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Save the Date for the 51st annual CBA Convention & Tradeshow, October 26-28, 2025 in Visalia, CA. Early Bird Registration will open June 1st.

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CAlifornia Bus Association

Representing California's Bus Industry Since 1969

2025 CALIFORNIA BUS ASSOCIATION 51st ANNUAL CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW

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

51st Annual California Bus Association Convention & Trade Show

Save the Date:

51st Annual CBA Convention & Tradeshow
October 26 - 28, 2025

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


VIEW SLIDES FROM THE 2024 CONVENTION'S 
EDUCATION SESSIONS HERE.
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Please view our video recap of the 50th Annual Convention held in Newport Beach.

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

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2025 AGENDA

Sunday, October 26, 2025

07:00 am -03:15 pm FAM Tour - Sequoia National Park & Hume Lake
08:30 am - 04:30 pm Bus departs for Golf
10:06 am - 03:00 pm The Bridgestone Annual Golf Tournament - Valley Oaks Golf Course, Visalia, CA
TITLE SPONSOR: Bridgestone Americas
04:00 pm - 05:30 pm Board Meeting - Board Members Only
05:00 pm Registration Open
05:30 pm - 07:00 pm Welcome Reception
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

06:00 am - 08:00 am Buses Only - Move-in & Set-up
07:00 am - 05:00 pm Registration Open
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
08:30 am - 09:15 am The Breakfast Briefing: Labor Law Update with Brian Mills
09:15 am - 10:15 am Distracted Driving with TREDS California
10:15 am - 10:30 am Break
10:30 am - 11:45 am Keynote Address
11:45 am - Noon Break - Change Rooms
Noon - 01:15 pm Lunch
12:30 pm - 01:15 pm National Industry Updates - ABA & UMA
Fred Ferguson, American Bus Association President
Scott Michael, United Motorcoach Association President
01:15 pm - 02:30 pm Bus Display & Vendor Showcase Part ONE - Open
Note: Non-displaying vendors are prohibited from entering the display area or meeting with operators during this time
02:30 pm - 03:45 pm Enforcement Updates - CVSA, FMCSA, & CHP
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
06:30 pm - 10:00 pm Monday Night Madness - 
Buses anticipated return to the hotel by 10:00pm
10:00 pm - Midnight After Party at the DT Lounge (cash bar)

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

07:00 am - 05:00 pm Registration Open
08:00 am - 08:45 am Breakfast Buffet
08:45 am - 12:30 pm
12:30 pm - 01:15 pm Lunch
01:15 pm - 02:30 pm Legislative Landscape: What's Next for California?
02:30 pm - 04:15 pm Bus Display & Vendor Showcase Displays Part TWO - with Raffles - Open
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 Join us for the After Party at the DT Lounge (cash bar)

Golf Cancellation PolicyGolfers, 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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