{"id":24361,"date":"2026-02-25T11:57:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T19:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stnexpo.com\/east\/?p=24361"},"modified":"2026-02-25T11:57:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T19:57:38","slug":"transportation-director-summit-provides-exclusive-leadership-networking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stnexpo.com\/east\/transportation-director-summit-provides-exclusive-leadership-networking\/","title":{"rendered":"Transportation Director Summit Provides Exclusive Leadership, Networking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Transportation Director Summit hosts student transportation leaders from across the country for a two-day event at <a href=\"https:\/\/stnexpo.com\/east\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">STN EXPO East<\/a>, focused on collaborative problem-solving and targeted training.<span id=\"more-90181\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/stnexpo.com\/td-summit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transportation Director Summit<\/a> begins Friday, March 27 at the <a href=\"https:\/\/stnexpo.com\/east\/hotel-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embassy Suites Charlotte-Concord<\/a> in North Carolina with a \u201cTransportation Director Leadership Discussion\u201d hosted by STN Publisher and President Tony Corpin. The event includes a networking mixer with appetizers and beverages provided. Discussion prompts will be based on the top challenges and changes facing the student transportation industry, as reported by participants via a survey.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Join us for leadership training at TD Summit\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QuxKfmghSes?start=3&#038;feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>On Saturday, the Transportation Director Summit participants head to Topgolf for an exclusive presentation from STN EXPO East keynote speaker Jim Knight. He will explain how to create \u201cLeadership That Rocks\u201d and build strong organizational culture. The day\u2019s schedule will include multiple focused roundtable discussions as attendants are matched with different vendors to discuss the most pressing needs of their operations.<\/p>\n<p>Participants will be provided with food, drinks and open golf bays as they network with other transportation directors and vendors.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants must hold the position of transportation director or a qualified equivalent and be able to attend both days of the Summit. Email <a href=\"mailto:kristine@stnmedia.com\">kristine@stnmedia.com<\/a> for more information about qualifying for the Transportation Director Summit.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgereg.net\/er\/Registration\/StepRegInfo.jsp?ActivityID=43702&amp;StepNumber=1&amp;MCCODE=26EASTWEB&amp;v=ODdlOTI1MDQtMDdiMS00ZmNiLTk3NjItM2EyNmYyMDNlZDA1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<\/a> by Feb. 14 to save $100 off full conference registration. Browse conference agenda and explore other unique experiences at <a href=\"https:\/\/stnexpo.com\/east\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stnexpo.com\/east<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Transportation Director Summit participants discuss industry challenges and solutions at Topgolf in Charlotte, North Carolina during the STN EXPO East conference held in March 2025. 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