NEMT events

October 7, 2026·, Online, for Arizona·, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Division of Fee-For-Service Management

Arizona Medicaid's Zoom class on how to fill out the NEMT Daily Trip Report, plus NEMT updates and billing reminders. Useful for Arizona NEMT owners and billers who want fewer denied fee-for-service claims.

Time

10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Arizona time

October 7 to 8, 2026·, Online·, Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA)

A two-day online class for people who run community transportation programs. It leads toward the Certified Community Transit Manager or Certified Transit Programs Administrator credential, which also needs a separate online application.

Time

10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern

October 7, 2026·, St. Cloud, MN·, Minnesota Rural Transit Assistance Program (MnDOT RTAP)

In-person course taught by the Minnesota Safety Council that certifies trainers to coach defensive driving for van and bus drivers. It is run by the state's rural transit training program, which serves Minnesota transit agencies.

Time

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

October 7 to 9, 2026·, Fort Wayne, IN·, Indiana Council on Specialized Transportation (INCOST) with the Indiana Department of Transportation

Indiana's yearly conference for specialized transportation for seniors and people with special needs, held together with the state's rural transit annual meeting. Directly relevant to Indiana companies doing wheelchair and medical trips.

October 9 to 11, 2026·, Kissimmee, FL·, Abilities Expo

A free three-day expo for people with disabilities and their caregivers, with accessible vehicles, mobility gear and workshops. NEMT owners can see wheelchair vans up close and meet the riders and caregivers who book trips.

Time

Show floor open Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern

Cost

Free

October 11 to 14, 2026·, Denver, CO·, National PACE Association

The yearly national meeting of PACE programs, which care for older adults and arrange their rides to day centers and medical visits. Pre-conference workshops are Sunday, Oct. 11, and main sessions run Oct. 12 to 14, so transport owners can meet the PACE staff who buy those rides.

October 12 to 14, 2026·, North Little Rock, AR·, Arkansas Transit Association

Arkansas's statewide public transportation conference, with leadership sessions, a trade show on Tuesday and a closing roundtable with federal and state transit leaders. Useful for Arkansas owners who work with transit agencies or state ride programs.

Time

Sessions start 1:00 p.m. Central on Oct. 12

Cost

In person or virtual: members $150 early / $300 late; non-members $375 early / $575 late

October 13 to 15, 2026·, Boston, MA·, National Rural Transit Assistance Program (National RTAP)

Two and a half days of training with a grant writing track, a driver track that includes hands-on wheelchair securement from CTAA's PASS program, and a half-day update on federal drug and alcohol testing rules. Useful for NEMT owners who also run rural or tribal rides.

October 15, 2026·, Online, for Iowa·, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Iowa Medicaid

A monthly online meeting where Iowa Medicaid shares updates and takes questions from providers. Transportation companies can use it to raise ride and payment questions with the state.

Time

4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Central

October 15, 2026·, Online·, Easterseals Project Action

Two-hour workshop on federal ADA rules for carrying riders in wheelchairs and other mobility devices, when oversized chairs must be carried, securement, and what drivers must do with large or heavy devices. Register by October 13, 2026. It is cancelled with a refund if fewer than 10 people register a week before.

Time

12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Eastern

Cost

$50

October 18 to 20, 2026·, Syracuse, NY·, New York Public Transit Association (NYPTA)

New York's largest gathering of public transit managers, with sessions and an expo of products and services. Useful for New York ride providers who want to work with county and rural transit systems.

Time

Starts 8:00 a.m. Eastern on October 18

October 19 to 21, 2026·, St. Cloud, MN·, Minnesota Public Transit Association (MPTA)

Minnesota's statewide transit conference with training sessions, breakouts and an expo hall. Useful for Minnesota providers who work with rural and tribal transit systems.

October 19, 2026·, Fort Lauderdale, FL·, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization

A public meeting of the Broward County board that oversees rides for people who cannot drive or afford a trip. Florida calls this the Transportation Disadvantaged program. Ride companies that work with the county's coordinator can hear updates and speak.

Time

2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern

October 19 to 21, 2026·, Ardmore, OK·, Oklahoma Transit Association

Oklahoma's yearly transit conference with training sessions, an expo hall and an awards lunch. Useful for Oklahoma ride providers who want to meet the agencies and vendors in the state.

