2026 NABSA Annual Conference

First Come, First Served

Conference Attendee Rate: $179.00 USD per night | Rate available October 3 through October 11

Located in Cincinnati’s bustling central business district, the hotel is located close to museums, shopping, dining, and more!

Located in the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, Rhinegeist Brewery brings people together in Cincinnati with a variety of craft beers, ciders, and unique experiences.

“This year, Bicycle Transit Systems is honored to serve as the presenting sponsor of the NABSA conference. 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! The NABSA conference remains the place where our industry shares what’s proven, tackles challenges head‑on and charts the next steps together. We’re proud to help power that progress.”

— Kristin Gavin, CEO, Bicycle Transit Systems

“NABSA is a must-attend for any micromobility company. Whether you’re based in North America or halfway across the world, it’s the place to connect with the people shaping the future of bikeshare. From industry leaders to operators and community builders, NABSA brings together the experts who are moving the field forward. We’re based in Norway, and it’s still one conference we never miss.”

– Kristian Brink, CEO, Urban Sharing

“We are thrilled to be in our third year of sponsoring the NABSA Annual Conference. This event gives our organization direct access to so many key players and decision‑makers across the micromobility ecosystem—from operators and city planners to bike advocates. NABSA keeps us closely apprised of the real‑world safety challenges shaping the field, where UL Standards & Engagement can make a meaningful impact. It’s also an invaluable opportunity for networking, learning from peers, and strengthening the collaborations that move this industry forward.”

– Jennifer Bradley, Senior Manager, Partnerships, UL Standards & Engagement

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

– Raphäel Cherrier, CEO, Qucit

“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 Urban Solutions has been a longtime supporter of the conference after learning first hand the value of sponsorship. 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

• Recognition at Happy Hour with signage
• Recognition in Conference Title Slide
• Recognition in at least 3 social media post/tag
• Recognition on at least 3 conference signage pieces
• 5 complimentary conference tickets ($5,250 value) and Red Bike passes
• 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
• Recognition in Conference Title Slide

• Private meeting space access
• Ability to participate in optional sponsor mini-presentation series
• 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.)
• Recognition in conference printed program
• Logo and link on NABSA conference webpage
• Recognition in all conference-specific email announcements (from date of sponsor agreement)

• Lunch sponsorship recognition with signage
• Recognition in at least 2 social media post/tag
• Recognition on at least 2 conference signage pieces
• 4 complimentary conference tickets ($4,200 value) and Red Bike passes
• 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
• Recognition in Conference Title Slide
• Private meeting space access

• Ability to participate in optional sponsor mini-presentation series
• 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.)
• Recognition in conference printed program
• Logo and link on NABSA conference webpage
• Recognition in all conference-specific email announcements (from date of sponsor agreement)

• Breakfast/break sponsorship recognition with signage
• Recognition on at least 2 conference signage pieces
• 3 complimentary conference tickets ($3,150 value) and Red Bike passes
• 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
• Recognition in Conference Title Slide
• Private meeting space access

• Ability to participate in optional sponsor mini-presentation series
• 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.)
• Recognition in conference printed program
• Logo and link on NABSA conference webpage

• Recognition on at least 1 conference signage piece
• 2 complimentary conference tickets ($2,100 value) and Red Bike passes
• 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
• Recognition in Conference Title Slide
• Private meeting space access
• Ability to participate in optional sponsor mini-presentation series

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

• Recognition on at least 1 conference signage piece
• 1 complimentary conference ticket ($1,050 value) and Red Bike passe
• Recognition in conference printed program

• Logo and link on NABSA conference webpage
• Recognition in all conference-specific email announcements (from date of sponsor agreement)

Getting from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to the Hotel

We’re glad that you’re joining us in Cincinnati for the 2026 conference! Once you land, getting to the Westin Cincinnati (21 E 5th St, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202) is easy. Here are some available options:

• TANK (Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky): The Airporter is a great way to get between the airport and downtown Cincinnati. Board the TANK 2X bus towards Cincinnati. Exit the bus at 5th & Elm. Walk 0.2 miles to the Westin Cincinnati. The fare is $1.50 each way or $3 round trip. 
• Lyft is available in Cincinnati.

