GovTech & Public Sector

American Public Transportation Association - APTA TRANSform Conference

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

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The essentials

Event details

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

Who attends

The audience

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

Public discussion

What people are saying

Official hashtag #transportation

  • PressAPTA EXPO Travel & Hotels

    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

    aptaexpo.com

  • VideoMBTA hosts transit conference - YouTube

    Attendees traveled to Boston for the American Public Transportation Association's annual Transform Conference.

Speaking

Call for speakers

This event publishes a call for speakers. The deadline is unverified, so check the call before preparing a submission.

View the call for papers

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • 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

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

  • Jaslin Hotel

    1.3 km from the venue

    261 West Cermak Road, Chicago, 60616

    MapHotel site

  • Benedictine Bed and Breakfast

    guest house · 1.4 km from the venue

    3111 South Aberdeen Street, Chicago, 60608

    MapHotel site+1-888-539-4261 x202

  • SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown

    1.5 km from the venue

    2357 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, 60616

    MapHotel site+1 312-766-9668

  • The Polo Inn

    motel · 1.8 km from the venue

    3322 South Morgan Street, Chicago, 60608

    MapHotel site

  • Wyndham Chicago McCormick Hotel

    1.9 km from the venue

    11 West 26th Street, Chicago, 60616

    MapHotel site

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