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Call for Presenters – MCX Workshop

February 21-24, 2027 | Houston, TX

 

APTA’s MCX Workshop brings together marketing, communications, customer experience, and PR professionals to share best practices and innovations and to discuss key industry trends. As an APTA member and public transit communicator, you are an integral part of the workshop’s programming. This is your opportunity to share your expertise and skill set with your industry peers.

All submissions will be reviewed by the workshop’s program planning committee and all submitters will be notified about the status of their proposal via email approximately 4-6 weeks after the submission deadline.

We appreciate your interest in being a speaker at APTA’s 2027 MCX Workshop. If you have more questions about this process, please email abstracts@apta.com

Deadline to Submit: Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:59 pm PT

Please use the online Submission Form to submit your information.

Guidelines:

  • You MUST be an APTA member to submit abstracts and session proposals.
  • Submit each abstract or session ideas separately.
  • Be sure to add ALL proposed speakers, including yourself and any co-presenters.
  • Business member submissions should be presented jointly with their public sector partner(s).
  • APTA will communicate directly with the primary submitter regarding all notifications, deadlines, and updates. The submitter is responsible for sharing relevant information with all speakers.
  • Submissions should be educational in nature and must avoid being a sales pitch or overly commercial.
  • All proposals must be submitted through the online submission form, to be considered
  • Keep submissions concise — (Description: max 350 words; and Learning Objectives: max 100 words)
  • Submissions should showcase innovative, cutting-edge ideas, best practices, and emerging trends relevant to the industry.
  • If selected, APTA will determine the most appropriate speaking format, which may include a panel discussion or another presentation opportunity.
  • Multiple submissions are permitted; however, individual speakers will only have one opportunity to speak, if selected.
  • Following a thorough review process, all submitters will receive an official notification by email approximately 4-6 weeks after the submission deadline.
  • Submissions are not automatically accepted, and APTA reserves the right to make all final decisions regarding session selection and structure, speaker participation, and program development.
  • Presentations are in-person at the MCX Workshop in Houston.

By submitting an abstract, I certify that I have reviewed and complied with all submission guidelines above.

Topics:

  • Customer Experience
  • Customer Service
  • Employee Communications
  • Increasing Ridership
  • Marketing Design
  • Media Relations
  • Outreach
  • Recruiting and Retaining Employees
  • Research
  • Safety & Security
  • Social Media
  • Storytelling
  • Technology
  • Transit Advertising
  • Video/Animation