49th Annual California Bus Association Convention & Trade Show

November 5th - 7th, 2023

Silver Legacy Resort Casino
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Reno, NV, 89501

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Sunday, November 5, 2023

8:00 am - 5:30 pm - Registration Open
Badges sponsored by Sardo Bus & Coach Upholstry

9:15 am - 3:15 pm - FAM Tour – National Auto Museum

11:00 am -5:00 pm - CBA Annual Golf Tournament - LakeRidge Golf Course
Sponsored by Republic Indemnity

5:30 pm - 7:00pm - 2023 CBA Welcome Reception
Sponsored by Motor Coach Industries & Amaya Astron Seating

7:00 pm - Open evening for dine arounds or open dining

Monday, November 6, 2023

7:00 am - 5:00 pm - Registration Open

7:30 am - Set-up Bus Exhibits

7:30 am - 8:45 am - Breakfast Buffet and Attendee Introductions

9:00 am - 10:00 am - Education Session
Speaker: Peter Shelbo, Spader Group

10:00 am - 10:15 am - Break

10:15 am - 11:15 am - Keynote Address
Speaker: TBA
Sponsored by Irizar USA

11:15 am - 12:15 pm - National Industry Updates - UMA & ABA

12:15 pm - 2:30 pm - Lunch: Food Trucks on 4th Street
Sponsored by ABC Companies

12:15 pm - 2:30 pm - Bus Display Open

2:30 pm - 2:45 pm - Break

2:45 pm - 3:30 pm - Education Session: Financial Readings - P & L , Balances, and more.
Speaker: Tracy Fickett, BusBooks

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm - Education Session: Employee Leaves and New Employment Laws
Speaker: Brian Mills, Snell & Wilmer

4:15 pm - 4:30 pm - Break

4:45 pm - 5:30 pm - Education Session: Innovative Training Ideas
Speaker: TBA

5:30pm - 6:00 pm - Break

6:30pm - 10:00 pm - Monday Night Madness - National Bowling Stadium (walkable)
Lead Sponsors: ABC Companies, Daimler, Lancer, MCI, Prevost

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

6:00 am - Noon - Exhibit Set Up for Vendor Showcase

7:00 am - 5:00 pm - Registration Open

8:00 am - 8:45am - Seated Breakfast
Sponsored by ABC Companies

Sponsored by National Interstate Insurance

8:45 am - 12:30 pm - BISC West
Kevin Fischer, ABA BISC Council Liaison

8:45 am - 9:45 am		Distracted Driving Presented by National Interstate Monitoring Company Policy Best Practices
9:45 am - 10:45 am		NTSB Update Presented by Mike LaPonte NTSB Highway Crash Investigator
10:45 am - 11:00 am		Break
11:00 am - 11:45 am		CVSA Presented by Jeremy Disbrow Roadside Inspection Specialist
11:45 am - 12:30 am		Safety Director 101 Presented by Mike McDonal Director of Regulatory Compliance, Saucon Technologies Safety Management Cycle

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm - Lunch Buffet

Sponsored by Prevost

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm - Presentation: California Advocacy
Speaker: TBA

1:45 pm - 3:45 pm - Vendor Showcase Table Displays

Note: Non-displaying vendors are prohibited from entering the display area or meeting with operators during this time

3:45pm - 4:15 pm - Vendor Feedback

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - CBA Operator Round Table and Q&A
Moderator: Tom Giddens, Pacific Coachways

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Cocktail Reception
Sponsored by Saucon Technologies

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Gala Awards Dinner
Desserts sponsored by Robinson Oil, TEMSA NA

Encouraged Attire: Men - Sport Coat, Tie Optional. Women - Cocktail Attire

9:00 pm - Midnight - Gala AfterParty - Aura Ulta Lounge

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

8:30 am - 9:30 am - Board of Directors Breakfast, hosted by Juan Lepe, MCI

10:00 am - Noon - CBA Board Meeting (Board Members Only)

Golf Cancellation Policy:
Golfers, please be advised that cancellation is not available once registered. 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 49th annual Convention and Tradeshow.

Cancellation Policy:
Individual cancellations will be accepted in writing only and must be made prior to 5:00 p.m. PT on Friday, October 20, 2023, in order to receive a full refund, less a $25.00 processing fee. Refunds for individual cancellations made after 5:00 p.m. on October 20, 2023, will be offered at 50% of registration fee. Registrants who do not attend without the benefit of advance cancellation will forfeit their registration fee.

Waiver of Liability:
By registering for the California Bus Association’s (“CBA”) 2023 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.