racing gear, grab a pit pass, and prepare for a night filled with collaboration, inspiration, and a lively atmosphere that will leave you racing toward new opportunities in the school transportation industry. Don’t miss out on the chance to fuel your professional journey at STN EXPO!