The APTAtech Conference explores how the public can utilize cutting-edge technologies to improve transit, including advancements in fare payment systems, autonomous and zero-emission vehicles, equity, cybersecurity readiness, workforce capacity, real-time open data services, and ridership challenges. Engage in specialty sessions, the Products and Services Showcase, and technical tours to be part of the conversation and discover new solutions.
APTA Program and Schedules are subject to change.
| Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 |
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Location: Grand Ballroom (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel Sponsored By WSP |
Location: Grand Ballroom (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
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| Monday, Aug 10, 2026 |
Monday, Aug 10, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM CDT
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Joint Opening General Session: Leading System Transformation Through Innovation: The St. Louis Transit Model
Get ready to kick-start APTAtech in St. Louis! Join industry peers for two and a half days packed with learning and networking. The opening session will feature APTA leadership and our host, St. Louis Metro, setting the stage for the exciting content ahead.
Bi-State Development’s moderated panel discussion will bring together executive leadership and subject matter experts to explore how innovation, modernization, and strategic investment are transforming the rider experience. Through conversations centered on Secure Platform Project (SPP), Fare Collection modernization, and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), attendees will hear firsthand how these initiatives are improving mobility, strengthening operations, and shaping the future of transit in our region. The discussion will highlight both the vision behind the projects and real-world impact they are delivering for riders, employees, and the community we serve. Speaker(s): Chair's Welcome: Leanne Redden, Chair, APTA; Executive Director, Regional Transportation Authority Video Remarks: Paul P. Skoutelas, President and CEO, American Public Transportation Association Welcome: Dave Jackson, Managing Partner, Transportation Lead, Gartner Welcome: James Drake, Principal Planner, Sacramento Regional Transit District Welcome: Robert Borowski, Sustainability Officer, Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Sponsor Remarks: Mike Loeffler, Chief Revenue Officer, Genfare Moderator: Essence Owens, Director of Programs, Policies, & Strategic Initiatives, Bi-State Development Agency (dba Metro) - N. Broadway Panelist: Taulby Roach, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bi-State Development Agency (dba Metro) Panelist: Ronald Forrest, EVP, Chief Operating Officer, Metro Transit Panelist: Kelly Haidinyak, Project Manager III of Capital Projects, Bi-State Development Agency (dba Metro) Panelist: Thomas Curran, EVP, Administration, Bi-State Development Agency (dba Metro) Panelist: Chris Poehler, Vice President - Capital Programs, Bi-State Development Agency (dba Metro)Location: Grand Ballroom (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Grand Ballroom (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
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| Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 |
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CDT
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Joint Lunch with Executive Roundtable: Positioning Transit Amid Evolving Trends
Transit leaders will offer their C-Suite perspectives on issues of interest to all attendees, covering technology, fare collection, sustainability, service planning, and scheduling. A successful public transit agency blends all of these functions into the services the public sees and uses. How does this work in the real world? What does each function need to understand about their colleagues and they work they perform? What current activities might panelists highlight?
