LIT upcoming events

Procurement Series: Southwest Small Business Academy (30 Jul 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Procurement Series: Southwest Small Business Academy

TEXAS • ARIZONA • NEW MEXICO

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Building on the success of our first regional session, LIT is bringing the Procurement Series to the Southwest with the Southwest Small Business Academy.

Join us for a half-day of insight, access, and engagement as transit agencies from across the region provide an inside look at:

Procurement and RFP processes
Upcoming contracting opportunities through 2027
Key procurement timelines and forecasting insights
Strategies for positioning your small business competitively
Live Q&A with agency representatives

Whether you are new to public transportation contracting or looking to strengthen your competitive strategy, this Academy will equip you with the knowledge, resources, and agency connections needed to pursue opportunities within the transit industry.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, July 30!

The itinerary and speaker lineup will be announced soon.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Links of Leadership: Golf and Grow (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Kick off the LIT Leadership Summit with a morning on the (simulated) green!

Join us at X-Golf Columbus on Thursday, September 10 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a one-of-a-kind experience featuring the world's most accurate golf simulator.

Compete in contests including long drive, closest to the pin, straightest drive, and closest to the screen.

Please note that this experience is not included in your Summit registration — a separate ticket of $40 per registrant is required.

Don't miss out on this fun and unique way to connect with your fellow transit colleagues before the Summit kicks off!

Sponsorships available, click here for more information.

Thank you to our sponsors

Bay Sponsor

2026 Leadership Summit, Columbus, OH (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

➡️Click here to view all Summit information, including sponsorship opportunities, hotel reservations, schedule at a glance, and more!

Summit Host Hotel:

Hilton Downtown Columbus Ohio

402 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Reserve your room here!