Do you have a suggested topic you’d like to see covered at the conference?

Do you or a colleague have any educational insights you can share with leaders from across Michigan’s public transportation systems?

We are seeking suggested topics or proposals to present at this two-day program, which brings together top leaders from Michigan transit agencies, specialized service providers, MDOT, and business partners to discuss key issues.

Session formats are typically 45-60 minutes, with at least 15 minutes reserved for Q&A and discussion. We try to schedule a variety of breakout sessions to appeal to diverse needs and interests. We highly encourage interactive sessions and case studies including a transit provider as a co-presenter if possible.

Presenter responsibilities:

• Identify and incorporate actionable takeaways for transit providers; sessions should be educational rather than commercial
• Provide session title & description and presenter(s) biography & headshot
• Develop compelling visual aids and/or attendee interactions

Please share suggested presentation topics or specific proposals to present by Friday, April 18. Please email John@MPTAonline.org with any questions or for more information.

Potential session topics include but are not limited to:

• Creative revenue or fundraising ideas
• Labor negotiations
• Workforce development & training
• Working with data
• Communications & marketing practices
• Operational effectiveness
• Succession planning and/or knowledge management
• Capital projects
• Technology/hardware applications
• Non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT)
• Insurance and risk mitigation