OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles is issuing a call for speakers and V2X technology demonstrations as part of its OmniAir Florida Plugfest + Interoperability Testing Event in May.

OmniAir Plugfests are the premiere testing event for connected vehicles, bringing together automotive OEMs, device manufacturers, test laboratories, and test equipment providers from around the world for a week of testing in laboratory and field environments.

This year, OmniAir is combining its Plugfest with interoperability testing for states, cities, and counties deploying vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies. event will take place at SunTrax in Auburndale, Florida May 5-16. In conjunction with testing, OmniAir will host a workshop and technology demonstrations on Monday, May 12.

Connected Safety & Mobility Workshop

The one-day “Connected Safety & Mobility Workshop” will take place on Monday, May 12. The focus of the workshop will be how connected vehicle technologies are being used to save lives, improve mobility, and reduce traffic congestion today.

OmniAir® is issuing a call for speakers. We invite leading ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems), automotive, and transportation experts from academia, government, and industry to submit proposals for the upcoming Plugfest today! We are interested in presentations on the following topics: 

• Operational V2X deployments for improving safety
• Connected intersections for improved traffic management
• Network and direct V2X interoperability
• V2X-based tolling and in-vehicle payments
• Standards, testing and certification around the world
• Cybersecurity for connected infrastructure and cars
• Spotlight on Florida’s smart, connected, and automated mobility ecosystem 

Are you interested in presenting? To join our program of expert speakers, complete the online application form by April 7, 2025.

V2X Technology Demonstrations

OmniAir is also issuing a call for V2X technology demonstrations to take place during the May 12 workshop. We will have opportunities for both field and table-top demonstrations for innovative V2X devices, test tools, and applications/use cases.

Those interested in participating in a demonstration at Plugfest are encouraged fill out the onlin demonstration request form or contact Ryan Hall, Vice President of Business Development, for more information.

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