12-12:30 Plated Lunch 12:30-1:30 Executive Roundtable Speaker(s): Moderator: Jay Fox, Executive Director, Utah Transit Authority Panelist: Jamie Adelman, EVP & Chief Financial Officer, Dallas Area Rapid Transit Panelist: Benjamin Limmer, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLink) Panelist: Christof Spieler, Director of Transportation, City of Madison Panelist: Christy Wegener, Executive Director, Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (WHEELS) Panelist: Taulby Roach, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bi-State Development Agency (dba Metro)Location: Grand Ballroom (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Grand Ballroom (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081112:0013:30 000 | TUE, AUG 11 |
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| Sunday, Aug 09, 2026 |
Sunday, Aug 09, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
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Post-Tour Social Hour & Dining at Schlafly Brewery (Hosted by SOPS Workshop)
Hosted by SOPS Workshop
Start the conference by reconnecting with colleagues, meeting new peers, and sharing highlights from the day’s tours at an informal happy hour at Schlafly Brewery. As St. Louis’s longest-operating craft brewery and a popular local restaurant, Schlafly provides a relaxed setting to begin building connections that will continue throughout the conference. This optional gathering is open to all attendees, even if they did not go on a tour, with food and beverages available for individual purchase. To RSVP for this social hour, simply select the event during registration. Although online RSVP has closed, you may still attend. Location: The Schlafly Brewery, 2100 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO 63103, Off-Site |
Location: The Schlafly Brewery, 2100 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO 63103, Off-Site |
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| Sunday, Aug 09, 2026 |
Sunday, Aug 09, 2026
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
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Transit Trivia Route Match Game at Schlafly Brewery
(Hosted by SOPS Workshop)
The evening continues with the Transit Trivia Route Match Game, a transit-themed twist on the classic Match Game format. Players form small trivia teams and score points by matching their answers to transit professionals competing on stage. The game leads to plenty of laughs, learning, a few giveaways, and meeting new people. Whether you're a transit trivia buff or simply looking for a fun way to spend the evening, join fellow attendees for this interactive and entertaining event. Participation is encouraged, and spectators are welcome, too. Teams will form at the venue, and transit agency swag from across the country will reward the winners. This optional gathering is open to all attendees, with food and beverages available for individual purchase. Location: The Schlafly Brewery, 2100 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO 63103, Off-Site |
Location: The Schlafly Brewery, 2100 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO 63103, Off-Site |
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| Sunday, Aug 09, 2026 |
Sunday, Aug 09, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM CDT
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Location: Off-Site, See Host Desk for Details |
Location: Off-Site, See Host Desk for Details |
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| Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 |
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Location: Off-Site, See Host Desk for Details |
Location: Off-Site, See Host Desk for Details |
2026081213:3017:00 000 | WED, AUG 12 |
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| Sunday, Aug 09, 2026 |
Sunday, Aug 09, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Fare Collections 101
Designed for transit leaders who do not work in fare collection day-to-day, or those new to the field, this session provides a practical introduction to fare collection and its impact on operations, planning, customer experience, finance, and policy. It connects core concepts such as account-based systems, open payments, fare media, validation, inspection, data, vendor roles, and governance to the modernization issues explored across the program.
Location: New York / Illinois Central (2nd Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: New York / Illinois Central (2nd Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
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| Monday, Aug 10, 2026 |
Monday, Aug 10, 2026
7:00 AM - 5:45 PM CDT
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Location: Midway Suites 1-4 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suites 1-4 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
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| Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 |
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM CDT
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Location: Midway Suites 1-4 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suites 1-4 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081107:0016:30 000 | TUE, AUG 11 |
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| Sunday, Aug 09, 2026 |
Sunday, Aug 09, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Location: Midway Suites 1-4 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suites 1-4 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026080908:0017:00 000 | SUN, AUG 9 |
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| Monday, Aug 10, 2026 |
Monday, Aug 10, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CDT
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Location: Grand and Regency Foyers (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Grand and Regency Foyers (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
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| Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 |
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Location: Grand and Regency Foyers (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Grand and Regency Foyers (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081110:3011:00 000 | TUE, AUG 11 |
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| Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 |
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM CDT
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Location: Grand and Regency Foyers (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Grand and Regency Foyers (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
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| Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 |
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM CDT
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Location: Grand and Regency Foyers (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Grand and Regency Foyers (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081116:1516:45 000 | TUE, AUG 11 |
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| Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 |
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM CDT
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Location: Grand and Regency Foyers (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Grand and Regency Foyers (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081209:0009:30 000 | WED, AUG 12 |
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| Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 |
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CDT
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Location: Grand and Regency Foyers (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Grand and Regency Foyers (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081207:0008:00 000 | WED, AUG 12 |
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| Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 |
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM CDT
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Location: Grand and Regency Foyers (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Grand and Regency Foyers (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081114:4515:15 000 | TUE, AUG 11 |
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| Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 |
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CDT
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Location: Grand and Regency Foyers (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Grand and Regency Foyers (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
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| Monday, Aug 10, 2026 |
Monday, Aug 10, 2026
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM CDT
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Account-Based Fare Collection in the Real World
This session moves beyond the label of account-based fare collection to examine what maturity looks like in practice. Speakers will compare common capabilities, architecture choices, customer-service implications, data dependencies, and operational tradeoffs, helping agencies understand which features matter for their size, policy goals, rider needs, and long-term flexibility.
