International Association of Transportation Regulators 36th Annual Conference Agenda
Updated Sept. 24, 2023
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Conference Theme: Modernizing Mobility
Scottsdale, Arizona | September 27 – 30, 2023
W Hotel Scottsdale, 7277 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Registration Info: www.IATR.global
The IATR’s 36th Annual Conference will be held in Scottsdale, Arizona, a welcoming environment and regulatory paradigm for mobility technology innovation and experimentation. The dry heat of the desert will warm our attendees’ minds, to facilitate the exploration of new approaches to planning for, deploying, and regulating mobility technology solutions. This future forward conference will focus primarily on automation and electrification – two areas of rapid advancement. Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are already picking-up passengers in Arizona and elsewhere, while electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure is being built everywhere – with both innovations providing backbone and muscle for our future transportation ecosystem. Of course, the role of data platforms and standardization – and how critical multi-modal integration is to modernizing mobility – will be the connective tissue for this conference. The policy challenges are the nerves or trigger points that will permeate our extensive discussions involving the implementation of EVs and AVs – including accessibility, equity, and sustainability. Conference attendees will be invited to ride-hail completely autonomous taxis in the Scottsdale and Greater Phoenix area, without any drivers in the vehicles.
Conference Program
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Noon – 3:00 pm
IATR Regulatory Boot Camp Trainers Prep Meeting
Location TBA
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
IATR Committee Chairs Meeting
Location TBA
DAY 0 AGENDA: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
6th Annual Bootcamp – Modernizing the Vehicle: AV-EV Technical & Regulatory Primer
This year’s bootcamp sessions will provide a comprehensive overview of the technical aspects of the technology behind EV charging infrastructure and AVs. With the goal of demystifying the technology, experts in the field will provide an overview of not only how the systems work, but also of the societal benefits and policy challenges. This daylong series of sessions will also cover the regulatory paradigm in the U.S. of testing and deployment laws and regulations, as well as EV infrastructure funding sources, processes, and planning. The bootcamp will also seek to address the role of vehicle rental companies, private property owners, and other stakeholders in developing and expanding EV infrastructure in the taxi, TNC, and for-hire vehicle industries.
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8:00 am – 12:00 pm Mingle |
Registration Open |
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8:00 – 9:00am Great Room |
Breakfast – Introductions of Bootcamp Faculty Coordinators and Trainees/Attendees Opening Remarks:
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9:00– 10:30 am Great Room |
Bootcamp Session 101 Electric Vehicle & Infrastructure Primer |
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This session will introduce attendees to the basics involving electric vehicles – the technology and the infrastructure that powers them. Various technological advancements in the field will be shared, and a basic introduction to the charging process, including the difference between level 1, 2 and 3 chargers, will be shared. Compatibility, battery technology and grid related issues will be discussed, as well as the impact on safety and inspection regulations for taxicabs, Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) and other for-hire ground transportation. Moderator:
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10:30 – 11:00 am Mingle |
Coffee Break Sponsored by Integra Energy |
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11:00 – 12:30 pm Great Room |
Bootcamp Session 102 Electric Vehicle Incentives & Planning |
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This session will introduce attendees to the EV grant and subsidy universe and discuss the use of EV incentives and proper planning for not just vehicle purchases, but the build-out of infrastructure for the passenger ground transportation industry. The U.S. Infrastructure Law and the various grants and subsidies available for the industry will be road mapped. Regulatory approaches from around the world in providing government subsidies and incentives will be compared. Finally, the role of the regulator in facilitating or driving EV adoption will be explored. Moderator:
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Noon – 5:00 pm Mingle |
Exhibit Set-Up |
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12:00 – 5:00 pm Mingle |
Registration Open |
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12:30 – 1:30 pm Great Room |
Luncheon & Keynote Address Keynote Speaker: Dr. Daniel Sperling, PhD, Distinguished Blue Planet Prize Professor and Director at U.C. Davis | Former California Air Resources Board (CARB) Member |
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1:30 – 2:30 pm Great Room |
Bootcamp Session 103: AV Level Setting – “Where are we Now”? |
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This technical session will provide a bottom-up overview of the technology involved in autonomous and connected vehicles, including not just SAE standards and the various levels of autonomy, but how the sensors and software systems work. From LIDAR to ultrasonic sensors, to AI and machine learning, attendees will be expected to comprehend the basic terminology, as well as how data is collected and managed. This session will discuss the current state of play in terms of the role of regulation at the federal, state and local level, with respect to both testing and deployment. In addition to the various laws in place, the government agencies responsible, and the requirements for permitting, insurance, and data/crash reporting. |
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Session 103a: How Do AVs work? How & Who Regulates AVs? |
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2:30 – 3:30 pm Great Room |
Session 103b: The Socio-Economic Issues –Access, Equity, Labor & Sustainability |
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3:30 – 4:00 pm Mingle |
Coffee Break Sponsored by Carmel Car & Limo Service |
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4:00 – 5:30 pm Great Room |
Bootcamp Session 104 AV Shark Tank (Where Are We Going? – Business Models & Community Engagement) |
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This session will provide an overview of various pilot programs, testing and deployment case studies, including the use of autonomous shuttles and ride-hailing. How existing rules and regulations may apply to regulating autonomous taxicabs, TNCs and other motor vehicles, and expected amendments to the paradigm to adjust to the evolution of these services, will be covered. Regulators will ponder their role and which government agencies can, will or should be involved in regulating AVs. This “Shark Tank” session will involve the audience and panelists in a lively debate on:
