Schedule of Events
FPTA Annual Conference | September 18-20, 2022 | Naples
This schedule is considered draft. The final/accurate schedule will be loaded into our event app, as well as provided as a printed pocket-sized schedule on-site.
SUNday, Sept. 18, 2022
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration Open
Check in to receive your entry badge and registration bag. You can also purchase extra tickets here and ask questions.
12:00 – 4:30 PM
FPTA Golf Tournament ($75 per player)
Off-site at Naples Grande Golf Club
2:00 – 4:00 PM
FPTA Bowling Tournament (No fee)
First come, first serve for shirts
6:00 – 7:15 PM
Welcome Reception
Enjoy some hors d’oeuvres and cocktails while networking with your transit peers. Golf and Bowling winners will be announced.
7:30 – 10:00 PM
FPTA GM Dinner – INVITE ONLY (Not open to Exhibitor/Sponsors, unless a Board Member)
Transit CEO’s of all FPTA-member systems are invited to attend with their spouse/significant other.
Monday, Sept. 19, 2022
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration Open
Check in to receive your entry badge and registration bag. You can also purchase extra tickets here and ask questions.
8:30 – 10:00 AM
General Session: State and Federal Updates Breakfast
FTA, FDOT, APTA, and CTAA will discuss important updates and information regarding transit here in Florida and around the nation.
10:15 – 10:45 AM
FPTA Business Member Meeting
All FPTA Business Members are encouraged to attend the Annual Business Member Meeting in the Exhibit Hall. We will discuss several items and vote for a new voting Business Member on the FPTA Board.
10:15 – 11:15 AM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Session descriptions TBA
11:15 AM – 1:15 PM
Grand Opening of the Exhibit Hall and Lunch
1:30 – 2:30 PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Session descriptions TBA
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Reception in the Exhibit Hall
7:30 – 9:30 PM
Transit’s Got Talent Show (NEW EVENT!)
Further information TBA
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Registration Open
Last chance to check in and receive your entry badge and registration bag. You can also purchase extra tickets here and ask questions.
8:30 – 10:00 AM
General Session: Celebration Breakfast
Join us at the Celebration Breakfast where we will give out both our Marketing Awards and FPTA Hall of Fame Award. In addition, we will be recognizing the Florida Transit Leadership Program Alumni and Certified Transit Technical Program graduates.
10:15 – 11:15 AM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Session descriptions TBA
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
General Session Keynote and Lunch
Cybersecurity: What You Need to Know
Join us for our Keynote Speaker, John Iannarelli, FBI Special Agent (Ret.). John served 20 years as an FBI Special Agent and was the FBI’s national spokesperson. His investigative work included the Oklahoma City Bombing, the 9/11 attack, the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, the Sony hack. He is the recipient of the FBI Director’s Distinguished Service Award, as well as an Honorary Doctor of Computer Science. After retiring from the FBI, John was an NFL Security Representative, overseeing game-day security of players, fans, and the stadium throughout the football season and during the Super Bowl.
John is a former Police Officer, attorney, author of five books and a highly sought-after keynote speaker who has presented to Fortune 500 companies, domestic and international audiences, the United Nations, and the Vatican, where he has personally met on several occasions with Pope Francis.
1:45 – 2:45 PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Session descriptions TBA
2:00 – 5:00 PM
FPTA Annual Board Meeting
ALL FPTA Transit System Members are encouraged to attend. We will be electing our new FPTA Board of Directors for the upcoming year. Don’t miss your chance to represent your agency on the Board!
5:00 – 6:00 PM
INVITE ONLY
Transit Leadership Program Graduates’ Happy Hour
By invite only
6:00 – 7:00 PM
FPTA Awards Reception
Held outside of the banquet hall.
7:00 – 9:00 PM
FPTA Awards Banquet and Dinner
The Awards Banquet highlights the amazing accomplishments of our transit systems and employees!