Schedule

NBTA Members and Invited Guests Only

Members and Invited Guests Only

Members and Invited Guests Only

Lunch | Room 310B

Meeting | Room 321

Reception | Invited to join Women in Buses for Reception, Atrium

Women in Buses Council is to recognize and advance the role of women in the motorcoach industry through networking, education and mentoring programs.  Join us for a day of education and networking.

All are welcome.

Get a feel for who and what the Bus Industry Safety Council and the Bus Maintenance and Repair Council are, when they will meet, what they discuss and how you can get involved. The mission of the BISC and BusMARC is about improving motorcoach safety and ensuring that your bus is ready to travel safely down the road. If you are a safety, compliance or maintenance professional, this is where you need to be.

All are welcome.

The mission of the Bus Industry Safety Council is to continually raise the level of safety in the intercity bus and motorcoach industry through collaborative efforts of professionals in a workshop and educational environment.  Join us for the opening session of this council’s education program.

Session Overview

Awards Presentations:
* ABA Motorcoach Driver of the Year
* Norm Littler Memorial Safety Award

Keynote Address: What's Next in the Evolution of Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure, Challenges to Commercial Motor Vehicle Applications

All are welcome.

The African American Motorcoach Council endeavors to promote the continued growth, fellowship and development of the black-owned businesses in the motorcoach industry. It will do this by serving as a resource center and forum to promote safe motorcoach operations, encourage interaction among operators and transportation planners, and advocate for black-owned businesses.  This session will provide more information on the work of this council.

All are welcome.

ABA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is a task force of diverse association members who are responsible for helping bring about the cultural, and possibly ethical, changes necessary for our industry.

All are welcome.

Gray Line Tennessee: A Special Cocktail Reception Celebrating 50 Years in Business. Enjoy Light Hors D'oeuvres & Open Bar. 

More information:

https://visitdetroit.com/detroit-aba-2023-market-place/

The School Bus Council provides an opportunity for ABA members that operate school buses to meet and discuss the unique business and operational issues facing school bus operators, including Department of Transportation-related issues as well as state and local issues that are unique to school bus operations.  Come and network with this group of school bus operators.

All are welcome.

The Hispanic Motorcoach Council endeavors to promote the continued growth, fellowship and development of the Hispanic business community in the motorcoach industry. It will do this by serving as a resource center and forum to promote safe motorcoach operations, encourage interaction among operators and transportation planners, and advocate for Hispanic and minority-owned businesses.  Come and learn more about the work of this council.

All are welcome.

Delegate Lunch for Marketplace Delegates and ABA Members Only

All Marketplace and Busworld attendees welcome.

Please join us for the 5th annual Betterez user group at ABA Marketplace.  We'll start at 3 PM, but please stop by anytime during the 90 minutes to see ongoing demonstrations of Betterez New Features, hear company and product updates and receive a gift.

*The User Group is an Operator only event

Join us for the closing session of these councils’ education program.

Session Recaps

Human Trafficking Update: Busing on the Lookout

Mentor Office Hours

All are welcome.

Mark your calendars now for the Moovin’ and Groovin’ opening reception happening Sunday, February 5th, 2023, at Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions. Get ready to dance the night away with live music and tasty food, all while wearing your favorite sports team jersey!

Delegate Lunch for Marketplace Delegates and ABA Members Only

All Marketplace and Busworld Attendees are welcome.

More information:

https://visitdetroit.com/detroit-aba-2023-market-place/

Entertainment | ABA Jam Band

This fundraiser supports the scholarship program of the ABA Foundation.  Tickets are $50 and can purchased at registration or at the door.

Nebraska’s many culinary achievements go beyond beef and corn to include some of America’s most beloved and flavorful products. Join Nebraska Tourism and its group partners for a fun-filled and relaxing way to start your day at Nebraska Food Bingo in the Grand River Ballroom on Tuesday morning. We will entertain you with a host of trivia bingo questions about popular Nebraska food and drinks and winners will walk away with some pretty cool prizes from across the Cornhusker State. So, make sure to bring your lucky bingo charms and start your day with a hearty Nebraska breakfast and some trivia!  

Delegate Lunch for Marketplace Delegates and ABA Members Only

Join us as we celebrate ABA Marketplace 2023 the Music City way with live music from the talented Jason Eskridge and his band, great food, and dancing. Get ready to feel the beat at Marketplace 2024 in Nashville!