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NEMT events calendar

Conferences, trade shows and policy meetings worth an NEMT operator's time, from NEMTAC and the Transportation Alliance to state transit associations and Medicaid conferences. Dates are checked against each organizer's own site.

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Sep 25 - Oct 9, 2026 (3 sessions)

Mastering Business Essentials Webinar Series

The Transportation Alliance (TTA) · Virtual · Zoom

Fleet mgmt, business foundations, AI for operators

2026-09-25|2026-10-09|false|false|Webinar and training|Virtual|https://members.thetransportationalliance.org/events

Sep 28-30, 2026

MHPA26: Medicaid Conference 2026

Medicaid Health Plans of America (MHPA) · San Antonio, TX

Medicaid managed care leaders gather; key for NEMT brokers and transport benefit policy discussions

2026-09-28|2026-09-30|false|false|Medicaid and health plans|San Antonio, TX|https://medicaidconference.com/mhpa26-registration/

Oct 4-7, 2026

APTA TRANSform Conference & EXPO 2026

American Public Transportation Association (APTA) · Chicago, IL

Largest transit trade show; paratransit tech & contractors exhibit

2026-10-04|2026-10-07|false|false|National association|Chicago, IL|https://www.aptaexpo.com/registrationinfo.cfm

Oct 7-9, 2026

INDOT/INCOST Annual Conference

Indiana Council on Specialized Transportation (INCOST) with INDOT · Fort Wayne, IN · Parkview Field

Specialized/human-services transportation in Indiana

2026-10-07|2026-10-09|false|false|State association|Fort Wayne, IN|https://www.indianartap.com/INCOST

Oct 7-8, 2026

Certified Community Transit Manager (CCTM) Training

Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) · Virtual

Manager certification for community/specialized transportation operators

2026-10-07|2026-10-08|false|false|Webinar and training|Virtual|https://shop.training.ctaa.org/cctm-ctpa-october-7-8-2026/

Oct 9-11, 2026

Abilities Expo Orlando

Abilities Expo · Orlando, FL · Osceola Heritage Park Events Center

Consumer disability expo; WAV manufacturers & mobility dealers exhibit; rider/caregiver outreach

2026-10-09|2026-10-11|false|false|Trade show|Orlando, FL|https://www.abilities.com/orlando

Oct 11-14, 2026

NPA Annual Conference 2026

National PACE Association (NPA) · Denver, CO · Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel

PACE programs run/contract participant transportation

2026-10-11|2026-10-14|false|true|National association|Denver, CO|https://www.npaonline.org/conferences/annual-conference

Oct 12-14, 2026

2026 Arkansas Public Transportation Conference

Arkansas Transit Association · North Little Rock, AR · Wyndham Riverfront Hotel

AR rural & demand-response transit; BraunAbility exhibiting

2026-10-12|2026-10-14|false|false|State association|North Little Rock, AR|https://arkansastransit.com/2026-conference-registration/

Oct 12-14, 2026

FAHP CONNECT 2026 Annual Conference

Florida Association of Health Plans (FAHP) · Orlando, FL

FL Medicaid plans buy NEMT via brokers; MTM Health exhibiting (booth 8)

2026-10-12|2026-10-14|false|false|Medicaid and health plans|Orlando, FL|https://tools.eventpower.com/reg/index/AUNmjeJseC

Oct 13-15, 2026

Tribal & Rural Transit Mini-Conference

National Rural Transit Assistance Program (National RTAP) · Boston, MA

Rural demand-response & coordinated transportation

2026-10-13|2026-10-15|false|false|National association|Boston, MA|https://web.cvent.com/event/1a42cbb5-c9d5-47ff-b324-53b2795e9e2a

Oct 13 - Nov 17, 2026 (3 sessions)

Ecolane Evolution Essentials Webinar Series

Pennsylvania Public Transportation Association (PPTA) · Virtual · Zoom

Reservations, dispatch & scheduling in Ecolane (PA shared-ride/MATP software)

