Author: Ryan Hall

OmniAir Consortium® announces speakers and demonstrations for its upcoming Florida Plugest. 

The week-long testing event will bring together leading vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology providers from around the world for comprehensive testing in laboratory and field environments. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from leading experts on a range of topics including:

  • Securing V2X communications
  • Intersection safety & validation
  • C-V2X interoperability test plans and test beds
  • Congestion control standards and testing
  • Future use cases, including V2X-based tolling and V2X for aviation safety

OmniAir Plugfests are the premiere testing event for connected vehicles, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and innovators focused on advancing vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology to enhance safety and mobility on our nation’s roads.

This event features an extensive schedule with hands-on testing, insightful presentations, and collaborative learning activities designed to foster innovation and interoperability within the V2X ecosystem.

From exploring the latest developments in congestion control and intersection safety to engaging in thought-provoking discussions on the future of electronic toll collection, participants will gain invaluable knowledge and practical insights over the week.

Over 25 companies are sending testing teams to participate in Plugfest testing. Testing slots are almost full.

However, there is still time to register as an attendee to take advantage of daily technical learning sessions, the workshop, and live demonstrations of V2X technology in action. 

 

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Daily Technical Learning Sessions

Tuesday, May 6 through Thrusday, May 8

Tuesday, 11:00 – 11:30 am
Review of SCMS Interoperability Test Results – Autocrypt, INTEGRITY Security Services, Microsec, SaesolTech

Tuesday,  3:00 – 3:30 pm
Congestion Control Standards – Sean Maschue, Qualcomm

Wednesday, 11:00 – 11:30 am
V2X Interoperability Test Tools & Test Plans
– Eugene Song, NIST, Justin Anderson, USDOT (invited)

Wednesday,  3:00 – 3:30 pm
Congestion Control Test Tools – Wayties and Keysight Technologies

Thursday, 11:00 – 11:30 am
Intersection Safety & Validation – Brian Romansky, INTEGRITY Security Services

Thursday,  3:00 – 3:30 pm
V2X-Based tolling, technical presentation – Javi Rojo, Indra

Connected Safety and Mobility Workshop

Friday, May 9

8:00 am 

Registration and Networking Breakfest 

9:00 am 

Welcome 

9:10 am

SunTrax – Accelerating the Future of Transportation 

9:30 am

Panel 1 – V2X Testing & Deployment in Florida and Around the World

10:30 am

Networking Break 

10:45 am

Fireside Chat – V2X Takes to the Skies

The growing market for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) in our skies presents safety challenges to be addressed through advanced radiofrequency technologies. This fireside chat will explore the challenges and opportunities of electronic conspicuity within the National Airspace System.

11:30 am

V2X and the Future of Tolling and In-Vehicle Payments

12:30 pm

Lunch 

V2X Technology Demonstrations

1:30 – 3:30 pm

  • Kapsch TrafficCom North America    V2X-Based Electronic Toll Collection
  • Indra & Audi                                             In-Vehicle Payment Systems 
  • ISS/SCMS Manager                               Intersection Validation
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OmniAir Consortium® welcomes VVDN Technologies, a leading global supplier of software, product engineering and electronics services and solutions, as our newest member.

With headquarters in Gurgaon, India, VVDN serves customers around the world with 11+ manufacturing centers, 7+ R&D centers, and 6+ global offices.  The company provides product engineering and manufacturing across several vertical markets, including 5G, Datacenter, Networking, and Wi-Fi, Vision, Automotive, IoT, Cloud & Apps.

“We are excited to welcome a leading technology innovator like VVDN as the newest OmniAir member,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir. “We look forward to VVDN’s contributions toward OmniAir’s mission of promoting interoperability and trust for connected vehicle technologies.”

VVDN develops a wide range of best-in-class automotive solutions, including digital cockpit systems, autonomous systems, e-mobility systems, and connected car systems. VVDN’s expertise in wireless technology covers a wide range of standards, including Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n/ac/ax), 5G/LTE/4G/3G/GSM, BT/BLE, NFC, and GPS. 

