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Regional Transportation Summit

From the Breakfast Club to the Regional Summits, our events spark meaningful conversation and connection across the region.

— WHY PARTNER

Welcome to the RegionalTransportation Summit

South Charlotte Partners’ Regional Transportation Summit is a premier platform for showcasing your brand to influential leaders and engaged community members. Sponsorship positions your company at the forefront of regional transportation discussions, delivering measurable brand exposure and strategic connections with decision-makers driving growth in our region.

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Regional Transportation Summit 2026

Our fourth annual summit convenes local, state and federal leaders for a pivotal discussion on the future of transportation and mobility in South Charlotte.

Breakfast Included

$ 100

FORTH ANNUAL · REGISTRATION OPEN

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

DATE

Tuesday, September 29

TIME

7:30am - 1pm

LOCATION

TPC Piper Glen, Charlotte

ADMISSION

$100 · 5 hours 30 minutes · In person

Overview

Transportation and mobility are crucial drivers of economic growth and quality of life for the businesses, residents and communities of our region. As South Charlotte continues to evolve, we are convening key state and local leaders to explore the current landscape and shape a future vision for mobility in the area. This is an opportunity to engage with the region’s most influential voices as they discuss strategies, challenges and solutions for a more connected and sustainable future.

This Year’s Program

A fireside chat with David Howard, chair of the newly formed Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority that governs public transportation in Mecklenburg County.
A panel moderated by WFAE Executive Editor Ely Portillo featuring NCDOT Board of Transportation Chair Tony Lathrop, Western Deputy Chief Engineer Brett Canipe and District 10 Engineer Felix Obregon.
Tony Mecia, editor of The Charlotte Ledger, moderating a discussion on the politics of transportation with Charlotte City Council member Ed Driggs and Mecklenburg County commissioners Susan Rodriguez-McDowell and Leigh Altman.
A look at Charlotte's multi-billion-dollar transportation plan, funded by the 1 percent sales tax increase approved by voters last fall.
Ashton Watson, director of engineering for Charlotte Douglas International Airport, on CLT's impact on regional economic development.

Featured Speakers

Leigh Altman

Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners Vice Chair

Brett Canipe

NCDOT Division 10

Ed Driggs

Charlotte City Councilmember and Transportation Committee Chair

David Howard

Chairman, Mecklenburg Transportation Authority

Tony Lathrop

NCDOT Board Member

Vi Lyles

Former Charlotte Mayor

Ed McKinney

City of Charlotte Director of Strategic Mobility

Felix Obregon

NCDOT Local District Manager

Susan Rodriguez-McDowell

Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, District 6

Ashton Watson

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

*Tickets are $100 and include breakfast and access to the full program. Refunds available up to 7 days before the event. Early registration is recommended.*

— OUR PRIORITIES

Become a Sponsor for ourRegional Transportation Summit

Join South Charlotte Partners for an informative session featuring state and local speakers discussing the latest transportation initiatives shaping our region. SCP’s Regional Transportation Summit is an ideal way to generate brand awareness for your company while networking with local businesses and residents. Just email us at SCLTPartners@gmail.com or click the provided button below to get started!

GOLD SPONSOR

$7,500

10 tickets to the event with branded table
Logo placement on all marketing collateral including printed, digital and social media
Shared sponsorship of a break
Display table to promote your company
Short presentation about the company, 2 minutes
Verbal recognition from the podium