August 18, 2023 - The NABSA Annual Conference, Sept. 19-22 in Hamilton and Toronto this year, is the leading global venue for shared micromobility and transportation leaders, practitioners, operators, and equipment providers to tackle important issues facing the industry – register today here.
This year, we’re joining our host, the Toronto Parking Authority + Bike Share Toronto for exciting events the evening of Thursday September 21st and Friday September 22nd at the Growing Shared Micromobility: Connecting People & Places Conference. Check out the happenings below!
You Won’t Want to Miss the Toronto Evening Reception!
Kick off your Toronto experience with an evening reception on the waterfront of Lake Ontario at Boxcar Social Harbourfront, September 21st from 5:30 to 8:00pm. Doors open at 5:30pm. From 5:45 to 6:30pm, join Cocktails and Conversation with Bike Share Toronto and Research Strategy Group as they share how Bike Share Toronto used customer research and insights to develop and execute an integrated marketing, communications and operations plan that drove 35% revenue and ridership growth. The presentation will be followed by a Q+A session.
Karla Avis-Birch to Deliver Conference Keynote
We are excited to announce Karla Avis-Birch as the conference keynote speaker this year! Her presentation will take place during the Opening Plenary on September 20th.
Karla Avis-Birch is the Chief Planning Officer at Metrolinx. She leads the Planning & Development team on helping to deliver an integrated, sustainable transit and effective network for all by way of development of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area (GGHA), implementation of key policies and standards that connect communities and maintains a high customer experience, and manages the delivery of benefits from capital projects.
During her keynote, Karla will share how she guides the planning and benefits of the regional transportation network and how shared micromobility helps to achieve end-to-end transit solutions.
The NABSA Annual Conference is the leading global venue for shared micromobility and transportation leaders, practitioners, operators, and equipment providers to tackle important issues facing the industry. This year, we’re exploring two cities, Hamilton and Toronto, for our Growing Shared Micromobility: Connecting People & Places Conference.
The Agenda is Now Live!
Each year, NABSA puts together a conference agenda that covers important and timely issues facing the industry. The Growing Shared Micromobility: Connecting People & Places Conference will feature sessions on topics from electrification to marketing, partnerships to ridership, and so much more.
Sign up Now for a Toronto Mobile Workshop on Sept. 22!
We are excited for you to close out your conference experience and get to know Toronto by participating in a mobile workshop on Friday, September 22nd. Workshops have staggered start times and are being offered beginning at 8:30am, 9:15am, and 10:00am. All mobile workshops begin at Bike Share Toronto station: Bremner Blvd/Rees St and end at Bike Share Toronto operational headquarters where attendees will say goodbye to friends old and new over a local treat. Conference activities end at 12:00pm.
Ride to North America’s Largest Electric Bike Share Station @ 9:15am
Take a ride along Toronto’s world class waterfront trails to North America’s largest bikeshare electric charging station. At the station participants will have an opportunity for a Q&A with representatives from Bike Share Toronto, PBSC, and Shift Transit.
Book your Lodging Today!
Hamilton: The Sheraton Hamilton Hotel is the conference venue and home to all conference sessions, the keynote and plenaries, expo booths, and more. It is conveniently located in downtown Hamilton.
Interested in staying in Hamilton the night of Thursday September 21st and commuting to Toronto for the Evening Reception on Thursday and Toronto Mobile Workshops on Friday? Book your entire conference stay in Hamilton! Discounted rooms are available at the Sheraton Hamilton Hotel.
Toronto: There are two recommended hotels in Toronto close to all conference happenings, the Westin Harbour Castle and the Delta Hotels Toronto.
Space is limited and hotels book up fast. We recommend booking at your earliest convenience. Learn more about the hotels and booking here.
Sponsor the Conference
The Growing Shared Micromobility: Connecting People & Places Conference is a great opportunity to showcase shared micromobility solutions and gain recognition for supporting the shared micromobility community. Learn more about sponsoring the 2023 conference at nabsa.net/2023conference or contact sam@nabsa.net.
To register for the NABSA 2023 Conference click here.