2026-10-13|2026-11-17|false|false|Webinar and training|Virtual|https://ppta.net/series/ecolane-evolution-essentials/

Oct 14 - Dec 16, 2026 (8 sessions)

PASS Train-the-Trainer (virtual sessions)

Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) · Virtual

PASS passenger assistance & wheelchair securement is a standard NEMT driver credential

2026-10-14|2026-12-16|false|false|Webinar and training|Virtual|https://ctaa.org/training/

Oct 15, 2026

Q'LIVE Wheelchair Securement Training Webinar

Q'STRAINT (vendor-hosted) · Virtual · WebinarGeek

Wheelchair securement & occupant restraint training for drivers

2026-10-15|2026-10-15|false|false|Webinar and training|Virtual|https://qstraint.webinargeek.com/q-live-wheelchair-securement-training-webinar

Oct 18-20, 2026

NYPTA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo

New York Public Transit Association (NYPTA) · Syracuse, NY · Syracuse Oncenter & Marriott Syracuse Downtown

NY transit/paratransit operators & suppliers

2026-10-18|2026-10-20|false|false|State association|Syracuse, NY|https://nypta.memberclicks.net/2026-registration-information

Oct 19-21, 2026 (Expo Oct 19-20)

2026 Minnesota Public Transit Conference & Expo

Minnesota Public Transit Association (MPTA) · St. Cloud, MN · St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center

Rural/dial-a-ride & specialized transit in MN

2026-10-19|2026-10-21|false|false|State association|St. Cloud, MN|https://www.mpta-transit.org/event/2026-minnesota-public-transit-conference

Oct 19-21, 2026

CAHP 40th Annual Conference

California Association of Health Plans (CAHP) · Palm Desert, CA · JW Marriott Desert Springs

Medi-Cal plans administer NEMT; MTM Health exhibiting (booth 113)

2026-10-19|2026-10-21|false|false|Medicaid and health plans|Palm Desert, CA|https://cvent.me/vm5LVo

Oct 19-21, 2026

OkTA 2026 Annual Conference & Tradeshow

Oklahoma Transit Association (OkTA) · Ardmore, OK · Ardmore Convention Center

OK rural & demand-response transit

2026-10-19|2026-10-21|false|false|State association|Ardmore, OK|https://pci.jotform.com/form/222425036934150

Oct 21-23, 2026

NAMD 2026 Fall Conference

National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD) · National Harbor (Oxon Hill), MD · Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

Medicaid policy: NEMT benefit is a state Medicaid obligation

2026-10-21|2026-10-23|false|false|Medicaid and health plans|National Harbor (Oxon Hill), MD|https://events.medicaiddirectors.org/

Oct 21, 2026

Shared Ride Summit

Pennsylvania Public Transportation Association (PPTA) · Harrisburg, PA · Hilton Harrisburg

Future of PA's Shared Ride Program (senior/disability demand-response, MATP-adjacent)

2026-10-21|2026-10-21|false|false|State association|Harrisburg, PA|https://ppta.net/event/shared-ride-summit/

Oct 22, 2026

How to Open an Adult Day Center and Beyond (webinar)

National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) · Virtual

Adult day centers run daily participant transport; diversification path for NEMT owners

2026-10-22|2026-10-22|false|false|Webinar and training|Virtual|https://www.nadsa.org/education-events/upcoming-webinars/

Oct 25-27, 2026

2026 FPTA Annual Conference

Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA) · Orlando, FL · Rosen Centre Hotel

FL Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) program featured

2026-10-25|2026-10-27|false|false|State association|Orlando, FL|https://www.accelevents.com/e/2026-fpta-annual-conference

Oct 26-28, 2026

Mobilize 2026: Annual Convention & Expo

The Transportation Alliance (TTA; formerly TLPA) · Garden Grove / Anaheim, CA · Hyatt Regency Orange County

Core private-operator show; NEMT & paratransit contractors

2026-10-26|2026-10-28|false|true|National association|Garden Grove / Anaheim, CA|https://ttamembership.wildapricot.org/event-6644870

