Conference sessions will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, September 30th, and continue through Wednesday morning. On Monday morning at 10:00 a.m., there will be a free optional tour of North Little Rock's famous Old Mill. To see the final agenda, including session times, breaks, vendor expos, and more, click here.

The session topics and program speakers will be:

Monday, September 30th

Overtime Eligibility Rule Change and Pregnant Worker Accommodations

Amber Bagley, Rose Law Firm

Brett Taylor, Rose Law Firm

Embracing AI as a Team Member

Erika Finnestead, Ozark Regional Transit

Digital Communications: Utilizing Social Media and Your Website

Chris McMillen, Mass Enthusiasm

Tuesday, October 1

Addiction and Opioid Overdose Prevention

Monte Payne, Wolfe Street Foundation

Communication & Emotional Intelligence and Diffusing Conflict

Dan Mulraney, Mulraney Training and Consulting

Luncheon Presentation

Victoria DeFrancesco Soto, Clinton School of Public Service

Wednesday, October 2

Roundtable Discussion

Gail Lyssy, FTA Region VI

ARDOT Staff

Rich Sampson, South West Transit Association (SWTA)

We are excited to invite you to a Dutch treat event on Sunday evening at Ol’ Bart Southern Eats in North Little Rock. It’s going to be a delightful evening filled with great food and even better company. Keep an eye out for another email with more details about this event. We can’t wait to see you there!

Additionally, the Vendor Welcome Reception will be on Monday afternoon. Tuesday will feature ATA’s Annual Meeting luncheon, vendor trade shows, door prize drawings, and the Annual Fish Fry at ATA.

Conference Schedule and Trade Shows

Exhibitor Set-Up

9:00 a.m., Monday, September 30th through 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 1

Sunday, September 29th

Sunday Night Social 6:00 - 8:00 pm: If you’re arriving on Sunday, join us for a casual, dutch-treat Sunday Night Social at Ol' Bart Southern Eats in North Little Rock. A separate email will be sent with more details soon.

Monday, September 30th

• Optional Tour: North Little Rock's world-famous Old Mill at 10:00 a.m.
• Vendor Setup 9:30 am
• Welcome Reception and EXPO 4:30 – 6:00 pm
• Dinner on your own

Tuesday, October 1st

• Morning Vendor EXPO 8:00 – 8:30 am
• Vendor EXPO 11:00 – 11:45 am
• ATA Luncheon and Annual Meeting 12:00 – 1:30 pm
• Afternoon Break & EXPO 1:30 – 2:00 pm
• Vendor Trade Show and Door Prize Drawings 3:30 – 5:00 pm
• Reception and Annual Fish Fry 5:30 pm

Trade Show Door Prizes

There will be door prize drawings at each exhibitor booth at the trade show on Tuesday afternoon. We hope that your company will participate and provide a prize.

Shipping Materials

If you wish to ship materials to the hotel, send them to Wyndham Riverfront Hotel, 2 Riverfront Pl, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114. You will need to include the conference name, your name, and company information (including phone number) with the materials. If you need assistance, contact the Wyndham at (501) 907-4839.

Air Travel

If you plan to travel by air, Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport is approximately a 12-minute drive from the hotel. Click here for more information.

Shuttle Service Provided by Hotel

Free Airport Service is provided from 6:00 a.m-11:00 p.m. For more information or to schedule a ride, please call: 501-371-9000

Hotel Information

Wyndham Riverfront Hotel

2 Riverfront Place

North Little Rock, AR

Click here to reserve your room or contact the Wyndham Riverfront at (501) 371-9000. Be sure to mention that you are attending the Arkansas Public Transportation Conference to receive the conference rate of $107.00 for standard rooms. Upgraded rooms are also available. Additionally, the hotel provides free breakfast every morning for each paid guest. A block of rooms has been reserved starting Sunday night.

Sponsorship Opportunities

All vendors are strongly encouraged to provide door prizes for the Tuesday afternoon door prize drawing.

Sponsorship opportunities are now open for the conference. To view the list, simply click here Please note that sponsorships are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to act quickly if you are interested in sponsoring an event.

Thank you for considering sponsorship of our conference! With your support, this event will provide attendees with an unforgettable experience.