Conference Agenda

Wednesday, June 17

RTS Meeting | 1:45-2:45 p.m.

The RTS meeting will begin at 1:45 p.m.  - join us to discuss various updates in the transit industry.

Opening & Iowa DOT Presentation | 3 - 3:45 p.m.

Join us as we start the 2026 IPTA Annual Meeting & Training Conference with a presentation from Iowa DOT!


CTAA & APTA Presentations | 4 - 5 p.m.

Details TBD. 

Brick and Ivy Rooftop | 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Brick and Ivy Rooftop

400 34th Ave SW

Altoona, Iowa 


Join us on the rooftop either inside or outside overlooking Adventureland, Prairie Meadows Casino and The Outlets for food and drinks welcoming the start of our Annual Training and Convention.


Our Hosting Partner: Hoglund Bus Company


Thursday, June 18

IPTA Business Meeting & Legislative Update | 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Join us for a great breakfast and meet your fellow members as we conduct our IPTA Business Meeting and give a recap of our State and Federal Legislative Priorities. During our Business Meeting we will also conduct our elections of officers.

General Session: Mentorship Matters | 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.

Public transit agencies across the country continue to face persistent challenges related to bus operator retention, absenteeism, and workforce stability. While recruitment efforts remain essential, growing evidence shows that mentorship programs are a powerful and cost-effective tool for improving operator outcomes, particularly during the critical first year of employment.


This session will examine how structured bus operator mentorship programs contribute to improved retention, reduced absenteeism, and stronger overall performance

Lunch Buffet | Carrie Butler, Region 7 Regional Administrator| 12 - 1 p.m.

Join us for lunch as we are honored to have FTA Region 7 Director, Carrie Butler who will deliver a presentation.


Desert Break | 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Grab a sweet treat before our afternoon presentations!

General Session: MTM | 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Join us as MTM walks us through a roadmap for the future with the new transition in Iowa.

General Session: HR Session | 2:45 - 3:45 p.m.

This session will be focused on a specific HR topic. We are now finalizing our topic with our attorney from Brown Winick.

Exhibitor Trade Show & Reception | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

We couldn't put on this amazing event without the support of our incredible exhibitors and sponsors. Let's have some drinks and talk with the partners who help make this all possible! 



Dinner & Awards | 5:30 p.m.

Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. Further details for dinner and awards coming soon.



Friday, June 19

Breakfast | 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

As we finish up our last day, join us for a great breakfast to get the day started.

General Session: AI for Transit Agencies | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Details will be coming soon.

Panel Discussion: AI | 10:45 a.m.

This panel discussion will be focused with members who are using AI in their sytem along with vendor partners who will highlight how they are incorporating different AI strategies into their technology to better help transit systems.

Friday at 11:45 a.m. - Adjourn