Speaker(s): Moderator: Tonya Anderson, Sr. Account Manager, Masabi LLC Panelist: Lawrence Sutton, Principal Consultant North America, Consult Hyperion Panelist: Scott Feldman, Client Executive - Strategic Markets, Public Sector, US Bank Panelist: Quinton McCroskey, Scheduling Analyst, Knoxville Area TransitLocation: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081009:4510:45 000 | MON, AUG 10 |
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| Monday, Aug 10, 2026 |
Monday, Aug 10, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
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Building the Regional Fare Ecosystem: Interoperability, Governance, and Customer Experience
This session looks at what it takes to move from isolated fare systems to integrated regional or statewide fare ecosystems. Drawing from initiatives in Connecticut, California, and other large-scale programs, speakers will address governance, funding, payment and ticketing architecture, policy alignment, data sharing, settlement, customer experience, and the operational work required to make interoperability real.
CEU Credit: PLANNERS: 1.0 Speaker(s): Moderator: Stuart Crust, Director of Client Success, Scheidt & Bachmann USA, Inc. Panelist: Natalie Covill-Fontaine, Transportation Planner II, Connecticut Department of Transportation Panelist: Ali Attari, Consultant, Rebel GroupLocation: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
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| Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 |
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
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FareTech Lab
Peer-driven conversations on the technologies , challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of public transit fare collection systems.
This unconference-style workshop brings together transit professionals, technology leaders, and industry partners for open, peer-driven conversations focused on the future of public transit fare collection systems. Rather than traditional presentations, participants will share real-world experiences, discuss emerging challenges, and exchange lessons learned from implementing and managing modern fare technologies.
Through peer-driven facilitated discussions, attendees will explore the evolving landscape of fare collection, including account-based ticketing, open payments, mobile ticketing, fare policy, fare evasion, revenue protection, cybersecurity, data analytics, and other technologies transforming how riders access and pay for transit. Participants will help identify common challenges, share successful practices, and discuss opportunities for collaboration, research, standards development, and industry guidance. Come prepared to ask questions, share experiences, and learn from peers working on the front lines of fare technology transformation. Location: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081108:0010:30 000 | TUE, AUG 11 |
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| Sunday, Aug 09, 2026 |
Sunday, Aug 09, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CDT
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Location: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026080908:0009:00 000 | SUN, AUG 9 |
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| Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 |
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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From Transactions to Insights: Treating Fare Collection Data as an Enterprise Asset
Fare collection data is becoming a critical enterprise resource, but only if agencies can standardize, trust, and use it. This session draws on examples such as WMATA’s TIDES experience and data-driven customer-experience planning to examine data pipelines, common standards, interoperability, data quality, reporting, audits, and how fare data can support planning, finance, operations, and customer decisions.
Speaker(s): Moderator: Scott Feldman, Client Executive - Strategic Markets, Public Sector, US Bank Panelist: Steven Schrayer, Project Manager/Senior Planner & Data Scientist, Foursquare Integrated Transportation Planning Inc. Panelist: Sara Edney, Product Manager, Genfare Panelist: Brian Dillard, Vice President, Technology & Innovation, VIA Metropolitan Transit Panelist: Bren Daiss, VP of Public Affairs & Planning, Central New York Regional Transportation AuthorityLocation: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081111:0012:00 000 | TUE, AUG 11 |
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| Monday, Aug 10, 2026 |
Monday, Aug 10, 2026
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
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Balancing Convenience, Compliance, and Control in Modern Fare Systems
This session explores fare collection as a tool for safety, compliance, and revenue protection, rather than just payment acceptance. Speakers will discuss onboard validation, handheld inspection, data-informed enforcement, customer behavior, revenue impacts, and public safety coordination, drawing on lessons from agencies balancing customer convenience, payment compliance, and rider confidence.
Speaker(s): Moderator: Brad Henn, Director, Projects, Glydways, Inc. Panelist: Arthur Rader, Senior Vice President of Transit, Arrive Panelist: Israel Laufer, Manager, Integrated Security, Technology RTD Transit Police, RTD (Denver)Location: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081011:3012:30 000 | MON, AUG 10 |
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| Sunday, Aug 09, 2026 |
Sunday, Aug 09, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
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Location: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026080909:3010:30 000 | SUN, AUG 9 |
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| Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 |
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
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Supplemental Fare Programs at Scale: Design, Administration, and Sustainability
This session explores how agencies design and sustain discount, student, institutional, and other supplemental fare programs at scale. The discussion will address program administration, eligibility, partnerships, customer access, technology integration, ridership impacts, and the true cost of delivering low- or no-fare programs.
