APTA Business Members Annual Meeting

March 16-19, 2026 | Marriott Riverfront Savannah | Savannah, GA

January 28, 2026

New Dates Announced: March 16-19, 2026

Thank you for your patience following the postponement due to Winter Storm Fern. We are excited to announce that our meeting has been successfully rescheduled for March.

Quick Guide for Attendees

Registration: Your current registration is automatically valid for the new dates. No action is required to maintain your spot.
Hotel Accommodations: Previous reservations were not automatically transferred. You must book a new room. The new booking link is coming soon and will be emailed to all registrants and posted here as soon as it is available.
Refunds & Credits: If you are unable to attend in March, we are offering a full refund or credit toward a future APTA event. Please submit your request to meeting@apta.com by Friday, February 27.
Not Yet Registered? You're in luck - there's still plenty of time. Learn more and register here.

We look forward to seeing you in Savannah this March!

Unlock the Future of Public Transportation: Join Us at APTA's 2026 Business Members Annual Meeting

Make your voice heard and help shape APTA’s private sector agenda at this dynamic, exclusive meeting for ALL APTA business members. Join APTA’s business members for a robust discussion of critical issues, hear from guest speakers and subject matter experts on pressing business topics and market trends, and connect with leaders in the industry to build lasting relationships.

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.

APTA Code of Conduct: APTA is committed to providing a welcoming environment to all attendees at APTA conferences. By registering to attend the APTA Business Members Annual Meeting, you agree to abide by APTA's Code of Conduct for APTA Conference Attendees. To learn more, please review the Code of Conduct page.