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OAPT Conference & Trade Show 2026 FULL CONFERENCE (14 Jun 2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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.

OAPT Conference & Trade Show 2026 - PARTIAL CONFERENCE (14 Jun 2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

----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.

OAPT Conference & Trade Show 2026 NAPT PDS COURSE OFFERINGS (14 Jun 2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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.