ThinkTransit Executive Summit Wins First Place AdWheel Award from APTA for Best Event
Award-Winning Executive Workshop Returns March 30th in Boston
Savannah, GA (February 24, 2026) — The ThinkTransit Executive Summit has earned First Place – Best Special Event from the American Public Transportation Association as part of its prestigious AdWheel Awards. The honor was presented today at the AdWheel Awards Luncheon during APTA’s Marketing, Communications & Customer Experience (MCX) Workshop in Savannah, Georgia.
Curated and hosted by Modaxo SVP & Chief Customer Officer Paul Comfort, the Executive Summit is an exclusive, executive-only track within the ThinkTransit Conference designed specifically for transit agency CEOs, general managers, and senior leaders. ThinkTransit is put on by Vontas and Trapeze Group.
Built for a Rapidly Changing Industry
Public transit leaders are navigating many issues from funding uncertainty and workforce shortages to zero-emission mandates, AI acceleration, cybersecurity risks, and safety concerns. Transit leadership needs a trusted space for candid, peer-to-peer executive dialogue to tackle these issues. The ThinkTransit Executive Summit was created to fill that gap.
Operating under Chatham House Rules — no press, no recordings, no filters — the Executive Summit is a solutions-oriented, one-day workshop that provides a confidential setting for focused leadership panels, moderated roundtables, and practical discussions executives can immediately apply within their agencies. Structured networking and a private executive dinner foster deeper collaboration and trust.
Proven Impact
Seventy senior-level transit leaders attended the award-winning Summit last year, delivering exceptional feedback:
- 93% found discussions highly engaging
- 93% were very satisfied or extremely satisfied with networking
- 93% would highly recommend the Summit
Attendees described it as “a great opportunity for open and honest conversation” and said “the networking alone makes this session very valuable.”
“This Executive Summit is an extension of the work we do curating thought leadership from within the industry, where we all learn from one another,” said Comfort. “We deeply appreciate this recognition from APTA.”
As a First Place recipient, the ThinkTransit Executive Summit is now eligible for the Grand Award, to be presented at APTA’s TRANSform & EXPO in Chicago this October.
Registration Now Open for 2026 ThinkTransit Executive Summit
Monday, March 30 | Westin Boston Seaport District | Boston, MA
Transit CEOs, General Managers, and senior leaders are invited to join the 2026 ThinkTransit Executive Summit where they can step away from daily operations and spend one powerful day engaging in peer-to-peer, executive-to-executive dialogue on the real challenges shaping transit in 2026. Seats are limited and reserved exclusively for transit agency senior leadership.
Secure your place today:
👉 Register now: https://trapezegroup.com/thinktransit/executive-summit/
About ThinkTransit
ThinkTransit is a premier transit technology conference hosted by Vontas and Trapeze Group, celebrating more than 34 years of industry innovation. Taking place March 29 – April 1, 2026 at the Westin Boston Seaport District, the event brings together transit executives, managers, and operational leaders from across North America to share practical strategies, proven solutions, and forward-thinking ideas that drive real results. Open to all transit professionals — regardless of agency size or technology platform — ThinkTransit delivers peer-led insights, expert keynotes, and actionable takeaways designed for today’s rapidly evolving mobility landscape.
Join industry leaders committed to advancing smarter, more efficient transit systems.
👉 Register today: https://trapezegroup.com/thinktransit/home/
About APTA and the MCX Workshop
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is a nonprofit international association of more than 1,600 public and private sector member organizations. APTA is the only association in North America that represents all modes of public transportation, including bus, paratransit, light rail, commuter rail, subways, waterborne services, and intercity and high-speed passenger rail.
APTA’s MCX Workshop convenes marketing, communications, and customer experience professionals from across the country to share actionable strategies that strengthen brands, improve customer journeys, and increase ridership. For more information, head to https://www.apta.com/
