Agenda
Monday, March 30
As of 12/9/25. 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!
BTS Labs
8:15 a.m – 9:00 a.m.
Bus Technology Summit Lab & Demo
Bus Technology Summit Lab & Demo
GBS Summit
8:15 a.m – 9:00 a.m.
Green Bus Summit: Panel Discussion
Location: Kannapolis Ballroom
BTS Labs
9:15 a.m – 10:00 a.m.
Bus Technology Summit Lab & Demo
Bus Technology Summit Lab & Demo
GBS Summit
9:15 a.m – 10:00 a.m.
Green Bus Summit: Panel Discussion
Location: Kannapolis Ballroom
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
Location: Kannapolis Ballroom
Breakout Sessions
1:15 p.m – 2:15 p.m.
Strategies to Remove Danger from the Loading & Unloading Zone
Location: Kannapolis Ballroom
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
Moderator: Launi Harden
School Bus Driver Storytellers
Location: Carolina Ballroom
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!