Speaker(s): Moderator: Alex Litchfield, Founder & CEO, Litchfield Mobility Advisory LLC Panelist: Ellen Gottschling, Customer Success Manager Panelist: James Gee, Director, Public Transit, Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe CountyLocation: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081209:3010:30 000 | WED, AUG 12 |
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| Sunday, Aug 09, 2026 |
Sunday, Aug 09, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Location: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026080911:0012:00 000 | SUN, AUG 9 |
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| Sunday, Aug 09, 2026 |
Sunday, Aug 09, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CDT
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Location: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026080913:3014:30 000 | SUN, AUG 9 |
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| Monday, Aug 10, 2026 |
Monday, Aug 10, 2026
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM CDT
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Changing the Engine While the Bus Is Moving: Transitioning Live Fare Collection Systems
This session examines how agencies transition fare systems while service remains live and customers continue to depend on the system every day. Drawing from rider-centered, regional, and large-scale transition examples, speakers will address phasing, parallel operations, communications, operational readiness, vendor coordination, governance, and how to reduce customer confusion and revenue risk during modernization.
Speaker(s): Moderator: Michelle Picard Cousins, Client Success Manager, Clevor Consulting Group Panelist: Dane Ryals, Manager, Fare Programs, Valley Metro Panelist: Karim Elsharnouby, Commercial Director, Indra USA, Inc.Location: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081016:1517:15 000 | MON, AUG 10 |
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| Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 |
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM CDT
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Policy Before Platform: Why Fare Rules Drive Technology Outcomes
Fare technology decisions are only as strong as the fare policy and business rules behind them. This session examines how early alignment on fare policy, transfers, concessions, fare capping, products, and regional rules can reduce rework, improve customer outcomes, and lower implementation risk.
Speaker(s): Moderator: Laura Matson, Business Systems Manager, Customer Experience, Metro Transit Panelist: Narmie Kandiah, Manager, Fare Policy and Planning, Toronto Transit Commission - Bathurst Panelist: Christine Bath, Cal-ITP / Compiler Panelist: Robin Van Valkenburgh, Transit Services Division Manager, Nevada County Connects + Nevada County NowLocation: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081116:4517:45 000 | TUE, AUG 11 |
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| Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 |
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CDT
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Practical AI and Automation in Fare Collection Operations
This session focuses on practical AI, automation, and analytics use cases that agencies can apply today. Topics include fare-evasion detection, crowdsourced reporting, predictive device maintenance, back-office automation, fraud monitoring, and operational dashboards, with emphasis on data readiness, governance, privacy, workforce impacts, and using automation to support agency decision-making.
Speaker(s): Moderator: Daria van Engelen, Commercial VP, North America, Luminator Technology Group Panelist: Henry Shanks, Vice President, Fare Collection Systems, WSP Panelist: Frank Martin, Senior Advisor, ELERTS Corporation Panelist: Scott Corbridge, INIT Innovations in Transportation Inc.Location: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081208:0009:00 000 | WED, AUG 12 |
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| Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 |
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM CDT
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Open Payments After Launch: Moving Beyond the First Tap
Open payments are moving from pilot or launch mode into long-term operations. This session explores the next set of decisions agencies face, including hybrid open- and closed-loop models, regional deployment, major-event readiness, authorization strategies, merchant and processing costs, fare capping, revenue recovery, inspection, and how open payments can serve both regular and occasional riders.
Speaker(s): Moderator: Trevor Findley, Principal and Owner, Clevor Consulting Group, Inc. Panelist: Alan Swain, Engineering Project Manager, Hatch Panelist: Doughlas Fernandez, Senior Engineer, Hatch Ltd. Panelist: Robert Jensen, Manager - Regional Technology, Community Transit Panelist: Paul Cohoon IV, Senior Systems Engineer, INIT Innovations in Transportation Inc.Location: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081115:1516:15 000 | TUE, AUG 11 |
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| Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 |
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM CDT
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One System, Many Agencies: Scaling Fare Solutions Across Different Operating Realities
This session focuses on fare modernization for agencies that cannot simply copy large-agency models. Through total cost of ownership, medium-agency modernization, and iterative deployment examples, speakers will examine how agencies right-size technology, vendor models, governance, staffing, fare media, and implementation approaches while still preserving flexibility, affordability, and a path to future innovation.
