Innovation Summit at TRANSform 2024

TRANSform 2024 concluded with a full-day Innovation Summit. This summit is a premier gathering for public transportation leaders, fostering an environment of collaborative problem-solving and idea exchange. Through a blend of insightful presentations, interactive workshops, and facilitated discussions, attendees will have the opportunity to learn from industry pioneers, share best practices, and explore innovative solutions to the challenges facing the sector. Uniquely, the event's agenda will be shaped by the audience before and during TRANSform, ensuring the topics covered are directly relevant to the pressing issues faced by public transportation agencies. This dynamic format encourages active engagement, allowing participants to build meaningful relationships and uncover new perspectives that will drive progress within their organizations. Don't miss this chance to be part of the transformative dialogue shaping the future of public transportation.

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  • Sparking Innovation (Innovation Summit)
    Recorded On: 10/02/2024

    This summit is a premier gathering for public transportation leaders, fostering an environment of collaborative problem-solving and idea exchange. Through a blend of insightful presentations, interactive workshops, and facilitated discussions, attendees will have the opportunity to learn from industry pioneers, share best practices, and explore innovative solutions to the challenges facing the sector.

    We kick off the Innovation Summit with David Zipper, a Senior Fellow at the MIT Mobility Initiative and a Contributing Writer at Vox, who will share his perspective about the future of mobility technologies like e-bikes, robotaxis, and ridehail that could compliment transit service -- or undermine it. Attendees will be invited to consider how emergent transportation technologies will affect the strategies of public transit agencies striving to serve future riders as effectively and efficiently as possible.

  • Fueling Innovation: Insights from Industry Experts (Innovation Summit)
    Recorded On: 10/02/2024

    Join us for a dynamic panel discussion featuring innovative leaders from the public transportation industry.

    Join us for a dynamic panel discussion featuring innovative leaders from the public transportation industry. Our panelists will  explore how technology drives innovation while recognizing that true innovation encompasses much more than just tech. This session promises to offer diverse perspectives on fostering creativity and progress in public transit.

    Moderator:

    • Nathaniel Ford, Chief Executive Officer, Jacksonville Transportation Authority

    Panelists:

    • MJ Maynard, Chair, APTA; and Chief Executive Officer, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
    • Tobias Liebelt, Chief Operating Officer, Benteler Trading International AG
    • Catherine Teebay, Special Advisor for Policy and Program Implementation, Federal Transit Administration
    • Kevin Reid, Chairman, Beep

  • Ignite Innovation Talks (Innovation Summit)
    Recorded On: 10/02/2024

    Attendees tackle the biggest public transportation challenges; while Innovation Summit Chair Nat Ford and APTA President and CEO Paul Skoutelas will wrap up the day with insightful reflections on our discussions and achievements.

    In the Innovation Challenge, attendees tackle the biggest public transportation challenges. Diverse groups leverage a variety of perspectives and expertise to create actionable and innovative solutions through guided brainstorming sessions. Participants also share innovative ideas and insights as well.

    For the Energized to Innovate session, Innovation Summit Chair Nat Ford and APTA President and CEO Paul Skoutelas will wrap up the day with insightful reflections on our discussions and achievements. Their closing remarks will provide valuable perspectives on the day’s innovations and set the stage for future advancements in the industry. 

    Closing Remarks:

    • Paul P. Skoutelas, President and CEO, American Public Transportation Association
    • Nathaniel Ford, Chief Executive Officer, Jacksonville Transportation Authority