Public Transit Conference 2025 Call for Papers Now Open
PTC, now in its second year, will take place in conjunction with the Government Fleet Expo and Conference (GFX) June 24 to 27 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C.

The 2025 edition of PTC hopes to build on last year’s successful program, which featured sessions on everything from workforce development to alternative fuels and cybersecurity to automated vehicles.
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The Public Transit Conference (PTC) opened its Call for Papers submissions process for the 2025 event.
PTC, now in its second year, will take place in conjunction with the Government Fleet Expo and Conference (GFX) June 24 to 27 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C.
The 2025 edition of PTC hopes to build on last year’s successful program, which featured sessions on everything from workforce development to alternative fuels and cybersecurity to automated vehicles.
METRO Wants to Hear from You
The METRO Magazine team is looking for speakers for PTC 2025 and invites you to submit an abstract for consideration that is designed for public transit fleets.
Becoming a speaker at PTC entitles you to a complimentary pass for the event, the opportunity to build your personal brand, and develop your network and resume of speaking engagements.
Call for papers closes Thursday, December 5, 2024.
Potential Topics Include (but are not limited to):
Recruitment & Retention
Electrification & Alternative Fuels
Funding
Safety
Marketing
Mobility Programs
Partnerships
Benchmarking
Technology
Procurement
Effective Leadership
Customer Service
Proposals Must Include:
Title of suggested presentation
Three sentence summary
Presenter name(s), title(s), and organization(s)
Presenter(s) contact information
Once you submit a proposal, you will receive an email confirming its receipt. When the agenda has been finalized, we will let you know if you have been chosen and send you any additional details at that time.
Click Here: Submit Your PTC Proposal Today!
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