Opening Ceremonies (TRANSform 2023)

Are you ready to kick-off the TRANSform and EXPO conference in Orlando? Join your industry peers for an exciting two and a half days of learning and networking. The conference will begin with an opening session where you will have the opportunity to hear from APTA leadership, local dignitaries, and the host, Lynx Transit, as they share all the exciting and relevant information you will learn and see over the next three days.

Chair's Welcome:

• Michele Wong Krause, Chair, APTA; Chair, Board of Directors, Dallas Area Rapid Transit

President's Welcome:

• Paul P. Skoutelas, President and CEO, American Public Transportation Association

Remarks:

• Jerry L. Demings, Mayor, Orange County
• John Hugh "Buddy" Dyer, Mayor of Orlando, City of Orlando  Host: Tiffany Homler Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer, LYNX - Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority 
• Dorval Carter Jr., Immediate Past Chair, APTA; and President, Chicago Transit Authority

Sponsor Remarks:

• Veronique Hakim, Sr VP & National Transit & Rail Market Sector Leader, HNTB Corporation
• Sally Librera, North American Transit Leader, Senior Vice President, AECOM