- Main Stage
- Day 126Sep2023
- Day 227Sep2023
Access to Main Stage sessions is reserved exclusively for paying delegates with a valid conference pass.
Registration and Networking (Coffee Break)
to
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)
to
11:00 am
Morning Networking Refreshment Break
to
12:15 pm
Opening
Welcome Address & Self Driving Challenge Awards
Location: Main Plenary
to
1:00 pm
Networking Lunch
to
1:30 pm
Global Keynote Address Flying Man
Location: Main Plenary
Speakers
Sam RogersTest Pilot & Design Lead at Gravity Industries
to
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
Moderator
Dr. Ismail ZohdySelf-driving Transportation expert at the Roads and transport Authority
to
3:00 pm
Networking coffee break
to
3:45 pm
Fireside chat
Honestly let’s talk - AV, AI, Accountability & Ethical dilemmas!
Location: Main Plenary
Speakers
Reuben SarkarCEO, American Centre for Mobility
Gary Duncan WestManaging Director Cruise Middle East
to
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
Moderator
Alexander NaseManaging Director of FEV Consulting
to
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
to
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
Registration and Networking (Coffee Break)
to
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
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.
Speakers
Dr. Hamid MenouarPrincipal R&D and Innovation Lead, Qatar Mobility Innovations Center
Session 2: Navigating the World of Autonomous Vehicles
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.
Speakers
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
Speakers
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
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.
Speakers
Dr. Sherin AbdelhamidSenior Strategy Manager at TELUS
Session 3: Navigating the negative effects on livability of autonomous vehicle deployments within our cities
Speakers
Andrew BevanSmart Mobility and EV Lead, Parsons
to
11:00 am
Morning Networking Refreshment Break
to
11:30 am
Robo Taxi Service In Dubai
Speakers
Prashanthi RamanVice President of Global Government Affairs Cruise
to
12:15 pm
Global Keynote Address
The Future of Robotic Mobility for Last-Mile Delivery
Location: Main Plenary
Speakers
Dr. Marko BjelonicFounder, Swiss- Mile
to
1:15 pm
Network Lunch
to
1:15 pm
Robot Demo by Swiss Mile
Location: Live Demo – Demo Zone
Speakers
- Dr. Marko BjelonicFounder, Swiss- Mile
to
1:45 pm
Parallel Sessions
SAE Knowledge Session 2 : Robotics for AV Systems**
Location: Breakout Room (1)
Speakers
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)
to
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
Moderator
Denis HeckmannPrincipal at FEV
to
2:35 pm
Closing Keynote
The future of Air Mobility
Location: Main Plenary
Speakers
Duncan WalkerCEO and Co-founder, Skyports
to
3:00 pm
Closing Ceremony
Announcing The 2025 Dubai World Challenge For Self-Driving Transport
to
4:45 pm
Closing Remarks
End of Conference
Location: Main Plenary
Featuring Inspirational Mobility & Technology Leaders
Dr. Steven Shladover
International Expert in Self-Driving Transportation Technologies
Noah Zych
Chief of Staff, Uber Advanced Technologies Group
Duncan Walker
CEO and Co-founder, Skyports
Denis Heckmann
Principal at FEV
Prof. Dr. Achille Fonzone
Professor of Transport Analysis and Planning at Edinburgh Napier University
Okan Baş
CEO, Karsan
Prof. Dr. Enrica Papa
Department of Planning and Transport, University of Westminster
Prof. Venkat N. Krovi
Michelin Endowed Chair of Vehicle Automation in the Departments of Automotive Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University
Dr. Marko Bjelonic
Founder, Swiss- Mile
Prashanthi Raman
Vice President of Global Government Affairs Cruise
Sam Rogers
Test Pilot & Design Lead at Gravity Industries
Andrew Bevan
Smart Mobility and EV Lead, Parsons
Dr. Sherin Abdelhamid
Senior Strategy Manager at TELUS
Prof. Siddartha Khastgir
Head of Verification & Validation, Connected & Autonomous Vehicles, WMG, University of Warwick, UK
Michael Milford
Specialist and Director of the Robotics Center at the Queensland University of Technology
Dr. Hamid Menouar
Principal R&D and Innovation Lead, Qatar Mobility Innovations Center
Frank Menchaca
President, Sustainable Mobility Solutions, SAE International
Khalid Al Hammadi
Director – Security and Monitoring Department at The Roads and Transport Authority-Dubai
Alexander Nase
Managing Director of FEV Consulting
Lāth Carlson
Executive Director of the Museum of the Future
Xavier Antony Darwin
General Manager-Service, United Motors
Gary Duncan West
Managing Director Cruise Middle East
Reuben Sarkar
CEO, American Centre for Mobility
Dr. Ismail Zohdy
Self-driving Transportation expert at the Roads and transport Authority
Thomas (Lih-Wei) Jeng
Chief Operating Officer of iAuto Technology Taiwan
Dr. Jin Jiang
Chief Engineer of King Long
Cristian Sandu
Co-Founder & CEO – Quadribot, France
Hossam Yahia
CTO/CEO BrightDrive
Chris Gall
Group Engineering Director - Alexander Dennis
Sam Rogers
Test Pilot & Design Lead at Gravity Industries
Robert (Bob) L. Galyen
Senior Strategic Consultant & Advisor Retired Chief Technical Officer of CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited)
Mike Paras
Business Development, Product & Strategic Partnerships Manager Sustainable Mobility Solutions, SAE International
Self-driving bus
The Roads and Transport Authority has launched the 3rd edition of the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport under the topic “Self-Driving Buses”.
Shortlisted participants will compete in the two categories “Industry Leaders” and “Local Academia”.
The two categories focus on two Challenge themes aligned on the main topic of “Self-Driving Buses”
Industry leaders
Self-Driving solutions for buses (mini/midi/standard) enabling safe and secure public transportation
Local Academia
Solutions enhancing the passenger experience in Self-Driving buses
Participation eligibility
In the Industry Leaders category, the challenge is open to companies and organizations providing Self-Driving bus solutions or Self-Driving technologies. Local Academia is associated with UAE-based universities and research institutes.
Applicants for the Challenge 2023 are expected to meet the following characteristics
Industry Leaders
- Company, organization or consortium with full-scale, fully-integrated self-driving bus solution or self-driving technologies for buses
- Mini-/midi-/standard bus of at least 5.6 m with a minimum capacity of 12 seats
- Industry Leaders will be evaluated based on the four key competence fields “Safety & Security”, “Passenger Transport Performance”, “Operational Design Domain” and “Operational Capabilities” under the theme “Self-Driving solutions for buses (mini/midi/standard) enabling safe and secure public transportation”
- Local Academia
UAE based university or research institute with research and development in areas of self-driving solutions - Capable to develop a full/small scale working prototype showcasing the solution
- Local Academia will be evaluated based on the three key competence fields “Improvement of Passenger Experience”, “Integrability with Self-Driving Buses” and “Maturity of Solution” under the theme “Solutions enhancing the passenger experience in Self-Driving buses”
