Agenda 2023
Enhance your knowledge with masterclasses given by experts and join the world’s leading companies at SD Congress through different sessions and discussions, tackling various themes.
- Day 126Sep2023
- Day 227Sep2023
8:00 am
Registration and Networking (Coffee Break)
9:00 am
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10:30 am
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10:30 am
SAE Knowledge Session 1: Vehicle Electrification
Location: Breakout room 1
Speakers
Frank MenchacaPresident, Sustainable Mobility Solutions, SAE International
Mike ParasBusiness Development, Product & Strategic Partnerships Manager Sustainable Mobility Solutions, SAE International
Robert (Bob) L. GalyenSenior Strategic Consultant & Advisor Retired Chief Technical Officer of CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited)
10:30 am
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11:00 am
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11:00 am
Morning Networking Refreshment Break
11:00 am
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12:15 pm
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12:15 pm
Opening
Welcome Address & Self Driving Challenge Awards
Location: Main Plenary
12:15 pm
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1:00 pm
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1:00 pm
Networking Lunch
1:00 pm
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1:30 pm
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1:30 pm
Global Keynote Address Flying Man
Location: Main Plenary
Speakers
Sam RogersTest Pilot & Design Lead at Gravity Industries
1:30 pm
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2:15 pm
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2:15 pm
Panel Discussion
Journey of success: catalyzing innovation in self-driving public transport
Location: Main Plenary
5 Challenge Participants
Speakers
Chris GallGroup Engineering Director - Alexander Dennis
Hossam YahiaCTO/CEO BrightDrive
Cristian SanduCo-Founder & CEO – Quadribot, France
Dr. Jin JiangChief Engineer of King Long
Thomas (Lih-Wei) JengChief Operating Officer of iAuto Technology Taiwan
Moderators
Dr. Ismail ZohdySelf-driving Transportation expert at the Roads and transport Authority
2:15 pm
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3:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Networking coffee break
3:00 pm
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3:45 pm
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3:45 pm
Fireside chat
Honestly let’s talk - AV, AI, Accountability & Ethical dilemmas!
Location: Main Plenary
Speakers
Joseph SalemPartner, Travel and Transport lead in Arthur D. Little
Reuben SarkarCEO, American Centre for Mobility
Gary Duncan WestManaging Director Cruise Middle East
Moderators
Lukas NeckermannManaging Director of Neckermann Strategic Advisors
3:45 pm
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4:15 pm
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4:15 pm
Panel discussion
The Future of Mobility
Location: Main Plenary
Speakers
Xavier Antony DarwinGeneral Manager-Service, United Motors
Lāth CarlsonExecutive Director of the Museum of the Future
Moderators
Alexander NaseManaging Director of FEV Consulting
4:15 pm
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4:30 pm
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4:30 pm
Security in Future Mobility
Location: Main Plenary
Speakers
Khalid Al HammadiDirector – Security and Monitoring Department at The Roads and Transport Authority-Dubai
4:30 pm
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5:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Closing Keynote Address
The challenges to effective regulation of automated driving system safety
Location: Main Plenary
Speakers
Dr. Steven ShladoverInternational Expert in Self-Driving Transportation Technologies
8:00 am
Registration and Networking (Coffee Break)
9:00 am
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10:30 am
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10:30 am
Parallel Sessions
Location: Breakout rooms
International Autonomous Technology Insights
Session 1: AI-Enabled Road Infrastructure for Speeding up the Adoption of Connected and Automated Mobility
Dr. Hamid MenouarPrincipal R&D and Innovation Lead, Qatar Mobility Innovations Center
Session 2: Navigating the World of Autonomous Vehicles
Michael MilfordSpecialist and Director of the Robotics Center at the Queensland University of Technology
AV Autonomous Vehicle Ecosystem and Standards
Session 1: Autonomous Vehicles Verification & Validation Standards
Prof. Siddartha KhastgirHead of Verification & Validation, Connected & Autonomous Vehicles, WMG, University of Warwick, UK
Session 2: Autonomous Vehicles Reshaping the Future: Cross-Sector Opportunities and Considerations
Dr. Sherin AbdelhamidSenior Strategy Manager at TELUS
Session 3: Navigating the negative effects on livability of autonomous vehicle deployments within our cities
Andrew BevanSmart Mobility and EV Lead, Parsons
10:30 am
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11:00 am
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11:00 am
Morning Networking Refreshment Break
11:00 am
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11:30 am
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11:30 am
Robo Taxi Service In Dubai
Speakers
Prashanthi RamanVice President of Global Government Affairs Cruise
11:30 am
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12:15 pm
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12:15 pm
Global Keynote Address
The Future of Robotic Mobility for Last-Mile Delivery
Location: Main Plenary
Speakers
Dr. Marko BjelonicFounder, Swiss- Mile
12:15 pm
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1:15 pm
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1:15 pm
Network Lunch
12:15 pm
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1:15 pm
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1:15 pm
Robot Demo by Swiss Mile
Location: Live Demo – Demo Zone
Speakers
- Dr. Marko BjelonicFounder, Swiss- Mile
12:15 pm
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1:45 pm
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1:45 pm
Parallel Sessions
SAE Knowledge Session 2 : Robotics for AV Systems
Location: Breakout Room (1)
Prof. Venkat N. KroviMichelin Endowed Chair of Vehicle Automation in the Departments of Automotive Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University
Autonomous Mobility Commercial Readiness Session
Location: Breakout Room (2)
- Joseph SalemPartner, Travel and Transport lead in Arthur D. Little
1:45 pm
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2:15 pm
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2:15 pm
Panel Discussion
Addressing Challenges Around Autonomous Vehicles Digital Infrastructure
Location: Main Plenary
Speakers
Prof. Dr. Enrica PapaDepartment of Planning and Transport, University of Westminster
Okan BaşCEO, Karsan
Prof. Dr. Achille FonzoneProfessor of Transport Analysis and Planning at Edinburgh Napier University
Moderators
Denis HeckmannPrincipal at FEV
2:15 pm
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2:35 pm
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2:35 pm
Closing Keynote
The future of Air Mobility
Location: Main Plenary
Speakers
Duncan WalkerCEO and Co-founder, Skyports
2:35 pm
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3:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Closing Ceremony
Announcing The 2025 Dubai World Challenge For Self-Driving Transport
4:30 pm
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4:45 pm
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4:45 pm
Closing Remarks
End of Conference
Location: Main Plenary
