(As of 2/19/26. Subject to change) Thursday, March 26: Ignition Starts Here
• 5–7 p.m.: Welcome Reception — Kick off with drinks, appetizers, and instant connections in the South Rotunda. Set the tone for an epic week!
Friday, March 27: Deep Dive into Expertise
• National School Bus Inspection Training (Day 1) – Learn with top maintenance experts • Welcome & State of Industry with Tony Corpin & Ryan Gray • Modern Stress Management – Bret Brooks on balancing life’s overload • Navigating the Funding Cliff – Tim Ammon tackles budget threats • Multi-modal Transportation – Panel on adapting to change •
Indicators of Violence – Bret Brooks returns on how to spot and respond • Transportation Director Summit (Day 1) – Exclusive leadership roundtables (limited seats)
Saturday, March 28: Hands-On & Rockstar Leadership • National School Bus Inspection Training (Day 2) – Real-bus defect hunts + OEM training • Tech Workflow Boost – Shop efficiency • CSRS in Buses vs. Vans – Hands-on safety differences • Focused Driver Training – Mirrors, driver distractions, and FMVSS 111 • Transportation Director Summit (Day 2) – Jim Knight amps up teamwork and culture
Sunday, March 29: Tech & Green Acceleration
• Bus Technology Summit – Labs/demos from First Light Safety Products, Geotab, HopSkipDrive, SafeFleet/SEON, School Radio, Transfinder, Tyler Technologies, Zonar
• Green Bus Summit – Green leadership panels with Blue Bird, IC Bus, Southeast Propane Alliance • Lunch & Learn: Savings, emissions, real fleet stories and fostering propane technology • Breakouts: First responder coordination, bus attendants, illegal passing research • [SPECIAL EVENT] Charlotte Motor Speedway: Ride & Drive + Reception Hands-on tech showcases, bus rides on the track, dinner & networking in NASCAR style!
Monday, March 30: Keynote Energy & Trade Show Excitement
• Bus Technology Summit – AI, Routing & Safety Demos from AlphaRoute, BusRight, Cal/Amp, Edulog, Samsara & Verra Mobility
• Green Bus Summit – Green leadership panel with Thomas Build Buses • Keynote: Culture That Rocks – Jim Knight cranks your org’s culture to 11 with rock ‘n roll strategies! • Lunch & Learn: All-in-one ops platform with Transfinder • Breakouts: Fleet replacement, Danger Zone safety, video incident review, driver storytellers • Trade Show + Pit Stop Reception – NASCAR-themed exhibits, networking, dinner, inspiration!
Tuesday, March 31: Powerful Safety Takeaways & Behind-the-Scenes
• Federal Session: NTSB insights on seat belts & the “Danger Zone” from Meg Sweeney • Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Factory Tour – See assembly lines, automation, welding, painting + lunch/transport!
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