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2026 IPTA Conference

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Welcome to IPTA

The mission of the Iowa Pupil Transportation Association is to serve as a resource for school administrators, supervisors, mechanics, drivers, and the Iowa Department of Education in the upgrading of Iowa's pupil transportation program.

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Trusted since 1963, IPTA has been a driving force in student transportation safety and professional development across the state.

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Members gain access to the Transportation Emergency Assistance Manual, plus ongoing support, training resources, and statewide networking.

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Regional Meetings, Summer Conferences, Exhibitor Trade Shows and more!

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Conferences & Meetings

2026 IPTA Conference

IPTA Annual Conference & Tradeshow

The 2026 Annual IPTA School Transportation Summer Conference and Trade Show will be held on July 20-22, 2026  at the Airport Holiday Inn and Conference Center, 611 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, Iowa. 

Attendee Registration

The IPTA has an outstanding lineup of presenters and companies ready to provide everyone with valuable transportation-related information on new products, laws, rules, regulations, and best practices. 

2026 Trade Show Both Info

Exhibitor Booth Registration Information

The 2026 IPTA Annual Exhibitor Trade Show  July 21, 2026

2026 Annual IPTA School Transportation Summer Conference and Trade Show that will be held on July 20-22, 2026, at the Airport Holiday Inn and Conference Center, 611 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, Iowa.

Registration for vendor exhibitors that wish to participate in our July 21, 2026, Trade Show. The trade show booth setup can be the night before from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on July 20, 2026. or from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on July 21, 2026. 

Registration Now Open!

If you are interested in optional sponsorship by becoming a Diamond, Gold, Silver, or Bronze Iowa Pupil Transportation Association Partner, please indicate it during sign-up, or contact David Johnson, IPTA Executive Director at David@4ipta.org for more information. 

IPTA Tradeshow Promotional Video

2026 Tradeshow Booth Information Letter with Additional Sponsorship Letter

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2026 IPTA Regional Meetings

2026 Spring IPTA Regional Meetings

* Regional Meeting Registration Now Open!  

We are going to be back on the road again for the IPTA Regional Meetings that will be held at nine (9) locations around the State of Iowa, March/April 2026  

We are coming to a community near you. Please sign up choosing the location that is the most convenient for you and your team.

Regional Meeting Schedule and Program click here! 

All Locations will start at 9:00 A.M.

Sign up early so we can make arrangements with vendors for the luncheon. REGISTRATION IS OPEN! There is limited space at some locations. 

Meetings include lunch and are at no charge for IPTA members. Non IPTA Members are also welcome and encouraged to attend at a registration fee of $50.00 per person. Non-member Districts that choose to join the IPTA for the 2024-2025 school year would have their IPTA membership discounted by $50.00 for the first year, the cost of the regional meeting registration fee. 

Looking forward to seeing you all at a community near you soon!

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