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*Acknowledgment of Bootcamp Trainers & Graduates (Bootcamp Training Certificates) |
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7:00– 9:00 pm Sunset Lawn
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Welcome Reception Acknowledgement of Sponsors:
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DAY 1 AGENDA: Thursday, September 28, 2023
Theme: Modernizing Mobility Regulations & Data
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8:00 – 9:30 am Mingle |
Exhibit Set-Up |
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9:00 – 4:00 pm Mingle |
Registration |
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9:00 – 10:00 am Mingle/Pre Function |
Breakfast & Exhibit Exploration |
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9:30– 10:00 am Great Room |
Welcoming Remarks:
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10:00 – 11:30 am Great Room |
Plenary Session 1 Global Regulator Spotlight (Star Trek) – Modernization Exemplars |
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Transportation regulators from around the world will convene to discuss their projects and initiatives, with a particular emphasis on jurisdictions which have or are undergoing regulatory modernization. Exemplars in the areas of fare and meter regulation, mobility data management, sustainability, equity and access will be presented. An emphasis will be placed on how regulatory barriers to innovation, including unnecessary regulations, bureaucratic processes, as well as regulatory standardization, can be achieved. Moderator:
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11:30 am–12:30 pm Mingle |
Sponsor Floor Open & Exhibit Review |
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12:30 – 2:00 pm Great Room |
Luncheon
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2:00 – 3:30 pm Great Room |
Plenary Session 2 Modernizing Regulations to Support Innovative Mobility Partnerships |
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This session will unveil the IATR’s proposed Taxi Modernization principles and draft report, and obtain input from private sector stakeholder panelists involved in innovative mobility partnerships in the U.S. and beyond. An update on TNC partnerships in San Francisco, New York City and Colombia, South America will be provided, and how similar integrations between for-hire ground transportation sub-modes and public transit have been working in the U.S. and around the world. The private sector will share their views on where the mobility industry is going, and how regulators should be prepared to not just keep-up, but to be ahead of the curve by taking a leadership role in facilitating and encouraging modernization through the application of these IATR principles. Discussions with the panel and the audience will center on which regulations are standing in the way of innovative partnerships, and how and why the regulatory paradigm needs to be holistically modified. A particular emphasis will be placed on the policy benefits of regulatory modernization, including the impact on drivers and passengers, and how such innovations can support multi-modal mobility, sustainability, accessibility, and equity. Moderator: Mathew W. Daus, President, IATR Speaker(s):
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3:30 – 4:00 pm Mingle |
Exhibit Review & Coffee Break Sponsored by Via |
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4:00pm – 6:30pm |
Plenary Session 3: Modernizing the Mobility Data Paradigm |
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4:00 – 5:15 pm Great Room |
3a: Industry Mobility Data, Trends & Initiatives |
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This session will explore the latest trends and technology being used and deployed by the for-hire ground transportation industry, including but not limited to the following: dispatch data; Taxicab Passenger Enhancement Program (T-PEP); telematics (cameras and black boxes); AI software applications; and On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) vehicle interface data. This expert panel will discuss how the taxicab, black car & and limousine, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT), Transportation Network Company (TNC), and related for-hire industries are deploying new technologies to collect and manage data, and for what purposes. The mission of this panel is to explore and share new ideas and initiatives on how the collection, safeguarding and use of private mobility data can further public policy and regulatory goals, including: Vision Zero (safety and crash reduction targets); reduction of insurance premiums, claims, and exposure; automated enforcement; and mobility planning. Moderator: Ira Goldstein, Executive Director, Black Car Fund Speaker(s):
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5:15 – 6:30 pm Great Room |
3b: MDS 2.0 – Mobility Data Platforms & Automated Enforcement |
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This session will explore the latest use of mobility data by regulators and private industry stakeholders to enhance service and promote safety. This panel will share not just what is happening now, but what should and needs to happen in the future to allow for multi-modal connectivity and innovation. Regulatory issues, including open data and freedom of information laws, will be discussed, as well as how data platforms can assist in furthering Mobility-as-a-Service, Vision Zero, robotaxi deployment, clean air goals, and other regulatory endeavors. The Mobility Data Specification (MDS) developed by LA DOT several years ago will be discussed, along with version 2.0, which seeks to add taxicab, TNC and other multi-modal data to micro-mobility data. The MDS 2.0 discussion will include which additional jurisdictions may follow LA DOT’s lead, as well as how and for what purposes this data may be used, including automated enforcement platforms, maas, research and policymaking, infrastructure planning, and other benefits and challenges involved. Moderator: Sahar Shirazi, Partner, CityFi Speaker(s):
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8:00 pm |
Dinner on Your Own (Free Night) |
DAY 2 AGENDA: Friday, September 29, 2023
Theme: Modernizing the Passenger Experience – AV Policy Workshop & Clean Air Technology
Most of the day will be devoted to taking a deep dive into the socio-economic and policy issues surrounding automated vehicles being tested and deployed as robotaxis, including safety, wheelchair accessibility, equity, labor impacts on drivers, sustainability, and the role of shared mobility. Various projects underway will be discussed, within the context of meeting regulatory policy objectives. An emphasis will be placed on how various stakeholder organizations can support these objectives through standardization, model regulations, and partnerships to share information and research. Also, clean air technology and initiatives to promote sustainability will be covered.
