October 15th to 17th, 2025

Montreal, Quebec


Conference Hotel & Venue: Hotel Omni Mont-Royal

Get ready to join NABSA and your fellow shared micromobility colleagues this October in Montreal, Quebec for the Momentum: The Power of Shared Micromobility Conference!


We are required to charge a 9.975% provincial sales tax on conference tickets that are purchased. The tax does not apply to complimentary tickets included with NABSA membership and conference sponsorship.

NABSA members receive complimentary tickets and additional discounted tickets.

Join NABSA and your fellow shared micromobility colleagues this October in Montreal! The NABSA Annual Conference is the leading global venue for shared micromobility and transportation leaders, practitioners, operators, and equipment and service providers to tackle important issues facing the industry.

For 2025, we are excited to bring the NABSA Annual Conference to Montreal, the largest city in the province of Quebec. During this 3-day conference attendees will experience the shared micromobility system and street infrastructure firsthand, learn from and share ideas with shared micromobility peers, connect with exhibitors, hear inspiring plenary speakers, and network with colleagues from all over the world. Montreal is consistently ranked as one of the top biking destinations in the world. As a crossroads of Europe and North America, Montreal is distinctly multicultural, is full of attractions, and has a dynamic food scene. 

In addition to learning, the conference is a great place to network and socialize with others in the industry! Join us for food and beverages at the opening reception and meet the NABSA Board of Director candidates, start off your second evening activities by connecting with attendees at the happy hour, and don’t miss the conclusion of the conference with networking and local treats at BIXI headquarters. 

Wednesday, October 15

12 – 5 PM: Registration

1:30 – 2:45 PM: Lightning Round Slide Show

2:45 – 3:15 PM: Break

3:15 – 5:15 PM: Mobile Workshops

5:15 – 6 PM: Break

6 – 8 PM: Opening Reception at Riverside

Thursday, October 16

8 AM – 5 PM: Registration

8 – 9 AM: Breakfast

9 – 10:30 AM: Opening Plenary & Keynote

10:30 – 10:45 AM: Break

10:45 AM – 12 PM: Breakout Sessions

12 – 1 PM: Lunch

1 – 2:15 PM: Breakout Sessions

2:15 – 2:30 PM: Break

2:30 – 3:30 PM: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging Plenary

3:30 – 3:45 PM: Break

3:45 – 4:45 PM: NABSA Annual Meeting

4:45 – 6:15 PM: Happy Hour at the Hotel Omni Mont-Royal

Friday, October 17

8 AM – 1 PM: Registration

8 – 9 AM: Breakfast

9 – 9:30 AM: Day Two Plenary

9:30 – 9:45 AM: Break

9:45 – 11:00 AM: Breakout Sessions

11:00 –  11:15 AM: Break

11:15 AM – 12:30 PM: Breakout Sessions

12:30 – 1:30 PM: Lunch

1:30 – 1:45 PM: Travel Break

1:45 – 2:00 PM: BIXI Welcome

2:00 – 6:00 PM: BIXI Warehouse Tours and Closing Social

Mobile Workshops


Additional Details and Mobile Workshop Registration Coming Soon!

Conference Hotel and Venue: Hotel Omni Mont-Royal


1050 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2R6, Canada

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First Come, First Served
Conference Attendee Rate: $309.00 CAD (~$216 USD) per night | Rate available October 11 through October 21

Located in downtown Montreal on Sherbrooke Street West near McGill University, the hotel is walking distance from museums, art galleries, and nearby Mount Royal Park.

Opening Reception Location: Riverside


5020 Saint Ambroise St, Montreal, Quebec H4C 2G1

Located by the Lachine Canal and former Canadian Malting silos, Riverside has a unique and industrial atmosphere that offers attendees the chance to eat, grab a beverage, and mingle in the spacious interior, formerly an old mechanical garage, or outside on the expansive patio.

