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OmniAir Consortium® today announced the full line-up for its 2024 Connected Mobility Workshop on Wednesday, May 15 in Ann Arbor, Michigan at the North Campus Research Complex. 

This workshop will take place in conjunction with OmniAir Plugfest at Mcity, a week-long connected vehicle testing event, bringing together vehicle-to-everything (V2X) testing teams from around the world.

This one-of-a-kind event, hosted in partnership with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, and Mcity, will feature leading experts from government, industry, and academia to discuss the latest in connected vehicle research, testing, and deployment.

The opening remarks will be provided by Dr. Jim Sayer, Director of University of Michigan Transportation Institute, and P.J. Wilkins, Executive Director of E-ZPass Group, and Chair of OmniAir’s Board of Directors. 

The keynote presentations will be offered by Dr. Bogdan Epurneau, Director of the Automotive Research Center at the University of Michigan and Gregg D. Brunner, P.E., Chief Operating Officer, Michigan Department of Transportation

Attendees will have the opportunity for tours and demonstrations of advanced connected vehicle technology, and Plugfest testing, followed by a VIP networking reception. 

Interested parties are encouraged to register now, as seating capacity is limited.

Connected Mobility workshop agenda

Welcome

Jason M. Conley

Executive Director, OmniAir Consortium

Opening Remarks

Dr. James R. Sayer

Director, University of Michigan Transportation Institute

 

PJ Wilkins

P.J. Wilkins

Executive Director, E-ZPass Group, Chair, OmniAir Consortium

 

morning Keynote

Dr. Bogdan Epurneau

Director, Automotive Research Center, University of Michigan 

 

Panel 1: Accelerating V2X Deployment: Bridging Government Initiatives, Industry Readiness, and Local Implementations

Dan Toohey -  Moderator

Senior Vice President, Kapsch TrafficCom, North America

 

Panel 2: Innovations in V2X Testing: Advancing Safety, Security, and Compliance

Mike Brown -  Moderator

Institute Engineer, Southwest Research Institute &  Chair, OmniAir Coordinating Council

 

afternoon Keynote

Gregg D. Brunner, P.E.

Chief Operating Officer, Michigan Department of Transportation 

 

Panel 3: Charting the Course: Evolving Connectivity and Digital Infrastructure

Bill McKinley – Moderator

Automotive/Connected Car Business Lead, Keysight Technologies

 

TOUR OF MCITY & TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS BY

 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.

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Register now to take advantage of this sweetheart of a deal!

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OmniAir Consortium® is issuing a Call for Speakers for its Connected Mobility Workshop, scheduled for May 15, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The workshop will bring together connected and smart mobility experts from around the world to share the latest in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) research, testing, and deployment.

This workshop will take place in conjunction with the OmniAir Mcity Plugfest, hosted by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).  The OmniAir Plugfest will take place the week of May 13-17 at the world-class Mcity Test Facility for connected and automated vehicle testing.

OmniAir Plugfests are the premiere testing events for connected vehicles, bringing together leading V2X technology providers, test labs, and test equipment providers from around the world for a week of interoperability and conformance testing in lab and field environments. 

OmniAir® is issuing a call for speakers. We invite leading ITS, 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:  

  • The road to V2X deployment: infrastructure owner operator perspectives
  • V2X testing and certification around the world 
  • Cooperative driving automation (CDA) use cases
  • AI for transportation: impact on testing & operations  
  • Cybersecurity and SCMS policy 
  • Road usage charge and V2X for tolling  
  • Aftermarket Safety Devices and VRU use cases

Why Speak at OmniAir’s Connected Mobility Workshop?  

  • Visibility: Gain exposure as a thought leader in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), automotive technology, and connected vehicles. 
  • Networking: Connect with industry peers, government officials, and academia to exchange ideas and forge new collaborations. 
  • Contribution: Share your expertise to shape policy discussions, technical standards, and deployment strategies for connected vehicle technologies. 
  • Demonstrations and Tours: Experience live C-V2X technology demonstrations and guided tours of cutting-edge laboratory and field-testing facilities. 
  • Certification Focus: Learn about the latest certification requirements and testing methodologies to ensure interoperability and compliance with industry standards.  

How to Apply: 

Those interested in presenting, should register online by Monday, April 1, to be considered for our program of expert speakers. For more information or assistance with your submission, please contact Berkenda Cantlo. 

 

Interested in Sponsoring? 

Explore attractive sponsorship packages to enhance your visibility and support the advancement of connected vehicle technologies. Contact Ryan Hall for sponsorship opportunities. 

 

About OmniAir Consortium: 

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and Connected Vehicles. Our diverse membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories committed to driving innovation in transportation. 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, announces speakers for the OmniAir Connected Mobility Seminar on Wednesday, November 8th in New Taipei City, Taiwan.

Keynote speakers will include senior leaders of Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation & Communications and Ministry of Digital Affairs, with a special welcome from the Mayor of New Taipei City!

This one-day seminar, hosted in conjunction with OmniAir Taipei Plugfest, will bring together leading government and industry experts from around the world to discuss advances in connected and automated vehicle research, testing, and deployments.  

OmniAir is partnering with the Taiwan Telematics Industry Association (TTIA) in organizing a joint event that will feature leading ITS and connected mobility experts from around the world, with a special emphasis on the rapid advances for connected and automated vehicles in Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific region.