October 20, 2026·, Online, for Kentucky·, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Office of Transportation Delivery

Monthly public meeting of the committee over Kentucky's Human Service Transportation Delivery program, which runs Medicaid rides through regional brokers. Providers can follow program decisions and can ask in writing at least three business days ahead to put an issue on the agenda.

Time

10:00 a.m. Eastern

October 21, 2026·, Online, for New York·, New York State Department of Health (eMedNY)

State training with transportation-specific billing instructions for ePACES, New York Medicaid's online claim entry system. Aimed at providers already enrolled and activated in ePACES.

Time

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern

October 21, 2026·, Online·, Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA)

One-day virtual class that certifies a staff member as a PASS trainer, followed on a separate date by a one-on-one wheelchair securement and lift check and the trainer exam. Once certified, that person can train and certify your own drivers in passenger assistance and securement.

Time

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern

Cost

$600 CTAA members, $750 non-members

October 21, 2026·, Harrisburg, PA·, Pennsylvania Public Transportation Association (PPTA)

One-day summit on the future of Pennsylvania's Shared Ride program, the service for older adults and people with disabilities in all 67 counties. Worth attending for Pennsylvania providers who carry Shared Ride trips.

Time

8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern

Cost

Free (pre-registration required)

October 22, 2026·, Online, for Texas·, Texas Transit Association

A free online session on working with local groups, clinics and agencies to bring in more riders and funding.

Time

10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Central

October 22, 2026·, Online, for Kentucky·, Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services

Kentucky Medicaid's webinar on billing transportation claims, covering the KYHealth-Net claims site, procedure codes and modifiers, with time for questions. Register through the Provider Workshops page on the KYMMIS website.

Time

10:00 a.m. Eastern (about 2 hours)

October 22, 2026·, Harrisburg, PA·, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Bureau of Public Transportation

A state advisory meeting on how to fund and run Pennsylvania's county shared ride service. Providers, riders' advocates, counties and state agencies sit on the committee.

Time

9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern

October 25 to 27, 2026·, Orlando, FL·, Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA)

Florida's statewide public transit conference. Florida ride providers can meet the transit agencies and county coordinators who arrange rides for people who can't drive.

Cost

Full conference $425 members / $525 non-members; single day $275 / $375

October 26 to 28, 2026·, Garden Grove, CA·, The Transportation Alliance (TTA)

TTA's 108th annual convention for private ride fleets, with NEMT sessions on avoiding fraud, waste and abuse findings in audits and on using your existing NEMT driver training to win new kinds of work. Good for owners worried about audits and growth.

Cost

From Sept 1: $605 TTA members and exhibitors, $705 non-member fleet operators; daily rate $350 and $505

October 28 to 30, 2026·, Monterey, CA·, California Transit Association

California's biggest yearly transit conference, with general sessions, breakouts and an exhibit hall. Useful for California ride providers who want to meet the transit agencies they work beside.

October 28, 2026·, West Palm Beach, FL·, Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization

A quarterly public meeting of the Palm Beach County board that oversees rides for people who cannot drive or afford a trip. Florida calls this the Transportation Disadvantaged program. Local NEMT operators can hear how the system is doing and comment in person, on Zoom or through the online comment form.

Time

2:00 p.m. Eastern

October 29, 2026·, Online, for Idaho·, Idaho Transportation Department, Public Transportation Office

A monthly online session from the Idaho Transportation Department's Public Transportation Office. It gives the state's public transportation agencies a place to work together and share what is working.

Time

10:30 a.m. Mountain

November 2 to 5, 2026·, Seaside, OR·, Oregon Transit Association (OTA) with the Oregon Department of Transportation

Oregon's statewide transit conference, with a Thursday passenger assistance and safety (PASS) training workshop for drivers. Good for Oregon providers who carry riders with disabilities or work with rural transit.

Cost

$600 OTA members, $750 non-members; Thursday PASS training only $55

November 2 to 4, 2026·, Austin, TX·, Texas Association of Health Plans

The yearly conference of Texas health plans, lawmakers, regulators and their partners. Texas Medicaid rides run through the health plans, so it is a place to hear plan priorities and meet plan staff.

