SCHEDULE

Marketplace is the home of the best motorcoach, travel and tour events. See what we have lined up below. You can sort and search events as needed.  The schedule below reflects the sessions and events included with Marketplace registration with the exception of the ABA Foundation Afterglow. 

All pre-Marketplace times below are listed as Eastern Time Zone.  All onsite Marketplace times below are listed as local time.

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  • Marketplace Housing Opens

    Tuesday / May 13
    12:00 PM — 12:00 PM

    www.buses.org/marketplace

  • Registration Opens/Passport Opens

    FAM/Sightseeing Tours to Open this Summer.

    Tuesday / May 13
    12:00 PM — 12:00 PM

    www.buses.org/marketplace

  • Early-Bird Registration Rate Ends

    Saturday / September 6
    11:59 PM — 11:59 PM

    www.buses.org/marketplace

  • Research Databases Open

    Tuesday / September 9
    12:00 PM — 12:00 PM

    Marketplace Passport

  • Appointment Requests Open

    Tuesday / September 23
    12:00 PM — 12:00 PM

    Marketplace Passport

  • Appointment Requests Due

    Tuesday / December 2
    11:59 PM — 11:59 PM

    Marketplace Passport

  • Appointment Schedules Available

    Friday / December 12
    12:00 PM — 12:00 PM

    Marketplace Passport

  • Loading Docks/Coach Move-In

    Wednesday / January 7
    08:00 AM — 08:00 AM

    Reno-Sparks Convention Center

  • Trailways Welcome Reception

    Separate Trailways Registration Required

    • 5:00 PM Welcome Reception! (Treasures at The Atlantis)
    • Registration and Badge Pick-Up Onsite!
    • Wednesday Evening is Dinner On Your Own after Welcome Reception!

     

    Wednesday / January 7
    05:00 PM — 05:00 PM

    Atlantis

  • Trailways All-Day Meeting

    Separate Trailways Registration Required

    • 7:00 AM Registration in the Reno-Sparks Convention Center
    • 8:00 AM Opening Session & Breakfast (C1 & C2) – Breakfast Sponsored by Lancer Insurance & Acrisure  Introductions and Recognitions of Partners & Sponsors – Robert Brisman, Chair
    • 8:30 AM Keynote Speaker, Author, Steve Gilliland “Leaving Your Mark”
    • 9:30 AM Break – Sponsored by Bridgestone Americas & Busbud
    • 9:30 AM Stockholder Roll Call and Annual Membership Meeting. Stockholders Only (D3)
    • 9:30 AM Vendor set-up (C3)
    • 10:15 AM Preferred Partner Presentations to Stockholders (D3)
    • 10:45 AM Vendor Show (C3)
    • 12:30 PM Spirit Award Luncheon – (C1 & C2) Sponsored by Prevost
    • 2:00 PM Break and Vendor Show Continued (C3) Break Sponsored by Bridgestone Americas & Busbud
    • 2:10 PM Stockholder and Vendor Group Photo at the Vendor Show! (Wear Red!)
    • 3:00 PM Trailways Ticketing & Marketing LLC Update – Alex Berardi & Tabor Wells (C1 & C2)
    • 3:30 PM Charter Platform User Session – Louis Bookoff and Brady Perry (C1 & C2)
    • 4:45 PM Thursday Meetings Adjourn
    • 6:00 PM Costume Party! (Paradise Terrace; The Atlantis)

     