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8:00 – 4:00 pm Mingle |
Registration |
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8:00am – 9:30am Great Room |
Breakfast – Modernizing Airports Speakers(s):
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9:30 – 10:30 am Great Room |
Plenary Session 4 AV Deployment Experiences |
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A panel of policymakers, industry stakeholders and experts will provide an overview of various deployment experiences, including safety standards, wheelchair accessibility, equity and labor impacts. Experiences in actual deployment will be shared, and this panel will set the stage for the interactive workshop. Moderator: Jane Lappin, Partner, Blue Door Strategy and Research Chair Speaker(s):
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11:00am – 11:30am Mingle |
Coffee Break & Exhibit Review Sponsored by Kaptyn |
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11:30 am – 1:00 pm Great Room + Studios 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Plenary Session 5 & Breakout Sessions (5a – 5d) Tackling the Socio-Economic Issues of Robotaxi Deployment |
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A series of breakout groups to brainstorm with attendees will be covered on how AVs can help solve various longstanding problems, as well as to identify the new policy challenges created by AV implementation. Each breakout session leader or facilitator will identify these challenges and develop a menu of options or solutions for regulators. Each breakout group will select a representative to report back at the end of the workshop to whiteboard the findings and recommendations, which will be added to the final draft of IATR’s model regulations and guiding principles/best practices for AV testing and deployment. Breakout sessions will be held on the following topics during this session preceding this general session: AV Breakout Sessions 5a-5d: Moderator/Facilitator:
Safety: (Studio 1)
Accessibility & Equity: (Studio 2)
Insurance & Risk Management: (Studio 3)
Labor/Workforce: (Studio 4)
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1:00pm – 2:00pm Great Room |
Luncheon & Keynote Address Keynote Speaker: Hon. Deborah Schrimmer, Senior Advisor for Community & Urban Charging at the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation |
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2:00pm – 3:00pm Great Room |
Plenary Session 5 Continued: Reports Back & Plenary Panel with Breakout Group Leaders |
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Report back form breakout leaders: Moderator/Facilitator:
Safety: (Studio 1)
Equity & Accessibility: (Studio 2)
Risk Mitigation & Insurance: (Studio 3)
Labor/Workforce: (Studio 4)
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3:00pm – 3:30pm Mingle |
Coffee Break & Exhibit Review Sponsored by Research Underwriter |
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3:30pm – 5:00pm Great Room |
Plenary Session 6: Sustainable Mobility & EVs – Public & Private Planning, Regulatory Incentives & Clean Air Policy in Action
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The sustainability movement in the for-hire ground transportation sector has picked-up tremendous traction in the last few years, both in the U.S., Canada and globally. The IATR’s taxicab and for-hire regulators have been involved with the clean air movement for almost 20 years, including mandates and incentives for hybrid-electric vehicles, and experimentation with different types of alternative fuels (such as hydrogen fuel cell, CNG, clean diesel and propane). Now, automakers, government policymakers and private industry have all defined somewhat of a clear path forward in the U.S. and elsewhere, moving fast and furiously to zero emissions electric vehicles (EVs), and the build-out of EV infrastructure. This new direction was fueled by the passage of the U.S. Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, along with state and local rebates, taxi incentives, and grant programs. Also, various regulatory mandates and plans have been announced, and are in formation or being implemented, such as the California Clean Mile standard and initiatives by various Governors and Mayors to electrify all vehicles by certain target dates. Against this backdrop, this panel will discuss public and private sector innovation, planning, partnerships and public policy to move towards zero emissions goals in the taxi, for hire, NEMT and TNC space. Panelists will convey success stories, challenges and perspectives in the U.S., Canada and globally as a comparison. Moderator:
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6:30 – 9:30 pm Desert Botanical Garden |
IATR Dinner Reception & Awards Ceremony
Dress code is smart casual attire. Bus pickup at 6:00pm – meet in the lobby* |
DAY 3 AGENDA: Saturday, September 30, 2023
Theme: Modernization – The Path Forward
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9:30 – 11:30 am Great Room |
Brunch & Plenary Session 7: Modernization Lessons Learned – Key Takeaways |
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Building on the IATR’s past “unconference” experiences, the regulatory potpourri will be repeated this year as part of an interactive breakfast, where attendees will be asked to share what they learned and how they plan to modernize moving forward. Also, suggestions will be explored for future topics among attendees for future conferences, new model regulation projects, committee activities, and other matters. Post-conference survey results will be collected and shared, and a preview of IATR’s 2024 Florida conference will be presented by IATR’s conference hosts. Closing Breakfast & Parting Salutations
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