Oct 27-30, 2026

TMAC 2026 - Transit Mobility Alliance Conference

Transit Technologies (vendor-hosted) · San Antonio, TX

Software user conference; specialized/demand-response operators

2026-10-27|2026-10-30|false|false|Vendor event|San Antonio, TX|https://whova.com/portal/registration/kV80qr5N3xBQhI-b-iNd/

Nov 2-4, 2026

Texas Covered Conference + Expo 2026

Texas Association of Health Plans (TAHP) · Austin, TX · Austin Marriott Downtown

TX Medicaid MCOs administer NEMT; broker/payer networking

2026-11-02|2026-11-04|false|false|Medicaid and health plans|Austin, TX|https://www.tahpconference.com/registration

Nov 2-5, 2026

2026 Annual Oregon Public Transportation Conference

Oregon Transit Association (OTA) · Seaside, OR · Seaside Civic & Convention Center

Theme 'Mobility Without Barriers' – accessibility focus

2026-11-02|2026-11-05|false|false|State association|Seaside, OR|https://oregontransit.com/events

Nov 3-5, 2026

CalACT 2026 Fall Conference & EXPO

California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CalACT) · Santa Rosa, CA · Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country

Coordinated/specialized & paratransit transportation in CA

2026-11-03|2026-11-05|false|false|State association|Santa Rosa, CA|https://calact.org/conference-schedule/

Nov 3-6, 2026

2026 TPTA Conference & Expo

Tennessee Public Transportation Association (TPTA) · Chattanooga, TN · Chattanooga Convention Center

TN urban/rural & demand-response transit

2026-11-03|2026-11-06|false|false|State association|Chattanooga, TN|https://www.tntransit.org/conference

Nov 4-6, 2026

LPTA & LADOTD Public Transit Conference 2026: Moving Forward Together

Louisiana Public Transportation Association (LPTA) & LA DOTD, with SWTA · Shreveport, LA

LA rural & demand-response transit

2026-11-04|2026-11-06|false|false|State association|Shreveport, LA|https://members.swta.org/eventcalendar/Details/lpta-ladotd-public-transit-conference-2026-moving-forward-together-1691039

Nov 4-10, 2026

TSD Conference 2026 (Transporting Students with Disabilities & Special Needs)

TSD Conference / School Transportation News · Frisco, TX · Embassy Suites Frisco

Wheelchair securement, special-needs routing; Q'STRAINT exhibiting

2026-11-04|2026-11-10|false|false|National association|Frisco, TX|https://www.edgereg.net/er/Registration/StepRegInfo.jsp?ActivityID=44003&StepNumber=1&v=YTNlNjg2NjYtYWE0Mi00MWFmLWE5ZmEtOTlkNDI2NjViODMy

Nov 5-7, 2026

Mobility Transformed 2026 Conference

CalACT (in partnership) · Santa Rosa, CA · Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country, 170 Railroad St

Mobility innovation; coordinated & on-demand services

2026-11-05|2026-11-07|false|false|State association|Santa Rosa, CA|https://www.accelevents.com/e/mobility-transformed-2026

Nov 5, 2026

Customer Service & De-Escalating Stressful Situations with Passengers

Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) · Virtual

Passenger de-escalation for demand-response & NEMT drivers

2026-11-05|2026-11-05|false|false|Webinar and training|Virtual|https://shop.training.ctaa.org/csdesswp-4hc-november-5-2026/

Nov 10-12, 2026

PPTA 2026 Fall Meeting

Pennsylvania Public Transportation Association (PPTA) · Bethlehem, PA · Wind Creek Bethlehem, 77 Wind Creek Blvd

PA shared-ride & MATP (Medicaid transport) operators

2026-11-10|2026-11-12|false|false|State association|Bethlehem, PA|https://ppta.net/fall-meeting/

Nov 16-18, 2026

Best of the Midwest Transit Conference & Expo 2026

Ohio Public Transit Association (OPTA) · Columbus, OH

Rural/specialized transit operators in OH

2026-11-16|2026-11-18|false|false|State association|Columbus, OH|https://www.ohioneedstransit.org/2026-transit-conference-and-expo