Happy Hour Location: Hotel Omni Mont-Royal


1050 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2R6

Step out of the NABSA Annual Meeting and kick off your evening with a beverage in the Pierre-de-Coubertin room at the Hotel Omni Mont-Royal. The Happy Hour offers attendees the chance to catch up and discuss the day’s conference happenings with good company.

Closing Social: BIXI Headquarters


5945 Avenue de Gaspé, Montreal, Quebec H2S 2X4

Enjoy local treats as we say goodbye to friends new and old, as the conference comes to a close!

The NABSA Annual Conference is the only event of its kind globally. It is an international convening of all sectors involved in shared micromobility planning and implementation– host cities, equipment manufacturers, operators, technology providers, consultants, data analytics companies, researchers, and other service providers that contribute to realizing shared micromobility in communities. Sponsorship provides multiple venues and collateral items to connect you to the people you want to know, and who want to know you. Gain exposure to city officials, operators, and private industry professionals, and make your mark in the shared micromobility industry.

Download the Sponsorship Packages & Pricing

What Past Sponsors Are Saying:

“NABSA, and its annual conference convening leaders in the micromobility industry, is an essential force in building relationships and pushing for policies that set shared bike and scooter systems up for growing impact in communities across North America. Lyft has been proud to play a Presenting Sponsor role after learning first hand the value of sponsorship over the past 6 years. Serving as a sponsor not only allows us to support NABSA, but also gives us a powerful forum to hear from our customers and share best practices with our partners.”

– Caroline Samponaro Vice President, Head of External Affairs, Lyft Urban Solutions

The NABSA Conference has over the years become the go-to gathering of bikeshare and micromobility in North America. It’s a can’t miss event in our business calendar, and we always end up getting the latest news of the industry and a lead or two for our sales. It’s perfect for any micromobility company to position itself.”

– Kristian Brink, CEO, Urban Sharing

“The NABSA Conference is a key gathering for micromobility innovation. As a first-time sponsor in 2024, EnviroCentre was eager to connect with the people and ideas driving real change in sustainable urban mobility. Our programs and services offer practical solutions to reducing emissions, including transportation, making NABSA’s future-forward program a natural fit. From shared insights to new collaborations, this conference provides a valuable platform to engage, contribute, and amplify impact.”

– Elyse McCann, Director Business Development, EnviroCentre

“As a long-time partner and advocate of NABSA, Bicycle Transit Systems is proud to sponsor the annual NABSA conference—an investment in the people and partnerships that make bikeshare and shared mobility thrive. From expanding equitable access to tackling operational challenges and exchanging best practices, we are committed to supporting NABSA as a hub for collaboration, innovation, and shared expertise that drives real progress at time when it is needed the most!”

Kristin Gavin, CEO, Bicycle Transit Systems

“At Qucit, we have participated in and sponsored the annual NABSA conference for many years. For us, it’s a great opportunity to meet the entire bikesharing ecosystem across the Atlantic, to exchange on new trends, and to present our latest project to a passionate and qualified audience.”

– Raphäel Cherrier, CEO, Qucit


Presenting Sponsor

Exclusive


Platinum Sponsor

Exclusive


Emerald Sponsor

Exclusive


Diamond Happy Hour Sponsor $19,000

Exclusive

  • Recognition at Happy Hour with signage
  • Recognition in at least 3 social media post/tags
  • Recognition on at least 3 conference signage pieces
  • Recognition in conference printed program
  • Logo and link on NABSA conference webpage
  • Recognition in all conference-specific email announcements (from date of sponsor agreement)
  • Booth space in community networking hall– tier 1
    • Logo-branded Table Talker with ability to load company information and resources to share, capture leads, track engagement, exchange information with attendees, and integrate with your CRM

  • Private meeting space access
  • Ability to participate in optional sponsor mini-presentation series
  • 5 complimentary conference tickets
  • 5 complimentary BIXI passes
  • Pre-event and post-event conference attendee lists distributed. Pre-event list distributed 5 days before event, post-event list distributed no later than two weeks after the event. (Lists exclude contact information for attendees who have opted out.)


