Event Details

Event

When:

Monday | 01:00PM - 04:00PM

Title:

Connected Vehicles: Are They Already Here?

Where:

Governors Hall - C & D - Acme, MI

Category:

Seminar

Event Description

Connected Vehicles: Are They Already Here?

While the national effort to develop connected vehicles continues within the automotive industry and at USDOT, MDOT, and other transportation agencies, rapid advances in telecommunications technologies mean that many of us drive connected every day. Smart phones, 3G (and now 4G) networks, new in-vehicle interfaces, thousands of apps, social networking, and other recent technological developments have made continuous, ubiquitous connectivity both possible and relatively common for many individuals—perhaps too easy and too common for some of us! This pervasive mobile connectivity opens the door to a wide range of mobility apps and location-based services, as well as to the potential for driver distraction and loss of privacy.

So far, however, these technologies have not added much to vehicle safety; many would argue that only cooperative, active safety enabled by Dedicated Short Range Communication can tackle the hardcore safety challenge. Through an expert panel, this session will address all the latest developments and debates in the connected vehicle world and offer a glimpse into the future of vehicle communications.

Chair:

Richard Wallace, Director, Transportation Systems Analysis Group, Center for Automotive Research Audio

Speakers:

Jeff DeBest, Group Vice President and General Manager, Global Electronics, Johnson Controls

Linda Marshall, President, OnStar Presentation Audio

Mike Foley, Executive Director, Bluetooth Special Interest Group Presentation Audio

Rick Warner, Chief Executive Officer, ParkingCarma

David Miller, Chief Security Officer, Covisint

Scott Nelson, Director of Business Development, ATX Group Presentation Audio

Roger Safford, Region Engineer for the Grand Region, Michigan Department of Transportation Presentation Audio

5-7 p.m. Networking Social Hour: Under the Yellow Tent

Social Hour Sponsored by:

Location
Event Location	Governors Hall - C & D
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WHAT FAMILY ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE?

The family friendly Partners Program is available for all attendee families. In addition, the Resort and surrounding Traverse City area have numerous opportunities for family fun. Contact the Traverse City Convention Bureau at www.visittraversecity.com or (800) 872-8377.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES?

Social hours take place Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings. A scramble golf tournament is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

WHAT CAN MY SPOUSE/PARTNER ATTEND?

Your spouse or partner is welcome at all of the social hours. (Children are not permitted at the Monday - Wednesday social hours.)

WHAT IS THE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE?

The seminars are designed to foster a casual atmosphere for the informal exchange of ideas. Business casual is appropriate. Others wear more casual polo shirts and slacks.

WHAT IS THE SOCIAL HOUR DRESS CODE?

These are informal events. Attire will vary from sport coats to polo shirts and slacks (for men) and from summer dresses and skirts to pants and shirts (for women).

ARE MEALS INCLUDED?

Continental breakfast and lunch are included each day. Social hours are hosted Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I NEED TO CANCEL?

The first thing to do would be to find a colleague interested in replacing you. If your colleagues are already registered or unable to attend, please inform us in writing that you must cancel. To be eligible for a full refund of fees, notification of cancellation must be received in our office in writing by May 14, 2011. After this date, to be eligible for a refund of fees less the handling charge of $150.00 we must receive your request in writing before July 19, 2011. We regret that we cannot accept requests for refunds after that date.

HOW DO I GET MY CONFERENCE MATERIALS?

The registration desk is located in the Governors Prefunction area. We recommend that you pick up your name badge and conference materials at early registration on Sunday, from 5-7 p.m. or on Tuesday from 3:30-7 p.m. The registration desk is also open during the conference sessions. A name badge is required to gain admittance to the sessions. Please note: badges will be distributed the day before or morning of the first day of your registration so you may attend the social hours included in your registration.