Zero-Emission Bus Conference

Join us in San Francisco!

August 23 - 25, 2027

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The shift to electric vehicles is happening now around the globe!
Let's get it right - together.
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Learn 🎤

ZEB Con is the premier event for transportation professionals leading the charge to electrification. From initial community advocacy to electrifying a full depot and managing ongoing ZEB operations, conference content spans the entire journey to zero-emission.

SEE THE PROGRAM
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Network 🍻

Grab a drink and network with your peers while learning about the latest zero-emission bus technologies in the Expo Hall. Keep the conversations going at the Happy Bus Hour, a conference favorite featuring casual networking around a static zero-emission bus display.

MEET OUR SPONSORS

Explore 🌁

Ideally located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, the San Francisco Marriott Marquis puts ZEB Con attendees steps from some of the city’s best dining, arts, and entertainment. With Powell Street Station just a short walk away, the hotel also offers easy access to San Francisco’s neighborhoods, waterfront, and iconic attractions by BART and Muni.

BOOK YOUR ROOM

Serving Public &
Private Sectors

ZEB Con equips transit, coach, and shuttle bus managers with the necessary tools to electrify their fleets.

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About the Host

The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) is a non-profit planning and engineering firm with the mission to improve the health of our climate and communities by bringing people together to develop and commercialize clean, efficient, and sustainable transportation technologies.​CTE’s strong base of 80+ members combined with our frontline project experience equips us to provide first-in-class zero-emission industry events.

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Industry Investment

Since 2011, CTE has curated the Zero Emission Bus Conference (ZEB Con) for cutting-edge knowledge exchange. ​Unlike other industry events, all proceeds from this conference are reinvested in the development of the ZEB industry through CTE's year-round zero-emission fleet deployment, planning, and advocacy efforts.

What Others Are Saying

“ZEB Con is one of the best events for the public transit bus industry, bringing together OEMs, suppliers, consultants, government leaders, and regional agencies from across the ecosystem. It creates opportunities to bridge gaps, address evolving market needs, and work through the root causes of challenges—all in pursuit of common goals for the future of bus transportation.”

—  Venki Sundarraj
Vice President of Business Development
Triz Engineering
"ZEB Conference enlightened me to opportunities in the zero-emission sector, and showed me how others have succeeded in moving their fleets in that​. This was handy information as we worked to electrify our first 18 buses in St. Louis. I encourage bus fleet operators to attend and gain similar insights from the front lines."

—  Chance Baragary
Project Director
Gateway Arch / Metro St. Louis