Center for Urban Informatics and Progress

🎉 It’s Here! Welcome to Chattanooga Connect 2024! Today’s the day! Chattanooga Connect 2024 kicks off this afternoon, and we’re ready to dive deep into the innovations driving the future of urban mobility. From AI and V2X to digital infrastructure and autonomous vehicles, we’re covering it all thanks to our premiere sponsor, LG. ✅ What’s on the agenda today? We look forward to kicking off Chattanooga Connect 2024 this evening with a welcome reception. See you there! Let’s make this an unforgettable experience! 🚀

🚨 3 Days Until Chattanooga Connect 2024! We’re just 3 days away from Chattanooga Connect 2024, where industry leaders, innovators, and experts will gather to discuss the future of transportation. Thanks to our premier sponsor, LG, here’s what you can expect: 🎤 Keynotes from top experts in AI, V2X, and mobility 📊 Breakout Sessions focused on real-world applications and success stories 🤝 Networking with peers and industry influencers 📅 Dates: October 21-23 📍 The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 🔗 Today is the LAST DAY to register: https://lnkd.in/eyHpC7zw Don’t miss out on this transformative event!

🌟 We’re incredibly grateful to welcome LG as the Premier Sponsor for Chattanooga Connect 2024! LG’s support is helping bring this inaugural conference to life, and we couldn’t be more excited to explore the future of urban transportation, mobility, and smart city innovation together. As Colton Hotary, Director of LG Corporate Affairs DC, shared, “Institutions like the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are driving innovation forward through practical research and next-level technologies.” With LG’s remarkable investment in Tennessee—over $4 billion and 2,600 jobs created across advanced manufacturing facilities—they are truly powering a smarter, more connected future right here in our state. Thanks to LG’s support, Chattanooga Connect will bring together thought leaders from academia, industry, and government to share insights and drive forward-thinking discussions around AI, digital infrastructure, connected vehicles, and beyond. Don’t miss this chance to be part of it! Join us October 21-23 at UTC and discover what’s next for our cities. Register and check out the full speaker lineup at https://lnkd.in/eyHpC7zw.

🎉 We’re excited to announce a special Happy Hour at Chattanooga Connect 2024, made possible by the generous support of The Company Lab (CO.LAB)! If you’ve already registered for Chattanooga Connect 2024, you will not want to miss this exclusive opportunity to mix and mingle with industry leaders and researchers on Tuesday, October 22 from 5pm to 7pm. Co.Lab Connect will also feature student poster presentations, showcasing innovative ideas from the next generation of leaders in technology! Not registered for Chattanooga Connect 2024 yet? There’s still time! Use code COLABCONNECT for a special discount on your registration. There are only a few slots open, so grab yours today at https://lnkd.in/eyHpC7zw! Join us for this can’t-miss event. Huge thanks to our friends at Co.Lab for making it possible!

⏳ 5 Days Left! Chattanooga Connect 2024 is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited! Join us next week to dive into groundbreaking discussions about the latest innovations in mobility, AI, and connected vehicles. Only a few spots left! 📅 October 21-23 📍 Chattanooga, TN 🔗 Last Call to Register: https://lnkd.in/eyHpC7zw Are you ready for the future of transportation?

⏳ It’s the final week to register for Chattanooga Connect 2024! This is your last chance to secure your spot and join industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers as we explore the future of urban mobility, AI, V2X, and digital infrastructure. 📅 Dates: October 21-23, 2024 📍 Location: Chattanooga, TN 💻 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/eyHpC7zw This is an event you don’t want to miss! Be part of the conversations that are shaping the future of transportation. Register by Friday, October 18th to guarantee your spot.

💡 Panelist Announcement: We are excited to highlight more of our panelists and moderators for Chattanooga Connect 2024! These industry experts will lead a discussion delving into the complexities of policy and regulatory frameworks that govern the deployment and integration of emerging technologies in the transportation sector. Highlighted Panel: 🚗 Panel: Navigating Policy and Regulatory Frameworks for Emerging Transportation Technologies 🎙 Moderator: Laura Demeo Chace, President & CEO, Intelligent Transportation Society of America 💬 Panelists: Patrick Sabol, Strategic Advisor at ARPA-I, U.S. Department of Transportation Kelley Coyner, Founder, Innovation4Mobility Joda Thongnopnua, Special Advisor, Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships, National Science Foundation (NSF) 🔥 Only two more weeks until Chattanooga Connect. Don’t miss your chance to join the conversation! View the full panel lineup and register here: https://lnkd.in/emh-2ZWs

💡 Panelist Announcement: We are excited to highlight some of our panelists and moderators for Chattanooga Connect 2024! Featuring key figures from state agencies, industry, and the innovation sector, this panel will explore the vital role of public-private partnerships in driving innovation and economic growth, particularly related to emerging technologies in the transportation sector. Highlighted Panel: 🚗 Panel: State-Level Collaborations, Partnerships, and Economic Development 🎙 Moderator: Victoria Hirschberg, Assistant Vice President and Chief Economic Development Director, University of Tennessee System 💬 Panelists: Stuart McWhorter, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Tasia Malakasis, CEO, The Company Lab (CO.LAB) Reinhold Mann, Vice Chancellor for Research, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Kate Johnson Evans, Director of the Office of Institutional Strategic Planning, Oak Ridge National Laboratory 🔥 Don’t miss out on this and many other panels packed with valuable insights from industry leaders. View the full panel lineup and register here: https://lnkd.in/emh-2ZWs

🎤 Join us in welcoming Erwin Gianchandani as our lunch keynote speaker for Chattanooga Connect 2024! Dr. Gianchandani is the assistant director for the National Science Foundation (NSF)'s newly established TIP Directorate. Dr. Gianchandani has been instrumental in developing NSF's focus on high-impact research areas, including health information technology and sustainable computing. He previously led the Computing Community Consortium and has earned the prestigious Distinguished Presidential Rank Award for his sustained contributions to federal research initiatives. Register today to secure your seat: https://lnkd.in/eyHpC7zw

🎤 We are thrilled to announce Alasdair Cain as our morning keynote speaker for Chattanooga Connect 2024! Alasdair is the Director of Research, Development, and Technology Coordination at U.S. Department of Transportation. Mr. Cain oversees the USDOT’s $1 billion annual research portfolio, ensuring that research and development efforts across the department’s nine operating administrations are effectively coordinated. His leadership is key in facilitating collaboration among federal agencies, the private sector, and international stakeholders to drive innovation in transportation. Register today to secure your seat: https://lnkd.in/eyHpC7zw #Chattanooga #USDOT #transportation #research