Check in with the SBFX team to grab your name badge, show directory, and more before we kick everything off!

Location: Pueblo II

Get a head start on the event and meet and mingle with new and old industry professionals at this laid-back social hour. Grab a beverage (on us!) and settle in before we kick off the opening dinner and keynote afterward.

Location: Vista Verde Room

Let’s kick off SBFX 2026! Here, the School Bus Fleet team will welcome you to Scottsdale and explain how the event will work to help you feel ready to connect with others and learn together. Hear a special message from the gala dinner sponsor, BusRight.

After that, we’ll enjoy a delicious meal together while networking with others at the table before it’s time for the keynote!

Location: Apache Ballroom

Emcee:
Amanda Huggett, School Bus Fleet/Bobit Business Media

Keynote: Ignite Your IMPACT: Lead with Clarity, Alignment, and Appreciation

Leading a successful transportation team takes more than keeping routes on schedule; it requires building a culture where people feel valued, supported, and connected to a shared purpose.

In this energizing keynote, Ann Vote will inspire leaders to ignite their IMPACT through clear communication, intentional leadership, and meaningful appreciation that strengthens morale and trust across their teams. Through relatable stories, practical strategies, and interactive moments, attendees will leave motivated to create a culture where both people and performance thrive.

Keynote Speaker:
Ann Vote, leadership speaker, trainer, and workplace culture coach

Join us for Cigars & Cordials to wrap up our first day!

Location: Bennie’s Courtyard