Sunday, July 13

Location: Sorrento 3 & 4

Instructors:  David Roper, Clean Cities

Description: Vehicle Electrical Systems Diagnosis provides school bus technicians with an understanding of basic electrical principles, common electrical components, circuit construction, digital multimeter operation and testing, wiring schematics, circuit tracing and troubleshooting of common circuit malfunctions. Emphasis is placed on circuit diagnosis using wiring schematics and digital multimeter data, enabling technicians to quickly and accurately solve electrical issues in light- and medium/heavy-duty vehicles.

Limited pre-registration capacity of 20 seats. For Inspection Training Participants ONLY. To register contact events@stnmedia.com

Location: Capri Ballroom

Location: Capri Ballroom

Moderator: Frank Girardot

Panelists: Craig Beaver, Jessica Sevilla, Jim Snow

Description: Industry experts share their firsthand experiences transitioning to electric school buses. This panel features school district leaders and fleet managers discussing the benefits and challenges of adopting electric buses, building charging infrastructure, training staff, and securing funding. Panelists will offer practical insights, lessons learned, and advice for others considering the switch to cleaner, healthier transportation for students and communities.

Location: Naples 6 & 7

Speakers: Chris Horstman & Andrew Thompson

Description: School transportation professionals share their experiences and insights on managing mixed-fuel fleets (diesel, gasoline, propane, electric) for different use cases. Panelists will share how they take advantage of the benefits each fuel-type bus offers, and how they choose the right bus for the right route. As the industry pushes for alternative-fuel fleets, this panel discussion will provide real-life examples of how districts are managing the transition in a way that benefits students, drivers, and state and federal requirements.

Location: Naples 1 & 2

Speaker: Zach Moren

Description: Discover how student ridership tracking can transform your transportation operations by enhancing transparency, efficiency, and student safety. In this session, we’ll share key insights and proven tips to help you avoid common pitfalls and ensure a smooth implementation. Everything needed from tablets, ID cards, and integrated software, you’ll learn what it takes to successfully launch one of the fastest-growing technologies in school transportation—and how to position your district at the forefront of innovation.

Location: Naples 3 & 4

Speakers: Abhishek Garg & Sarah Skinner 

Description: Zum provides school bus transportation services powered with Zum’s technology as well as Zum’s robust technology platform as a stand-alone solution for school districts, offering a comprehensive solution and flexible approach designed to meet the unique transportation needs of each school district and stakeholder. 

Zum’s all-in-one, cloud-based technology platform is designed specifically for student transportation as a turnkey solution that equips school districts with tools to seamlessly manage, monitor, and optimize their transportation systems while improving safety, transparency, communication, and efficiency for all stakeholders. 

We believe that technology needs to be easy to use, flexible to work within any operation, and designed with each user’s unique needs in mind.

Join Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder, Abhishek Garg, for a deep dive into Zum’s fully-integrated technology platform, including routing and analytics, driver app, parent app, field trips and athletics management, school and district administrator dashboards and mobile app, dispatch and operations dashboard, and more. 

This will be an interactive session for school districts, including a live demonstration and discussion with opportunities to ask questions and provide input on the roadmap ahead.

Location: Naples 1 & 2

Speaker: Denise Donaldson

Description: How well do you know the basics of occupant protection?  During the project to update the National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures, ten passenger safety topics stood out as both very important and widely misunderstood. Join a writing chair for the NSTSP in a review of these topics, including various aspects of properly restraining preschoolers and students with disabilities.  Some of these best practice approaches may surprise you! 

Location: Naples 3 & 4

Moderator: Taylor Ekbatani

Panelists: Matthew Belasco & Billy Huish

Description: Looming legal and legislative challenges to the availability of federal E-Rate funding for school bus Wi-Fi hotspot equipment, installation and service have school districts considering their options going forward. Hear from two school districts with different levels of experience with Wi-Fi that have truly made school buses an extension of the classroom, and what their plans are to continue providing the service to students pending a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund and potential legislation in Congress that could disallow E-Rate for school buses.

