U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Governor Rick Scott, Bill Ford, Others Speak at ITS World 2011
October 19, 2011The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) today announced its lineup of speakers and presenters for the 18th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in Orlando, Florida from October 16 – 20, 2011. Among the speakers are: Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Ford Motor Co Chairman Bill Ford, and Florida Governor Rick Scott.
“We're thrilled with the high‐powered and dynamic lineup of speakers for this year's World Congress," said Scott Belcher, president and CEO of ITS America. “From top‐to‐bottom, these men and women comprise one of the most well rounded groups of speakers and presenters that we've ever had. Theretruly will be something for everyone in the transportation industry."
Florida Governor Rick Scott will speak during the World Congress opening ceremony on Sunday evening. House T&I Chairman John Mica will speak during the first plenary session Monday morning, immediately following the Leaders in Transportation breakfast with former Chairman Jim Oberstar, former Secretary Mary Peters, and Congressmen Randy Hultgren and Russ Carnahan. Deputy Transportation Secretary John Porcari and other senior U.S. DOT officials will headline a session on Tuesday morning, followed by a keynote address by U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Wednesday. Bill Ford will be the featured speaker during the World Congress closing ceremonies on Thursday, October 20.
In addition to the featured speakers, the World Congress will offer more than 300 sessions and provide attendees with an array of tailored session tracks focused on topics such as Traffic Congestion and Management, Highway and Vehicle Safety, Next Generation Traveler Information and Consumer Applications, Performance Measurement, Sustainability, Mobility and Operations and many others.
Attendees can also peruse the 350,000 square foot exhibit hall which will feature more than 200 companies displaying the latest innovations in the ITS industry. There will also be four Technology Showcases that will demonstrate the latest safety, mobility, sustainability and pricing technologies.
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