OmniAir Consortium®, in cooperation with the North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA), invites you to join us for a one-day, in-person, hands-on workshop exploring the future of V2X-based tolling and in-vehicle payment technologies.
This exclusive event will bring together executives from tolling agencies, automotive OEMs, telecommunications providers, payment innovators, and tolling technology leaders to address the technical, policy, security, and operational requirements for deploying trusted V2X-based tolling and in-vehicle payment solutions at scale.
The event will feature panel discussions on North Carolina's first-in-the-nation deployments of V2X-based tolling and in-vehicle payment systems. Leaders from North Carolina Turnpike Authority, E-ZPass Group, Audi, Volvo, Mastercard, Kapsch, Indra, and more will provide insights and lessons learned from NC's innovative tolling pilots. This will be followed by an interactive workshop, where attendees will be asked to provide their inputs on requirements for future V2X tolling deployments and certification programs.
This one-day event will be held on Thursday, March 26, at “The NCDOT Hangar,” located at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, steps from Terminal 2. Registration is free for OmniAir members and tolling agency representatives. Space is limited. Register now to secure your spot.
Opening Leadership Remarks
The workshop will open with strategic perspectives from industry leaders shaping the future of connected mobility:
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| Jason Conley, Executive Director, OmniAir Consortium | P.J. Wilkins, Executive Director, E-ZPass Group and Chair, OmniAir Consortium | J.J. Eden, Executive Director & CEO, North Carolina Turnpike Authority |
These remarks will highlight the national importance of interoperable V2X tolling, cross-agency collaboration, and trusted certification programs.
Morning Executive Panels
Panel 1: V2X Direct Tolling
Moderator:
Heather Wills, Vice President & National Tolling Director, STV
Panelists:
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| Lauri Brady, VP, Sales and Business Development, Kapsch TrafficCom | Daniel Garrido, North America Business Manager, Indra | Brad Stertz, Director, External Affairs, Audi-Volkswagen Group | Travis Feltes, North Carolina Turnpike Authority |
This panel will explore emerging direct roadside-to-vehicle tolling architectures, pilot deployment results, interoperability considerations, and integration with existing tolling back-office systems.
Panel 2: In-Vehicle Payment (Network V2X)
Moderator:
Manish Chourey, Chief Technology Officer, North Carolina Turnpike Authority
Panelists:
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| Mohamed AbouElEnin, Vice President, Product Architecture Engineering, Mastercard | J.J. Eden, Executive Director & CEO, North Carolina Turnpike Authority | Tiana McNeil, Program and Business Development Director, T-Mobile |
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| Jyoti Sharma, Associate Director, Network Planning, Verizon | Alexander Lee, Head of Insurance Operations and Data Commercialization, Volvo Cars |
This discussion will examine network-based V2X payment models, secure transaction frameworks, connectivity and tokenization protocols, and evolving partnerships among tolling agencies, OEMs, financial networks, and telecom providers.
Overview: OmniAir Certification Framework
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| Randal Roebuck, Senior Vice President, Engineering & Technology Programs, OmniAir Consortium | Jake Royer, Technology Manager, Maryland Transportation Authority and E-ZPass Group representative |
Attendees will gain insight into OmniAir’s certification framework, testing methodologies, and pathways for ensuring trusted, interoperable V2X tolling deployments across devices, infrastructure, and payment ecosystems.
Special Presentations
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| Lev Pinelis, Principal and Founder, Toll Insight “Innovation in Tolling" | Jason Schronce, Deputy Director of Programs and Planning, Division of Aviation, North Carolina Department of Transportation “North Carolina Department of Transportation's Advanced Air Mobility programs” |
These sessions will explore strategic implications for tolling innovation, multimodal connectivity, and future aviation integration opportunities within V2X ecosystems.
Afternoon Interactive Workshop
Participants will engage in hands-on breakout discussions addressing:
■ Standards and interoperability
■ Testing and certification methodologies
■ Deployment and operational challenges
■ Secure and trusted transaction frameworks
The event concludes with exclusive site visits and live demonstrations of V2X-based tolling solutions currently under evaluation in North Carolina.
