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ATA Management Conference & Exhibition 2027
October 16, 2027 - October 19, 2027
Tampa, United States
About ATA Management Conference & Exhibition
Annual conference and expo for trucking industry leaders covering operations, policy, technology, and safety in freight transportation.
MCE 2027 in Tampa
The American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition (MCE) moves to Tampa, Florida, on October 16–19, 2027. ATA announced the date as a save-the-date for MCE27 after the 2026 conference, held October 17–20 at the Charlotte Convention Center. The Tampa venue had not been named when this page was checked.
What it is
MCE is ATA's conference for trucking industry leadership. The organiser says the event is designed for executives, with owners, presidents, CEOs and senior executives of trucking companies among those attending, and it brings them together for policy discussions, educational sessions, interactive exhibits and networking.
What the programme covers
- Executive-level programming. Sessions led by people setting the direction of the trucking industry.
- Policy discussions. Programming tied to the current business and regulatory climate for carriers.
- Exhibit hall. Exhibitors show technology, equipment and services for transportation.
- Networking. Networking opportunities run throughout the event.
Registration and the session schedule for Tampa had not been published when this page was checked.
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Key Topics
- Trucking policy and advocacy
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