Center for Environmental Research & Technology

Forum Program

• 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration & Networking Breakfast

  Join us for a welcome coffee and light refreshments as you register for the forum. This is a great opportunity to meet and greet with fellow industry professionals, researchers, and policymakers.

• 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Opening Remarks

  Welcome remarks from Rodolfo Torres, Mathew Barth, and Dean Zabrieszach.

• 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM | Keynote Address, The Evolution of ITS: From Vehicles, Infrastructure, and Intelligence

  Speaker: TBA

  Description: This keynote will explore the transformative role of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in modern transport systems.

• 10:00 AM – 11:00AM | Panel Discussion 1: ITS for Safety and Congestion Management

  Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) play a crucial role in enhancing safety and managing congestion on roadways by integrating advanced vehicle infrastructure technologies such as sensors, communication systems, and real-time data analytics. These
  systems enable proactive traffic management through tools like adaptive traffic signals, incident detection, and dynamic messaging, which help reduce delays and improve response times to accidents or hazards. ITS also supports safer driving conditions by providing drivers with timely information about road conditions, speed limits, and potential dangers, while Facilitating smoother traffic flow and reducing bottlenecks. Overall, ITS contributes to a more efficient, safer, and sustainable transportation network. This session will set the scene for how ITS is contributing to the over-all well-being of our lives.

  Discussion will cover:

  • How ITS technologies are reducing accidents and improving traffic flow
  • Case studies from urban and regional deployments

   

  Moderator: Kanok Boriboonsomsin

  Panelists: TBA

• 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM | Morning Tea Break

  Enjoy light refreshments and network with other attendees.

• 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Technical Session: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Smarter Mobility

  Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to enable autonomous driving, enhance decision-making, optimize traffic flow, and improve safety. By leveraging machine learning and predictive analytics, AI can process vast amounts of real-time sensor data for navigation, traffic data to forecast congestion patterns, detect incidents, and suggest optimal routing strategies. AI-powered computer vision systems can also monitor road conditions, identify hazards, and support autonomous vehicle navigation. Furthermore, AI enables adaptive traffic signal control, which dynamically adjusts signal timings based on current traffic volumes, reducing delays and emissions. Overall, AI transforms ITS into a more responsive, efficient, and intelligent framework for modern transportation management.

  Discussion will cover:

  • Applications of AI in traffic prediction, incident detection, and decision-making
  • Ethical and data governance considerations

   

  Moderator: TBA

  Panelists: TBA

• 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM | Lunch Break

  Lunch will be provided for all registered attendees.

• 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM | Panel Discussion 2: Sustainability through ITS

  Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) contribute significantly to sustainability by promoting more efficient and environmentally friendly mobility solutions. ITS reduces fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by smoothing traffic flow, as well as minimizing idling and congestion. Additionally, ITS supports the integration of electric vehicles and public transport by providing infrastructure for charging stations and real-time transit information, encouraging modal shifts away from single-occupancy vehicles. ITS helps cities reduce their carbon footprint and move toward more sustainable, resilient transportation networks.

  Discussion will cover:

  • ITS solutions for reducing emissions and promoting eco-friendly transport
  • Integration with public transport and active mobility
  • Role of data in measuring sustainability outcomes

   

  Moderator: Hang Qui

  Panelists: TBA

• 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM | Workshop: Preparing for Automated Vehicles

  The relationship between Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and automated vehicles is deeply interconnected, as ITS provides the foundational infrastructure and data environment that enables safe and efficient autonomous driving. ITS technologies such as vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, real-time traffic management, and sensor networks support automated vehicles by delivering critical information about road conditions, intersections and potential hazards. In turn, automated vehicles contribute data back to ITS networks, enhancing situational awareness, and enabling more responsive traffic control. This synergy improves safety, reduces congestion, and supports the broader goals of smart mobility and sustainable urban transport systems.

  The workshop will cover: 

  • Infrastructure readiness and policy frameworks
  • Human-machine interaction and safety protocols
  • Interactive session with scenario planning and stakeholder input

   

  Moderator: Mathew Barth

  Panelists: TBA

• 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM | Afternoon Tea Break

  A short break with coffee, tea, and refreshments.

• 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Closing Plenary: The Road Ahead, Building Collaborative Ecosystems for ITS Innovation

  This plenary session will provide a summary of the day's key insights and explore future directions and collaborative opportunities for ITS innovation.

  Speaker: TBA

• 4:30 PM | Closing Remarks

  Closing remarks from Mathew Barth, Dean Zabrieszach, and Rosibel Ochoa.