The 6th annual summit was held as a two-day event in Tampa.
Turning Vision Into Reality
By 2018, the future of mobility was no longer just an idea, it was taking shape. The FAV Summit brought together leaders across technology, policy, and infrastructure to move from conversation to real-world implementation.
From emerging innovations to practical deployment, this was where vision started becoming reality.
The prospectus and event coverage place the summit in downtown Tampa.
The 2018 prospectus listed the Florida Department of Transportation, Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority, and USF Center for Urban Transportation Research as hosts.
The event included two days of programming plus a demonstration area for automated and connected vehicle technology.
Archive
What This Year Covered
ACES Technology
The summit centered automated, connected, electric, and shared transportation technology.
Policy and Operations
Programming addressed the technologies, operations, and policy issues that shape real-world deployment.
Implementation Readiness
Speakers examined early implementation opportunities and the challenges of integrating emerging mobility into existing networks.
University Research
FAU FMRI and the University of Florida participated, bringing freight, infrastructure, and university research perspectives into the event.
Program
Agenda Highlights
Tampa Archive
- 6th Annual FAV Summit
The two-day Tampa event assembled industry leaders around automated, connected, electric, and shared technology, with programming plus a dedicated demonstration area.
- THEA Connected Vehicle Pilot
CUTR's recap highlighted updates on THEA's USDOT-awarded connected vehicle pilot in downtown Tampa, including safety and traffic-flow applications.
- University and Research Participation
FAU FMRI and the University of Florida participated in the conference, connecting implementation policy with transportation research.
- Leadership and Innovation Award
Beth R. Kigel received the 2018 FAV Summit Leadership and Innovation Award for public service and transportation leadership.
Notable Archive Details
- Beth R. Kigel received the 2018 Leadership and Innovation Award at the Tampa summit.
- The 2017 summit had sold out, so the 2018 registration announcement urged attendees to reserve early.
- Demonstrations were positioned as a core part of the event, not a side attraction.