First-Timer Tips

Start your #ACT22 experience off right and continue through with these special offerings.

First Time Attendee Reception & Opening Night

Sunday night is the official kick-off for #ACT22. Tt’s a great opportunity for new attendees to meet fellow colleagues and other new attendees. This opportunity starts at 5 p.m. and the opening reception follows at 6 p.m.

Chapter Meetings

Fun fact: every member is a part of an ACT regional chapter. Chapters carry out ACT initiatives at a regional level and you can get started with your chapter in Chicago! Find your chapter, then check out the schedule for your conference chapter meeting.

Council Meetings

If you’re brand new to ACT, you may not know about councils. ACT councils provide expertise, thought leadership and networking for members in specific topic areas. As an ACT member, you can get involved in a council and can start right here in Chicago – just check the schedule. The six councils of ACT are:

• Commuter Shuttles/Private Operators
• Employer
• Higher Education
• Technology & Innovation
• Telework/Alternative Work Arrangements
• Transportation Management Associations
• Vanpool

Quick Tips

It’s easy to get caught up and to forget the basics, here are a few quick tips:

• Bring your business cards – you never know who you’ll meet along the way!
• Visit the Exhibit Hall several times – no need to see every vendor in one visit; come back during each break to see more.
• Have fun and meet new people!