Innovate Transit 2026

March 29 - April 1, 2026

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Innovate Transit 2026

Join us in vibrant Nashville, TN, from March 29 to April 1, 2026, for INIT’s premier customer event—Innovate Transit 2026, a dynamic conference that brings together transit professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders from across the country for an unforgettable experience centered around the future of public transportation. Over the course of two and a half days, you’ll take part in engaging product training, experience thought-provoking sessions, and discover hands-on technology demos to help you better understand the solutions you use every day, all while connecting, learning, and finding inspiration in the iconic Music City.

Want a chance to attend free? Submit your abstract for consideration as a speaker. Abstract deadline: January 15, 2025.

Registration and Hotel Information

  • Registration: $995 USD per attendee
  • 10% discount for multi-attendees from same agency $895.50 USD per attendee

Register today!

 

  • Host Hotel: Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza
  • Group hotel rate: $259 USD per night

Enjoy the convenience of staying right where Innovate Transit is happening. With live music, local eateries, and iconic Nashville sights just outside your hotel room, it's the perfect hub for your conference experience. 

Book your room today!

Get Your Supervisor's Approval

Whether you’re coming solo or with your team, Innovate Transit 2026 is an investment in training, connections, and the future of public transportation.

Download Supervisor Approval Letter

Program Highlights

Sunday, March 29

  • Get Your Ticket: Registration Opens
  • All Aboard! Evening Networking Reception

Monday, March 30

  • Full Steam Ahead: Opening General Session & Keynote Speaker
  • From Across the Aisle: Customers Share their Stories - A Fishbowl Experience
  • Product Training Sessions: Operations Control: MOBILE-ITCS, Fare Collection, Planning & Optimizing: MOBILE-PLAN, MOBILE-PERDIS, MOBILE-DMS, Automated Passenger Counting: MOBILE-APC, Analysis and Statistics: MOBILEstatistics
  • Customer Voices: Real Projects, Real Impact
  • Research Innovation Forum: Shaping Tomorrow's Mobility Today

Tuesday, March 31

  • E-Fare Junction: Customer Collaboration and Synergies Working Group
  • ITCS Junction:  Shared Insights and Better Operations Working Group
  • She Moves Cities: Women Shaping the Future of Transit
  • Customer Voices: Real Projects, Real Impact
  • Interactive Technology Showcase: Experience Hands-On Demos
  • Trackside Mixer: Pour & Explore Peer Forum 

Wednesday, April 1

  • Station Arrival: Closing General Session
  • Innovation Express: Immersive WeGo Tech Tours & Nashville Tour
  • Final Stop: Lunch and Conference Wrap 

Need more information? Download the FAQs or contact the marketing team.