ABA Operations Summit, powered by BISC

Pittsburgh, PA | August 10-12, 2026

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Elevating Fleet Excellence Through National Leadership

ABA’s national two-day convening serves as the industry’s primary forum for safety, maintenance, compliance, and certification engagement.

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All ABA Member Safety, Operations and Maintenance Professionals are Welcome to Attend

Participation is open to members with active ABA memberships only.

If your membership is not current, please contact membership@buses.org.

Bus operators are highly interested in safety and operations because those areas directly impact your people, profitability, reputation, and ability to stay in business. 

Here’s why it matters to you: 

  • Passenger Safety
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Financial Protection
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Reputation & Competitive Advantage
  • Driver Recruitment & Retention

C-suite bus and tour operators need to focus on safety and operations right now because they directly impact risk, insurance costs, and profitability.

Here’s why it matters to you:

  • Risk & Liability: Stronger operations reduce exposure to claims and nuclear verdicts.

  • Insurance Positioning: The ABA Foundation’s industry study will shape how carriers evaluate risk. Be on the right side of it.

  • Regulatory Readiness: Stay ahead of enforcement and avoid costly disruptions.

  • Operational Performance: Better maintenance, scheduling, and driver management protect margins.

  • Crisis Preparedness: What you do before an incident determines the outcome after.

  • Workforce Stability: Training and operations drive retention and reliability.

  • Strategic Advantage: Safety and operations signal quality to partners and impact valuation.

The ABA Operations Summit is built around these realities, grounded in the largest study of the insurance crisis our industry has seen.

Register now to stay ahead.

 

Motorcoach products and services companies are deeply interested in safety and operations because your success depends on how well operators perform in those areas.

Here’s why it matters to you:

  • Safety Drives Purchasing Decisions
  • Operations Impact ROI
  • Regulatory Changes Create Demand
  • Liability & Risk Management
  • Industry Stability Protects the Market
  • Marketing & Positioning

 Government agencies are interested in bus safety and operations because motorcoaches operate in the public space, carry large numbers of people, and impact infrastructure, commerce, and public safety. 

Here’s why it matters from your perspective: 

  • Protecting Public Safety
  • Regulatory Compliance & Oversight
  • Infrastructure & Traffic Management
  • Economic Impact
  • Emergency Preparedness & Public Response 
  • Liability & Public Confidence 
  • Environmental & Sustainability Goals 

Trade associations are highly interested in bus safety and operations because those issues directly affect the credibility, sustainability, and influence of the entire industry you represent.

Here’s why it matters:

  •  Protecting the Industry’s Reputation 
  •  Advocacy & Regulatory Influence 
  •  Member Support & Education 
  •  Insurance & Risk Reduction 
  •  Marketplace & Supplier Engagement 
  •  Long-Term Industry Sustainability 
  •  Strategic Framing 

Consultants are interested in bus safety and operations because those areas represent risk, opportunity, and measurable performance improvement — all of which are central to advisory work.

Here’s why it matters to you:

  •  Risk & Liability Management 
  •  Regulatory Compliance Expertise 
  •  Operational Efficiency & Profitability 
  •  Crisis Response & Corrective Action 
  •  Technology Implementation 
  •  Industry Standardization & Best Practices 
  •  Revenue & Growth Strategy 
  •  Strategic Framing 

Pricing & Registration

BISC Sessions

Register for the BISC Sessions on August 10 and the morning of August 11.

$200/attendee

Your BISC Experience Includes:

  • Educational Opportunities Including General Sessions, 8 Breakouts Options and Super Session Led by Industry Experts.
  • Table Top Displays and Other Product Showcases
  • Networking Events to Collaborate with All Member and Industry Roles Including an Exclusive Lunch

BusMARC Sessions

Register for the BusMARC Sessions on the afternoon of August 11 and August 12.

$200/attendee

Your BusMARC Experience Includes:

  • Both Classroom and Off-site Hands-on Educational Oportunities
  • Industry OEM Panel and Other Important Product & Service Suppliers
  • Networking Options for Knowledge, Career & Business Growth, Support & Problem Solving and Visibility Including an Exclusive Lunch.
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Embassy Suites

Secure Your Hotel Reservation Today

Embassy Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown

535 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222  |  412-338-2200

Rate | $179 per Night plus Taxes

Housing Cut-off | Sunday, July 19, 2026

HOUSING POLICY
ABA strongly encourages all attendees to book their accommodations at the host hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown. ABA assumes significant financial risk when contracting guest room blocks for events. When delegates choose to stay outside the official room block, it increases this risk and may lead to reduced room availability and higher hotel and registration rates in future years.
 
To help protect the long-term success and affordability of events, attendees who reserve accommodations outside the official host hotel will be assessed an additional $179 fee following the event.
 
If your company maintains a formal travel policy that restricts hotel selection, please forward documentation of that policy to vosman@buses.org for review.
 
Please note that Pittsburgh-area attendees who prefer to commute to the event are exempt from this policy.
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Schedule of Events

Monday, August 10

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Registration Open (Location | Oliver Pre Function)

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: BISC Opening General Session (Location | Oliver Ballroom)

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Table Top Exhibits and Refreshments Available (Location | Oliver Pre Function) 

10:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Super Session I (Location | Oliver Ballroom) 

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM: BISC Luncheon (Location | Elevation Restaurant) 

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: BISC Concurrent Sessions I and II  (Location | Oliver Ballroom and Grant Junior Ballroom) 

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Table Top Exhibits and Refreshments Available (Location | Oliver Pre Function) 

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: BISC Concurrent Sessions III and IV (Location | Oliver Ballroom and Grant Junior Ballroom) 

Hotel Happy Hour and
Dinner on Your Own

Tuesday, August 11

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Registration Open (Location | Oliver Pre Function) 

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM: BISC Concurrent Sessions V and VI (Location | Oliver Ballroom and Grant Junior Ballroom) 

9:30 AM – 9:45 AM: Table Top Exhibits and Refreshments Available (Location | Oliver Pre Function) 

9:45 AM – 10:45 AM: BISC Concurrent Sessions VII and VIII (Location | Oliver Ballroom and Grant Junior Ballroom) 

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM: Table Top Exhibits and Refreshments Available (Location | Oliver Pre Function) 

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: BISC Closing General Session (Location | Oliver Ballroom)

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: BuMARC Luncheon (Location | Elevation Restaurant) 

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: BusMARC Concurrent Sessions I and II (Location | Oliver Ballroom and Grant Junior Ballroom) 

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: BusMARC Concurrent Sessions I and II (Location | Oliver Ballroom and Grant Junior Ballroom) 

3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Table Top Exhibits and Refreshments Available (Location | Oliver Pre Function) 

3:45 PM – 4:45 PM: BusMARC Concurrent Sessions III and IV (Location | Oliver Ballroom and Grant Junior Ballroom) 

4:45 PM – 5:30 PM: BusMARC Super Session (Location | Oliver Ballroom) 

Hotel Happy Hour and
Dinner on Your Own

Wednesday, August 12

7:45 AM: Gather for Transportation to Offsite Visits

3:00 PM: Return to Hotel

Contact Crystal Williams (cwilliams@buses.org) with Questions about BISC Fleet Excellence Details

Sponsorship Opportunities
Contact Lori Eison Howard (lhoward@buses.org) with any Sponsorship Questions.