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- 2026 Vontas Canada User Forum takes place September 10 at the Burlington Convention Center, bringing together transit professionals from across Canada for a full day of learning and networking.
- Two dedicated learning tracks — General Product Track and Hands-On Training Track — let attendees choose between strategic product insight and practical, skills-based training.
- Peer-to-peer learning opportunities allow Canadian transit agencies to share operational best practices, product use cases, and real-world deployment experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges.
- Timely industry topics covered include cybersecurity, AI, alternative propulsion, and service continuity — building on the success of last year’s well-attended event.
- Direct input into Vontas’ product roadmap, giving Canadian transit agencies a voice in shaping future transit technology and solutions.
The 2026 Vontas Canada User Forum is coming to the Burlington Convention Center on September 10 and will welcome the people shaping the future of transit across Canada. The full-day event will give Canadian transit agencies a dedicated space to learn from the Vontas team, hear from their peers, and bring practical ideas back to their own organizations. Whether your team is focused on improving day-to- day operations, getting more value from your current systems, or preparing for what’s next, the Forum is designed to make that time useful. Last year’s event brought together transit professionals from Ontario and Alberta for two days of learning and conversation. Attendees explored Vontas’ product updates, hands-on training, and timely topics, including cybersecurity, AI, alternative propulsion, and service continuity. The ecstatic energy from that event made it clear that Canadian agencies want more opportunities to exchange ideas in a setting that feels focused, practical, and relevant to their work. That’s exactly what this year’s Forum is designed to deliver.
Built for the Canadian Transit Community
Across the country, agencies are managing changing rider expectations, evolving technology needs, and increased pressure to improve reliability. The upcoming forum will create space for Vontas customers and Canadian transit professionals to talk through those realities with people who understand them. Attendees can ask questions, hear what other agencies are doing, and connect directly with the Vontas team in a more collaborative environment.
Choose the Track That Fits Your Goals
The forum will include two learning tracks. The General Product Track is designed for attendees who want a closer look at the latest Vontas innovations and product direction. It’s a chance to understand what’s changing, where the technology is headed, and how agencies are using Vontas solutions to support better outcomes. The Hands-On Training Track is built for users who want a more practical experience. These sessions are designed to help attendees sharpen skills, refresh product knowledge, and gain confidence using Vontas tools in their everyday work. Both tracks offer value in different ways. One helps attendees see the broader direction of Vontas technology. The other helps users build stronger day-to-day skills. Together, they create a well-rounded experience for agencies that want both strategic insight and practical learning.
Learn From the People in the Tools Every Day
One of the biggest benefits of the Forum is the opportunity to learn from peers. Product updates are important, but hearing how another agency approaches a challenge can be just as valuable. Last year’s Forum showed how useful those conversations can be, with attendees discussing operational best practices, product use cases, and the realities of deploying technology in Canadian transit environments. This year, peer-to-peer learning will remain a major part of the experience. Attendees will have opportunities to compare ideas, ask candid questions, and learn from teams facing similar operational demands. That kind of shared insight is difficult to recreate in a webinar or one-off meeting. Being in the same room creates a different kind of learning, one rooted in real experience.
Bring Practical Value Back to Your Agency
The forum will also help attendees leave with ideas they can put into practice. For operations teams, that might mean finding a better way to use existing tools. For product users, it could mean gaining confidence with workflows they don’t touch every day. For leaders, it may mean aligning product direction with their agency’s long-term plans. The goal is for every attendee to walk away with something useful. That could be a new idea, a stronger connection, or a better understanding of what Vontas can help their agency do next.
Help Shape What Comes Next
The Canada User Forum is also an opportunity for agencies to share their perspectives with Vontas. The future of transit technology should be shaped by the people who use it, and this event gives them a way to provide input, discuss needs, and help guide conversations about what Canadian agencies need next. If you’re a Canadian transit professional, this is your chance to spend a full day with peers, product experts, and transit professionals who are focused on moving Canadian transit forward. Register now to join us on September 10 at the Burlington Convention Center to build expertise, exchange ideas, and be part of the conversation shaping what comes next.