THE 34th ANNUAL MAPT CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW

June 25 – 27, 2025  |  Cadence Bank Arena & Conference Center in Tupelo, MS

The 2025 MAPT Conference will begin on Wednesday, June 25 and will end on Friday, June 27, 2025. All meetings and workshops will be held at the Cadence Bank Arena & Conference Center in Tupelo, MS. We are bigger and better together as we combine the Director’s and Technician’s educational sessions into one action packed and agenda filled conference. Visit with on-site vendors, explore Tupelo, and join us at the 2025 MAPT Conference.

Hotel Information

MAPT Board has contracts with three (3) hotels in Tupelo, MS. Please call and reference the MAPT Conference for room block pricing.

• Hilton Garden Inn (Tupelo) 662-718-5500

• Hotel Tupelo (Tupelo) 662-362-6200

• Tru by Hilton (Tupelo) 662-350-6258

Conference Registration

The MAPT Registration Fee is $150.00 per person. For non-participating guests and spouses the fee is $45.00 for meals only. The form on pg 2 along with payment or PO # must be received by June 1, 2024. Checks should be made payable to Mississippi Association of Pupil Transportation. See the attached agenda for educational opportunities. Registration Deadline: May 15, 2025

Download Conference Registration Form  |  Online Conference Registration Form

Vendor Registration

The MAPT Booth Fees are $500.00 for the 1st 10×10 space, $400 for the 2nd space, and $300 for each space there after. Please submit the form on pg 2 along with check payment by June 1, 2024. Checks should be made payable to Mississippi Association of Pupil Transportation. See the attached agenda for display and interaction opportunities. Registration Deadline: June 1, 2025

Download Vendor Registration Form  |  Online Vendor Registration Form

Bus Rodeo/ Golf Tournament /Conference/ Workshop

If you are interested in participating in the Bus Rodeo or Golf Tournament please be sure to register by the deadline, June 1, 2024. We encourage and challenge you to send two (2) participants from your district to participate in the Bus Rodeo. Let’s really see who’s the best of best when it comes to transporting our students! Learn more about the School Bus Road-E-O and Register Here!

• MAPT Board Meeting – 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Round Table Discussion – Transportation Directors 4:30 p.m.

• Opening Session – 5:00 p.m.

Additional Information – Let us know if you would like to tour Tupelo! Questions? Contact the following board members: halexander@cleveland.k12.ms.us, thudson@glcsd.org, rweatherby@rcsd.ms, levi.williams@gmail.com, bpeterson@pcu.k12.ms.us, dwightnight@clinetours.com