APTA’s Transform Conference & Expo 2026

Trade Shows

Rolling Stock, Zero-Emission Fleets & Propulsion

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) & Automation

Track Infrastructure, Signaling & Safety Systems

Electronic Fare Collection & Passenger Experience

NORTH AMERICA’S PREMIER B2B EXPOSITION & EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, TRANSIT TECHNOLOGY & INFRASTRUCTURE ARRIVES IN CHICAGO!

Organized by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the flagship APTA’s TRANSform Conference & EXPO 2026 brings together over 15,000+ public transit executives, municipal transport authorities, rolling stock manufacturers, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) engineers, and urban mobility policymakers from across the globe!

Hosted inside North America’s largest convention center, McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, United States, this high-impact 4-day international showcase serves as the global public transport industry’s central procurement floor—connecting zero-emission electric buses, high-speed rail systems, autonomous transit technology, signaling infrastructure, and fare collection software directly with transit agency leaders, DOT officials, and engineering consultants!

📅 Dates: Sunday, October 4 – Wednesday, October 7, 2026

⏰ Hours: Conference Sessions: Daily 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | EXPO Floor Open: October 5–7, 2026

📍 Venue: McCormick Place Convention Center, 2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616, United States

🎯 Target Audience: CEOs and General Managers of Public Transit Agencies, Municipal Transportation Board Members, Urban Planners, DOT Officials, Civil Infrastructure Engineers, Rolling Stock Manufacturers, and Mobility Technology Developers.

✨ Key Exhibition Sectors & Technical Tracks:

🚌 Rolling Stock, Zero-Emission Fleets & Propulsion: Electric & hydrogen fuel-cell buses, commuter rail cars, light rail vehicles (LRV), charging infrastructure, and heavy duty powertrains.

📡 Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) & Automation: Real-time passenger information systems, AI-driven fleet dispatch, autonomous transit pods, dynamic route optimization, and cybersecurity solutions.

🛤️ Track Infrastructure, Signaling & Safety Systems: Railway electrification, smart track monitoring sensors, positive train control (PTC), station architecture, and video surveillance systems.

💳 Electronic Fare Collection & Passenger Experience: Contactless ticketing systems, mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) mobile apps, station interior seating, and accessibility tech.

🤝 C-Suite Executive Keynotes, Technical Workshops & Global Business Networking: Participate in executive-led policy forums on federal transit funding, witness live mega-project showcases, engage in technical workshops on fleet decarbonization, and network with leading global mobility pioneers on the expansive EXPO floor!

Accelerate the future of sustainable public transit live, source cutting-edge infrastructure solutions, and expand your global mobility network in Chicago!

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