# APTA TRANSform Conference 2026

- Dates: 4 October 2026 to 7 October 2026
- Location: McCormick Place Convention Center Chicago, Chicago, United States
- Organiser: American Public Transportation Association
- Expected attendance: 12,000

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.aptaexpo.com/)
- [Registration](https://www.aptaexpo.com/registrationinfo.cfm)
- [Agenda](https://www.aptaexpo.com/fullprogram.cfm)
- [Call for speakers](https://www.aptaexpo.com/abstract_submission1.cfm) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- Automation
- Transportation
- Design
- Technology
- Product
- America
- Future
- Business
- Security
- Public Transportation
- Mobility
- Advocacy

## Sponsors and partners

- Busline
- Cities Today
- Mass Transit
- Minority Business Entrepreneur
- METRO
- National Bus Trader
- Progressive Railroading
- Urban Transport
- Railway Gazette International
- MV Transportation

## 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/)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/apta-transform-conference-chicago/