APTA Expo 2026 brings the global expo scene to Chicago, United States from 4 October 2026 to 7 October 2026, uniting experts and enthusiasts alike. Held every year, the annual format keeps the programme fresh and timely. Each edition gathers approximately 12000 visitors, making it a major meeting point for the industry. As the organiser, American Public Transportation Association curates the agenda and keeps the experience running smoothly. This year's edition calls McCormick Place home. Chicago makes an ideal backdrop, pairing world-class facilities with plenty to see and do between sessions.

Sessions span Transportation, Public Transport, Transport Technology and Transport Systems, balancing big-picture vision with actionable, on-the-ground know-how. The format mixes main-stage keynotes with smaller, focused breakout tracks. Browse stands from 800, each offering a hands-on look at their latest work.

Whether you come to learn, to sell or to connect, the return on your time is hard to beat. APTA Expo 2026 is built for established names and rising talent — come ready to learn, share and connect.

With interest in Transportation growing fast, this year's edition feels especially timely.

Who Attends?

• ADA Specialists & Inclusion Officers
• Board Members
• C-Suite Executives & Managers
• City Managers
• Engineers
• Government Affairs & Policy Makers
• Human Resources & IT Professionals
• International Delegates
• Marketing & Business Development/Sales Teams
• Mobility Management & Research Professionals
• Operations & Maintenance Officers
• Planning Officials
• Sustainability Professionals
• Purchasing/Procurement & Contracting Officers
• Environmental Compliance & Legal Advisors
• Safety/Security & Risk Management Experts
• Students & Emerging Professionals
• Training Coordinators
• Transit Agency Directors

Product groups

• Air Conditioning/Heating
• Alternative-Fueled Vehicles
• Automated Transit Systems
• Automated Vehicle Monitoring
• Buses
• Cleaning Equipment
• Consulting & Engineering Services
• Communications Systems
• Components & Structural Parts
• Computer Hardware & Software
• Cybersecurity
• Electrical Systems
• Fare Collection Systems
• Fleet Management Systems
• Intelligent Transport Systems
• Passenger Information Systems
• Rail & Railcars
• Safety/Security Equipment & Services
• Signage & Displays
• Sustainable Materials & Manufacturing
• Trolley Buses/Streetcars/Light Rail

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