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Autonomous Vehicle Conference 2026

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BOCA RATON

May 29, 2026

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Explore the keynotes, panels, and working sessions shaping real-world autonomous vehicle deployment at the AV Conference.

Official Agenda

5th Annual Conference

Autonomous

Vehicle Conference

2026

A full-day forum on autonomous transit, policy, public trust, deployment readiness, and the technologies enabling the future of mobility.

Date

Friday, May 29, 2026

Hours

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Venue

BRiC Ballroom - Boca Raton Innovation Campus

Location

4920 Conference Way N, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Morning

Midday

Afternoon

00

Registration Opens

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

check-in

8:00 - 9:00 AM

Attendee check-in, badge pickup, morning coffee, and informal networking before opening remarks.

01

Morning

Vision, Policy & Strategic Dialogue

9:00 AM – 10:55 AM

9:00 – 9:05 AM

Opening Remarks

Susan Schramm · Principal · Go to Market Impact

MC

9:05 – 9:35 AM

Opening Session

Opening Session

Nathaniel Ford · CEO · Jacksonville Transportation Authority

Harald Braun · Exec Chairman and CEO · Guident

Mayor Andy Thomson · City of Boca Raton

Moderator

Scott Belcher · President & CEO SFB · Consulting

9:35 – 9:55 AM

Keynote

From Pilot Programs to Scalable, Real-World Deployment: Building the Affordable Autonomy Economy

Ms. Seval Oz · Nominee, Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Research and Technology U.S. Department of Transportation

9:55 – 10:40 AM

Session 1

Strategic Dialogue: From Pilots to Scalable Programs — Lessons from Live Operations

Bill Frazer · CIO · Jacksonville Transportation Authority

Frank Martz · City Manager · Altamonte Springs

Zach Bihr · Director of Public Works City of Boca Raton

Toby McGraw · CRO · Beep

Moderator

Scott Belcher · President & CEO · SFB Consulting

Coffee Break & Networking

10:40 – 10:55 AM

02

Midday

Workforce, Technology & Demonstrations

10:55 AM – 1:25 PM

10:55 – 11:40 AM

Session 2

Policy & Governance: Regulation, Risk, and Responsibility in Autonomous Transit

Yvette Drucker · Council Member · City of Boca Raton

Joe Moye · Managing Principal · TSG Transportation Advisors

Kara Fischer · Partner · Holland & Knight

Brian Ruscher · Deputy Director · Palm Beach MPO

Moderator

Matthew Daus · President · Int'l Association of Transportation Regulators

11:40 AM – 12:25 PM

Session 3

Workforce & Public Trust: The Human Side of Autonomous Transit

Dr. Douglas Brauer · Dean of Engineering · FSCJ

Katelyn Miller · Communications Director · PAVE

Gabrielle Pierre · Director of Strategy · GNEM, University of Georgia

Katie Turnbull · Senior Research Fellow · TTI

Moderator

Lindy Johnson · Director of External Affairs · CCTA

Networking Lunch, Exhibits & Outdoor L4 AV Platform Showcase

12:25 – 1:25 PM

03

Afternoon

Deployment Realities & Future Outlook

1:25 PM – 4:00 PM

1:25 – 1:35 PM

Keynote

Jacksonville Transportation Authority Keynote

Nathaniel Ford · CEO · Jacksonville Transportation Authority

1:35 – 1:45 PM

Tech Spotlight

GuideOn™ Platform: Real-Time Support, Analytics & Reporting

Fabio Tylim · VP of Sales & Business Development · Guident

1:45 – 2:30 PM

Session 4

Global Perspectives: Adapting International AV Platforms for U.S. Transit

Dr. Ali Peker · Co-Founder & CEO · Adastec

Gregory Crandell · General Manager · Holon

Taavi Roivas · Chairman · Auvetech

Brian Gettinger · SVP Growth Americas · Glydways

Moderator

Carlos Cruz Casas · VP Mobility & Innovation · TYLin

2:30 – 2:55 PM

Session 5

Beyond the Vehicle: Technologies Enabling Safe AV Deployment

Kirk Morris · EVP of Sales · Q'Straint

Ravi Kondagunta · CEO · Connected Signals

Sarah Catz · Researcher · UCI

Anthony Lawson · Field CTO · Ericson

Moderator

Kerri Stewart · CSO · Miller Electric

Coffee Break & Indoor Expo

2:55 – 3:10 PM

3:10 – 3:25 PM

Keynote

NHTSA Keynote

Peter Simshauser · Chief Counsel · NHTSA

3:25 – 3:55 PM

Session 6

Forward-Looking Panel: Scaling Autonomous Transit Nationwide — What Must Happen Next

Harald Braun · Exec Chairman & CEO · Guident

Nathaniel Ford · CEO · Jacksonville Transportation Authority

Kerri Stewart · CSO · Miller Electric

Kevin Reid · CEO · Beep

Moderator

Scott Belcher · President & CEO · SFB Consulting

3:55 – 4:00 PM

MC

Closing Remarks

Harald Braun · Exec Chairman & CEO Guident

Nathaniel Ford · CEO · Jacksonville Transportation Authority

Susan Schramm · Principal · Go to Market Impact

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May 29, 2026

9:00 - 9:15 AM – Opening Keynote

Opening Seesion

Welcome remarks by host.

