OmniAir Maryland Plugfest & CAV Workshop

Panel Discussion: Developments in Standards and Testing for Connected Vehicles

This session will explore the current state and future direction of standards development and test frameworks supporting connected vehicle technologies. Panelists will discuss the importance of interoperability, security, and certification as deployments scale, highlighting ongoing efforts across federal agencies, research institutions, and international standards bodies. The session will provide a foundation for understanding how standards and testing are shaping a more cohesive and scalable connected vehicle ecosystem.

The conversation will highlight challenges in establishing confidence in AI, including transparency, repeatability, and risk assessment, while also examining how digital engineering environments are accelerating test and evaluation practices. The session will provide insight into how assurance frameworks are adapting to support the safe and effective deployment of AI across mission-critical applications.

Panel Discussion: Developments in Cybersecurity for Connected Vehicles and Infrastructure

This panel will examine the evolving cybersecurity landscape for connected and automated vehicles and supporting infrastructure. Panelists will discuss emerging threats, risk management strategies, and the importance of secure-by-design principles across the transportation ecosystem.

The conversation will highlight efforts to align industry standards, strengthen resilience, and support trusted data exchange between vehicles and infrastructure. Attendees will gain insight into how stakeholders are advancing cybersecurity to enable safe and reliable deployment of connected mobility systems

This fireside chat will examine practical approaches to ensuring system safety and managing risk in automated transportation systems. The discussion will focus on real-world safety frameworks, risk assessment strategies, and lessons learned from deploying highly automated technologies. It will also touch on how safety considerations are being integrated into system design, testing, and operations, while addressing challenges such as uncertainty, edge cases, and evolving regulatory expectations.

This panel will explore the progress, challenges, and opportunities in scaling connected vehicle technologies and infrastructure across the United States. Panelists will discuss key enablers of nationwide deployment, including public-private collaboration, infrastructure readiness, and integration with existing transportation systems.

The conversation will highlight lessons learned from early deployments, strategies for accelerating adoption, and the role of policy, funding, and interoperability in achieving a cohesive, nationwide ecosystem. Attendees will gain insight into how stakeholders are working together to advance connected mobility at scale.

This fireside chat will explore how emerging technologies are reshaping transportation funding models and policy approaches. The discussion will focus on the transition from traditional revenue mechanisms to innovative, technology-driven solutions that support sustainable infrastructure investment. The conversation will highlight the role of data, connectivity, and road-usage-based strategies, as well as the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors.