Unlock the Future of Public Transportation at APTA's 2026 Business Members Annual Meeting
Join us January 27-30, 2026, for the APTA Business Member Annual Meeting in Savannah, Georgia
Why Now? Our industry is at a critical juncture, with public transportation facing unprecedented changes. APTA's factbook reveals that more than $42 billion in transit spending flows to the private sector—a 59% increase since 2020.
Why This Meeting? This is the one time of year when business members converge to discuss how we can effectively steward this spending, maximizing benefits for passengers, communities, and businesses alike. Every business member of APTA should be there. More than "just networking," this event is the one time of year that business members converge to set APTA's highest priorities and directly shape the future of our industry.
Here’s why your attendance is essential:
- Set APTA's Highest Priorities: Contribute to discussions that directly impact business members and influence the priorities of our industry for the coming year.
- Engage in APTA's Advocacy Agenda: Be part of the conversation surrounding advocacy in the immediate and long term. With federal funding and support for public transportation at stake, your voice matters, and it directly influences the funding opportunities APTA pursues.
- Discuss the Current State of Our Industry's Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Suppliers: Understand how existing challenges are rippling down the supply chain and learn what APTA and its business members are doing about it.
- Hear Directly from Transit CEOs: Gain insights on how best to do business with transit agencies efficiently and effectively, including recent changes in procurement practices, what’s most important to transit agencies, and why your participation in funding advocacy directly impacts their ability to purchase your products and services.
- Explore the Impact of Artificial Intelligence: Learn how AI is transforming our industry. Discover strategies to capitalize on emerging opportunities and mitigate potential risks in the rapidly evolving public transit sector.
Beyond Networking
This conference is an opportunity to chart the course for your sales strategy throughout the year. Understand the market dynamics, connect with industry leaders, learn about federal funding opportunities that can directly support purchases of your products and services, and position your organization to thrive in an ever-changing landscape.
Don’t Miss Out
Every business member of APTA should attend this event. Join us in Savannah this January to be part of the conversation that will shape the future of public transportation. Let’s capture this moment of change together.