Nov 17, 2026

Q'LIVE Wheelchair Securement Training Webinar

Q'STRAINT (vendor-hosted) · Virtual · WebinarGeek

Wheelchair securement & occupant restraint training for drivers

2026-11-17|2026-11-17|false|false|Webinar and training|Virtual|https://qstraint.webinargeek.com/q-live-wheelchair-securement-training-webinar

Dec 2-3, 2026

Professional Dispatching and Scheduling (PDS) Certification

Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) · Virtual

Core dispatch/scheduling certification for demand-response & NEMT ops

2026-12-02|2026-12-03|false|false|Webinar and training|Virtual|https://shop.training.ctaa.org/pds-certification-december-2-3-2026/

Dec 9, 2026

Dispatcher Decision-Making Under Pressure (webinar)

Texas Transit Association (TTA) · Virtual

Real-time dispatch decisions; directly applicable to NEMT dispatch

2026-12-09|2026-12-09|false|false|Webinar and training|Virtual|https://members.txtransit.org/event-calendar/Details/dispatcher-decision-making-under-pressure-1927710?sourceTypeId=Website

Dec 10, 2026

Q'LIVE Wheelchair Securement Training Webinar

Q'STRAINT (vendor-hosted) · Virtual · WebinarGeek

Wheelchair securement & occupant restraint training for drivers

2026-12-10|2026-12-10|false|false|Webinar and training|Virtual|https://qstraint.webinargeek.com/q-live-wheelchair-securement-training-webinar

Dec 10, 2026

CTD Commission Business Meeting

Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) · TBA

FL TD program policy & funding decisions affecting operators

2026-12-10|2026-12-10|false|false|Government|TBA|https://www.fdot.gov/ctd/ctd-calendar

Jan 10-14, 2027

2027 TRB Annual Meeting

Transportation Research Board (National Academies) · Washington, DC · Walter E. Washington Convention Center & Marriott Marquis

Research on paratransit & accessible/demand-response transport

2027-01-10|2027-01-14|false|false|Research|Washington, DC|https://trb-annual-meeting.nationalacademies.org/

Jan 14-16, 2027

Abilities Expo Los Angeles

Abilities Expo · Long Beach, CA · Long Beach Convention Center, Halls A-C

Consumer disability expo; WAV manufacturers & mobility dealers exhibit; rider/caregiver outreach

2027-01-14|2027-01-16|false|false|Trade show|Long Beach, CA|https://www.abilities.com/los-angeles/register

Jan 22-24, 2027

2027 NMEDA Conference & Expo

National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) · Orlando, FL · Rosen Shingle Creek

Wheelchair-accessible vehicle & lift supply chain

2027-01-22|2027-01-24|false|false|National association|Orlando, FL|https://nmedaannualconference.com/register-now/

Jan 28-29, 2027

2027 Healthcare Transportation Management Summit

BRI Network · Las Vegas, NV · Bellagio

Sessions on Medicaid NEMT requirements & integrating NEMT into health-system transport

2027-01-28|2027-01-29|false|false|Medicaid and health plans|Las Vegas, NV|https://brinetwork.com/register-your-team-today-2027-healthcare-transportation-management-summit

Feb 19-24, 2027

TTA 2027 State Conference, Expo & Roadeo

Texas Transit Association (TTA) · Texas (city TBA)

TX rural & demand-response transit operators

2027-02-19|2027-02-24|false|false|State association|Texas (city TBA)|https://www.txtransit.org/

Mar 3-5, 2027

CTAA Legislative Fly-In

Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) · Washington, DC

Federal advocacy for community & medical transportation

2027-03-03|2027-03-05|false|false|National association|Washington, DC|https://ctaa.org/ctaa-events/

Mar 14-16, 2027

NPA Spring Policy Forum

National PACE Association (NPA) · Washington, DC · Mayflower Hotel

PACE policy (programs manage participant transport)

2027-03-14|2027-03-16|false|false|National association|Washington, DC|https://www.npaonline.org/conferences/spring-policy-forum