OmniAir and TTIA will jointly host a one-day Connected Mobility Seminar, featuring leading officials and experts from government, industry and academia. Keynote presentations, plenary sessions, and breakout technical sessions will offer attendees an opportunity for learning and technical knowledge exchange.

The Connected Mobility Seminar will take place on Wednesday, November 8, at the Golden Tulip Fab (conference hotel) Hotel’s Grand Ballroom.

Attendees will be invited to participate in technical tours, live technology demonstrations, and an evening networking reception.

Tickets for the Connected Mobility Seminar are still available and may be purchased from the link below. 

Connected Mobility Seminar Agenda

Registration

9:30 am to 10:00 am

Opening Remakrs

10:00 am to 10:10 am

Special Remarks

10:10 am to 10:20 am

Welcome to New Taipei city

10:20 am to 10:30 am

Keynote 1 - Policy & Regulation of Connected CarS in Taiwan

10:30 am to 11:00 am

Keynote 2 - Navigating Tomorrow: The Crucial Role of Certification for Emerging Technologies

11:00 am to 11:30 am

Keynote 3 - The Future of Connected VEhicles and the development of taiwan's d-city

11:30 am to 12:00 PM

Keynote 4 - Addressing V2X Cybersecurity Challenges

12:00 pm to 12:30 pm

Lunch Break

12:030 pm to 1:30 pm

Breakout Session 1 - Ballroom 1fd

Laboratory Verification and Validation

C-V2X Requirements for Taiwan

Eric Yu
General Manager Product Testing Wireless Performance
DEKRA Taiwan

Driving the future of connected vehicles

Jian-Hua Wu
Solution Engineer
Keysight Technologies

International support for conformity standards for electric cars in Europe
(V2H/V2G)

Frank Piller
Vice President
Solar & Commercial Products
TÜV Rheinland

Breakout session 2 - Ballroom 1fc

Test and Field

Introducing V2X products needed for autonomous mobilities and connected vehicles

Woojin Jeong
Ph.D/Principle Researcher
IT-Telecom

V2V platooning operation on New Taipei
Autonomous Bus

Dr. Paddy Peng,  Special Assistant to GM Kingwaytek
Technology Co.,Ltd

Development of V2X Applications and Field Deployment in Taiwan

Dr. Andy Jeng, Ph.D.
Deputy Division Director, Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Division

Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) 

breakout session 3 - ballroom 1fb

Security/ SCMS

Post-Quantum V2X PKI

Marton Iso

Post-Quantum Cryptography Expert

Microsec

Challenges in the Practical Application of Post-Quantum Cryptography in Security Credential Management System

Dr. Austin Lin
Researcher
Chunghwa Telecom Inc.

Developing the Cyber-physical V2X Security Testbed

Yu-Sheng Liu
Ph.D./Researcher
China Engineering Consultants, Inc.

Breakout Session 4 - Ballroom 1fa

Application/Service

Security/ SCMS

AIoT transforms smart mobility and new lifestyle.

Dr. Henry, I-Heng Meng, Ph.D.
Acting Senior Director General
Software Technology Institute
Institute for Information Industry(III)

Smart Road Solutions Impacting Smart Cities

Henry HU
Executive Assistant To The Chairman
ADLINK Technology

Data Service Enable the Future of Mobility

Mark Hsiao
Vice President
International Integrated Systems, Inc.

shuttle

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

technical tours

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification in ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, announces a Call for Speakers for its first worldwide Connected Vehicle Workshop during the OmniAir Global Plugfest, September 28 – October 2.

OmniAir Global Plugfest is the premiere testing events for connected vehicle technologies, bringing together V2X Device Manufacturers, Government officials interested in deploying certified technology, Automotive OEMs and Tier One Suppliers, Engineering Firms and Systems Integrators, Infrastructure Owner-Operators, V2X Test Laboratories, and V2X Test Tool Providers from around the world.

This year’s event will feature a remote testing format, with conformance, interoperability, security, and field testing at leading test laboratories across Asia, Europe, and North America.

As part of this event, OmniAir will host a Virtual Connected Vehicle Workshop, and technical learning sessions.  Participants will have the opportunity to tune into content from industry experts and thought leaders in the form of fireside chats, panels, unique presentations, and keynotes all from the comfort of their home office. They will also have the opportunity to participate in virtual networking, to connect with industry professionals from across the globe.

OmniAir is inviting leading ITS, automotive, and transportation experts from academia, government, and industry to submit abstracts and proposals for panel sessions.  Topics will include the following:

  • Cellular V2X and the Global Race to 5G
  • Connected and Automated Vehicle Testing
  • Automotive Cybersecurity
  • Smart Cities, Sustainability, and IoT Deployment
  • Advancing Social Equity through Connected and Automated Vehicles

Interested in presenting? To join our program of expert speakers, complete the online application form, or send your proposal to Kate Oldham before Tuesday, September 1st.

Interested in sponsoring? OmniAir offers several attractive sponsorship packages, please contact Ryan Hall for more information or to become an OmniAir Global Plugfest sponsor today!

OmniAir Plugfest events provide unparalleled value and benefit to the entire Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) ecosystem. We hope you will join us!

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