    Thursday / January 8
    07:00 AM — 06:00 PM

    RSCC

  • NBTA Breakfast

    NBTA Operators Only

    Thursday / January 8
    08:00 AM — 09:00 AM

    Room A 7

  • Registration Open

    Thursday / January 8
    08:00 AM — 06:00 PM

    Registration Lobby

  • NBTA Meeting

    NBTA Operators Only

    Thursday / January 8
    09:00 AM — 12:00 PM

    Room A 10-11

  • NBTA Lunch

    NBTA Operators Only

    Thursday / January 8
    12:00 PM — 01:00 PM

    Room A 7

  • NBTA Meeting

    NBTA Operators Only

    Thursday / January 8
    01:00 PM — 05:00 PM

    Room A 10-11

  • Exhibitor/Sponsor Move-In

    Friday / January 9
    08:00 AM — 06:00 PM

    Exhibit Halls 1 - 2

  • NBTA Breakfast

    NBTA Members Only

    Friday / January 9
    08:00 AM — 09:00 AM

    Room A 7

  • Registration Open

    Friday / January 9
    08:00 AM — 06:00 PM

    Exhibit Halls 1 - 2

  • Sightseeing Ticket Pick-Up Open

    Friday / January 9
    08:00 AM — 06:00 PM

    Registration Lobby

  • Trailways Half-Day Meeting

    Separate Trailways Registration Required

    • 8:00 AM Breakfast (C1 & C2)
    • 8:15 AM National Association Updates Fred Ferguson, ABA & Scott Michael, UMA (C1 & C2)
    • 9:15 AM Combating Human Trafficking: How the Bus Industry is Making a Difference Lexi Higgins, TAT (C1 & C2)
    • 10:00 AM Best Practice Roundtable for Operators (C1 & C2) – Suzanne Thornburg, Moderator
    • 11:00 AM Info-Motion/Speed Dating Session with Vendors (D1 & D2)
    • 12:30 PM Safety Awards Luncheon & Bob Crescenzo Driver of the Year Awards (C1 & C2) – Sponsored by MCI  and the Bob Crescenzo Driver of the Year Awards Sponsored by Lancer Insurance!
    • 1:45 PM Conference Adjourns

     

    Friday / January 9
    08:00 AM — 01:45 PM

    RSCC

  • NBTA Meeting

    NBTA Members Only

    Friday / January 9
    09:00 AM — 12:00 PM

    Room A 10-11

  • NBTA Lunch

    NBTA Members Only

    Friday / January 9
    12:00 PM — 01:00 PM

    Room A 7

  • NBTA Meeting

    NBTA Members Only

    Friday / January 9
    01:00 PM — 05:00 PM

    Room A 10-11

  • Women in Buses Day

    Platinum Level

    Motor Coach Industries
    New York State Division of Tourism - I Love New York
    Prevost

    Gold Level

    All Aboard America Holdings

    Silver Level
    Visit Williamsburg

    Bronze Level

    Bloom Tour & Charter Services
    Budget Truck and Auto
    Busbud / Betterez 
    K&G Coach Lines Inc
    Klein Transportation
    MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau
    NorthEast Charter
    STM Driven
    Travel Alliance Partnership
    Visit Loudoun: DC's Wine Country

    Friday / January 9
    01:00 PM — 05:00 PM

    Room A 1/6

  • ABA Board of Directors Executive Committee Meeting (Invitation Only)

    Friday / January 9
    04:00 PM — 05:00 PM

    Room A 19

  • Women in Buses Day Reception

    Platinum Level

    Motor Coach Industries
    New York State Division of Tourism - I Love New York
    Prevost

    Gold Level

    All Aboard America Holdings

    Silver Level
    Visit Williamsburg

    Bronze Level

    Bloom Tour & Charter Services
    Budget Truck and Auto
    Busbud / Betterez 
    K&G Coach Lines Inc
    Klein Transportation
    MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau
    NorthEast Charter
    STM Driven
    Travel Alliance Partnership
    Visit Loudoun: DC's Wine Country

    Friday / January 9
    05:00 PM — 06:00 PM

    Room A 20

  • Registration Open

    Saturday / January 10
    07:00 AM — 06:00 PM

    Exhibit Halls 1 - 2

  • Sightseeing Ticket Pick-Up Open

    Saturday / January 10
    07:00 AM — 08:00 AM

    Registration Lobby

  • ABA Board of Directors Breakfast (Invitation Only)

    Saturday / January 10
    08:00 AM — 09:00 AM

    Room A 7

  • Sightseeing Tours

    Saturday / January 10
    08:30 AM — 01:00 PM

    Registration Lobby

  • ABA Board of Directors Meeting

    Saturday / January 10
    09:00 AM — 12:00 PM

    Room A 8-9

  • Education Seminars

    Saturday / January 10
    10:00 AM — 05:30 PM

    Rooms A 2/5 and A 3-4

  • Next Era Leadership Council Lunch and Meeting (Invitation Only)

