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

CLICK HERE TO BOOK WITH OUR EXCLUSIVE RATE OF $199.00 PER NIGHT!
If you prefer to call 1-949-975-1234 and refer to group code G-CABA.
Room Block Rate is available until September 25, 2024

Beyond the radiant sun, sand and surf, discover the sophisticated charm of Newport Beach, California. A place so intoxicating, one taste of the perfect life will keep you coming back for more.

Sponsorships available! Contact vickib@cbabus.com for more information.

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Sunday, October 27, 2024

7:30 am - 03:00 pm - FAM Tour – Whale Watching & Lyon Air Museum Tours
Transportation sponsored by Pacific Coachways Charter Services

10:00 am -02:00 pm - The Bridgestone Annual Golf Tournament - Costa Mesa Country Club
Sponsored by new Title Sponsor: Bridgestone<</p>

04:00 pm - 05:30 pm - CBA Board Meeting (Board Members Only)

04:30 pm - 06:00 pm - Registration Open

05:30 pm - 07:00 pm - Welcome Reception - Hyatt Regency Gazebo
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

Monday, October 28, 2024

07:00 am - 05:00 pm - Registration Open

07:00 am - 05:00 pm - Vendor Showcase Exhibitor Setup

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

10:00 am - 10:15 am - Break

10:15 am - 11:15 am - Keynote Address - Speaker TBA

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 - 02:30 pm - Lunch

12:15 pm - 02:30 pm - Bus Display Open

02:30 pm - 02:45 pm - Break

02:45 pm - 03:30 pm - Updates from FMCSA / CHP

03:30 pm - 04:15 pm - Education Session

04:15 pm - 04:30 pm - Break

04:30 pm - 05:30 pm - Education Session

05:30 pm - 06:00 pm - Break

06:00 pm - Bus departs for Monday Night Madness at Hornblower South Harbor in Newport Beach

06:30 pm - 09:30 pm - Monday Night Madness - Endless Dreams City Cruise & Dinner with anticipated return to the hotel by 10:00pm
Lead Sponsors:  BusGraphix,  Daimler North America & Lancer

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

07:00 am - Noon - Exhibitor set up for Vendor Showcase

07:00 am - 05:00 pm - Registration Open

08:00 am - 08:45am - Breakfast Buffet

08:45 am - 12:30 pm - BISC West

8:30 - 8:45 am        Intro & Welcome    
                              Brandon Buchanan, American Bus Association and Kevin Fischer,
                                     Transportation Charter Services

8:45 - 9:45 am        Navigating Challenging Employee HR Issues from
                          Accusations to Communications, Investigations & Resolution
                                 Brian Mills, Snell & Wilmer

9:45 - 10:45 am      Defensive Driving & Driver Safety
                          Panel: James Blain, Pax Training, Kimberlee Bissegger, Lancer
                                     Insurance, California Highway Patrol

10:45 – 11:00 am   Break

11:00 - 11:45 am    Emissions Update: What’s the Latest with CARB Regulations?
                          TBD

11:45 - 12:30 pm Safety Director 101: Data Beyond the Driver

 Mike McDonal, Saucon Technologies

12:30 pm - 01:00 pm - Lunch Buffet

01:15 pm - 02:30 pm - Education Session

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

07:00 pm - 09:00 pm - Gala Awards Dinner

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.

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.