Cost

$800 members / $1,200 non-members

November 3 to 6, 2026·, Chattanooga, TN·, Tennessee Public Transportation Association (TPTA)

Tennessee's statewide public transportation conference and expo, hosted by CARTA, with general sessions, workshops and exhibitors. A place for Tennessee ride providers to meet transit decision-makers from across the state.

November 3 to 5, 2026·, Santa Rosa, CA·, California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CalACT)

California's fall statewide conference and expo for community, rural and specialized transportation. A good place for California wheelchair-van and NEMT operators to meet the transit agencies and county programs that contract out rides.

November 3, 2026·, Online·, National Rural Transit Assistance Program (National RTAP)

A one-hour introduction to a new online course that covers the classroom part of entry-level training for drivers getting a commercial license with a passenger endorsement. Drivers still need hands-on training from a certified trainer.

Time

2:00 p.m. Eastern

November 4, 2026·, Cape Coral, FL·, Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization

A public meeting of the Lee County board that checks how the county's ride coordinator serves people who cannot drive or afford a trip. Florida calls this the Transportation Disadvantaged program. Local NEMT operators can meet the coordinator and agencies and raise service issues in person or by written comment.

Time

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern

November 4, 2026·, Online, for New York·, New York State Department of Health (eMedNY)

State training on billing New York Medicaid transportation claims in ePACES, the state's online claim system. Each person who attends registers separately and gets a personal link to join.

Time

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern

November 4, 2026·, Online·, Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA)

Virtual PASS trainer certification class. An in-house certified trainer lets a NEMT company certify its own drivers in passenger assistance and wheelchair securement.

Time

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern

Cost

$600 CTAA members, $750 non-members

November 5, 2026·, Florida·, Charlotte County-Punta Gorda Metropolitan Planning Organization

A public meeting of the Charlotte County board that oversees rides for people who cannot drive or afford a trip. Florida calls this the Transportation Disadvantaged program. Ride companies that work with the county's coordinator can hear updates.

Time

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern

November 5, 2026·, Online·, Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA)

Four-hour virtual course on good customer service and calming upset passengers and callers before situations escalate. Useful for drivers and dispatchers who deal with stressed riders every day.

Time

1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Eastern

Cost

$300 CTAA members, $400 non-members

November 5, 2026·, Online, for Texas·, Texas Transit Association

A free online session on spotting tired drivers and keeping riders safe. Useful for NEMT owners who schedule long days.

Time

10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Central

November 5, 2026·, Online, for North Carolina·, North Carolina Medicaid, Division of Health Benefits

A quarterly online session where NC Medicaid answers provider questions. It is open to all Medicaid providers, including transportation companies, and topics are posted before the session.

Time

12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Eastern

November 6, 2026·, Burbank, CA·, California Medical Transportation Association (CMTA)

Yearly meeting of California's medical transportation provider association, bringing together providers, regulators, managed care plans and brokers. The place for Medi-Cal NEMT owners to hear about rates, rules and the association's advocacy.

November 9 to 10, 2026·, Cedar Falls, IA·, Iowa Public Transit Association (IPTA)

Two days of industry updates, leadership and technical training, and legislative talks for Iowa's transit systems. Useful for Iowa providers who coordinate rides with regional transit.

November 10 to 13, 2026·, Morgantown, WV·, West Virginia Public Transit Association

A four-day West Virginia conference for the managers of the state's public transit systems.

November 10 to 13, 2026·, Cleveland, MS·, Mississippi Public Transit Association

Mississippi's 50th yearly public transit conference, with training and networking for the people who run public transit across the state.

November 10, 2026·, Online·, Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA)

Virtual PASS trainer certification class with a follow-up wheelchair securement and lift check and exam. Useful for companies that hire often and want to certify new drivers in-house.

Time

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern

Cost

$600 CTAA members, $750 non-members

November 10 to 12, 2026·, Bethlehem, PA·, Pennsylvania Public Transportation Association (PPTA)

Pennsylvania's fall statewide transit meeting with keynotes, breakout sessions and networking. Good for meeting the county agencies that run and subcontract shared-ride service.

