Monday, July 13
As of 5/18/26. Subject to change.
Award
8 a.m – 8:15 a.m.
Grandolfo Award of Excellence Presentation
Location: Capri Ballroom
Description: This dignified award, in its 18th year, recognizes a school transportation professional who exhibits exemplary service on behalf of the nation’s school children, especially those with disabilities. Named after the late Chicago Public Schools transportation director and NAPT board member.
Welcome
8:15 a.m – 8:30 a.m.
Welcome + Giveaway
Location: Capri Ballroom
Speaker: Tony Corpin
Description: Join us to hear the results of the Ride & Drive Demonstration and enjoy a cup of coffee, courtesy of Zonar.
Coffee Provided by
Sponsored Session
8:30 a.m – 8:45 a.m
Tech Talk with ZUM
Location: Capri Ballroom
Speaker: Vivek Garg
Keynote
9 a.m – 10:15 a.m.
Keynote: All About Them: Why Relentless Relevance Wins
Location: Capri Ballroom
Keynote Speaker: Bruce Turkel
Description: In a world filled with nonstop noise, endless options, and shrinking attention spans, the people and businesses that succeed are the ones who make their message instantly relevant.
In this fast-paced, entertaining keynote, Hall of Fame speaker and brand strategist Bruce Turkel shares how great brands, leaders, and organizations cut through the clutter by focusing less on themselves and more on what truly matters to their customers. Through stories, humor, and real-world examples from companies you know, Bruce reveals why the key to standing out today is understanding one simple idea: it’s all about them.
It’s remembering—it’s All About Them.
Green Bus Summit
10:15 a.m – 11:00 a.m.
Green Bus Summit Session Discussion with IC Bus
Location: Naples 6 & 7
Bus Technology Summit
10:15 a.m – 11:00 a.m.
BTS Lab & Demo with SafeFleet
Location: Naples 1 & 2
BTS Lab & Demo with Tyler Technologies
Location: Naples 3 & 4
Bus Technology Summit
11:15 a.m – 12:00 p.m.
BTS Lab & Demo with School Radio
Location: Naples 1 & 2
BTS Lab & Demo with CalAmp
Location: Naples 3 & 4
BTS Lab & Demo with Cummins | Accelera
Location: Naples 6 & 7
Sponsored Session
12:15 p.m – 1:15 p.m.
Lunch & Learn with Transfinder Top Teams
Location: Capri Ballroom
Bus Technology Summit
1:20 p.m – 2:05 p.m.
BTS Lab & Demo
Location: Naples 1 & 2
BTS Lab & Demo
Location: Naples 3 & 4
BTS Lab & Demo with HopSkipDrive
Location: Naples 6 & 7
Breakout Sessions
2:20 p.m – 3:05 p.m.
Seatbelt Injury Research in California
Location: Naples 1 & 2
Speaker: Ron Kinney
2027 Emissions Regulations
Location: Naples 3 & 4
Speaker:
Building a Culture That Sticks
Location: Naples 6 & 7
Speaker: Jim Schiffler
Breakout Session
3:20 p.m – 4:20 p.m.
Defensive Driving
Location: Naples 1 & 2
Speakers: Sandy Dillman & Rosalyn Vann-Jackson
Budgeting in Uncertain Times & Advocating for Resources
Location: Naples 3 & 4
Speakers: Ryan Hahn
School Bus Driver Fatigue
Location: Naples 6 & 7
Speaker: Keba Baldin with Cor’Darius “Mr. Bus Driver” Jones
Trade Show
4:55 p.m – 5 p.m.
Trade Show Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Location: Tuscany Ballroom
Trade Show
5 p.m – 9 p.m.
(Day 1) Wonderland of Ideas Tradeshow + Networking Reception
Location: Tuscany Ballroom
Description: Enjoy an evening of awe, wonder, fun and valuable networking connections. This special event blends business with enchantment, providing the perfect atmosphere to unwind, network, and foster meaningful relationships with colleagues, partners, and new contacts.
This dynamic event is your gateway to discovering cutting-edge products, services, and solutions that will take your transportation operations to the next level. Connect with top vendors, explore new technologies, and get hands-on with the latest in transportation solutions.