    Saturday / January 10
    12:15 PM — 02:00 PM

    Room A 7

  • Networking Floor Reception

    Saturday / January 10
    01:30 PM — 06:00 PM

    Exhibit Halls 1 - 2

  • Ribbon Cutting

    Saturday / January 10
    01:30 PM — 01:30 PM

    Hall 1 - 2 Entrance

  • African American Motorcoach Council Meeting

    Saturday / January 10
    02:00 PM — 03:00 PM

    Room A 10-11

  • Hispanic Motorcoach Council Meeting

    Saturday / January 10
    02:00 PM — 03:00 PM

    Room A 12-13

  • Driving Force Council Meeting

    Saturday / January 10
    03:30 PM — 04:30 PM

    Room A 12-13

  • Operator Reception

    Saturday / January 10
    05:30 PM — 06:30 PM

    Room C 4

  • ABA Board of Directors Dinner (Invitation Only)

    Saturday / January 10
    07:00 PM — 09:00 PM

    The Club at Rancharrah

  • Experience Reno on Your Own

    Saturday / January 10
    07:00 PM — 07:00 PM

    Reno

  • Registration Open

    Sunday / January 11
    07:00 AM — 06:00 PM

    Exhibit Halls 1 - 2

  • Sunrise Sessions: A Tennessee Breakfast with The Magi

    Join us for an uplifting morning of soul-pop as Nashville trio The Magi (Damien Horne, Kenny Carter, David “DJ” Lee) deliver beatboxing loops, acoustic guitar, and harmony to inspire and uplift your soul.

    Sunday / January 11
    07:45 AM — 08:45 AM

    Exhibit Hall 3

  • Bus Industry Safety Council General Session

    Sunday / January 11
    09:00 AM — 10:30 AM

    Room A 1/6

  • DMO/Receptive Appointment Session

    Sunday / January 11
    09:00 AM — 12:16 PM

    Business Floor

  • Education Seminars

    Sunday / January 11
    09:30 AM — 05:30 PM

    Rooms A 2/5 and A 3-4

  • CEO Education Discussion

    The Driving Force’s Executive Leadership Roundtable is exclusively designed for Owners and C-Suite executives. This interactive session will delve into two critical areas: the indispensable role of the CEO/Owner in effective workforce development strategies, and a focused review and discussion of the most pressing issues currently impacting executive leadership within the bus industry. Participants will engage in dynamic question-and-answer segments to foster a collaborative and insightful exchange of ideas and solutions.

    C-Suite Level Staff Only

    Sunday / January 11
    10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

    Room A 19

  • BISC Education Sessions

    Sunday / January 11
    11:00 AM — 05:30 PM

    Room A 1/6, A 10-11, and A 12-13

  • All-Delegate Lunch and Annual Meeting

    Sunday / January 11
    12:16 PM — 02:30 PM

    Exhibit Hall 3

  • DMO/Receptive Appointment Session

    Sunday / January 11
    02:45 PM — 05:47 PM

    Business Floor

  • Policy Commitee Meeting

    Sunday / January 11
    04:00 PM — 05:00 PM

    Room A 8-9

  • BusPAC Fundraiser Reception

    Join us for an exclusive BusPAC fundraiser reception, open to all BusPAC contributors for the 2025–2026 cycle. This event will bring together ABA members actively engaged in advocacy, key stakeholder partners, and elected officials for an evening of connection, conversation, and celebration of our collective efforts to advance the motorcoach industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with leaders shaping transportation policy and support the continued strength of our voice in Washington.

    To attend, you must be a BusPAC contributor. Click here to sign a prior approval form. After submitting the form, please reach out to Callie Hoyt to make your contribution.

    Sunday / January 11
    05:00 PM — 06:00 PM

    Room A 17

  • "Strike Up the Night" All-Delegate Evening Event

    Welcome to The Biggest Little City in the World! We’re kicking off ABA Marketplace 2026 in true Reno style: with strikes, spandex, and serious retro vibes.

    Join us for a night of neon disco bowling at the iconic National Bowling Stadium, where we’ll be dancing through the decades and reelin’ in the years. Expect music that’ll make you moonwalk, food & drink to fuel your strikes, and a crowd ready to rock’n’bowl.

