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CAlifornia Bus Association

Representing California's Bus Industry Since 1969

California Bus Association 50th Annual Convention & Trade Show

  • October 27, 2024
  • October 29, 2024
  • Newport Beach, CA

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:
  • This is for speakers, staff, and VIPs
  • Convention Registration for Operator and Affiliate Members of CBA. This registration is for the entire convention duration.

    PLEASE NOTE: Additional attendees are referred to as "guests" in this registration form.

Registration is closed

50th Annual California Bus Association Convention & Trade Show

October 27 - 29, 2024

Register

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West
4545 MacArthur Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA,92660

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If you prefer to call 1-949-975-1234 and refer to group code G-CABA.
Room Block Rate is NOW EXTENDED to October 18, 2024

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Download Exhibitor Schedule & Rules

Sunday, October 27, 2024

7:30 am - 03:00 pm FAM Tour – Whale Watching & Lyon Air Museum Tours
Transportation sponsor: Pacific Coachways Charter Services
10:00 am -02:00 pm The Bridgestone Annual Golf Tournament - Costa Mesa Country Club
TITLE SPONSOR: Bridgestone Americas
Golf Ball Sponsor: Bridgestone Americas
Golf Tee Sponsor: ABC Companies, Camira Fabrics, M&T Capital and Leasing Corp, TEMSA
Closest to the Pin Sponsor: TEMSA
Longest Drive Sponsor: American Stage Tours
Transportation Sponsor: American Stage Tours
04:00 pm - 05:30 pm CBA Board Meeting (Board Members Only)
04:30 pm - 06:00 pm Registration Open - Pacific Ballroom Foyer
05:30 pm - 07:00 pm Welcome Reception - Monarch Pavilion
Sponsored by Motor Coach Industries
06:30 pm Women in Buses - On The Road Meet-up / Photo
07:00 pm Open evening for dine arounds or open dining
The BLVD Bar will be open to CBA members (cash bar)

Monday, October 28, 2024

07:00 am - 05:00 pm Registration Open
Badges Sponsored by Sardo Bus & Coach Upholstery
Pocket Agenda Sponsored by American Stage Tours
07:00 am - 05:00 pm Vendor Showcase Exhibitor Setup - Monarch Pavilion
07:30 am - 08:45 am Breakfast Buffet and Attendee Intros
08:00 am Set-up Bus Exhibits
09:00 am - 10:00 am Education Session - Dispatch and Your Company Culture
Christian Riddell, President, The Bus Network
10:00 am - 10:15 am Break
10:15 am - 11:15 am Keynote Address - Climb Your Everest
Dr. Sara Safari, Founder of CYE
11:15 am - 12:15 pm National Industry Updates - ABA & UMA
Fred Ferguson, American Bus Association President
Scott Michael, United Motorcoach Association President
12:15 pm - 01:00 pm Lunch
12:15 pm - 02:30 pm Bus Display Open / CHP Inspection Demonstration
Carlos Blanco, FMCSA Safety Investigator
Hawaiian Ice Sponsored by Global Customs
02:30 pm - 02:45 pm Break
02:45 pm - 03:30 pm Updates from FMCSA / CHP
Craig Weaver, Motor Carrier Specialist lll, CHP
Lynn Brennenman, Motor Carrier Specialist ll, CHP
Clifton Wiley, FMCSA Transportation Specialist - Passenger Carrier Division
Carlos Blanco, FMCSA Safety Investigator
03:30 pm - 04:15 pm Clean Truck Check (HD I/M)
Beth White - Manager Heavy Duty Diesel Truck & Bus Regulation, CARB
04:15 pm - 04:30 pm Break
04:30 pm - 05:30 pm Elevating Your Company's Digital Profile & Charter Sales Velocity
Louis Bookoff, BUSIE
05:30 pm - 06:00 pm Break
06:00 pm Bus departs for Monday Night Madness at Hornblower South Harbor in Newport Beach
Transportation Sponsors: American Stage Tours, Carreras Tours, Motor Coach Industries, Prevost, Daimler North America
06:30 pm - 09:30 pm Monday Night Madness - Endless Dreams City Cruise & Dinner
anticipated return to the hotel by 10:00pm
Lead Sponsors:
BusGraphix
Daimler North America
Lancer Insurance
Motor Coach Industries
Prevost
TEMSA

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

07:00 am - Noon Vendor Showcase Exhibitor Setup
07:00 am - 05:00 pm Registration Open
07:45 am - 08:30am Breakfast Buffet
Sponsored by American Stage Tours & Best Tours and Travel
08:30 am - 12:30 pm
8:30 - 8:45
Intro & Welcome
Brandon Buchanan, American Bus Association
Kevin Fischer, Transportation Charter Services
8:45 - 9:45
Advance Clean Fleets Update
Adil Mahmood, Air Resources Engineer, CARB
9:45 - 10:45
Defensive Driving & Driver Safety
Kevin Fischer - Moderator
Panel:
James Blain, Pax Training
Kimberlee Bissegger, Lancer Insurance
Susan Albach, Motor Carrier Specialist lll, CHP
Border Division MCSU Manager, California Highway Patrol
10:45 – 11:00
Break
11:00 - 11:45
Navigating Challenging Employee HR Issues from  Accusations to Communications, Investigations & Resolution
Brian Mills, Snell & Wilmer
11:45 - 12:30
Safety Director 101: Data Beyond the Driver
Mike McDonal, Saucon Technologies
12:30 pm - 01:15 pm Lunch Buffet
Sponsored by Prevost
01:15 pm - 02:30 pm Engage, Empower, Advocate: Our Stories of Industry Advocacy
Sponsored by Prevost
02:30 pm - 04:15 pm Vendor Showcase / Table Displays
Note: Non-displaying vendors are prohibited from entering the display area or meeting with operators during this time
04:15pm - 04:45 pm Vendor Feedback
04:45 pm - 06:00 pm Break
06:00 pm - 07:00 pm Cocktail Reception - Lido Lawn
Sponsored by BusGraphix
07:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Gala Awards Dinner - Pacific Ballroom
Sponsored by BusGraphix, American Bus Association & United Motorcoach Association
Encouraged Attire: Men - Sport Coat, Tie Optional. Women - Cocktail Attire Encouraged
09:00 pm - Midnight The BLVD Bar will be open to CBA members (cash bar)

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 50th annual Convention and Tradeshow.

FAM Tour Cancellation Policy: 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, or family of a registered attendee, of the CBA 50th 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 11, 2024, 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 11, 2024, 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”) 2024 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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