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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:

Sean Cho, Autocrypt, Aaron Moore, INTEGRITY Security Services, Marton Iso, Microsec, Meadow Cho, 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, Umair Ibrahim, Audi

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

Featured Presentation: eVTOL Early Deployments and Flight Corridors

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
  • SunTrax                                                    Tour of SunTrax test facilities
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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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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

 

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OmniAir Consortium® will host the 2nd OmniAir Florida Plugfest in May.  The week-long testing event will take place at SunTrax in Auburndale, Florida, May 7-16.

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.

By combining the two events, OmniAir offers participating testing teams the opportunity to test for standards conformance & interoperability in real-world operational environments.  The goal is to ensure the readiness for connected vehicles and infrastructure safety technologies for deployment.

Testing will take place at the SunTrax testing facility in Auburndale, Florida. Developed by Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, part of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), SunTrax is a 475-acre, state-of-the-art test facility dedicated to the research, development and testing of emerging transportation technologies in safe and controlled environments.   

Schedule-at-a-glance

  • May 7-9 OmniAir Plugfest 
  • May 12 Connected Mobility Technical Workshop & Demos
  • May 13-16 Interoperability Testing

“As we bring the OmniAir Plugfest back to Florida, we are especially excited about our partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “This collaboration not only enhances the Plugfest experience but also aligns our efforts to advance nationwide connected interoperability, helping to improve the safety of our nation’s roads.”

OmniAir is inviting testing teams from device manufacturers, mobile network operators, vehicle OEMs, test laboratories, test equipment providers, engineering firms, academic institutions and deploying agencies to register for testing.  Space is limited. 

Early Bird Registration

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to save! Register by March 15 to take advantage of our Early Bird pricing for this pivotal testing event. 

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For more information, please visit the Florida Plugfest event website. 

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.

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As you prepare to renew your OmniAir membership for 2025, consider joining our OmniAir Sustaining Partner Program. This all-inclusive membership is an excellent way to show your commitment to supporting OmniAir’s Certification programs while benefiting from significant cost savings.

The Sustaining Partner Program covers all dues, certification service fees, and registration fees for OmniAir Plugfests and workshops for a single upfront payment of $30,000. This bundled package provides predictability and simplicity, safeguarding against future price increases.

OmniAir provides an array of certification programs for test laboratories, V2X OBUs, RSUs, modules, toll tags, readers, and field test sites. Our events, such as Plugfests, enable readiness testing for connected vehicles.

Membership Benefits Include:

  • Executive Level Membership (eligibility for leadership positions)
  • Unlimited device certification applications, including reference devices
  • Unlimited test equipment qualifications
  • Unlimited test laboratory authorizations
  • Unlimited field test site authorizations
  • No fees for re-certifications or variants
  • One testing ticket per Plugfest (includes four attendees, two devices)
  • Two complimentary tickets to all OmniAir workshops and webinars

Sponsorship Opportunities: For members without devices or equipment to certify, we offer valuable sponsorship packages that allow you to actively participate in Plugfests and special events as a Sustaining Partner. As a primary sponsor, your organization will be prominently featured at both Plugfests and other OmniAir events, showcasing your commitment to innovation and collaboration within the industry. This is a great opportunity to enhance your visibility, network with key stakeholders, and demonstrate your support for advancing connected and automated vehicle technologies.

Compared to a la carte pricing—where device certification costs $10,500, and Plugfest testing tickets are $6,000 each—the Sustaining Partner Program provides a cost-effective solution for proactive companies.

If you’re ready to become an OmniAir Sustaining Partner, contact Ryan Hall, Vice President of Business Development. During the November dues renewal period, you’ll receive an invoice detailing the program benefits.

About OmniAir Consortium
OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles. Our membership includes public agencies and private companies.

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