Speaker(s): Moderator: Fred Wilson, Technology Business Systems Supervisor - Fare Collection Systems, MPTA/Charlotte Area Transit System Panelist: Andrew Taylor, Mr, Mastercard Inc Panelist: Tess Abanto, Leader, Revenue Streams, Calgary Transit Panelist: Paul Cheng, Project Manager, Clevor Consulting Group, Inc.Location: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 5 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081113:4514:45 000 | TUE, AUG 11 |
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| Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 |
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM CDT
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Lost in Translation? Making Sense of GTFS in a Complex Transit World
Is GTFS still the universal language of transit—or is it becoming harder to interpret and manage? This session dives into common pitfalls in GTFS data and explores practical strategies to enhance, enrich, and deliver more reliable information to power better rider experiences.
Speaker(s): Moderator: Andy Metz, Service Planning and Scheduling Principal, Via Transportation, Inc. Panelist: Tori Winters, Senior Transit Planner, TYLin Panelist: Christopher Lahey, Principal, Station Four Panelist: Daniel Ritter, Transportation Planner and Data Scientist, Foursquare Integrated Transportation Planning Inc.Location: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081113:4514:45 000 | TUE, AUG 11 |
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| Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 |
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM CDT
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Next Stop: AI, MaaS, and the Future of On‑Demand Transit
Explore how transit agencies are reimagining mobility by integrating ride-hailing, AI-driven insights, and autonomous solutions into seamless Mobility-as-a-Service experiences. From real-world lessons like Uber in the BART app to innovative financing models, this session reveals how to boost ridership while reducing risk and redefining service delivery.
CEU Credit: PLANNERS: 1.0 Speaker(s): Moderator: Sean Kennedy, COO / Principal Consultant, Marine Tiger Technologies Corporation Panelist: Satinder Bhalla, Principal, TransSIGHT Panelist: Nithya Sowrirajan, Chief Product Officer, Via Transportation, Inc. Panelist: Paula Bejarano, SVP, Business Development & Sales, Benteler Trading, USALocation: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081115:1516:15 000 | TUE, AUG 11 |
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| Sunday, Aug 09, 2026 |
Sunday, Aug 09, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CDT
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Location: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026080913:3014:30 000 | SUN, AUG 9 |
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| Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 |
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM CDT
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People Power Meets AI: Building a Smarter, Stronger Transit Workforce
Explore how agencies are blending human-centered design with AI-driven tools to tackle workforce challenges, from interoperability to knowledge sharing. This session highlights innovative approaches like TransitChat and tech-enabled engagement strategies that boost accountability, retention, and morale at scale.
Speaker(s): Moderator: Ron Thiele, President, Xpan Interactive Ltd. Panelist: Walter Jenkins, Single Professional Consultant, TransitChat LLC Panelist: Allison Gray, Partnerships, Transit appLocation: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081116:4517:45 000 | TUE, AUG 11 |
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| Monday, Aug 10, 2026 |
Monday, Aug 10, 2026
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM CDT
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Eyes Everywhere: Turning Riders and Fleets into Real-Time Security Networks
Discover how transit systems are harnessing the power of people, vehicles, and real-time data to create smarter, more responsive security networks. From riders as on-the-ground sensors to fleets as mobile monitoring hubs, this session explores how collective intelligence is transforming safety across global rail systems.
Speaker(s): Moderator: Herold Humphrey, Senior Vice President, Transportation, EFESO Management Consultants Panelist: Ed English, CEO, ELERTS Panelist: Tejas Agarwal, CEO, Scout Robotics Panelist: Lisa Matta, Chief Innovation Officer, Wi-TronixLocation: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081016:1517:15 000 | MON, AUG 10 |
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| Monday, Aug 10, 2026 |
Monday, Aug 10, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
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Data on Track: Open Source, AI Governance, and the Analytics Journey in Transit
Explore how transit agencies are building modern data platforms with open source tools while navigating the real-world challenges of scaling analytics. Learn how aligning data and AI governance can drive smarter, more trustworthy decision-making—and keep your data strategy moving in the right direction.
