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 three-day program, which brings together more than 165 top leaders from Michigan transit agencies and specialized service providers, 30+ MDOT and FTA leaders, and 70+ business partners to discuss key issues.

Sessions will take place on Tuesday, August 18 and Wednesday, August 19. Formats will be 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 Michigan transit providers: sessions should be educational rather than commercial
• Provide session title & description and presenter biography & headshot
• Develop compelling visual aids or attendee interactions
• Utilize the Whova App for document sharing and Q&A

Please share suggested presentation topics or specific proposals to present by Friday, April 24. 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
• Human resources, workforce, & training
• Communications & marketing practices
• Operational effectiveness
• Technology/hardware applications
• Capital projects
• Non-emergency medical transportation
• Insurance and risk mitigation
• Customer service
• Leadership
• Succession planning or knowledge management