Agenda 2023

In this dynamic era of technological advancement, the convergence of artificial intelligence and transportation systems has the potential to revolutionize the way we perceive mobility. I will talk about AI-enabled road infrastructure and its pivotal role in expediting the integration of connected and automated mobility solutions. I will give an overview about the status of Connected Vehicles (V2X) deployment in Qatar and elaborate on real use-cases where the fusion of AI and Connected Vehicles can enable seamless Automated Mobility.

Autonomous vehicle technology has continued to improve in parallel with moderation of expectations and timeline predictions as to its widespread deployment. As the field matures, many organizations are investing in pivots to specific aspects of autonomy - ranging from autonomous delivery vehicles, to region-restricted robot axis, to automated and semi-automated road freight. In this session I'll present a snapshot of where we are as a field in 2023 and the key factors that have led to the field being where it is today. I'll highlight some of the key milestones and developments to watch over the coming years and how they may impact further technology improvements and vehicle deployments.

The adoption of fully autonomous vehicles (AVs) is undoubtedly among the largest technology shifts. Most of the analyses on the adoption of AVs mainly focus on their impacts on people mobility and transit. However, since the use of vehicles is linked to other sectors, the level of considerations, opportunities, and disruption of the adoption of AVs will be much broader. This talk focuses on highlighting the anticipated shifts that AVs will bring to various sectors of our economy. Realizing these transformations is necessary to harness the advances of AV technologies and ensure that we are fully ready to leverage and embrace their disruptive opportunities.