2026 ALBUM Conference

Hosted by Blackpool Transport at the Village Hotel, the 2026 ALBUM Conference brought around 350 delegates, speakers, exhibitors and industry partners together in Blackpool for three lively days of insight, discussion and connection. Guided by the theme “Embracing Change: Making shifts in policy and market expectations work for you,” the conference explored the evolving challenges and opportunities facing the bus sector, with a strong focus on practical ideas, collaboration and adapting successfully to change. From an engaging programme of speakers and a bustling supplier exhibition to the Blackpool Extravaganza and Gala Dinner, the event combined valuable industry conversations with plenty of memorable moments. Browse the photographs below for a glimpse of the people, partnerships and unmistakable Blackpool energy that made ALBUM Conference 2026 such a success.