4–7 Oct 2026 · Chicago IL, US

APTA TRANSform & EXPO

APTA TRANSform & EXPO is a combined public transportation conference and exposition taking place in Chicago in October 2026. TRANSform (Oct 4–7, 2026) is the association's flagship event with workshops, technical tours, keynote addresses and educational sessions for public transportation professionals. EXPO (Oct 5–7, 2026) is a product and services trade show featuring exhibiting companies showcasing technology, sustainable mobility, zero-emission/electric vehicles, infrastructure, passenger experience and safety/security solutions.

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Dates
4–7 Oct 2026
Venue
McCormick Place South Building
Location
Chicago IL, US
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Trade
Duration
4 days
Scale
National
Exhibitors
800Estimate
Visitors
12,000Fact
Automotive & MobilityLogistics & TransportConstruction & BuildingIT & SoftwareUrban Development & Public Sector

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

About APTA TRANSform & EXPO

APTA TRANSform & EXPO is a national trade show for the Automotive & Mobility and Logistics & Transport industries, held in Chicago IL, United States. The 2026 edition runs 4–7 Oct 2026 at McCormick Place South Building. It brings together an estimated 800 exhibitors and 12,000 visitors (organizer-confirmed). Event Scout has indexed 694 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

Venue

McCormick Place South Building

60616 Chicago IL, Illinois, US

Who exhibits at APTA TRANSform & EXPO

We've captured 694 exhibitors for APTA TRANSform & EXPO (roster as of 2026). They span 28 countries, 65% of them based outside the United States.

Where exhibitors are based

Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.

  • United States35%·94
  • Germany17%·46
  • Canada9%·25
  • Italy7%·19
  • France5%·13

Based on 269 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

  • Machinery Manufacturing34%·66
  • Software It30%·57
  • Energy Electronics28%·53
  • Automotive25%·48
  • Services10%·20

Based on 193 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

60%Class Cof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Strongly exclusive — most exhibitors skip the other events we track, giving this show a distinct roster.

Cross-referenced against 694 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

65%Class Cof exhibitors are based abroad

Strongly international — a substantial share of exhibitors are based abroad.

Exhibitor calibre

Publicly listed28%·22

listed companies

Large enterprises41%·32

1,000+ employees

Of 78 exhibitors whose company size we know.

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

APTA TRANSform & EXPO 2026 exhibitor list

So far, 690+ exhibiting companies have been indexed for APTA TRANSform & EXPO. They span industries including software-it,energy-electronics,logistics-transport, logistics-transport and industrial-automation,logistics-transport. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

  • Bosch Global
  • Pardon Our Interruption
  • Ericsson
  • Workday
  • Jacobs
  • Aptiv
  • Valeo
  • Realise the power of rail
  • Indra Group
  • Prysmian Corporate
  • UITP
  • Wabtec Corporation
  • Škoda Group
  • MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Global Website
  • Hubbell Incorporated
  • Esri
  • Advantech
  • ABB Group
  • WAGO Deutschland
  • ebm

+ 669 more exhibitors

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Frequently asked questions

When is APTA TRANSform & EXPO 2026?
APTA TRANSform & EXPO 2026 runs 4–7 Oct 2026 at McCormick Place South Building.
Where is APTA TRANSform & EXPO held?
APTA TRANSform & EXPO is held at McCormick Place South Building in Chicago IL, United States.
How many exhibitors does APTA TRANSform & EXPO have?
APTA TRANSform & EXPO counts an estimated 800 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 694 exhibiting companies so far.
Who exhibits at APTA TRANSform & EXPO?
Indexed exhibitors include Samsara, Unipart, Modula and Zebra Technologies. The event spans the Automotive & Mobility, Logistics & Transport and Construction & Building sectors.
Is APTA TRANSform & EXPO worth attending?
APTA TRANSform & EXPO is a national trade show for the Automotive & Mobility and Logistics & Transport industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. It brings together an estimated 800 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.
How do I get the APTA TRANSform & EXPO exhibitor list?
Event Scout has indexed 694 companies exhibiting at APTA TRANSform & EXPO so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

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