UTC's Center for Urban Informatics and Progress will host the inaugural Chattanooga Connect conference Oct. 21-23 at the University Center on the campus of UTC. Chattanooga Connect will convene global industry leaders, policymakers, technologists, researchers to explore the future of urban transportation and cutting-edge advancements in digital infrastructure, AI, and connected and automated vehicles.
Kristin White, deputy administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, will provide the keynote address. Ms. White's leadership in transportation safety and innovation aligns with the event's focus on shaping the future of connected mobility and her remarks will offer insights into national policy developments and regulatory frameworks that are driving these revolutionary technologies.
Other confirmed speakers and panelists include Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Laura Chace, president and CEO of ITS America. Additional speakers will be announced soon.
“Chattanooga Connect 2024 is an opportunity for researchers, industry partners, and policymakers who are passionate about the future of urban mobility,” says Dr. Mina Sartipi, director of CUIP. “Those who attend this event will be at the forefront of discussions that will determine where connected and automated vehicle technologies, AI, and smart city innovations go as we move forward. A smarter, more sustainable, more connected future starts here at Chattanooga Connect 2024.”
Additional speakers and panelists will be announced in the coming weeks. Registrations are open now and limited sponsorship opportunities are still available.
For more information visit go.utc.edu/Chattanooga-Connect