Gold $12,500

Up to 2

  • Lunch sponsorship recognition with signage
  • Recognition in at least 2 social media post/tag
  • Recognition on at least 2 conference signage pieces
  • Recognition in conference printed program
  • Logo and link on NABSA conference webpage
  • Recognition in all conference-specific email announcements (from date of sponsor agreement)
  • Booth space in community networking hall– tier 2
    • Logo-branded Table Talker with ability to load company information and resources to share, capture leads, track engagement, exchange information with attendees, and integrate with your CRM

  • Private meeting space access
  • Ability to participate in optional sponsor mini-presentation series
  • 4 complimentary conference tickets
  • 4 complimentary BIXI passes
  • Pre-event and post-event conference attendee lists distributed. Pre-event list distributed 5 days before event, post-event list distributed no later than two weeks after the event. (Lists exclude contact information for attendees who have opted out.)


Silver $9,500

Up to 4

  • Breakfast/break sponsorship recognition with signage
  • Recognition on at least 2 conference signage pieces
  • Recognition in conference printed program
  • Logo and link on NABSA conference webpage
  • Recognition in all conference-specific email announcements (from date of sponsor agreement)
  • Booth space in community networking hall– tier 2
    • Logo-branded Table Talker with ability to load company information and resources to share, capture leads, track engagement, exchange information with attendees, and integrate with your CRM

  • Private meeting space access
  • Ability to participate in optional sponsor mini-presentation series
  • 3 complimentary conference tickets
  • 3 complimentary BIXI passes
  • Pre-event and post-event conference attendee lists distributed. Pre-event list distributed 5 days before event, post-event list distributed no later than two weeks after the event. (Lists exclude contact information for attendees who have opted out.)


Bronze $6,500

Space Limited by Floorplan, Designated on First Come, First Serve Basis

  • Recognition on at least 1 conference signage piece
  • Recognition in conference printed program
  • Logo and link on NABSA conference webpage
  • Recognition in all conference-specific email announcements (from date of sponsor agreement)
  • Booth space in community networking hall– tier 3
    • Logo-branded Table Talker with ability to load company information and resources to share, capture leads, track engagement, exchange information with attendees, and integrate with your CRM

  • Private meeting space access 
  • Ability to participate in optional sponsor mini-presentation series
  • 2 complimentary conference tickets
  • 2 complimentary BIXI passes
  • Pre-event and post-event conference attendee lists distributed. Pre-event list distributed 5 days before event, post-event list distributed no later than two weeks after the event. (Lists exclude contact information for attendees who have opted out.)


Green $3,500

No Limit

  • Recognition on at least 1 conference signage piece
  • Recognition in conference printed program
  • Logo and link on NABSA conference webpage
  • Recognition in all conference-specific email announcements (from date of sponsor agreement)

  • 1 complimentary conference ticket
  • 1 complimentary BIXI pass


Custom Options

In addition to the packages listed, NABSA offers custom sponsorship opportunities.
Custom sponsorship opportunities in the past have included:
Wifi Sponsorship
Session Sponsorship
Other unique ideas!


For more information, contact sam@nabsa.net.

2025 Conference Scholarships


Apply for a Scholarship

NABSA values the presence and contributions of people from a diversity of backgrounds and organizations to make this conference a success. We don’t want cost to be a barrier to participation. We are offering scholarships to conference attendees.

Assistance is available in two forms:

  • Registration fee that is significantly discounted from the full cost
  • Scholarships of up to $500 USD to cover the cost of travel and lodging

Eligible recipients include city, advocacy group, or community-based organization staff or volunteers focusing on shared micromobility (bikeshare, shared e-scooters, biking infrastructure, etc.) and equity, or others focusing on the intersection of social justice and transportation as part of their primary work. We are unlikely to offer support to more than one person in an organization.

Applications will be reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis; we will not consider requests for scholarships after September 15th, 2025.