    Dress to impress: think 80s-90s flair, wild bowler shirts, funky socks, and vintage vibes. Costumes encouraged, gutter balls forgiven.

    Let’s roll into Reno and celebrate ABA’s 100th anniversary, one strike at a time.

    Sunday / January 11
    07:00 PM — 09:30 PM

    National Bowling Stadium

  • Registration Open

    Monday / January 12
    07:00 AM — 06:00 PM

    Exhibit Halls 1 - 2

  • "Press Start: LOL & OJ" Operator Breakfast

    Kick off your morning with a burst of fun and Press Start to your Day! Enjoy sweet bites, a lively New York State update, and a comedic performance that guarantees smiles to start your day!

    Monday / January 12
    07:45 AM — 08:45 AM

    Exhibit Hall 3

  • Lodging/Attraction/Associate/Allied Associations Session Group 1

    Monday / January 12
    09:00 AM — 12:16 PM

    Business Floor

  • BISC/BusMARC Meetings

    Monday / January 12
    09:30 AM — 04:00 PM

    Room A 1/6, A 10-11, and A 12-13

  • Education Seminars

    Monday / January 12
    09:30 AM — 05:30 PM

    Rooms A 2/5 and A 3-4

  • All-Delegate Lunch

     

     

    Monday / January 12
    12:16 PM — 02:30 PM

    Exhibit Hall 3

  • Lodging/Attraction/Associate/Allied Associations Session Group 1

    Monday / January 12
    02:45 PM — 05:47 PM

    Business Floor

  • BISC/BusMARC Closing Session

    Monday / January 12
    04:15 PM — 05:30 PM

    Room A 1/6

  • Monday / January 12
    07:00 PM — 07:00 PM

    Reno

  • Foundation Afterglow

    Monday / January 12
    09:00 PM — 11:59 PM

    Edge at the Peppermill

  • Registration Open

    Tuesday / January 13
    07:00 AM — 06:00 PM

    Exhibit Halls 1 - 2

  • Operator Breakfast

    Join Visit Williamsburg and partners for an engaging breakfast presentation showcasing all that Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown have to offer group travelers. Enjoy a delicious breakfast while learning about new experiences, updates throughout the destination, and exciting plans as our destination prepares to celebrate the 250th Birthday of America! And don’t miss our special guests!

    Tuesday / January 13
    07:45 AM — 08:45 AM

    Exhibit Hall 3

  • BusMARC Meetings Offsite

    Tuesday / January 13
    09:00 AM — 03:00 PM

    Amador Stage Lines

  • Lodging/Attraction/Associate/Allied Associations Session Group 2

    Tuesday / January 13
    09:00 AM — 12:30 PM

    Business Floor

  • Education Seminars

    Tuesday / January 13
    09:30 AM — 12:00 PM

    Rooms A 2/5 and A 3-4

  • All-Delegate Lunch

    Tuesday / January 13
    12:30 PM — 02:00 PM

    Exhibit Hall 3

  • Lodging/Attraction/Associate/Allied Associations Session Group 2

    Tuesday / January 13
    02:15 PM — 05:03 PM

    Business Floor

  • Exhibitor/Sponsor Move-Out

    Tuesday / January 13
    05:30 PM — 08:00 PM

    Exhibit Halls 1 - 2

  • "Red & White, YAHOO!" All-Delegate Evening Reception

    A genuine Calgary welcome to Canada starts here.

    We’re thrilled to invite you to Red & White, YAHOO!—an evening of foot stomping fun hosted by Calgary, Alberta, Canada on the closing night of ABA Marketplace 2026 in Reno. 

    Join us on January 13, 2026, as we tip our hats to the return of the ABA Marketplace to Canada for the first time in over 40 years—coming to Calgary in 2027! Dress in red and white, throw on your best cowboy hat or toque, and get ready to YAHOO your way through an evening of Canadian-inspired culinary delights and Calgary’s signature western hospitality.

    Let’s raise a Caesar, kick up our boots, and celebrate Canadian style—YAHOO!

    Tuesday / January 13
    07:00 PM — 09:00 PM

    Peppermill Resort Spa Casino

  • ABA Jam Band After Party

    Tuesday / January 13
    09:15 PM — 11:00 PM

    Edge at the Peppermill