COVID-19 FAQs
School Bus Fleet ConneX (SBFX) 2020 has been postponed due to the Coronavirus and government travel guidance
Monday, March 16, 2020
We have been in close communication with our key partners among others. After a great deal of discussion, we have jointly decided to postpone the 2020 School Bus Fleet ConneX (SBFX). The safety and health of our attendees and partners is of paramount importance at this time. With that in mind, please stay tuned for more information from Bobit Business Media concerning our updated plans.
SBFX has been committed to observing the recommendations put forth by public health officials since the beginning of this unprecedented situation. The latest guidance released by the White House Coronavirus Task Force, broadened the recommendations to consider postponing meetings and limiting attendance for any American. Therefore, the current environment makes it impossible for us to hold a successful event for our attendees and sponsors.
FAQs
GENERAL QUESTIONS
Is it true that School Bus Fleet ConneX (SBFX) 2020 has been postponed?
Yes. Due to ongoing concerns about the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and due to evolving restrictions and recommendations from government bodies around travel and gatherings, our Executive Leadership Team has determined unanimously that the Show should be postponed. We are working with our event venue (Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort) on our rescheduled conference dates and new dates will be announced in the next 30-60 days, please refer to our website www.schoolbusfleetconnex.com for the most up to date information.
Any hotel arrangements will be rescheduled by SBFX Show Management, no action is required on your part.
SPONSOR QUESTIONS
Are refunds being issued for Sponsorships?
Since we have rescheduled conference dates, all Sponsorship contracts are in place and will automatically be incorporated into the new conference dates.
ATTENDEE QUESTIONS
Will SBFX cancel my flight that was booked with the travel agent?
Yes, any flights that were previously booked through our travel coordinator will be canceled by SBFX and no further action is needed on your part. SBFX will be in contact to rebook flights once the new date has been solidified.
If you have questions regarding your participation, please contact Jane Swift at 800-576-8788 or email; [email protected].
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Testimonials
“SBFX is bar none the best event I have ever attended. The ability to see and visit vendors in a one-on-one setting is amazing! It was excellent to make connections. I walked away with some new friends on both the operator and vendor sides!"
-Josh Garver, Fleet Service Manager, Unified School District 470, Arkansas City, KS
“It was nice to get the one-on-one time with operators. We all have time-sensitive schedules, so getting the time to sit down and get to know each other on a personal and business level is something that is sometimes missing."
-Quentin Kuhns, Sales Manager, Auto-Jet Muffler Corp., Des Moines, IA
“Thank you SBFX & suppliers for the opportunity to participate in this worthwhile event. The connections and possible future partnerships were invaluable. You were a fantastic host! I look forward to utilizing ideas and suggestions in our district."
-Trudy Foster, Transportation Director, Lake Local Schools, Millbury, OH
“Attending SBFX was a great opportunity to gather ideas and exchange information from other school bus operators, as well as speak with suppliers one-on-one and view focused product presentations. SBFX was great for learning and networking!"
-Andrew Grasty, Assistant Transportation Director, Centerville City Schools, Centerville, OH
“This is a very worthwhile event. I enjoyed everything. It is great to meet others and share ideas. Thank you SBF for hosting this event.”
-Billy Huish, Transportation Supervisor, Farmington Municipal Schools, Farmington, NM
“This event exceeded my expectations. It is well-organized and thought out. I gained more knowledge from the vendors than at prior conferences I’ve attended.”
-Margaret Hogan, Transportation Supervisor, Mendham Township Board of Education, Brookside, NJ
“If you are given the opportunity to attend, DO IT! SBFX was a great opportunity to network with peers in a small setting and discuss common issues. Couple this with one-on-one discussions with suppliers, SBFX was fantastic! I highly recommend it."
-Chris Ellison, Director of Transportation, Eugene School District 4J, Eugene, OR
"I have been attending conferences for 30+ years, and I can say that the format and presentation of this conference was, without a doubt, the absolute best and most worth-while conference I have ever attended."
-Rick Baker, Director of Maintenance & Transportation, Center Independent School District, Center, TX
“School Bus Fleet ConneX put me in contact with vendors that I might not normally look into. I found cost savings in some new products that will allow for a better spec’d bus!”
-Cody Cox, Director of Transportation & Fleet Services, Bellville ISD, Bellville, TX
“Excellent networking opportunity. I was able to meet and discuss with the right people and the decision-makers. Extremely valuable.”
-Saul Horowitz, President, Routee, Spring Valley, NY
“As a first-time supplier host, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was happy to see that the operators really did want to learn about my products—that makes the event worth it.”
