Workforce Summit 2026: Opening Ceremony, Keynote, and Fireside Chat

The opening session features remarks from APTA President and CEO, Paul Skoutelas, and a fireside chat with Jay Fox, CEO, Utah Transit Authority (UTA), and Carlos Braceras, Executive Director, Utah Department of Transportation (DOT) on the importance of state and local partnerships.

President's Welcome: Paul Skoutelas, President and CEO, American Public Transportation Association

Keynote Introduction: Ron Thiele, President, Xpan Interactive Ltd.

Keynote Speaker: Carlos Braceras, Executive Director, Utah Department of Transportation 

Speaker: Jay Fox, Executive Director, Utah Transit Authority

Hosted by the Business Member Workforce Development Committee, which supports the APTA Strategic Plan through activities in the workforce development sphere, undertaking specific actions and activities that include both students and teachers to provide a source of new people entering the transit workforce.