Event Details
Ames, Iowa
Scheman Building
Iowa State University
1805 Center Drive
Ames, IA 50011
October 9, 2018 — October 10, 2018
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
Event Contact
Description
Learn about the future of transportation and current practical applications at the Innovations in Transportation Conference, October 9-10, 2018, in Ames Iowa. The day-and-a-half meeting, hosted by the Iowa Department of Transportation and Iowa State University’s Institute for Transportation, is designed for transportation professionals at local and state agencies, academia, and business and industry.
Speakers from around the nation will engage participants in contemporary topics such as mobility and accessibility, connected and autonomous vehicles, organizational change, and data analytics. A panel discussion among transportation leaders is also planned.
Keynote Speaker
Simon J. Anderson is a professional futurist, keynote speaker, startup entrepreneur, and emerging technology and trends consultant. He co-authored the 2014 Bellwether Award winning book Foresight 20/20: A Futurist Explores the Trends Transforming Tomorrow with fellow global futurist Jack Uldrich.
Simon is dedicated to helping leaders and organizations recognize emerging technologies and trends. Having traveled to more than 25 countries, Simon brings a global perspective to his work. He is also a former advisor to several technology startups and a global education non-profit. Simon’s work was recently featured in the World Future Society’s monthly newsletter, The Futurist and the Austrian management magazine the Hernsteiner.
Tentative Agenda
Day 1 | October 9, 2018
| Time | Event Details |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. | Registration and Coffee / Refreshments |
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. | Introductions |
| 8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Keynote Speaker: |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Break |
| 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Invited Speakers: |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Rapid Fire Presentations |
| 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Break |
| 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | AASHTO/Innovation Programs and Highlights |
| 5:00 p.m. | Reception /Poster Session |
Day 2 | October 10, 2018
| Time | Event Details |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. | Coffee / Refreshments |
| 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | AASHTO / Innovation Programs and Highlights |
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Break |
| 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Iowa DOT Leaders' Panel Discussion: |
For More Information
For more information about the 2018 Innovations in Transportation Conference, contact Judy Thomas at 515-294-1866 or jathomas@iastate.edu