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.

 

NSTA Capitol Hill Bus-In
6-7 March
March 6-7 2024
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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BYD-RIDE Manufacturing Plant Visit
17-18 April
April 17, 2024 – April 18, 2024 (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Pasadena - Lancaster, CA

BYD-RIDE Manufacturing Plant Visit

BYD-RIDE opens its doors for contractors to visit the corporate headquarters in Pasadena- CA, as well visit the 550,000 square foot facility in Lancaster, where over 750 unionized employees work together to build battery electric buses and coaches. Visitors can follow the steps of manufacturer and check all innovations promoted by BYD-RIDE, one of the world’s largest battery manufacturers, specializing in safe iron phosphate batteries, and listed at #15 on the Forbes list of companies changing the world.

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2024 School Bus Driver International Safety Competition
29-30 June
June 29, 2024 – June 30, 2024 (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Austin, TX

2024 School Bus Driver International Safety Competition

On January 22, 2024, the National School Transportation Association (NSTA) approved a budget that includes a platform for hosting the 2024 School Bus Driver International Safety Competition.

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NSTA Annual Meeting & Convention
21-24 Jul
21 Jul, 2024 - 24 Jul, 2024 ((UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) )
Nashville, TN

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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NSTA Midwinter Meeting
19-22 Jan
Jan 19-22, 2025 ((UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) )
Maui, HI

NSTA Midwinter Meeting

2024 NSTA is confirmed for January 19-22,  2025 to be held at the amazing The Westin Maui Resort& Spa hotel, where you can experience the essence of Hawaii.  

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Love the Bus Month
1-29 February
February 1, 2024 – February 29, 2024
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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