Location: Naples 6 & 7

Speakers: Ralph & Michele Trout

Description: A brief discussion of the past successes and failures from the early adopters followed by examples of how to determine utility AC Power requirements.

Location: Capri Ballroom

Speakers: Marc Gravel & Alexandre Ratté

Description: Explore how Micro Bird’s new electric G5e is reshaping the possibilities for Type A fleets – with extended range, advanced diagnostics, and everyday ease of use.

Location: Capri Ballroom

Description: Join us for a Lunch and Learn on how propane-powered school buses are helping districts breathe easier both literally and financially. This session will highlight the health impacts of exhaust and emissions on student and driver health—and how adopting propane buses into your fleet can help reduce exposure. You’ll also hear from fleet directors who’ve adopted propane into their fleet and are experiencing the cost benefits while supporting cleaner, safer rides. 

Location: Naples 6 & 7

Moderator: Francisco Lagunas

Panelists: Richard Garvin, Emilliano Pantner & Matt McGinn

Description: Cummins, Inc. invites you to participate in an open dialogue on achieving sustainable school transportation solutions. This session will cover key topics, including whether the current energy shift is an obstacle or an opportunity. This panel of experts will discuss the feasibility of “future-proofing” sustainability decisions and whether a metric reset is necessary to meet today’s and tomorrow’s sustainability goals.  Don’t miss the opportunity to gain valuable insights and be part of the conversation on the future of sustainable school transportation.

Location: Naples 1 & 2

Speakers: Craig Berndt and Steven Lockington

Description: Learn about Geotab’s new driver retention and rewards program, Geotab Vitality!  Telematics platforms can tell you about what your drivers can do to be more safe, but often the coaching process costs your drivers.  Geotab Vitality is a “carrot” program where drivers earn rewards for good behavior, see the things that they could do to earn rewards faster by driving safer and collect their giftcards all in one app or portal! Learn how AI determines collision risk and rewards drivers, while giving Transportation Directors what they need to get kids to and from school safe and sound.   Participants will have a chance to learn about the program, download the app and even get their first $5 reward gift card to rewards partners like Starbucks, Netflix or Apple!  Bring a Smartphone to download the app and collect your reward. 

Location: Naples 3 & 4

Location: Naples 1 & 2

Moderator: Tim Purvis

Panelists: Quanika Dukes-Spruill, Chris Ellison, & Albert Samora

Description: Never has it been more important than for school districts to think entrepreneurially then now. Transportation departments not only must compete for funding with other departments but internally as well. This panel will share several options available to student transporters for off-setting costs and even earning revenue across its operations. Available programs can benefit student safety, maintenance operations, accessibility for students with disabilities, and more. Explore the opportunities available in your district or company.

Location: Naples 3 & 4

Speaker: Diane Wilson

Description: Emergencies don’t wait for the right conditions—and neither should your school transportation team. School bus drivers are often the first responders in crisis situations, yet many transportation departments lack consistent, structured emergency evacuation training. This session emphasizes the urgent need for preparedness and provides a clear framework for developing an effective training plan.
Led by Diane J. Wilson, School Bus Safety Specialist and creator of Operation STEER, the session addresses legal responsibilities and the rising safety expectations facing transportation departments.

Location: Naples 6 & 7

Moderator: Ryan Gray
Panelists: Brad Beauchamp of Blue Bird, Jim Crowcroft of Thomas Built Buses, Frank Girardot of RIDE, Francisco Lagunas of Cummins/Accelera & Katie Stok of IC Bus

Description: Ongoing uncertainty regarding the impact of tariffs and paused regulations as well as federal funding are hampering school district and bus company plans to purchase school buses — no matter the fuel or energy being used. Similarily, school bus and powertrain manufacturers are trying to figure out which way the political winds will blow to protect their technology investments and remain on schedule with planned vehicle launches. While the situation remains fluid, representatives from leading OEMs will share the latest their companies can disclose about the impact of the EPA GHG Phase 3 Emissions rule that has been under review by the Trump administration, funding of the EPA Clean School Bus Program, and what tariffs could mean to customers.

Sunday Evening Outdoor Experience at the Peppermill Resort – North Parking Lot, Reno, Nevada

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.