Applicants must:

  • Demonstrate that their professional work is in the area of shared micromobility, bicycling, transportation, social justice, or related field
  • Demonstrate that scholarship assistance is necessary to allow them to attend this conference
  • Use the scholarship funds for travel or lodging costs only
  • Submit reimbursement form with copies of receipts for eligible expenses within one month of the conclusion of the conference

Everything You Need to Know About Your Transportation Options at the Conference


Getting from the Montreal Trudeau International Airport to the Hotel

We’re glad that you’re joining us in Montreal for the 2025 conference! Once you land, getting to the Hotel Omni Mont-Royal (1050 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2R6) is easy. Here are some available options:

  • STM (Société de transport de Montréal): Bus line 747 runs between the Montreal Trudeau International Airport and downtown Montreal. Follow signs to the station located outside of baggage claim. Exit the bus at the René-Lévesque / Stanley Station and walk 4 blocks to the hotel. 
  • Ride hail is available in Montreal. 


Reception Transportation

BIXI access is included in the conference ticket and we encourage attendees to check out a bike to get to venues.

  • Wednesday Opening Reception at Riverside (5020 Saint Ambroise St, Montreal, Quebec H4C 2G1)
    • Located approximately 3 miles (5 km) away from the Omni, Riverside is situated by the Lachine Canal and former Canadian Malting silos. BIXI valet will be provided. 
  • Thursday Evening Happy Hour at Hotel Omni Mont-Royal, Pierre-de-Coubertin (1050 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2R6)
    • The Pierre-de-Coubertin room at the Hotel Omni Mont-Royal is located just to the right after exiting the plenary ballroom.
  • Friday Afternoon Closing Social at BIXI Headquarters (5945 Avenue de Gaspé, Montreal, QuebecC H2S 2X4)
    • Located approximately 3 miles (5 km) away from the Omni, BIXI Headquarters is a nice ride through downtown Montreal. BIXI valet will be provided.


Getting Around in Montreal

Enjoy a multi-modal experience by using all the transportation options that Montreal has to offer. 

BIXI
Conference attendees will receive free access to BIXI.

BIXI is Montreal’s bikeshare system with over 12,000 bikes and 1,000 stations across the city. Download the official BIXI app in the Google Play Store or the App Store to check real-time bike and dock availability at any station and to unlock a bike.

Ride-hail
Ride hail is available in Montreal.

Taxis
Taxi service is available in Montreal. 

STM
STM (Société de transport de Montréal) the public transport agency that operates transit bus and rapid transit services in the metro area of Montreal. 

Exploring Montreal


Montreal is a thrilling city that blends historic charm, cultural diversity, culinary delites and artistic creativity to create a unique and captivating urban ambiance. Montreal has so much to see and do that it may be hard to choose, so we put together some local favorites to check out while you are in the city.

Tourist/Historical Sites

  • Musée de la Pointe-à-Callières
  • Basilique Notre-Dame
  • Oratoire St-Joseph
  • Parc Olympique
  • Maison St-Gabriel, Montreal’s oldest residence
  • Redpath Museum
  • Centre du commerce mondial

Buildings of Note/Architecture

  • Biosphere
  • Habitat 67
  • Sunlife Building
  • Place Ville-Marie

Rides & Walks

Installation Art Experiences/Museums

  • Espace pour la vie (Botanical Garden, Ecosystems Immersive Museum and Planetarium) – Jardins de lumière at Botanical Garden in October
  • Musée des Beaux-Arts
  • Musée d’art contemporain (MAC)
  • McCord Museum
  • CCA (Centre canadien d’architecture)
  • Arsenal Contemporary Art
  • Grande roue de Montréal

Green Spaces

  • Mont Royal – simple hike + great lookout
  • Parc Maisonneuve
  • Botanical Garden – Espace pour la vie
  • Westmount Conservatory and Greenhouses
  • Parc La Fontaine
  • Parc nature Cap-St-Jacques

