APTA TRANSform & EXPO

Register today for APTA TRANSform & EXPO in Chicago, IL on October 4-7, 2026.

APTA TRANSform & EXPO is the premier event designed to advance the public transportation industry and provide a platform for the exchange of ideas and information, including workshops, keynote sessions, and experience technical tours. Keynote speakers and educational sessions explore cutting-edge hot topics, including transformative technology, mental health awareness, community building, innovative funding and finance, safety and security, workforce development, worldwide mega projects, and more.

APTA TRANSform & EXPO is the place to immerse yourself in the industry while experiencing the latest in transit trends and initiatives. The EXPO hosts hundreds of exhibitors from around the world who provide solutions for forward-focused public transportation systems. They showcase their latest products, services, components, accessories and more to support bus, light- and heavy-rail, and autonomous mobility systems.

Join us in 2026, immerse yourself in the energy of Chicago, a city at the crossroads of transportation innovation, while engaging with industry leaders who are redefining every aspect of public transportation.