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  • Day 126Sep2023
  • Day 227Sep2023
8:00 am

Registration and Networking (Coffee Break)

9:00 am
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10:30 am

SAE Knowledge Session 1: Vehicle Electrification

Location: Breakout room 1

Speakers
  • Frank MenchacaFrank MenchacaPresident, Sustainable Mobility Solutions, SAE International
  • Mike ParasMike ParasBusiness Development, Product & Strategic Partnerships Manager Sustainable Mobility Solutions, SAE International
  • Robert (Bob) L. GalyenRobert (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

Morning Networking Refreshment Break

11:00 am
to
12:15 pm

Opening

Welcome Address & Self Driving Challenge Awards

Location: Main Plenary

12:15 pm
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1:00 pm

Networking Lunch

1:00 pm
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1:30 pm

Global Keynote Address Flying Man

Location: Main Plenary

Speakers
  • Sam RogersSam RogersTest Pilot & Design Lead at Gravity Industries
1:30 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 GallChris GallGroup Engineering Director - Alexander Dennis
  • Hossam YahiaHossam YahiaCTO/CEO BrightDrive
  • Cristian SanduCristian SanduCo-Founder & CEO – Quadribot, France
  • Dr. Jin JiangDr. Jin JiangChief Engineer of King Long
  • Thomas (Lih-Wei) JengThomas (Lih-Wei) JengChief Operating Officer of iAuto Technology Taiwan
Moderators
  • Dr. Ismail ZohdyDr. Ismail ZohdySelf-driving Transportation expert at the Roads and transport Authority
2:15 pm
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3:00 pm

Networking coffee break

3:00 pm
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3:45 pm

Fireside chat

Honestly let’s talk - AV, AI, Accountability & Ethical dilemmas!

Location: Main Plenary

Speakers
  • Joseph SalemJoseph SalemPartner, Travel and Transport lead in Arthur D. Little
  • Reuben SarkarReuben SarkarCEO, American Centre for Mobility
  • Gary Duncan WestGary Duncan WestManaging Director Cruise Middle East
Moderators
  • Lukas NeckermannLukas NeckermannManaging Director of Neckermann Strategic Advisors
3:45 pm
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4:15 pm

Panel discussion

The Future of Mobility

Location: Main Plenary

Speakers
  • Xavier Antony DarwinXavier Antony DarwinGeneral Manager-Service, United Motors
  • Lāth CarlsonLāth CarlsonExecutive Director of the Museum of the Future
Moderators
  • Alexander NaseAlexander NaseManaging Director of FEV Consulting
4:15 pm
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4:30 pm

Security in Future Mobility

Location: Main Plenary

Speakers
  • Khalid Al HammadiKhalid Al HammadiDirector – Security and Monitoring Department at The Roads and Transport Authority-Dubai
4:30 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 ShladoverDr. 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

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 MenouarDr. Hamid MenouarPrincipal R&D and Innovation Lead, Qatar Mobility Innovations Center
Session 2: Navigating the World of Autonomous Vehicles
  • Michael MilfordMichael 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 KhastgirProf. Siddartha KhastgirHead of Verification & Validation, Connected & Autonomous Vehicles, WMG, University of Warwick, UK
Session 3: Navigating the negative effects on livability of autonomous vehicle deployments within our cities
  • Andrew BevanAndrew BevanSmart Mobility and EV Lead, Parsons
10:30 am
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11:00 am

Morning Networking Refreshment Break

11:00 am
to
11:30 am

Robo Taxi Service In Dubai

Speakers
  • Prashanthi RamanPrashanthi RamanVice President of Global Government Affairs Cruise
11:30 am
to
12:15 pm

Global Keynote Address

The Future of Robotic Mobility for Last-Mile Delivery

Location: Main Plenary

Speakers
  • Dr. Marko BjelonicDr. Marko BjelonicFounder, Swiss- Mile
12:15 pm
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1:15 pm

Network Lunch

12:15 pm
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1:15 pm

Robot Demo by Swiss Mile

Location: Live Demo – Demo Zone

Speakers
  • Dr. Marko BjelonicDr. Marko BjelonicFounder, Swiss- Mile
12:15 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. KroviProf. 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 SalemJoseph SalemPartner, Travel and Transport lead in Arthur D. Little
1:45 pm
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2:15 pm

Panel Discussion

Addressing Challenges Around Autonomous Vehicles Digital Infrastructure

Location: Main Plenary

Speakers
  • Prof. Dr. Enrica PapaProf. Dr. Enrica PapaDepartment of Planning and Transport, University of Westminster
  • Okan BaşOkan BaşCEO, Karsan
  • Prof. Dr. Achille FonzoneProf. Dr. Achille FonzoneProfessor of Transport Analysis and Planning at Edinburgh Napier University
Moderators
  • Denis HeckmannDenis HeckmannPrincipal at FEV
2:15 pm
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2:35 pm

Closing Keynote

The future of Air Mobility

Location: Main Plenary

Speakers
  • Duncan WalkerDuncan WalkerCEO and Co-founder, Skyports
2:35 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

Closing Remarks

End of Conference

Location: Main Plenary