# American Public Transportation Association - APTA TRANSform Conference

- Dates: 4 October 2026 to 7 October 2026
- Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, United States
- Organiser: APTA
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector
- Expected attendance: 10,187

## About

The APTA 2026 TRANSform & EXPO is a signature event hosted by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), focusing on the public transportation industry.

## Who attends

APTA TRANSform is the flagship event for public transportation professionals to engage in workshops, experience technical tours, and network with colleagues.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.apta.com/apta-2026-transform-expo/)
- [Registration](https://www.aptaexpo.com//registrationinfo.cfm)
- [Call for speakers](https://www.apta.com/events/present-at-a-conference/) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- transformative technology
- mental health awareness
- community building
- innovative funding and finance
- safety and security
- workforce development
- worldwide mega projects
- vehicles
- zero-emission/electric vehicles and infrastructure
- passenger experience
- cleanliness

## Where to stay

- **Jaslin Hotel**: 1.3 km from the venue, 261 West Cermak Road, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.jaslinhotel.com/)
- **Benedictine Bed and Breakfast**: guest house, 1.4 km from the venue, 3111 South Aberdeen Street, Chicago, 60608
  - [Hotel website](https://chicagomonk.org/visit-us/benedictine-bed-breakfast/)
  - Phone: +1-888-539-4261 x202
- **SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown**: 1.5 km from the venue, 2357 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/chisn-springhill-suites-chicago-chinatown/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 312-766-9668
- **The Polo Inn**: motel, 1.8 km from the venue, 3322 South Morgan Street, Chicago, 60608
  - [Hotel website](https://thepoloinn.com/)
- **Wyndham Chicago McCormick Hotel**: 1.9 km from the venue, 11 West 26th Street, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chicago-illinois/wyndham-chicago-mccormick/)

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #transportation

- [APTA EXPO Travel & Hotels](https://aptaexpo.com/location.cfm)
  - The American Public Transportation Association will host its globally recognized exposition October 5-7, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. For the first time since 1981, we're returning to the city at the crossroads of transportation innovati
  - By aptaexpo.com
- [MBTA hosts transit conference - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl79O5ztktk)
  - Attendees traveled to Boston for the American Public Transportation Association's annual Transform Conference.

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/american-public-transportation-association-apta-transform-conference-chicago/