ROCK THE RIDE 2027 SWTA 2027 Annual Conference & EXPO

Tune Up the Future of Transit! The South West Transit Association (SWTA) brings its 2027 Annual Conference & EXPO to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa from January 26-29, 2027. This four-day event is dedicated to dynamic education, industry connections, innovative solutions, and unforgettable experiences in public transportation. ROCK THE RIDE 2027 will gather transit leaders, agency executives, operators, planners, policymakers, industry partners, and transportation professionals from across SWTA's eight-state region and beyond to exchange ideas, tackle challenges, and explore what's next for mobility. The conference will offer a wide range of educational opportunities designed to strengthen transit systems of every size, covering topics such as federal funding, transportation policy, workforce development, emerging technologies, fleet management, safety, rural and Tribal transit, and community engagement. Attendees can expect engaging general sessions with industry leaders and federal transportation representatives, concurrent educational breakouts with multiple learning tracks, an Industry EXPO for connecting with manufacturers, technology providers, consultants, and industry partners, and valuable networking and collaboration opportunities. The event also includes the annual business meeting, industry recognition, and awards.