California Transit Association Fall Conference & Expo 2026
The 61st annual conference for California transit leaders, professionals, and industry stakeholders.
The Portola Hotel & Spa and Monterey Conference Center, Monterey, CA
- Dates
- October 28–30, 2026
- Venue
- The Portola Hotel & Spa and Monterey Conference Center, Monterey, CA
- Edition
- 61st Annual
TL;DR
- The California Transit Association's 61st Annual Fall Conference & Expo convenes October 28–30, 2026, at The Portola Hotel & Spa and Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, California.
- The event brings together transit agency leaders, operations professionals, industry partners, and vendors for keynotes, concurrent sessions, an exhibit hall, and networking opportunities.
- A pre-conference day on October 27 offers specialized training on zero-emission bus deployment and hydrogen fuel cell technologies.
About
The California Transit Association Fall Conference & Expo is the industry's annual gathering for transit professionals and stakeholders across California. Presented by Accenture and hosted in partnership with Monterey-Salinas Transit, the 2026 edition brings together agency leadership, operational staff, and vendors to address industry challenges and innovation.
Who you'll find in the room
Transit agency leaders
Directors and executives from California's public transit agencies.
Operations professionals
Staff responsible for transit operations, planning, and maintenance.
Industry partners and vendors
Suppliers and technology providers serving the transit sector.
Featured speakers
1 listedLeon Panetta
Keynote Speaker · Panetta Institute for Public Policy
Partners on record
1 listedVenue & travel
Venue
The Portola Hotel & Spa and Monterey Conference Center, Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940Getting there
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is approximately 10 minutes from the venue.
Getting there
San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 75 miles away; San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 110 miles away; Oakland International Airport (OAK) is 105 miles away.
Getting there
Groome Transportation operates daily shared shuttle service from San Francisco and San Jose.
Questions people ask
9 answeredThe conference runs October 28–30, 2026.
The event takes place at The Portola Hotel & Spa and Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, California.
Transit agency leaders, operations professionals, industry partners, and vendors from across California attend.
Leon Panetta, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, former CIA Director, White House Chief of Staff, and co-founder of the Panetta Institute for Public Policy, delivers the keynote.
Yes. October 27 includes pre-conference training on zero-emission bus deployment and hydrogen fuel cell technologies for transit, hosted by The Center for Transportation and the Environment.
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the nearest option, approximately 10 minutes from the venue. Larger regional airports include San Jose (75 miles), San Francisco (110 miles), and Oakland (105 miles). Groome Transportation offers daily shared shuttle service from San Francisco and San Jose.
Accenture is the Presenting Sponsor for the 2026 edition.
Business casual to business formal attire is standard for conference sessions. Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are practical for tours and outdoor activities. The organizer does not publish a formal dress code.
The event is valuable for transit professionals seeking peer networking, industry trends, and exposure to transit technologies and services. Agency leaders and operations staff will find relevant educational tracks and vendor exhibits.
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