Mar 22-24, 2027

OPTA Small Operators Summit

Ohio Public Transit Association (OPTA) · Salt Fork State Park, OH · Salt Fork State Park Lodge & Conference Center

Small rural & demand-response operators

2027-03-22|2027-03-24|false|false|State association|Salt Fork State Park, OH|https://www.ohioneedstransit.org/

Apr 5-7, 2027

Arizona's 40th Annual Statewide Transit Conference

Arizona Transit Association (AzTA) & ADOT · Arizona (city TBA)

AZ rural/tribal & specialized transit

2027-04-05|2027-04-07|false|false|State association|Arizona (city TBA)|https://www.azta.org/events

Apr 11-14, 2027

ThinkTransit 2027 Transit Technology Conference

Trapeze Group (vendor-hosted) · Atlanta, GA

Software user conference incl. paratransit scheduling

2027-04-11|2027-04-14|false|false|Vendor event|Atlanta, GA|https://trapezegroup.com/thinktransit/home/

Apr 18-21, 2027

APTA Mobility Conference 2027

American Public Transportation Association (APTA) · Seattle, WA

APTA's bus & paratransit conference

2027-04-18|2027-04-21|false|false|National association|Seattle, WA|https://www.apta.com/event/mobility-conference/

Apr 19-22, 2027

PPTA 2027 Annual Meeting & Expo

Pennsylvania Public Transportation Association (PPTA) · Lancaster, PA

PA shared-ride & MATP operators; vendor displays

2027-04-19|2027-04-22|false|false|State association|Lancaster, PA|https://ppta.net/annual-meeting/

Apr 24-29, 2027

NCPTA 2027 Annual Conference & Expo

North Carolina Public Transportation Association (NCPTA) · Cherokee, NC

NC community transportation systems

2027-04-24|2027-04-29|false|false|State association|Cherokee, NC|https://www.nctransit.org/events

Apr 30 - May 2, 2027

Abilities Expo New York Metro

Abilities Expo · Edison, NJ · New Jersey Convention & Expo Center

Consumer disability expo; WAV manufacturers & mobility dealers exhibit; rider/caregiver outreach

2027-04-30|2027-05-02|false|false|Trade show|Edison, NJ|https://www.abilities.com/new-york/register

May 3-6, 2027

CalACT 2027 Spring Conference & EXPO

California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CalACT) · Santa Barbara, CA · Hilton Santa Barbara

Coordinated/specialized & paratransit transportation in CA

2027-05-03|2027-05-06|false|false|State association|Santa Barbara, CA|https://calact.org/conference-schedule/

Jun 2-5, 2027

IPTA Annual Meeting and Training | Roadeo

Iowa Public Transit Association (IPTA) · Coralville, IA · Hyatt Regency Coralville

IA regional systems run demand-response & human-services trips

2027-06-02|2027-06-05|false|false|State association|Coralville, IA|https://www.iapublictransit.com/Events-calendar

Jun 4-6, 2027

NPA Summer Conference 2027

National PACE Association (NPA) · Kansas City, MO · Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center

PACE operations incl. participant transportation

2027-06-04|2027-06-06|false|false|National association|Kansas City, MO|https://www.npaonline.org/conferences/summer-conference

Jun 6-9, 2027

CTAA EXPO 2027

Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) · Atlantic City, NJ

Flagship community & medical transportation trade show

2027-06-06|2027-06-09|false|true|National association|Atlantic City, NJ|https://ctaa.org/expo-2027/

Jun 11-13, 2027

Abilities Expo Chicago

Abilities Expo · Schaumburg, IL · Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center

Consumer disability expo; WAV manufacturers & mobility dealers exhibit; rider/caregiver outreach

2027-06-11|2027-06-13|false|false|Trade show|Schaumburg, IL|https://www.abilities.com/chicago

Dates TBA (typically mid-August)

NEMTAC Transform 2027 Annual Conference

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Accreditation Commission (NEMTAC) · TBA