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Harald Braun,

Exec Chairman & CEO Guident

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May 29, 2026

9:15 - 9:45 AM – Keynote

The State of Autonomous Transit in 2026

A data-driven overview of where autonomous transit stands today, what has changed in the past year, and what cities should expect next.

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Fabio Tylim,

VP of Business Development Guident

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May 29, 2026

9:45 - 10:15 AM – Strategic Dialogue

From Pilots to Programs

How leading transit agencies are transitioning from limited pilots to sustained autonomous services.

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Dr. Ali Peker,

Co-Founder & CEO ADASTEC

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May 29, 2026

10:15 - 10:45 AM – Keynote

Policy & Governance Discussion

A discussion on evolving regulatory frameworks, liability models, and shared responsibility between cities, operators, and technology providers.

Scott Belcher ,

CEO SFB Consulting

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May 29, 2026

11:00 - 11:30 AM – Fireside Chat

Global Perspectives

How global vendor experiences in Europe and Asia are providing the blueprint for US transit success.

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Taavi Rõivas,

Chairman AuveTech

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May 29, 2026

11:30 - 12:00 PM – Technology Spotlight

The Path to Driverless

A strategic look at how onboard autonomy and remote monitoring integrate to establish a roadmap for safe, driverless transit operations.

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Fabio Tylim,

VP of Business Development Guident

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May 29, 2026

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM - Break

Lunch, Networking & Visit Exhibits

Lunch + Visit exhibits and experience live demonstrations.

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Harald Braun,

Exec Chairman & CEO Guident

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May 29, 2026

1:15 - 1:45 PM - Deployment Insights

Lessons from Live AV Operations

Candid insights from organizations that have operated autonomous services over time—what worked, what didn’t, and what changed.

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May 29, 2026

1:45 - 2:15 PM - Fireside Panel

The Human Side of Autonomous Transit

Addressing workforce integration, public acceptance, rider education, and operational trust.

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Douglas C. Brauer,

Dean of Engineering FSCJ

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May 29, 2026

2:15 - 2:45 PM - Panel

Scaling Autonomous Transit Nationwide: What Must Happen Next

A discussion on infrastructure readiness, funding, interoperability, and collaboration needed to scale AV transit across U.S. cities.

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Bill Frazer,

CIO JTA

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May 29, 2026

3:15 - 3:30 PM - Keynote

The Next 12–24 Months of Autonomous Transit

Final perspectives on near-term priorities for cities, industry, and policymakers.

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May 29, 2026

3:15 - 3:30 PM - Closing

Closing Remarks

Final remarks by host.

Speaker Image

Harald Braun,

Exec Chairman & CEO Guident

All

Schedule Image

May 29, 2026

9:00 - 9:15 AM – Opening Keynote

Opening Seesion

Welcome remarks by host.

Speaker Image

Harald Braun,

Exec Chairman & CEO Guident

Schedule Image

May 29, 2026

9:15 - 9:45 AM – Keynote

The State of Autonomous Transit in 2026

A data-driven overview of where autonomous transit stands today, what has changed in the past year, and what cities should expect next.

Speaker Image

Fabio Tylim,

VP of Business Development Guident

Schedule Image

May 29, 2026

9:45 - 10:15 AM – Strategic Dialogue

From Pilots to Programs

How leading transit agencies are transitioning from limited pilots to sustained autonomous services.

Speaker Image

Dr. Ali Peker,

Co-Founder & CEO ADASTEC

Schedule Image

May 29, 2026

10:15 - 10:45 AM – Keynote

Policy & Governance Discussion

A discussion on evolving regulatory frameworks, liability models, and shared responsibility between cities, operators, and technology providers.

Scott Belcher ,

CEO SFB Consulting

Schedule Image

May 29, 2026

11:00 - 11:30 AM – Fireside Chat

Global Perspectives

How global vendor experiences in Europe and Asia are providing the blueprint for US transit success.

Speaker Image

Taavi Rõivas,

Chairman AuveTech

Schedule Image

May 29, 2026

11:30 - 12:00 PM – Technology Spotlight

The Path to Driverless

A strategic look at how onboard autonomy and remote monitoring integrate to establish a roadmap for safe, driverless transit operations.