Cost

$380 members through Oct. 10, then $430; $530 non-members

November 10, 2026·, Online, for Missouri·, Missouri Public Transit Association

A free online talk by the Missouri Public Transit Association and a partner group, with transit leaders and experts from across the state. Advance registration is required.

Time

8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Central

November 12, 2026·, Orlando, FL·, MetroPlan Orlando

Public meeting of the board that coordinates rides for seniors, people with disabilities and others who cannot use regular bus service in the Orlando region. Local NEMT operators can follow the coordinated system and make public comments in person. Online access is listed as coming soon.

Time

10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern

November 16 to 18, 2026·, Columbus, OH·, Ohio Public Transit Association (OPTA)

Ohio's statewide public transit conference and expo, with sessions and exhibitors. Helps Ohio ride providers connect with county and rural transit systems and mobility managers.

November 17, 2026·, Online, for Kentucky·, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Office of Transportation Delivery

Monthly public meeting of the committee over Kentucky's Medicaid ride program and its regional brokers. Providers who subcontract with a Kentucky broker can follow program changes and send written agenda requests in advance.

Time

10:00 a.m. Eastern

November 17, 2026·, Online, for New York·, New York State Department of Health (eMedNY)

State training on billing New York Medicaid transportation claims in ePACES, the state's online claim system. Each person who attends registers separately and gets a personal link to join.

Time

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern

November 18, 2026·, Online·, Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA)

Virtual PASS trainer certification class. The trainer certificate is valid for three years and lets your company run its own PASS driver certification, including wheelchair securement.

Time

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern

Cost

$600 CTAA members, $750 non-members

November 19, 2026·, Online, for Idaho·, Idaho Transportation Department, Public Transportation Office

A monthly online session from the Idaho Transportation Department's Public Transportation Office. It gives the state's public transportation agencies a place to work together and share what is working.

Time

1:30 p.m. Mountain

November 19, 2026·, Online, for North Carolina·, North Carolina Medicaid, Division of Health Benefits

A quarterly online chat from NC Medicaid about its managed care program. It is open to all Medicaid providers, including transportation companies, and the topic is posted before the session.

Time

12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Eastern

November 19, 2026·, Austin, TX·, Texas Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Division

A public meeting of the committee that advises the Texas Transportation Commission on public transportation. Anyone in the room or online can speak. Useful for Texas ride providers who follow transit funding and rules.

Time

10:00 a.m.

November 23, 2026·, Harrisburg, PA·, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Bureau of Public Transportation

A state advisory meeting on how to fund and run Pennsylvania's county shared ride service. Providers, riders' advocates, counties and state agencies sit on the committee.

Time

9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern

December 2, 2026·, Miami, FL·, Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization

A quarterly public meeting of the Miami-Dade County board that oversees rides for people who cannot drive or afford a trip. Florida calls this the Transportation Disadvantaged program. Ride companies that work with the county's coordinator can hear updates.

December 2, 2026·, Online·, Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA)

Virtual PASS trainer certification class, ending with a separate hands-on securement and lift check and exam. Lets a NEMT company certify its own drivers.

Time

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern

Cost

$600 CTAA members, $750 non-members

December 2 to 3, 2026·, Online·, Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA)

Two-day certification course for people who take ride requests, schedule and dispatch. Covers efficient and safe scheduling, ADA rules, customer service, and handling breakdowns, disruptive passengers and accidents.

Time

10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern, both days

Cost

$600 CTAA members, $750 non-members

December 3, 2026·, Online, for Texas·, Texas Transit Association

A free online session on keeping drivers and dispatchers motivated so riders get better service.

Time

9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Central

December 3, 2026·, Online, for Wisconsin·, Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Wisconsin's quarterly public meeting on Medicaid rides, where the state's ride manager gives an operations update and asks for feedback. It comes as the state prepares to switch to a new statewide ride vendor, with no transition date set yet.

Time

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Central

Cost

Free

December 8 to 9, 2026·, Cleveland, OH·, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

The VA's national small business event, with structured meetings with government buyers and decision makers. Veteran-owned ride companies can meet the people who award VA and other federal contracts.