Local Eats

  • St-Viateur Bagel
  • Wilensky’s
  • Schwat’z
  • Orange Julep
  • Public markets: Jean-Talon & Atwater
  • Time Out Market Montréal at Eaton Centre
  • Le Central
  • Café Parvis
  • Beautys (for brunch)
  • Taverne Atlantic (for the terrasse)
  • Montreal Pool Room (hotdogs)
  • La Banquise
  • Olive & Gourmando
  • L’Express
  • Ma poule mouillée

Sweet Treats

  • Iconoglace
  • Bernie Beigne
  • Kem Coba

Drinks

  • Mal Nécessaire Tiki Bar
  • Brewsky
  • Messorem Microbrew
  • Dieu du Ciel!
  • Taverne Dominion
  • Le Majestique
  • Double’s
  • Bar Darling
  • Bar George

Coffee/Tea/Juice/Light Bites

  • Crew Cafe (also amazing architecture)
  • Cafe Myriade
  • Tommy Cafe
  • Cafe Olympico
  • Alphabet
  • Le petit dep
  • September Surf
  • Pastel Rita
  • Osmo x Marusan
  • Monopole

Looking for additional ideas? Check out recommendations for what to do in Montreal in the fall.

Frequently Asked Questions


Q: When and where is the conference?
A: The conference is taking place in Montreal, Quebec at the Hotel Omni Mont-Royal, Wednedsay October 15th through Friday October 17th.

Q: How much does the conference cost?
A: The conference rates are as follows:

NABSA members receive one or more free tickets to the conference (depending on dues level), and a 20% discount on additional tickets. Sponsors receive complimentary tickets.
General Admission: $1,237.28 USD including $112.28 USD Provincial Sales Tax
Canada: General Admission: $1,116.30 USD including $101.30 USD Provincial Sales Tax
Latin American: General Admission: $989.82 USD including $89.82 USD Provincial Sales Tax
Non-Profit/Govt General Admission: $1,017.32 USD including $92.32 USD Provincial Sales Tax
Student Rate: $384.93 USD including $34.93 USD Provincial Sales Tax

Q: Why do this year’s conference ticket include tax?
A: We are required to charge a 9.975% provincial sales tax.

Q: Who should I contact with general questions about the conference or registration?
A: Contact conference@nabsa.net.

Q: Who should I contact about sponsorship opportunities?
A: Please contact Sam Herr at sam@nabsa.net. To view sponsorship information select the Sponsor the Conference tab.

Q: When should I plan to arrive on the 15th and leave on the 17th?
A: On Wednesday, October 15th, registration will open at 12 PM at the Hotel Omni Mont-Roayl, and the Lighting Round Slideshow will begin at 1:30 PM. The closing reception will conclude at 5:45pm, Friday October 17th. Consider arriving Tuesday or Wednesday and departing late Friday, early Saturday, or spending the weekend in the area exploring.

Q: If I am flying, what airport should I fly into?
A: We recommend that you fly into the Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).

Q: Where should I stay?
A: Join us at the Hotel Omni Mont-Royal. Booking information coming soon!

Q: What meals will be served during the conference?
A: The Opening Reception on October 15th will include drinks and light appetizers and the Happy Hour on October 17th will include a drink. Breakfast and lunch will be provided at the Hotel Omni Mont-Royal on October 16th and 17th. The closing social on October 17th will include a local treat.

Q: I have dietary restrictions. What food will be served?
A: NABSA is working with our vendors to curate menus that accommodate as many dietary restrictions and preferences as possible, such as vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free.

Q: If I am a speaker, do I get a free conference ticket?
A: Unfortunately, we cannot offer complimentary tickets to our speakers. Are you a NABSA member? NABSA members receive complimentary tickets to the annual conference.

Q: Are there scholarships available?
A: Limited scholarships will be available. More information can be found on the scholarships tab.


Thanks to our 2025 Conference Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor:


Platinum Sponsor:


Emerald Sponsor:


Bronze Sponsor:


Green Sponsors:



Special thanks to our 2025 conference host!


Event and planning support by: