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California Bus Association 51st Annual Convention & Trade Show

October 26, 2025

Visalia, CA

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Representing California's Bus Industry Since 1969

2025 CALIFORNIA BUS ASSOCIATION 51st ANNUAL CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW

51st Annual California Bus Association Convention & Trade Show

October 26 - 28, 2025

Discover the charm of Visalia, CA — a vibrant Central Valley gem where small-town warmth meets big-time adventure, nestled between lush farmland and the majestic Sequoia National Park. From farm-to-table dining to scenic outdoor escapes, Visalia offers an unforgettable California experience.

Learn more about Visalia, CA!

Pricing is $425 per attendee.

Note: Please note that as the bus and table displays are located inside the Arena with lunch, there are more opportunities for display time. Also, due to this layout, all vendors will be required to take a table display, at a cost of $400 per company. This cost will be added to your first attendee's registration. Any questions, please let us know at: information@cbabus.com

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One-day registration is available on a limited basis. Please contact us for assistance.

Hotel Information

Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center
300 S Court Street
Visalia, CA, 93291

ROOM BLOCK EXTENDED!

Book your room by ~~Saturday, October 4~~, MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025 to receive the special CBA group rate of $170 per night.

MAKE RESERVATION

Alternatively, a limited number of additional rooms will be available for our group
at the Comfort Suites, conveniently located just across the street.

Comfort Suites
Hotel Rate: $169.00 USD + tax per night
The cut-off date for this rate is 10/13/25
Call the property directly at (559) 738-1700
and state that you would like to make a reservation under the group room block for "CA Bus Association"

Please enjoy our video recap of the 50th Annual Convention held in 2024 in Newport Beach.

Thank you to our generous sponsors of the 2025
51st Annual Convention & Tradeshow

CORPORATE LEVEL PARTNER

EXECUTIVE LEVEL PARTNER

LEADERSHIP LEVEL PARTNER

Sponsorships available! Download our Sponsor Prospectus
or Contact information@cbabus.com for more information.

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2025 AGENDA

Sunday, October 26, 2025

All Day	Charging Lounge Open *Sponsored by BusGraphix*
06:45 am - 03:30 pm	FAM Tour - Sequoia National Park at King's Canyon & Hume Lake Transportation Sponsor: American Stage Tours
08:30 am - 04:30 pm	Bus departs for Golf Transportation sponsor: Classic Charter
10:06 am - 03:00 pm	Bridgestone Annual Golf Tournament - Valley Oaks Golf Course, Visalia, CA TITLE SPONSOR: Bridgestone Longest Drive (Men's, Women's) Sponsored by American Stage Tours Closest To The Pin (Men's, Women's) Sponsored by Acrisure
04:00 pm - 05:30 pm	Board Meeting - Board Members Only *Refreshments Sponsored by Prevost*
05:00 pm	Registration Open Badges Sponsored by Sardo Upholstery Pocket Agenda Sponsored by American Stage Tours
05:30 pm - 07:00 pm	Welcome Reception *Lead Sponsor: Motor Coach Industries*
06:15 pm	Women in Buses - On The Road Meet-up / Photo
07:00 pm	Open evening for dine arounds or open dining
09:00 pm - Midnight	After Party at the DT Lounge (cash bar)

Monday, October 27, 2025

Wake Up to What’s New in

All Day	Charging Lounge Open *Sponsored by BusGraphix*
06:00 am - 08:00 am	Buses Only - Move-in & Set-up
07:00 am - 05:00 pm	Registration Open Badges Sponsored by Sardo Upholstery Pocket Agenda Sponsored by American Stage Tours
07:30 am - 11:00 am	Vendor Showcase Exhibitor Setup *(must be done by 11:00 am)*
08:00 am - 09:15 am	Breakfast Buffet *Sponsored by Global Charter Services*
08:30 am - 09:15 am	Labor Law Breakfast Briefing: Wake Up to What’s New in Labor Law Brian Mills, Snell & Wilmer Join employment attorney Brian Mills, Esq., for an overview of key HR and compliance challenges facing employers in 2025–2026. Learn how to protect your company from wage and PAGA claims, ADA and website accessibility violations, I-9 compliance risks, and even new threats involving employee use of AI.
09:15 am - 10:15 am	Combating Distracted Driving: Insights from TREDS California Jessica Williams, UC San Diego's TREDS Nicole Herrera, UC San Diego's TREDS
10:15 am - 10:30 am	Break
10:30 am - 11:45 am	Keynote Address Justin Osmond — author, motivational speaker, and member of the legendary Osmond family.
11:45 am - Noon	Break - Change Rooms
Noon - 01:15 pm	Tailgate Lunch *Sponsored by Sundance Stage Lines*
12:30 pm - 01:15 pm	National Motorcoach Industry Update: ABA & UMA Perspectives Brandan Buchanan, American Bus Association Government Affairs Scott Michael, United Motorcoach Association President
01:15 pm - 02:30 pm	Bus Display & Vendor Showcase Part ONE - Open Beverage & Dessert Station Sponsored by *Global Charter Services*
02:30 pm - 03:45 pm	On the Enforcement Front: What’s New from FMCSA, CHP & CPUC
03:45 pm - 04:30 pm	Road Ready Your Fleet: Maximize Uptime, Minimize Downtime
04:30 pm - 04:45 pm	Break
04:45 pm - 05:30 pm	The Journey Ahead: Open Operator Discussion Chris Riddington, Moderator
05:30 pm - 06:15 pm	Break
06:15 pm	Buses depart for Monday Night Madness Transportation Sponsors: American Stage Tours Best Tours & Travel Classic Charter
06:30 pm - 10:00 pm	Monday Night Madness - Buses anticipated return to the hotel by 10:00pm Lead Sponsors: BusGraphix Daimler North America Lancer Insurance Motor Coach Industries Prevost TEMSA Transportation Advisors / EZ-Drug Test
10:00 pm - Midnight	After Party at the DT Lounge (cash bar)

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

All Day	Charging Lounge Open *Sponsored by BusGraphix*
07:00 am - 05:00 pm	Registration Open
08:00 am - 08:45 am	Breakfast Buffet Sponsored by American Stage Tours
08:45 am - 12:30 pm	Pads & Pens Sponsored by ABC Companies
8:30 - 8:45	Intro & Welcome Kevin Fischer, Transportation Charter Services
8:45 - 9:30	Session 1: Why We Train? Driver Coaching Presented by James Blain, PAX Training
9:30 - 10:30	Session 2: Safety Director 101: Using Telematics in Evaluating Driver Performance Mike McDonal, Saucon Technologies
10:30 – 10:45	Break
10:45 - 12:30	Preparing for Depositions – Setting the Backbone of a Successful Defense Brian Mills, Snell & Wilmer It is a motorcoach company’s worst nightmare, “the big one”, having an incident involving an injury which ends up going to court for the jury to decide our fate. While some of us may have experienced the litigation process, many have not. Within our companies, associations, maintenance and safety processes, we all strive for “best practices”, to operate in a prudent manner for our passengers. In our various roles, we all have many responsibilities and want to ensure that we practice what we say we are going to do, however what happens if we don’t? But before we get to trial, there is another step in the legal process, many are often unprepared for – depositions and discovery. Join us for an insightful session on how and why to prepare for depositions, and how your approach to these preliminary questions, along with the strength of your company’s processes, can significantly influence the outcome of a court case. Adjourn
12:30 pm - 01:15 pm	Legislative Lunch Lead Sponsor: Prevost Co-Sponsored by Santa Barbara Airbus
01:15 pm - 02:30 pm	Legislative Landscape: What's Next for California? Ashley S. Walker, Nossaman, LLP - Sr Policy Advisor and CBA Lobbyist Kasha B. Hunt, Nossaman, LLP - Policy Advisor
02:30 pm - 04:15 pm	Bus Display & Vendor Showcase Displays Part TWO - with Raffles - Open *Beverage & Dessert Station Sponsored by National Interstate Insurance*
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 Sponsored by: BusGraphix ABA UMA Encouraged Attire: Men - Sport Coat, Tie Optional. Women - Cocktail Attire Encouraged. Award Sponsors: Driver of the Year - Lancer Insurance Maintenance Technician of the Year - Motor Coach Industries Vickie Cole Memorial Women in Leadership Award - Prevost
09:00 pm - Midnight	Join us for the After Party at the DT Lounge (cash bar)

Golf Cancellation Policy: Golfers, please be advised that cancellation is not available after Friday, October 3, 2025. 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 51st annual Convention and Tradeshow.

FAM Tour Cancellation Policy: Please be advised that cancellation is not available after Friday, October 3, 2025. 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 51st annual Convention and Tradeshow.

Cancellation Policy: Individual cancellations will be accepted in writing only.

Cancellations made prior to 5:00 p.m. PT on Friday, October 3, 2025, will receive a full refund, less a $25.00 processing fee.
Cancellations made between 5:00 p.m. PT on Friday, October 3, 2025 and Friday, October 17, 2025, will be offered at 50% of registration fee.
Cancellations made after 5:00 p.m. PT on Friday, October 17, 2025, as well as no-shows, are not refundable.

Waiver of Liability: By registering for the California Bus Association’s (“CBA”) 2025 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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