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• OAPT Conference & Trade Show 2026 FULL CONFERENCE

  • Start
    14 Jun 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    17 Jun 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    The Ohioan Hotel and Event Center | Lewis Center, OH

  Register

  

   OAPT Conference

  & Trade Show 2026

  June 14-17, 2026

  The Ohioan Hotel and Event Center | Lewis Center, OH

   

  FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

  
  

  Registration Details

  The Annual Conference & Trade Show offers discounted rates for OAPT members.

  Non-members who wish to attend may apply for OAPT membership by visiting the membership page. Please note:

  • Membership approval is based on the criteria outlined in the OAPT Bylaws

  • Membership is not considered active until payment is received

  • If membership is not approved, applicants may still register for the conference at the non-member rate

  Once membership is approved, members may return to this page to complete conference registration.

  If you need assistance with membership or registration, we’re happy to help.
  Contact us at info@oapt.org

  
  

  Online Registration Options

  Full Registration (Members Only)

  Our best value. This discounted rate allows members to attend:

  • All conference programs

  • Special events

  • The trade show

  Partial Registration

  Ideal if you are unable to attend the full conference. You may register for one or two individual days and attend all events scheduled for each paid day.
  Please note: registering for multiple individual days may cost more than the Full Registration rate.

  Non-Member Registration

  Available to individuals who are not OAPT members. This rate is not discounted.

  
  

  Payment Information

  Forms of Payment Accepted

  • Check

  • Money order

  • Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)

  • Purchase order

  • PayPal

  All registrations must be paid in full or accompanied by a purchase order prior to the conference. Submission of registration constitutes a commitment to full payment.

  ⚠️ For security and liability reasons, credit card information will not be accepted via email. All credit card payments must be processed through our secure system.

  Payments by Check

  Please mail checks to:

  OAPT
  98 Commerce Park Dr.
  Westerville, OH 43082

  Please allow up to 30 days for U.S. mail delivery.

  
  

  Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Full refund for written cancellation requests received before May 1, 2026

  • 50% refund for written cancellation requests received on or after May 1, 2026

  • No refunds will be issued once the first conference session has begun

  Additional notes:

  • Telephone cancellations will not be accepted

  • No-shows or failure to cancel will be billed at the full registration rate

  • Substitutions are permitted at any time

  To substitute an attendee, email info@oapt.org with the substitute’s name and contact information.

  
  

  Special Needs

  If you have special needs or dietary restrictions, please include them in the appropriate section of the registration form so we can best support your participation.

  
  

  Hotel Reservations

  The Ohioan Hotel and Event Center | Lewis Center
  A limited block of rooms has been reserved for conference attendees.

  • Room rate: $145 per night + tax

  • Discounted rate available until the block is full

  • Last day to book at the group rate: Thursday, May 14, 2026

  To reserve by phone, call 614-880-4300 and provide the group code.

  Please remember to bring your tax-exempt documentation at check-in, if applicable.

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• OAPT Conference & Trade Show 2026 - PARTIAL CONFERENCE

  • Start
    14 Jun 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    17 Jun 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center | Lewis Center, OH

  Register

  ----NOT FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION ----

  Use this option ONLY if you need to register for individual days. If you intend to attend more than 2 days of conference, DO NOT USE THIS OPTION.  The prices to register by individual day may be more expensive than registering for the entire conference, even if you are not going to attend the entire conference.

  OAPT Conference &

  Trade Show 2026

  June 14-17, 2026

  The Ohioan Hotel and Event Center | Lewis Center, OH

   

  Partial Conference Registration

  Registration Details

  The Annual Conference & Trade Show offers discounted registration rates for OAPT members.

  Non-members who wish to attend may apply for OAPT membership by visiting the membership page. Please note:

  • Membership approval is based on the criteria outlined in the OAPT Bylaws

  • Membership is not considered active until payment has been received

  • If membership is not approved, applicants may still register at the non-member rate

  Once membership is approved, members may return to this page to complete conference registration.

  If you have questions or need assistance with registration, please contact us at
  info@oapt.org

  
  

  Online Registration Options

  Full Registration (Members Only)

  This discounted option allows members to attend:

  • All conference programs

  • Special events

  • The trade show

  Full Registration offers the best overall value.

  Partial Registration

  Designed for attendees who cannot participate in the full conference. You may register for one or two individual days and attend all events scheduled for each paid day.

  Please note: registering for multiple individual days may result in a higher total cost than the Full Registration rate.

  Non-Member Registration

  Available to individuals who are not members of OAPT. This rate is not discounted.

  
  

  Payment Information

  Accepted Forms of Payment

  • Check

  • Money order

  • Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)

  • Purchase order

  • PayPal

  All registrations must be paid in full or accompanied by a purchase order prior to the conference. Submission of registration confirms a commitment to full payment.

