Agenda
Sunday, March 29
As of 2/4/26. Subject to Change.
Opening
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Opening Welcome
Location: Kannapolis Ballroom
Bus Technology Summit
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
BTS Lab & Demo with Zonar
The Smarter Route
Location: Kannapolis Ballroom
Speakers: Erick Cole & Bryant Maxey
Description: See how Zonar Bus Suite, our all-in-one routing platform, keeps routes on time and riders safe. In this interactive lab + demo, Zonar experts will walk through how districts plan, monitor, and optimize routes in real time. From dispatch visibility and driver coordination to the driver experience and parent communication, you’ll see how routing, student tracking, and driver tools come together in one platform to make daily operations safer, smoother, and more efficient.
Presented by
Bus Technology Summit Labs
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
BTS Lab & Demo with Transfinder
Location: Carolina Ballroom
Presented by
BTS Lab & Demo with First Light Safety Products
Location: Fairway Ballroom
Presented by
Green Bus Summit
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Green Bus Summit: Panel Discussion with Blue Bird
Location: Kannapolis Ballroom
Presented by
Bus Technology Summit Labs
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
BTS Lab & Demo with Tyler Technologies
Location: Carolina Ballroom
Presented by
BTS Lab & Demo with School Radio
Location: Fairway Ballroom
Presented by
Green Bus Summit
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Green Bus Summit: Panel Discussion with IC Bus
Location: Kannapolis Ballroom
Sponsored by
Lunch & Learn
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch & Learn
Presented by
Bus Technology Summit Labs
1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
BTS Lab & Demo with Geotab
Location: Kannapolis Ballroom
Presented by
BTS Lab & Demo with SafeFleet
Location: Carolina Ballroom
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BTS Lab & Demo with HopSkipDrive
Location: Fairway Ballroom
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Breakout Sessions
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
First Responder Coordination with Transportation
Location: Kannapolis Ballroom
Facilitator: Ryan Gray
Panelist: Tracie Franco & Joshua Hinerman
Increasing the Use of School Bus Attendants
Location: Carolina Ballroom
Facilitator: Launi Harden
Panelists: Teena Mitchell & Stephanie Walker
Breakout Sessions
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Trends in Illegal Passing Awareness & Enforcement
Location: Carolina Ballroom
Speaker: Derek Graham
Networking
Shuttles: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – 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.