Cost

SBA-certified veteran-owned small businesses $900 through Nov. 22, $1,000 after; other veteran-owned small businesses $1,000 / $1,150

December 9 to 11, 2026·, Athens, GA·, Georgia Transit Association

Georgia's yearly public and community transit conference, with training, networking and an exhibit hall of vehicles and technology. A good place for Georgia ride providers to meet the transit agencies and human services programs that buy rides.

December 9, 2026·, Online·, Texas Transit Association

Free webinar on decision-making and communication for dispatchers handling breakdowns, staff shortages, ADA service issues, weather and other disruptions. Register by December 7, 2026.

Time

10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Central

Cost

Free

December 9, 2026·, Online, for New York·, New York State Department of Health (eMedNY)

Repeat of New York Medicaid's transportation billing session for ePACES, the state's online claim entry system. Good for new billers or anyone fixing rejected transportation claims.

Time

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern

December 9, 2026·, Online·, Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA)

Virtual PASS trainer certification class. A good option before the new year for companies that need an in-house trainer to keep driver PASS certificates current.

Time

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern

Cost

$600 CTAA members, $750 non-members

December 10, 2026·, Florida·, Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged

Public business meeting of the state commission that funds and oversees Florida's rides for people who cannot drive or afford a trip, called the Transportation Disadvantaged program. Location and call-in details are still to be posted; operators who work with a county coordinator can follow grant and policy decisions.

Time

2:00 p.m. Eastern

December 15, 2026·, Online, for Kentucky·, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Office of Transportation Delivery

Last 2026 monthly meeting of the committee over Kentucky's Human Service Transportation Delivery program and its regional brokers. Kentucky NEMT providers can keep up with broker and program decisions.

Time

10:00 a.m. Eastern

December 16, 2026·, Online·, Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA)

Virtual PASS trainer certification class. Certifies a staff member to train and certify your drivers in passenger assistance and wheelchair securement.

Time

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern

Cost

$600 CTAA members, $750 non-members

December 17, 2026·, Online, for Idaho·, Idaho Transportation Department, Public Transportation Office

A monthly online session from the Idaho Transportation Department's Public Transportation Office. It gives the state's public transportation agencies a place to work together and share what is working.

Time

10:30 a.m. Mountain

December 17, 2026·, Online, for Iowa·, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Iowa Medicaid

A monthly online meeting where Iowa Medicaid shares updates and takes questions from providers. Transportation companies can use it to raise ride and payment questions with the state.

Time

4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Central

December 22, 2026·, Online, for New York·, New York State Department of Health (eMedNY)

State training on billing New York Medicaid transportation claims in ePACES, the state's online claim system. Each person who attends registers separately and gets a personal link to join.

Time

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern

January 10 to 14, 2027·, Washington, DC·, Transportation Research Board (National Academies)

The 106th TRB Annual Meeting, with nearly 60 workshops plus research sessions on every mode of transportation; early-bird registration ends November 18, 2026. Best for brokers and agency staff tracking paratransit and rider-access research.

January 14 to 16, 2027·, Long Beach, CA·, Abilities Expo

The Los Angeles-area Abilities Expo, a free show of accessible vehicles, mobility equipment and disability services. Useful for Southern California NEMT owners to meet riders and caregivers and compare wheelchair vans.

Time

Show floor open Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific

Cost

Free

January 21, 2027·, Harrisburg, PA·, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Bureau of Public Transportation

A state advisory meeting on how to fund and run Pennsylvania's county shared ride service. Providers, riders' advocates, counties and state agencies sit on the committee.

Time

9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern

January 22 to 24, 2027·, Orlando, FL·, National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA)

Three days of sessions, a hands-on technician training summit and an expo of accessible vehicles and equipment. Good for NEMT owners shopping for or servicing wheelchair vans; registration has not opened yet.

January 25, 2027·, Fort Lauderdale, FL·, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization

A public workshop where Broward County riders and ride companies can comment on the county's rides for people who cannot drive or afford a trip. Florida calls this the Transportation Disadvantaged program.

Time

2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Eastern

January 28 to 29, 2027·, Las Vegas, NV·, BRI Network (Business Research Intelligence Network)

A two-day summit for hospital and health system transportation leaders, covering patient transport, Medicaid NEMT rules, fleets and staff retention. A chance to hear what hospital transport managers need from outside ride providers.

