Innovation Summit Ignite Innovation Talks (TRANSform 2026)

High energy, fast-paced presentations led by industry experts. These exciting presentations with high-quality visuals show the latest in innovative, technology, and solutions-based projects leading the way.

Host:

• Jannet Walker-Ford, Secretary/Treasurer, APTA; Business Line Executive, Advisory and Planning, WSP

Speakers:

• Janice R. Thomas, Deputy Executive Director, External Affairs, Metra
• Christopher Crawford, Senior VP, OT Cybersecurity & Fleet Innovation, WSP
• Joy Buenaflor, Deputy Director of Transit and Rail Programs – Capital Delivery, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
• Cara Mazzei, CFRE, Project Communications Director, Hitachi Rail Honolulu
• Daniela Gutierrez, Senior Project Manager/Capital Programs Manager, South Central Regional Transit District
• Harold Samms, Deputy Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airport
• Jefrey Jakalski, Sr. Vice President, EXP
• Paul Cohoon, Senior Systems Engineer, INIT Group