VVDN Technologies is participating in the OmniAir Florida Plugfest, May 5-9 at SunTrax in Auburndale, Florida. This week-long testing event brings together vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications technology providers, test laboratories, and test systems providers from around the world.

About OmniAir Consortium

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org.

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OmniAir Consortium® welcomes Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security, the leading cybersecurity research and education center, as its newest member.

Founded within Auburn University, a nationally recognized land-grant institution with a strong commitment to national security, the McCrary Institute offers a unique blend of capabilities. Its researchers, faculty, and senior fellows have decades of experience addressing complex cybersecurity challenges across policy, research, and practical application.

The Institute’s “think-and-do” approach provides complete end-to-end cyber lifecycle services, from initial concept and prototyping to final implementation and deployment. This holistic approach aligns perfectly with OmniAir’s mission to foster innovation and interoperability.

“We are pleased to welcome the McCrary Institute to OmniAir,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “Their deep expertise in cybersecurity and commitment to national security will be invaluable in strengthening the security of our members’ ITS technologies and accelerating the development of secure and resilient infrastructure.”

We look forward to the McCrary Institute working collaboratively with OmniAir and our members to address emerging cybersecurity issues, thereby fostering a future of safe, efficient, and dependable connected transportation.

About OmniAir Consortium 

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org.

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Twenty-five companies are already signed up to participate in V2X testing at the upcoming OmniAir Florida Plugfest.

OmniAir Florida Plugfest + Interoperability Testing will take place at SunTrax in Auburndale, Florida the week of May 5th. Testing slots are filling up quickly. However, there are still a few spaces available. Register today!

OmniAir Plugfests are the premiere testing events for connected vehicles, bringing together vendors, test laboratories, test equipment providers, and experts from around the world for a week of comprehensive V2X testing in lab and field environments.

This year’s event will provide an opportunity for V2X vendors to test for interoperability, conformance, security, and field performance in a collaborative environment, to ensure readiness for deployment. OmniAir will offer testing for V2X on-board units (OBU), roadside units (RSU), and V2X modules.

New for this Plugfest, OmniAir will offer validation testing for V2X devices seeking to participate in the Day One Deployment Zone at the ITS World Congress in Atlanta.

Validation testing is REQUIRED for all V2X vendors applying to participate in Day One Deployment Zone demonstrations.

OmniAir Plugfests offer an opportunity for knowledge exchange and networking with industry peers.  This Plugfest will feature:

  • May 12th “Connected Safety & Mobility Workshop.”
  • Daily deep-dive technical learning sessions on V2X standards, test tools, operational deployments, and more.
  • Live technology demonstrations, including:
    • V2X-based tolling
    • Connected intersection validations
    • VRU safety use cases

Device and test station registrations are filling up quickly. 

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If you would like to join the Plugfest planning session or add a colleague, please send an email to Ryan Hall, Vice President of Business Development. 

About OmniAir Consortium 

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org.

 

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If you haven’t secured your OmniAir Florida Plugfest testing slot yet, don’t worry – we’ve extended our special offer through St. Patrick’s Day!

OmniAir Plugfests are the premiere testing events for connected vehicles and infrastructure.  This week-long testing event brings together leading device manufacturers, deployers, test labs, test equipment providers and security experts from around the world for a week of week of comprehensive V2X testing. 

OmniAir Florida Plugfest + Interoperability Testing will take place at the world-class SunTrax testing facility in Auburndale, Florida.

Don’t miss out on an exciting week including:

  • Day One Deployment Testing
  • Bench conformance testing
  • Field performance and interoperability testing
  • Security testing
  • V2X application testing
  • Live technology demonstrations (VRUs, V2X-based tolling, network V2X interoperability)
  • Connected Safety & Mobility Workshop

Early bird pricing:  $1,000 savings on testing tickets to make your participation easier.

But hurry! This fantastic deal will disappear faster than a rainbow on St. Patty’s Day!

Key Details:

  • Offer Expires: St. Patrick’s Day – Monday, March 17 (Close of Business)
Click here to Register!

Don’t let this golden opportunity pass you by! Secure your spot today for an unforgettable testing experience.

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