February 19 to 24, 2027·, Fort Worth, TX·, Texas Transit Association (TTA)

Texas's statewide transit conference with general sessions, breakouts, an expo hall and a driver roadeo that includes a van and paratransit division. Good for Texas providers serving rural and urban transit districts.

March 3, 2027·, Naples, FL·, Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization

A public meeting of the Collier County board that oversees rides for people who cannot drive or afford a trip. Florida calls this the Transportation Disadvantaged program. Ride companies that work with the county's coordinator can hear updates.

Time

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern

March 3 to 5, 2027·, Washington, DC·, Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA)

CTAA's yearly legislative fly-in to Washington, D.C., where members press Congress on federal funding and rules for community transportation. A way for ride providers to speak up on policy that shapes their contracts.

March 3, 2027·, Cape Coral, FL·, Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization

A public meeting of the Lee County board that checks how the county's ride coordinator serves people who cannot drive or afford a trip. Florida calls this the Transportation Disadvantaged program. Local NEMT operators can raise service and coordination issues with the county's ride system.

Time

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern

March 14 to 16, 2027·, Washington, DC·, National PACE Association (NPA)

NPA's yearly policy meeting in Washington on the rules and funding that shape PACE programs. PACE programs arrange rides to day centers and medical visits, so transport owners can meet the staff who buy them.

March 15 to 16, 2027·, Michigan·, Michigan Public Transit Association

A two-day Michigan transit meeting about state laws and funding. It helps ride providers follow what lawmakers are deciding.

March 22 to 24, 2027·, Ohio·, Ohio Public Transit Association (OPTA)

A yearly Ohio gathering for small and rural transit operators. Useful for smaller Ohio ride providers who want to meet their peers.

April 5 to 7, 2027·, Mesa, AZ·, Arizona Transit Association (AzTA) with the Arizona Department of Transportation

Arizona's yearly statewide transit conference, presented with the state DOT. Arizona ride providers can meet the transit agencies and state program staff they work alongside.

April 14 to 16, 2027·, South Padre Island, TX·, Texas Ambulance Association (TAA)

Yearly Texas Ambulance Association conference on ambulance operations, compliance and transportation rules, with more than 8 continuing education credits. Relevant for Texas companies running stretcher or ambulance transport.

April 18 to 21, 2027·, Seattle, WA·, American Public Transportation Association (APTA)

APTA's yearly conference for the bus and paratransit community. Public paratransit agencies sometimes hire private ride companies, so it is where those buyers and vendors meet.

April 19 to 22, 2027·, Lancaster, PA·, Pennsylvania Public Transportation Association (PPTA)

Pennsylvania's main yearly public transportation meeting, with sessions, networking and a vendor showcase. Pennsylvania ride providers can meet the transit agencies and county shared ride programs in one place.

April 24 to 29, 2027·, Cherokee, NC·, North Carolina Public Transportation Association (NCPTA)

North Carolina's yearly public transit conference with an expo and driver roadeo. A good place for North Carolina providers to meet county and regional transit systems.

April 27 to 28, 2027·, Michigan·, Michigan Public Transit Association

A two-day Michigan workshop for the people who manage rural transit and ride programs.

April 30 to May 2, 2027·, Edison, NJ·, Abilities Expo

The New York-area Abilities Expo, free to attend, with accessible vehicles, mobility products and workshops. A way for Northeast NEMT owners to meet riders and caregivers face to face.

Time

Show floor open Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern

Cost

Free

May 3 to 6, 2027·, Santa Barbara, CA·, California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CalACT)

CalACT's spring statewide conference and expo for community and specialized transportation in California. Useful for providers who want work from transit agencies, senior programs and paratransit services.

May 5, 2027·, Cape Coral, FL·, Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization

A public meeting of the Lee County board that checks how the county's ride coordinator serves people who cannot drive or afford a trip. Florida calls this the Transportation Disadvantaged program. Local NEMT operators can hear how the coordinated system is doing and make public comments.

Time

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern

May 18 to 20, 2027·, Orlando, FL·, National Association of Healthcare Transport Management (NAHTM)

The yearly national meeting of hospital patient transport departments, with sessions from Tuesday to Thursday and an exhibitor expo on Wednesday, May 19. Companies that move patients for hospitals can meet the managers who run those departments.

