Is Your Workforce AI Ready?
Preparing the Transit Workforce for an AI-Driven World
About the Event: Artificial intelligence is reshaping how industries operate, and public transportation is no exception. The 2026 APTA Workforce Summit, held May 20–21 in Salt Lake City, UT in conjunction with APTA’s Mobility Conference, brings together industry leaders, managers, and labor partners to explore what AI means for transit operations, workforce planning, HR solutions, and rapidly evolving technology. The summit tackles the questions transit organizations can’t afford to ignore: what new skills will teams need, how do we attract and retain next-generation talent, and how do we balance innovation with the needs of customers, boards, and communities.
Whether your organization is already integrating AI or just beginning to assess its implications, the Workforce Summit offers practical tools, policy insights, and peer-driven strategies to help you move forward with confidence. Attendees will leave with a clearer picture of what an AI-ready workforce looks like — and a concrete path to building one.
Who Should Attend: The Workforce Summit is designed for the transit professionals responsible for building and sustaining a capable, future-ready workforce. Industry leaders, HR and workforce development professionals, managers, and labor partners will all find relevant programming and actionable takeaways across the two-day agenda.
APTA Workforce Summit
The 2026 APTA Workforce Summit convenes transit leaders and workforce professionals to explore AI-driven strategies, talent development, and the future of work in public transportation.