CUTA Rising Stars (Mpact Transit + Community | Toronto)
CUTA Rising Stars: Fresh Perspectives on the Transit Landscape
Join emerging professionals at the MPACT Conference for rapid-fire presentations featuring fresh ideas for public transit and the communities it serves.
Hosted by the Canadian Urban Transit Association’s Youth and Emerging Leaders Sub-Committee (YELSC) and Young Professionals in Transportation Toronto (YPT TO), this session will showcase innovative projects and proposals with the potential to make an impact locally or across the transit industry.
Session Details
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DateThursday, September 17, 2026
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Time10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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LocationSheraton Hall A
123 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5H 2M9
About the Session
Young people entering the workforce bring fresh ideas and energy to the challenges facing transit systems and the communities they serve.
Through a series of rapid-fire presentations, emerging professionals will share an innovative project or proposal that could influence public transit in their community or across the industry. The presentations will be followed by a moderated discussion that gives participants an opportunity to explore the ideas in greater depth.
What to Expect
- Fresh perspectives from young and emerging transit professionals.
- Concise presentations highlighting innovative projects and proposals.
- A moderated discussion exploring how new ideas could shape public transit.