May 25 to 26, 2027·, Williamsburg, VA·, Virginia Transit Association (VTA)

Virginia's yearly public transit conference with an expo of vehicles and suppliers. More details will come from the association.

June 6 to 9, 2027·, Atlantic City, NJ·, Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA)

CTAA's next EXPO opens with the national driver Roadeo on June 6, followed by three days of training and a trade show open June 8 and 9. A good place to compare accessible vehicles and learn about funding and rules.

June 7 to 9, 2027·, Tampa, FL·, Florida Public Transportation Association, Florida Department of Transportation and the Center for Urban Transportation Research

Florida's yearly professional development workshop and safety and operations summit for transportation staff. Useful for Florida safety, training and operations managers.

June 10 to 11, 2027·, Las Vegas, NV·, AHIP (health plan association)

The health plan industry's large yearly conference, with an opening reception on June 9. Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans decide which ride benefits to offer, so it is a window into their plans.

June 11 to 13, 2027·, Schaumburg, IL·, Abilities Expo

The Chicago-area Abilities Expo, a free show of accessible vehicles, mobility gear and disability services. Good for Midwest NEMT owners looking to meet riders and see the newest wheelchair vans.

Time

Show floor open Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central

Cost

Free

June 22 to 24, 2027·, Michigan·, Michigan Public Transit Association

A three-day Michigan seminar on keeping transit vehicles safe and in service. Useful for NEMT owners who run their own vans.

July 21 to 23, 2027·, Milwaukee, WI·, American Ambulance Association (AAA)

Next year's AAA conference and trade show, where ambulance leaders trade ideas, meet vendors and hear expert speakers. Worth a look for NEMT owners who offer stretcher transport.

August 6 to 8, 2027·, Houston, TX·, Abilities Expo

The Houston Abilities Expo, free to attend, with accessible vehicles, mobility equipment and workshops. A chance for Texas NEMT owners to meet riders and caregivers and compare wheelchair-accessible vans.

Time

Show floor open Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central

Cost

Free

August 9 to 13, 2027·, Lexington, KY·, Kentucky Public Transit Association (KPTA)

Kentucky's statewide conference and expo for public and community transportation systems. A good place for Kentucky ride providers to meet the regional systems that coordinate local trips.

August 23 to 25, 2027·, Thompsonville, MI·, Michigan Public Transit Association (MPTA)

Michigan's statewide public transportation conference. A chance for Michigan ride providers to meet the transit agencies that serve riders across the state.

August 31 to September 1, 2027·, Boise, ID·, Idaho Transportation Department, Public Transportation Office

Idaho Transportation Department's yearly summit to help public transportation agencies, local groups and other stakeholders work together.

September 10 to 12, 2027·, Scottsdale, AZ·, Abilities Expo

The Phoenix-area Abilities Expo, a free show of accessible vehicles, mobility products and disability services. Useful for Arizona NEMT owners to meet riders and see wheelchair van options.

Cost

Free

October 17 to 20, 2027·, Los Angeles, CA·, National PACE Association (NPA)

The yearly national meeting of PACE programs. PACE programs arrange rides to day centers and medical visits, so transport owners can meet the staff who buy them.

October 24 to 27, 2027·, Daytona Beach, FL·, Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA) with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged

Joint conference and expo of Florida's transit association and the state commission that oversees rides for people who can't drive. Worth attending for Florida providers who carry transportation-disadvantaged or paratransit trips.

October 25 to 28, 2027·, Franklin, TN·, Tennessee Public Transportation Association (TPTA)

Tennessee's yearly public transportation conference with an expo. A good place for Tennessee ride providers to meet transit agencies and vendors.

November 17 to 19, 2027·, Chula Vista, CA·, California Transit Association

California's biggest yearly transit conference, with general sessions, breakouts and an exhibit hall.

December 7 to 9, 2027·, San Diego, CA·, National Rural Transit Assistance Program (National RTAP)

National RTAP's every-other-year gathering under its new name, focused on practical training and technical help for rural and tribal transportation providers. Worth watching for rural NEMT operators who run demand-response or human-service rides.