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    • 29 Jun 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • 2 Jul 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • Three Rivers Convention Center - Kennewick, WA
    Register

    Don't Roll the Dice on Bus Safety!

    Welcome to the 47th Annual Conference and Trade Show   - June 29, 2025-July 2, 2025.

    It's time to get recharged, learn more about this ever-changing industry of Pupil Transportation and reconnect with colleagues and friends!

    If you do not have an active WAPT state membership, you will need to do that prior to enrolling for the conference (with the exception of the Trade Show Only)

    We look forward to seeing you in June!

    Your WAPT Board

    • 29 Jun 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • Kennewick Transportation 622 N Kellog St. Kennewick, WA 99337
    • 24
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    School Bus Technician Skills Competition! 

    Are you ready to put your expertise to the test? Join us for an exciting School Bus Technician Competition, where your skills will be challenged through four hands-on stations and one open-book written test!

     Date: June 29, 2025 7am check in
     Location: Kennewick School District Transportation
     Entry Fee: Thanks to the generous support of the ESD 121 Mechanics Group, the registration fee for all 30 competition spots has been completely covered this year! That means FREE entry for participants—first come, first served!
     Prizes: Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!

     Competition Details:

    Four hands-on skill stations to test your mechanical expertise.
    One open-book written test (emailed to you after registration).
    Only the first 30 registered participants will compete—don’t wait!

    Eligibility: Open to all School Bus Technicians—show off your knowledge, compete for prizes, and gain recognition for your hard work!

    Register now to secure your spot! For more details, contact Maurine Simons at msimons@northmasonschools.org

    #BusTechCompetition #TestYourSkills #MechanicMasters


    • 30 Jun 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Three Rivers Convention Center - Kennewick, WA
    Register

    Welcome Back Friends!

    We are all looking forward to welcoming everyone back and being together again June 29 - July 2, 2025. This year's theme is "Don't Roll the Dice on Bus Safety"

    Please complete this registration to take part in the WAPT Trade Show on Monday, June 30, 2025, in Kennewick, WA.   

    Included in your booth registration you will get one ticket for the WAPT Awards Banquet on Sunday, June 29th at 5:00 pm where we will take a few moments to recognize each vendor present. Additional meal tickets can be purchased for $50.00 each. You will also get one lunch ticket for the day of the trade show. Additional lunch tickets can be purchased for $30.00.

    After the trade show is over, join us at the Reach Museum from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm for vendor hospitality. 

    Exciting New Vendor-Customer Networking Event!

    We are thrilled to introduce a brand-new opportunity for vendors to engage directly with customers this year! Join us for a Working Lunch on Tuesday by sponsoring a table for $150.00.

    What’s Included?

    A large round table seating 10 guests
    One lunch meal ticket
    A company-branded sign at your table
    A prime opportunity to network with customers and clients in a relaxed setting

    Lunch will take place from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, immediately following the TSA training in the large banquet room.

    This is a fantastic way to connect, engage, and promote your business while enjoying a great meal. We’d love to have you join us for this exciting new event!

    Reserve your table today!

    Let's make this the best conference ever! We look forward to seeing you all again on June 29, 2025!

    Thank you.

    Veronica Schmidt

    Trade Show Coordinator and Your WAPT Board

    The WAPT Trade Show is managed by Veronica Schmidt, Snohomish School District, Attn: Veronica Schmidt, 4605 Bickford Avenue, Snohomish, WA 98290. WAPT Board representatives will be on-site at the Three Rivers to assist exhibitors with questions or concerns. WAPT has the exclusive authority to make decisions regarding the interpretation of Exhibitor Rules and Regulations for the 2025 WAPT Trade Show.

    Questions should be directed to Veronica Schmidt at (360) 563-3527 or (360) 239-2516 or by email to veronica.schmidt@sno.wednet.edu

    Trade Show Services

    For decorator questions please contact Three Rivers Convention Center at sales@3riverscampus.com. A vendor packet will be emailed to all confirmed vendors three weeks prior to the show.

    Cancellations and Refunds Policy

    Cancellations must be made in writing prior to June 2, 2025, and will be refunded minus a $125 administrative charge. Cancellations on or after c.o.b. June 2, 2025 will not be eligible to receive a refund.

    By submitting your registration, you hereby authorize WAPT to reserve exhibit space at the Three Rivers Convention Center for use by the above company/organization during the WAPT Annual Trade Show 2025. You hereby accept and acknowledge receipt of and agree to abide by the exhibit rules and regulations included in the exhibitor packet and to all conditions under which exhibit space is leased to WAPT. You acknowledge that space will be assigned at the discretion of WAPT and also agree that space shall be acceptable unless WAPT is notified in writing within 30 days of the official space notification. Confirmation letters will be sent indicating your space assignment and your decorator kit will be mailed to you 6 weeks prior to the show.


Future WAPT Annual Conference and Trade Show Date

Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick, WA

June 29 - July 2, 2025

June 28 - July 1, 2026

June 27-30, 2027

June 25 - 28, 2028



Conference Cancellation Policy

  • After June 1, 2025 no refund will be issued
  • No-Shows will not be refunded

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