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Save the Date for the 51st annual CBA Convention & Tradeshow, October 26-28, 2025 in Visalia, CA. Early Bird Registration will open soon.

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CAlifornia Bus Association

Representing California's Bus Industry Since 1969

2025 CALIFORNIA BUS ASSOCIATION 51st ANNUAL CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW

51st Annual California Bus Association Convention & Trade Show

51st Annual CBA Convention & Tradeshow
October 26 - 28, 2025

Take advantage of Early Bird Pricing
$390 per person through July 31, 2025
$425 per person beginning August 1, 2025

Note:  Please note that as the bus and table displays are located inside the Arena with lunch, there are more opportunities for display time.  Also, due to this layout, all vendors will be required to take a table display.  The costs are included in your first attendee registration.  Any questions, please let us know at: information@cbabus.com


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Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center
300 S Court Street
Visalia, CA, 93291

Make Reservation

Book your room by Saturday, October 4, 2025 to receive the special CBA group rate of $170 per night.

Please view our video recap of the 50th Annual Convention held in Newport Beach.

VIEW SLIDES FROM THE 2024 CONVENTION'S EDUCATION SESSIONS HERE.
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Thank you to our generous sponsors of the 2025
51st Annual Convention & Tradeshow

CORPORATE LEVEL PARTNER



EXECUTIVE LEVEL PARTNER


LEADERSHIP LEVEL PARTNER



Sponsorships available! Contact vickib@cbabus.com for more information.

2025 AGENDA

Sunday, October 26, 2025

All Day Charging Lounge Open
Sponsored by BusGraphix
06:45 am - 03:30 pm FAM Tour - Sequoia National Park & Hume Lake
08:30 am - 04:30 pm Bus departs for Golf
10:06 am - 03:00 pm The Bridgestone Annual Golf Tournament - Valley Oaks Golf Course, Visalia, CA
TITLE SPONSOR: Bridgestone Americas
Longest Drive (Men's, Women's) Sponsored by American Stage Tours
Closest To The Pin (Men's, Women's) Sponsored by Acrisure
04:00 pm - 05:30 pm Board Meeting - Board Members Only
Refreshments Sponsored by Prevost
05:00 pm Registration Open
Badges Sponsored by Sardo Upholstery
Pocket Agenda Sponsored by American Stage Tours
05:30 pm - 07:00 pm Welcome Reception
Lead Sponsor: Motor Coach Industries
06:15 pm Women in Buses - On The Road Meet-up / Photo
07:00 pm Open evening for dine arounds or open dining
09:00 pm - Midnight After Party at the DT Lounge (cash bar)

Monday, October 27, 2025

All Day Charging Lounge Open
Sponsored by BusGraphix
06:00 am - 08:00 am Buses Only - Move-in & Set-up
07:00 am - 05:00 pm Registration Open
Badges Sponsored by Sardo Upholstery
Pocket Agenda Sponsored by American Stage Tours
07:30 am - 11:00 am Vendor Showcase Exhibitor Setup (must be done by 11:00 am)
08:00 am - 09:15 am Breakfast Buffet
Lead Sponsor: BusBank
08:30 am - 09:15 am The Breakfast Briefing Labor Law Update with Brian Mills
09:15 am - 10:15 am Distracted Driving with TREDS California
10:15 am - 10:30 am Break
10:30 am - 11:45 am Keynote Address
11:45 am - Noon Break - Change Rooms
Noon - 01:15 pm Lunch
Sponsored by Sundace Stage Lines
12:30 pm - 01:15 pm National Industry Updates - ABA & UMA
Fred Ferguson, American Bus Association President
Scott Michael, United Motorcoach Association President
01:15 pm - 02:30 pm Bus Display & Vendor Showcase Part ONE - Open
02:30 pm - 03:45 pm Enforcement Updates - CVSA, FMCSA, & CHP
03:45 pm - 04:30 pm Road Ready Your Fleet: Maximize Uptime, Minimize Downtime
04:30 pm - 04:45 pm Break
04:45 pm - 05:30 pm The Journey Ahead: Open Operator Discussion
Chris Riddington, Moderator
05:30 pm - 06:15 pm Break
06:15 pm Buses depart for Monday Night Madness
06:30 pm - 10:00 pm Monday Night Madness - 
Buses anticipated return to the hotel by 10:00pm
Lead Sponsors:
BusGraphix
Lancer Insurance
Motor Coach Industries
Prevost
Transporation Advisors / EZ-Drug Test
10:00 pm - Midnight After Party at the DT Lounge (cash bar)

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

 All Day Charging Lounge Open
Sponsored by BusGraphix
07:00 am - 05:00 pm Registration Open
08:00 am - 08:45 am Breakfast Buffet
Sponsored by American Stage Tours
08:45 am - 12:30 pm
Pads & Pens Sponsored by ABC Companies
12:30 pm - 01:15 pm Lunch
Lead Sponsor: Prevost
Co-Sponsored by Santa Barbara Airbus
01:15 pm - 02:30 pm Legislative Landscape:What's Next for California?
02:30 pm - 04:15 pm Bus Display & Vendor Showcase Displays Part TWO - with Raffles - Open
Beverage Station Sponsored by National Interstate Insurance
04:15pm - 04:45 pm Vendor Feedback
04:45 pm - 06:00 pm Break
06:00 pm - 07:00 pm Cocktail Reception
07:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Gala Awards Dinner
Sponsored by:
BusGraphx
UMA

Encouraged Attire: Men - Sport Coat, Tie Optional.
Women - Cocktail Attire Encouraged.
Award Sponsors: 
Driver of the Year - Lancer Insurance
Maintenance Technician of the Year - Motor Coach Industries
Vickie Cole Memorial Women in Leadership Award - Prevost
09:00 pm - Midnight Join us for the After Party at the DT Lounge (cash bar)

Golf Cancellation PolicyGolfers, please be advised that cancellation is not available after Friday, October 3, 2025. You may, however, send a substitute if you are unable to fulfill your reservation. Please notify us of your substitute's name and mobile number at your earliest opportunity. Please note that substitute must be a registered attendee of the CBA 51st annual Convention and Tradeshow.

FAM Tour Cancellation Policy: Please be advised that cancellation is not available after Friday, October 3, 2025. You may, however, send a substitute if you are unable to fulfill your reservation. Please notify us of your substitute's name and mobile number at your earliest opportunity. Please note that substitute must be a registered attendee, or family of a registered attendee, of the CBA 51st annual Convention and Tradeshow.

Cancellation Policy: Individual cancellations will be accepted in writing only.

  • Cancellations made prior to 5:00 p.m. PT on Friday, October 3, 2025, will receive a full refund, less a $25.00 processing fee.
  • Cancellations made between 5:00 p.m. PT on Friday, October 3, 2025 and Friday, October 17, 2025, will be offered at 50% of registration fee.
  • Cancellations made after 5:00 p.m. PT on Friday, October 17, 2025, as well as no-shows, are not refundable.

Waiver of Liability: By registering for the California Bus Association’s (“CBA”) 2025 Annual Convention & Trade Show (“Convention”), Registrant hereby irrevocably releases CBA, its staff, directors, presenters, employees and any other individuals or entities associated with CBA, from any and all liability related to, or arising from, Registrant’s attendance and participation in the Convention, the information provide therein, changes to its schedule, and hospitality services (e.g. lodging, food and transportation) incidental to the Convention, including, but not be limited to, any and claims, actions or losses for bodily injury, property damage, death, costs, expenses, and charges. Registrant voluntarily and knowingly assumes all risks related to, or arising from, the Convention.

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