Speaker(s): Moderator: Michael Kohlman, Chief Information Officer, Monterey-Salinas Transit Panelist: Jazlynn Wee, Manager, Solutions Engineering, Spare Panelist: Wylie Timmerman, Director of Data Science, Foursquare Integrated Transportation Planning Inc. Panelist: Chris Alfano, CEO, Jarvus InnovationsLocation: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081014:3015:30 000 | MON, AUG 10 |
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| Monday, Aug 10, 2026 |
Monday, Aug 10, 2026
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM CDT
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AI in Motion: Smarter Transit, Safer Systems, Happier Riders
Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming transit operations—from protecting critical infrastructure against copper theft to easing the strain on high-volume call centers with intelligent automation. This session showcases how agencies are putting AI to work today to boost efficiency, security, and the overall rider experience.
CEU Credit: PLANNERS: 1.0 Speaker(s): Moderator: Shannon Bailey, Director- National Sales, Gillig LLC Panelist: Gene Shadrin, Head of Engineering, Nextera Technologies Inc Panelist: Cody Cornwell, Senior Account Executive, RideCo Inc. Panelist: Gaurav Sharda, Chief Technology Officer, Beacon Mobility Panelist: Ravi Advani, Technology Advisor, NextEra Corp Panelist: Jyotsna Gupta, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Bi-State Development Agency (dba Metro)Location: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081009:4510:45 000 | MON, AUG 10 |
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| Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 |
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CDT
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Real Time, Right on Time: Modernizing Transit Operations for the Next Era
Explore how transit agencies are putting real-time intelligence directly into the hands of operators to boost on-time performance and service reliability. From modernizing legacy CAD/AVL systems to enabling greater operational flexibility, this session highlights practical strategies for running smarter, more responsive transit networks.
CEU Credit: ENGINEERS/PLANNERS: 1.0 Speaker(s): Moderator: Alesia Cain, Executive Account Manager, Hitachi Mobility Multimodal Solutions Panelist: Paul Fellows, Account Manager, Vontas Panelist: Steven Halberstadt, Vice President, Technology Solutions - NA Business Development, Hitachi Mobility Multimodal Solutions Panelist: Luciaisha “Kesha” Davis, General Manager, MetroBusLocation: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081208:0009:00 000 | WED, AUG 12 |
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| Sunday, Aug 09, 2026 |
Sunday, Aug 09, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Location: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026080915:0016:00 000 | SUN, AUG 9 |
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| Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 |
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Journey by Design: Digital Twins, Disruptions, and the Rider Experience
Step into the future of transit design as this session explores how agencies are crafting seamless rider journeys—from major station projects to immersive digital twin technology. Learn how data-driven insights help navigate disruptions and deliver smarter, more resilient multimodal experiences.
CEU Credit: PLANNERS: 1.0 Speaker(s): Moderator: Megan Huff, Vice President & Managing Principal, TYLIN (formerly T.Y. Lin International, Inc.) Panelist: Swapna Baliram Parab, Rail Infrastructure and Stations Design Leader, AtkinsRealis Panelist: Beth Resta, Partnerships, Transit app Panelist: Lisa L. Cagle, Deputy Chief - Enterprise Planning, Performance & Innovation, Bi-State Development Agency (dba Metro) Panelist: David Gallagher, Principal Data Scientist, Hitachi Mobility Multimodal Solutions – Hitachi RailLocation: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081111:0012:00 000 | TUE, AUG 11 |
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| Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 |
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
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From Red Tape to Real-Time: Smarter Reporting for Safer Transit
See how agencies are transforming regulatory reporting from a manual burden into a strategic advantage through automation and modern data platforms. Learn how tools like Microsoft Purview and TIDES are streamlining FTA and NTD reporting while strengthening safety oversight across agencies of every size.
