Conferences/Events

The National School Transportation Association hosts several live events each year. These live events give our members the opportunity to gain timely information related to student transportation and offer a high level of personal engagement with peers, industry experts, and vendors - who offer useful services to help support their school bus contracting. In addition, our live events include plenty of networking opportunities in exciting venues across the country.

 

2025 NSTA Midwinter Meeting
18-22 Jan
Jan 18-22, 2025 ((UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) )
Maui, HI

2025 NSTA Midwinter Meeting

This NSTA live meeting is typically hosted in mid to late January in locations with mild weather in US,  where attendees can reconnect with the school bus industry fellows in a relaxing environment after the winter break. The program combines networking events with development sessions focused on student transportation issues.

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Love the Bus Month
1-28 February
February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025
USA

Love the Bus Month

Love the Bus Month is an annual month-long celebration held each February. The event highlights the important role of the yellow school bus in education and shows appreciation for the professional school bus drivers who safely transport students each day.

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NSTA Capitol Hill Bus-In
26-27 March
Mar 26-27, 2025
Washington DC

NSTA Capitol Hill Bus-In

NSTA hosts a Capitol Hill Bus-In in conjunction with the Congressional calendar, and gives participants a chance to engage with policy-makers. This event in Washington, DC also highlights the importance of the NSTA Advocacy Team’s work.

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2025 School Bus Driver International Safety Competition
28-29 June
June 28, 2025 – June 29, 2025 (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Austin, TX

2025 School Bus Driver International Safety Competition

After a 4-year gap, the industry’s most recognized event had an exciting comeback in June 2024 and now is preparing another great competition for 2025. The SBDISC brings together the best school bus drivers from across North America and gives them the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and safety skills in a competitive format.

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NSTA Annual Meeting & Convention
20-23 July
20 July, 2025 - 23 July, 2025 ((UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) )
Boston, MA

NSTA Annual Meeting & Convention

This event remains an annual staple of the NSTA live meeting schedule and is typically hosted in mid to late July in locations around the country. The program combines networking events with professional development sessions focused on student transportation issues.

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