Speaker Image

Fabio Tylim,

VP of Business Development Guident

Schedule Image

May 29, 2026

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM - Break

Lunch, Networking & Visit Exhibits

Lunch + Visit exhibits and experience live demonstrations.

Speaker Image

Harald Braun,

Exec Chairman & CEO Guident

Schedule Image

May 29, 2026

1:15 - 1:45 PM - Deployment Insights

Lessons from Live AV Operations

Candid insights from organizations that have operated autonomous services over time—what worked, what didn’t, and what changed.

,

Schedule Image

May 29, 2026

1:45 - 2:15 PM - Fireside Panel

The Human Side of Autonomous Transit

Addressing workforce integration, public acceptance, rider education, and operational trust.

Speaker Image

Douglas C. Brauer,

Dean of Engineering FSCJ

Schedule Image

May 29, 2026

2:15 - 2:45 PM - Panel

Scaling Autonomous Transit Nationwide: What Must Happen Next

A discussion on infrastructure readiness, funding, interoperability, and collaboration needed to scale AV transit across U.S. cities.

Speaker Image

Bill Frazer,

CIO JTA

Schedule Image

May 29, 2026

3:15 - 3:30 PM - Keynote

The Next 12–24 Months of Autonomous Transit

Final perspectives on near-term priorities for cities, industry, and policymakers.

,

Schedule Image

May 29, 2026

3:15 - 3:30 PM - Closing

Closing Remarks

Final remarks by host.

Speaker Image

Harald Braun,

Exec Chairman & CEO Guident

All

Schedule Image

May 29, 2026

9:00 - 9:15 AM – Opening Keynote

Opening Seesion

Welcome remarks by host.

Speaker Image

Harald Braun,

Exec Chairman & CEO Guident

Schedule Image

May 29, 2026

9:15 - 9:45 AM – Keynote

The State of Autonomous Transit in 2026

A data-driven overview of where autonomous transit stands today, what has changed in the past year, and what cities should expect next.

Speaker Image

Fabio Tylim,

VP of Business Development Guident

Schedule Image

May 29, 2026

9:45 - 10:15 AM – Strategic Dialogue

From Pilots to Programs

How leading transit agencies are transitioning from limited pilots to sustained autonomous services.

Speaker Image

Dr. Ali Peker,

Co-Founder & CEO ADASTEC

Schedule Image

May 29, 2026

10:15 - 10:45 AM – Keynote

Policy & Governance Discussion

A discussion on evolving regulatory frameworks, liability models, and shared responsibility between cities, operators, and technology providers.

Scott Belcher ,

CEO SFB Consulting

Schedule Image

May 29, 2026

11:00 - 11:30 AM – Fireside Chat

Global Perspectives

How global vendor experiences in Europe and Asia are providing the blueprint for US transit success.

Speaker Image

Taavi Rõivas,

Chairman AuveTech

Schedule Image

May 29, 2026

11:30 - 12:00 PM – Technology Spotlight

The Path to Driverless

A strategic look at how onboard autonomy and remote monitoring integrate to establish a roadmap for safe, driverless transit operations.

Speaker Image

Fabio Tylim,

VP of Business Development Guident

Schedule Image

May 29, 2026

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM - Break

Lunch, Networking & Visit Exhibits

Lunch + Visit exhibits and experience live demonstrations.

Speaker Image

Harald Braun,

Exec Chairman & CEO Guident

Schedule Image

May 29, 2026

1:15 - 1:45 PM - Deployment Insights

Lessons from Live AV Operations

Candid insights from organizations that have operated autonomous services over time—what worked, what didn’t, and what changed.

,

Schedule Image

May 29, 2026

1:45 - 2:15 PM - Fireside Panel

The Human Side of Autonomous Transit

Addressing workforce integration, public acceptance, rider education, and operational trust.

Speaker Image

Douglas C. Brauer,

Dean of Engineering FSCJ

Schedule Image

May 29, 2026

2:15 - 2:45 PM - Panel

Scaling Autonomous Transit Nationwide: What Must Happen Next

A discussion on infrastructure readiness, funding, interoperability, and collaboration needed to scale AV transit across U.S. cities.

Speaker Image

Bill Frazer,

CIO JTA

Schedule Image

May 29, 2026

3:15 - 3:30 PM - Keynote

The Next 12–24 Months of Autonomous Transit

Final perspectives on near-term priorities for cities, industry, and policymakers.

,

Schedule Image

May 29, 2026

3:15 - 3:30 PM - Closing

Closing Remarks

Final remarks by host.

Speaker Image

Harald Braun,

Exec Chairman & CEO Guident

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Join U.S. transit leaders, regulators, and technology providers for a focused day of insight, live demonstrations, and strategic networking.

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THE FUTURE OF

OF AUTONOMOUS TRANSIT?

Join U.S. transit leaders, regulators, and technology providers for a focused day of insight, live demonstrations, and strategic networking.

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