CEU Credit: PLANNERS: 1.0 Speaker(s): Moderator: Bryan Crowley, Information Systems Manager, Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit District Panelist: Ajit Upadhyaya, Director - Data & AI, Golden Five LLC Panelist: Christopher Yamas, Analytics Engineer, Jarvus Innovations Panelist: Yuvaraj Mani, Senior Product Manager, TransTrack Solutions GroupLocation: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081109:3010:30 000 | TUE, AUG 11 |
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| Monday, Aug 10, 2026 |
Monday, Aug 10, 2026
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
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Autonomy Ahead: Scaling Driverless Transit from Pilot to Public Roads
Explore how autonomous transit is moving beyond small pilots into full-scale operations across cities and real-world environments. This session highlights proven strategies, new service models, and practical frameworks for safely scaling shared autonomous mobility in public transit systems.
CEU Credit: ENGINEERS/PLANNERS: 1.0 Speaker(s): Moderator: William Tsuei, Director of Information Technology, Access Services Panelist: Cemre Kawasoglu, ADASTEC Corp Panelist: Carlos Cruz-Casas, VP Mobility + Sector Manager, TYLIN (formerly T.Y. Lin International, Inc.) Panelist: Alex Lavoie, Chief Operations Officer, Via Transportation, Inc.Location: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081011:3012:30 000 | MON, AUG 10 |
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| Sunday, Aug 09, 2026 |
Sunday, Aug 09, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CDT
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Location: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026080908:0009:00 000 | SUN, AUG 9 |
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| Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 |
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CDT
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Fixing the Future: Smart Maintenance, Meaningful Metrics, and Data-Driven Transit
Discover how transit agencies are closing labor gaps and improving reliability by shifting from time-based to condition-based maintenance powered by AI. This session explores the metrics and data governance strategies that turn asset management into a proactive, efficient, and insight-driven operation.
CEU Credit: PLANNERS: 1.0 Speaker(s): Moderator: Dave Jackson, Managing Partner, Transportation Lead, Gartner Panelist: Masaki Kono, Senior Manager, East Japan Railway Company Panelist: Adam McElhinney, CEO, Uptake Panelist: Zeeshan Tariq, CEO, Zpro Solutions IncLocation: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081108:0009:00 000 | TUE, AUG 11 |
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| Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 |
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
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Signal vs. Sabotage: AI, Cellular Chaos, and the Cyber Battleground of Modern Transit
From AI-powered attacks to resilient defenses, this session explores how emerging technologies are reshaping cybersecurity across rail and transit systems. Dive into real-world testing environments and uncover hidden vulnerabilities in cellular infrastructure—because in today’s rail networks, trust is just another system to secure.
Speaker(s): Moderator: Prabhat Nigam, Global CTO, Golden Five LLC Panelist: Miki Shifman, CTO, Cylus Panelist: Emma Frantz, Lead Project Manager, Transit, CALSTART Panelist: Mike Curnow, ICS Cybersecurity Operations Architect, AECOM Panelist: Jonathan Sherk, Program Manager, McCrary Institute, Auburn University Panelist: Michael Echols, CEO, Max Cybersecurity LLCLocation: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081209:3010:30 000 | WED, AUG 12 |
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| Sunday, Aug 09, 2026 |
Sunday, Aug 09, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Location: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026080911:0012:00 000 | SUN, AUG 9 |
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| Sunday, Aug 09, 2026 |
Sunday, Aug 09, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
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Location: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway Suite 6 (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026080909:3010:30 000 | SUN, AUG 9 |
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| Monday, Aug 10, 2026 |
Monday, Aug 10, 2026
5:15 PM - 7:15 PM CDT
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Location: Midway West (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway West (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081017:1519:15 000 | MON, AUG 10 |
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| Monday, Aug 10, 2026 |
Monday, Aug 10, 2026
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM CDT
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Location: Midway West (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway West (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081012:3014:30 000 | MON, AUG 10 |
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| Monday, Aug 10, 2026 |
Monday, Aug 10, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CDT
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Location: Midway West (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway West (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081015:3016:15 000 | MON, AUG 10 |
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| Monday, Aug 10, 2026 |
Monday, Aug 10, 2026
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
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Location: Midway West (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
Location: Midway West (1st Floor), St. Louis Union Station Hotel |
2026081010:4511:30 000 | MON, AUG 10 |
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| Sunday, Aug 09, 2026 |
Sunday, Aug 09, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CDT
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Location: Off-Site |
Location: Off-Site |
2026080912:0013:30 000 | SUN, AUG 9 |
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