APTA Business Members Annual Meeting

The public transit industry is facing unprecedented changes. APTA's factbook notes that more than $42 billion in transit spending flows to the private sector—a 59% increase since 2020. This is the one time of year when business members converge to discuss how they can effectively steward this spending, maximizing benefits for passengers, communities and businesses alike. Every business member of APTA is welcome. More than "just networking," this event is the one time of year that business members converge to set APTA's highest priorities and directly shape the future of the industry.

Contribute to discussions that directly impact business members and influence the priorities of our industry for the coming year. Be part of the conversation surrounding advocacy in the immediate and long term. With federal funding and support for public transportation at stake, voices matters and it directly influences the funding opportunities APTA pursues. Deepen understanding of how existing challenges are rippling down the supply chain and learn what APTA and its business members are doing about it. Gain insights on how best to do business with transit agencies efficiently and effectively, including recent changes in procurement practices, what’s most important to transit agencies and why participation in funding advocacy directly impacts their ability to purchase your products and services. Finally, learn how AI is transforming the industry. Discover strategies to capitalize on emerging opportunities and mitigate potential risks in the rapidly evolving public transit sector.