  ⚠️ For security and liability reasons, credit card information will not be accepted via email. All credit card payments must be processed through our secure online system.

  Payments by Check

  Please mail checks to:

  OAPT
  98 Commerce Park Dr.
  Westerville, OH 43082

  
  

  Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Full refund for written cancellation requests received before May 1, 2026

  • 50% refund for written cancellation requests received on or after May 1, 2026

  • No refunds will be issued once the first conference session begins

  Additional notes:

  • Telephone cancellations will not be accepted

  • No-shows or failure to cancel will be billed at the full registration rate

  • Substitutions are permitted at any time

  To request a substitution, email info@oapt.org with the substitute attendee’s name and contact information.

  
  

  Special Needs

  If you have special needs or dietary restrictions, please include this information in the appropriate section of the registration form so we can support your participation.

  
  

  Hotel Reservations

  The Ohioan Hotel and Event Center | Lewis Center
  A limited block of rooms has been reserved for conference attendees.

  • Room rate: $145 per night + tax

  • Discounted rate available until the room block is full

  • Last day to book at the group rate: Thursday, May 14, 2026

  To reserve by phone, call 614-880-4300 and provide the group code.

  Please bring your tax-exempt documentation, if applicable, at check-in.

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• OAPT Conference & Trade Show 2026 NAPT PDS COURSE OFFERINGS

  • Start
    14 Jun 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    16 Jun 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    The Ohioan Hotel and Event Center | Lewis Center, OH

  Register

  

   OAPT Conference

  & Trade Show 2026

  June 14-17, 2026

  The Ohioan Hotel and Event Center | Lewis Center, OH

   

  NAPT PDS Course Offerings

  
  

  Registration Details

  OAPT is offering several NAPT PDS Courses during the 2026 Annual Conference and Trade Show.  Please see detailed list below.

  If you need assistance with membership or registration, we’re happy to help.
  Contact us at info@oapt.org

  
  

  Online Registration Options

  Sunday, June 14

   - PDS 101 (Student Transportation Orientation) 8:00am - 5:00pm

  - PDS 204 (Team Communications Strategies) 8:00am - 12:00pm

  - PDS 205 (Managing the Media) 1:00pm - 5:00pm

  Monday, June 15

  - PDS 401 (Managing Human Resources I)  8:00am - 12:00pm

  - PDS 302 (Budget Development) 8:00am - 12:00pm

  - PDS 402 (Managing Human Resources: Employee Relations) 1:00pm - 5:00pm

  - PDS 304 (Best Practices when Collecting, Analyzing and Using Data) 1:00pm - 5:00pm

  Tuesday, June 16

  - PDS 601 (School Bus Routing & Scheduling I) 8:00am - 12:00pm

  - PDS 501 (Overseeing a Fleet Maintenance Program) 8:00am - 12:00pm

  - PDS 602 (School Bus Routing & Scheduling II) 1:00pm - 5:00pm

  - PDS 506 (Transportation Facility Planning) 1:00pm - 5:00pm

  - PDS 701 (Introduction to Leadership & Management) 1:00pm - 5:00pm

  Payment Information

  Forms of Payment Accepted

  • Check

  • Money order

  • Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)

  • Purchase order

  • PayPal

  All registrations must be paid in full or accompanied by a purchase order prior to the conference. Submission of registration constitutes a commitment to full payment.

  ⚠️ For security and liability reasons, credit card information will not be accepted via email. All credit card payments must be processed through our secure system.

  Payments by Check

  Please mail checks to:

  OAPT
  98 Commerce Park Dr.
  Westerville, OH 43082

  Please allow up to 30 days for U.S. mail delivery.

  
  

  Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Full refund for written cancellation requests received before May 1, 2026

  • 50% refund for written cancellation requests received on or after May 1, 2026

  • No refunds will be issued once the first conference session has begun

  Additional notes:

  • Telephone cancellations will not be accepted

  • No-shows or failure to cancel will be billed at the full registration rate

  • Substitutions are permitted at any time

  To substitute an attendee, email info@oapt.org with the substitute’s name and contact information.

  
  

  Special Needs

  If you have special needs or dietary restrictions, please include them in the appropriate section of the registration form so we can best support your participation.

  
  

  Hotel Reservations

  The Ohioan Hotel and Event Center | Lewis Center
  A limited block of rooms has been reserved for conference attendees.

  • Room rate: $145 per night + tax

  • Discounted rate available until the block is full

  • Last day to book at the group rate: Thursday, May 14, 2026

  To reserve by phone, call 614-880-4300 and provide the group code.

  Please remember to bring your tax-exempt documentation at check-in, if applicable.

  Show details