2026 Arkansas Public Transportation Conference

The annual conference is the premier gathering for public transportation professionals across Arkansas and neighboring states, bringing together transit agency leadership, frontline staff, state and federal partners, policymakers, consultants, and industry vendors. It serves as a vital forum for collaboration, professional development, and forward-looking discussion on the issues shaping public transportation at the local, state, and national levels. The conference features a comprehensive agenda designed to support rural, urban, and regional transit providers alike, with in-depth educational sessions covering topics such as transit operations and maintenance, workforce development, safety and compliance, funding and policy updates, emerging technologies, mobility management, and service innovation. Attendees will have opportunities for peer-to-peer learning, an EXPO hall showcasing the latest vehicles, equipment, software, and services, and networking events like the Vendor Welcome Reception, ATA Annual Meeting Luncheon, Annual Fish Fry, and Sunday Night Social.