Sunday, July 13
Welcome
8:00 a.m – 8:45 a.m.
Welcome Address & Innovator of the Year Award Presentation
Green Bus Summit
9:00 a.m – 9:50 a.m.
Green Bus Summit Session: Advancing School Bus Innovation
CEO Talk
10:00 a.m – 10:20 a.m.
CEO Talk: Future Technology Trends
Description: Your job is tougher than ever—shrinking budgets, driver shortages and growing expectations—but you’re still expected to figure it all out. You don’t have to do it alone. Join Zonar for an eye-opening session that recognizes your hard work and explores how today’s smartest transportation leaders are staying ahead by working smarter, not harder. We’ll break down the real role of AI (and when actual intelligence matters more), tackle complex challenges like driver shortages and EV transitions and show how the right partnerships and tools can help you do more with less—without compromising safety or service. Walk away prepared to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities.
Green Bus Summit
10:30 a.m – 11:20 a.m.
Green Bus Summit Session: Fuel of Choice
Bus Technology Summit
10:30 a.m – 11:20 a.m.
Bus Technology Summit Lab & Demo
Bus Technology Summit Lab & Demo
Breakout Sessions
11:35 p.m – 12:35 p.m.
Top 10 Passenger Safety Concerns
Funding Considerations for School Bus Wi-Fi
Speaker: Diane Wilson
Creating School Bus Electrification Standards
Sponsored Session
12:45 p.m – 1:00 p.m.
Sponsored Session
Sponsored Session
1:00 p.m – 2:15 p.m.
Lunch & Learn: School District Success Stories
Green Bus Summit
2:30 p.m – 3:20 p.m.
Green Bus Summit Session: New Engine Technology
Bus Technology Summit
2:30 p.m – 3:20 p.m.
Bus Technology Summit Lab & Demo
Bus Technology Summit Lab & Demo
Breakout Sessions
3:35 p.m – 4:45 p.m.
Building Relationships for New Funding Steams
Operation STEER: Developing a Mock Casualty Exercise
The Engine & Emissions Pathway Forward
Green Bus Summit
5:30 p.m – 8:30 p.m.
Ride & Drive + Live Technology Demonstrations
Join us for an unforgettable evening under the Reno sky as we kick off the Green Bus Summit and Bus Technology Summit with an all-in-one outdoor experience blending innovation, connection, and fun.
Explore the latest in clean transportation at our Ride & Drive showcase, where you can experience cutting-edge electric, propane, and low-emission school buses from Blue Bird, IC Bus, MicroBird, RIDE, and the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC).
At the same time, dive into the Bus Technology Showcase—a dynamic, hands-on opportunity to see live demos and connect directly with experts from Zonar, Tyler Technologies, Transfinder, and ZUM. Ask questions, explore solutions, and get a closer look at the tools transforming student transportation.
The evening also features a vibrant networking atmosphere with tabletop displays, delicious food and drinks, interactive games, and a live DJ. It’s the perfect way to learn, connect, and celebrate with peers—all in one exciting outdoor event.