Tourist/Historical Sites

• Findlay Market
• Music Hall
• Licking Riverside Historic District (scenic river & skyline view)
• Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame 
• Roebling Bridge
• Purple People Bridge

Green Spaces

• Washington Park
• Ziegler Park 
• Smale Riverfront Park
• Elm St Plaza
• Fountain Square

Local Eats

• Allez Café, OTR and Madisonville 
• Sugar n Spice (breakfast), OTR
• Wayfarer Tavern, Dayton, KY
• Gulow Street, Northside, Cincinnati 
• Arnold’s Bar & Grill, Downtown 
• Mid City, Downtown
• Scotti’s, Downtown
• The Standard, Covington, KY

Coffee/Tea/Juice/Light Bites

• Roebling Point Books and Coffee
• Unataza, Dayton, KY
• Boba Cha, OTR
• Brown Bear Bakery, OTR
• Deeper Roots, Downtown & Findlay Market

Sweet Treats 

• Graeter’s Ice Cream on Fountain Square
• Ricotta Donuts at Sotto

Drinks

• Larry’s, Covington, KY
• Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar
• Pilar
• Queen City Radio
• O’Malleys In the Alley, Downtown
• The Harth Room, Downtown
• Ghost Baby (lounge bar in a former beer cellar), OTR
• Somerset, OTR
• Uncle Leo’s, OTR
• Longfellow, OTR
• Homemakers, OTR
• Second Story, Covington
• Ripple Wine Bar, Covington

MTB Trails

• Devou Park
• CORA

Breweries/Wineries/Distilleries 

• Mellotone, OTR
• MadTree Alcove, OTR 
• Sam Adams Taproom, OTR
• Northern Row, OTR
• The Skeleton Root, OTR
• Stillhouse, OTR
• Hart & Cru, Pendleton
• Cincinnati Lager House, Downtown
• Hofbräuhaus, Newport
• Wooden Cask, Newport
• West 6th Covington Haus, Covington
• Braxton, Covington
• Somerset Bar, OTR

Good Rooftop Bars

• Shires’ Rooftop
• AC Upper Deck
• Top of the Park at The Phelps
• Vista at Lytle Park Hotel
• The Chase Rooftop Bar at Moxy Downtown

Rides/Runs

• Community Routes
• Tuesday Night Worlds
• BLINK run

Buildings of Note/Architecture

• Cincinnati Union Terminal (Cincinnati Museum Center)
• Carew Tower
• Over-The-Rhine

Installation Art Experiences/Museums

• Contemporary Art Center
• National Underground Railroad Freedom Center 
• Manifest Gallery 

Stadiums

• Paycor (Bengals NFL)
• Great American Ball Park (Reds MLB)
• Heritage Bank Center (Cyclones Minor League Hockey)
• TQL (Football Club of Cincinnati MLS)

Q: When and where is the conference?
A: The conference is taking place in Cincinnati, Ohio at the Westin Cincinnati, Tuesday October 6th through Thursday October 8th.

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.

• General Admission: $1150USD
• Non-Profit/Govt General Admission: $950 USD
• Canada: General Admission: $1050 USD
• Latin American: General Admission: $925 USD
• Student Rate: $350 USD

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 6th and leave on the 8th?
A: On Tuesday, October 6th, registration will open at 12 PM at The Westin Cincinnati, and the Lighting Round Slideshow will begin at 1:30 PM. The closing reception will conclude at 5:45pm, Thursday October 8th. Consider arriving Monday or Tuesday and departing late Thursday, early Friday, or spending the weekend in the area exploring and experiencing BLINK. BLINK is The Nation’s largest immersive art event and lights up the Cincy Region for 4 days every other year.

Q: If I am flying, what airport should I fly into?
A: We recommend that you fly into the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).

Q: Where should I stay?
A: Join us at The Westin Cincinnati. Book your stay today!

Q: What meals will be served during the conference?
A: The Opening Reception on October 6th will include drinks and light appetizers and the Happy Hour on October 7th will include a drink. Breakfast and lunch will be provided at The Westin Cincinnati on October 7th and 8th. The closing social on October 8th 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. Additional information coming soon!