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Autonomous Vehicle Conference 2026
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May 29, 2026
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Explore the keynotes, panels, and working sessions shaping real-world autonomous vehicle deployment at the AV Conference.
All

May 29, 2026
9:00 - 9:15 AM – Opening Keynote
Opening Remarks
Welcome remarks by host.

Harald Braun,
Exec Chairman & CEO Guident

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.

Fabio Tylim,
VP of Business Development Guident

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.

Ali Peker,
CEO ADASTEC

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

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.

Taavi Rõivas,
Chairman AuveTech

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.

Fabio Tylim,
VP of Business Development Guident

May 29, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM - Break
Lunch, Networking & Visit Exhibits
Lunch + Visit exhibits and experience live demonstrations.

Harald Braun,
Exec Chairman & CEO Guident

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.

Cemre Kavvasoglu,
NA Operations Director ADASTEC

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.

Douglas C. Brauer,
Dean of Engineering FSCJ

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.

Bill Frazer,
CIO JTA

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.

Gabriel Castaneda,
VP of AI and Research Guident

May 29, 2026
3:15 - 3:30 PM - Closing
Closing Remarks
Final remarks by host.

Harald Braun,
Exec Chairman & CEO Guident
All

May 29, 2026
9:00 - 9:15 AM – Opening Keynote
Opening Remarks
Welcome remarks by host.

Harald Braun,
Exec Chairman & CEO Guident

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.

Fabio Tylim,
VP of Business Development Guident

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.

Ali Peker,
CEO ADASTEC

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

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.

Taavi Rõivas,
Chairman AuveTech

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.

Fabio Tylim,
VP of Business Development Guident

May 29, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM - Break
Lunch, Networking & Visit Exhibits
Lunch + Visit exhibits and experience live demonstrations.

Harald Braun,
Exec Chairman & CEO Guident

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.

Cemre Kavvasoglu,
NA Operations Director ADASTEC

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.

Douglas C. Brauer,
Dean of Engineering FSCJ

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.

Bill Frazer,
CIO JTA

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.

Gabriel Castaneda,
VP of AI and Research Guident

May 29, 2026
3:15 - 3:30 PM - Closing
Closing Remarks
Final remarks by host.

Harald Braun,
Exec Chairman & CEO Guident
All

May 29, 2026
9:00 - 9:15 AM – Opening Keynote
Opening Remarks
Welcome remarks by host.

Harald Braun,
Exec Chairman & CEO Guident

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.

Fabio Tylim,
VP of Business Development Guident

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.

Ali Peker,
CEO ADASTEC

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

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.

Taavi Rõivas,
Chairman AuveTech

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.

Fabio Tylim,
VP of Business Development Guident

May 29, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM - Break
Lunch, Networking & Visit Exhibits
Lunch + Visit exhibits and experience live demonstrations.

Harald Braun,
Exec Chairman & CEO Guident

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.

Cemre Kavvasoglu,
NA Operations Director ADASTEC

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.

Douglas C. Brauer,
Dean of Engineering FSCJ

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.

Bill Frazer,
CIO JTA

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.

Gabriel Castaneda,
VP of AI and Research Guident

May 29, 2026
3:15 - 3:30 PM - Closing
Closing Remarks
Final remarks by host.

Harald Braun,
Exec Chairman & CEO Guident