The NEMT-specific national conference

2027-08-01|2027-08-01|true|true|National association|TBA|https://nemtac.co/events/

Aug 6-8, 2027

Abilities Expo Houston

Abilities Expo · Houston, TX · NRG Center, Hall E

Consumer disability expo; WAV manufacturers & mobility dealers exhibit; rider/caregiver outreach

2027-08-06|2027-08-08|false|false|Trade show|Houston, TX|https://www.abilities.com/houston

Aug 9-12, 2027

MESC 2027 - Medicaid Enterprise Systems Conference

NESCSO (Medicaid Enterprise Systems Community) · Pittsburgh, PA · David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd

Medicaid systems: NEMT broker/encounter data & claims

2027-08-09|2027-08-12|false|false|Medicaid and health plans|Pittsburgh, PA|https://mesconference.org/

Aug 9-13, 2027

KPTA 2027 Conference & Expo

Kentucky Public Transit Association (KPTA) · Lexington, KY · Hyatt Regency Lexington / Central Bank Center

KY rural & specialized transit

2027-08-09|2027-08-13|false|false|State association|Lexington, KY|https://www.kypublictransit.org/

Aug 24-26, 2027

2027 NADSA National Conference

National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) · Arlington (Crystal City), VA · Hyatt Regency Crystal City

Adult day programs depend on daily participant transport; partner/contract channel

2027-08-24|2027-08-26|false|false|National association|Arlington (Crystal City), VA|https://www.nadsa.org/education-events/2027-conference-information/

Dates TBA (typically late September)

MHPA 2027 Annual Conference

Medicaid Health Plans of America (MHPA) · TBA

Medicaid MCOs buy NEMT via brokers

2027-09-01|2027-09-01|true|false|Medicaid and health plans|TBA|https://medicaidconference.com/

Sep 10-12, 2027

Abilities Expo Phoenix

Abilities Expo · Scottsdale, AZ · WestWorld of Scottsdale

Consumer disability expo; WAV manufacturers & mobility dealers exhibit; rider/caregiver outreach

2027-09-10|2027-09-12|false|false|Trade show|Scottsdale, AZ|https://www.abilities.com/phoenix

Sep 25-28, 2027

NAMD 2027 Fall Conference

National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD) · TBA

Medicaid policy: NEMT benefit administration

2027-09-25|2027-09-28|false|false|Medicaid and health plans|TBA|https://events.medicaiddirectors.org/

Dates TBA (typically fall)

Mobilize 2027: Annual Convention & Expo

The Transportation Alliance (TTA; formerly TLPA) · TBA

Core private-operator show; NEMT & paratransit contractors

2027-10-01|2027-10-01|true|true|National association|TBA|https://www.ttamobility.org/

Dates TBA (typically fall)

APTA TRANSform Conference 2027

American Public Transportation Association (APTA) · TBA

Annual transit meeting incl. paratransit agencies

2027-10-01|2027-10-01|true|false|National association|TBA|https://www.apta.com/events/upcoming-events/

Oct 17-20, 2027

NPA Annual Conference 2027

National PACE Association (NPA) · Los Angeles, CA · JW Marriott – LA Live

PACE programs run/contract participant transportation

2027-10-17|2027-10-20|false|true|National association|Los Angeles, CA|https://www.npaonline.org/conferences/annual-conference

Oct 24-27, 2027

FPTA/CTD Annual Conference & EXPO 2027

Florida Public Transportation Association & Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged · Daytona Beach, FL · Hilton / Ocean Center

FL Transportation Disadvantaged (Medicaid-adjacent) program

2027-10-24|2027-10-27|false|false|State association|Daytona Beach, FL|https://floridatransit.org/fpta-meetings

Dec 7-9, 2027

7th National RTAP Training Summit

National Rural Transit Assistance Program (National RTAP) · San Diego, CA

Rural demand-response & coordinated transportation

2027-12-07|2027-12-09|false|false|National association|San Diego, CA|https://www.nationalrtap.org/News/Conference/2027-nrtap-training-summit-san-diego

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