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us Strawman - National Summit on AV Leadership [ June 5, 2025 V Washington, D.C. (Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Hearing Room - Rayburn Building) 0 Main Program: 2:00 -- 5:00 PM Short Break to setup reception 5:00 - 5:30 PM IP Reception & Technology Showcase: 5:30 -- 7.00 PM Event Overview In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT), this National Summit on AV Leadership will convene key stakeholders from across the autonomous vehicle (AV) ecosystem--including industry leaders, federal, state, and local government officials, Congressional staff, nonprofits, and leading academic researchers--to discuss the path forward for AV deployment in the U.S. This timely event is designed to engage and inform policymakers, facilitate consensus among stakeholders, and drive continued U.S. innovation in AV technology, particularly as Congress prepares for the upcoming Transportation Reauthorization. The program will include high-impact 15-minute-long panel discussions, keynote speeches, and a technology showcase reception to foster informal collaboration and real-world exploration of emerging AV technologies. Summit Theme: "Invented Here, Made Here: Reclaiming U.S. Leadership in Automated Vehicles" O Main Program: 2:00 - 5:00 PM OST-2025-1200 Page 02116 Sierra Club v. Dept. of Transp. - 3:25-cv-06221 SC_EVERSPLIT0027997 2:00 - 2:15 PM I Opening & Welcome Framing remarks: U.S. AVs and the opportunity ahead "Invented here" -- now we must lead Speaker: Raj Rajkumar 2:15 - 2:30 PM I Keynote: AVs and the National Interest Why autonomous vehicles matter for U.S. competitiveness and security Speaker: Senior U.S. DOT or White House official (Director of OSTP), or industry CEO 2:30 -- 2:45 PM I Lightning Panel: Clearing the Road -- Regulation & Policy Alignment Federal/state harmonization, safety standards, and enabling innovation Participants: U.S. DOT, State DOT leader, AV policy expert (AVIA or academic) 2:45 - 3:00 PM I Lightning Panel: Fueling AV Progress -- Investment & Infrastructure Funding pathways, appropriations, public-private models, R&D support Participants: Congressional staff, investor, AV industry leader 3:00 - 3:15 PM I AV Use Case Spotlight Lightning talks: What each sector needs to scale o Robotaxis (e.g., Waymo, Cruise, Tesla) o Autonomous trucking (Aurora, Kodiak) o Public transit/ADAS (OEMs or cities) OST-2025-1200 Page 02117 Sierra Club v. Dept. of Transp. - 3:25-cv-06221 SC_EVERSPLIT0027998 3:15 - 3:30 PM I Building Trust & Safety Cybersecurity, public acceptance, and a culture of safety Participants: PAVE, National Safety Council, academic/cybersecurity expert 3:30 - 3:45 PM I Regional Testbeds & Local Leadership Smart Belt Coalition, regional pilots, weather and terrain challenges Participants: State DOTs (OH, TX, PA), cities (Austin, Pittsburgh) 3:45 -- 4:00 PM I The Federal & Congressional Role Upcoming reauthorization context How Congress can support AV innovation and deployment Speakers: Key staff from Senate/House transportation committees 4:00 - 4:15 PM I Defining AV Success Together What does U.S. AV leadership really look like? Interactive polling and brief responses from diverse stakeholders 4:15 - 4:30 PM I Closing Keynote: What's Next in US AVs Why time is now and critical for U.S. to maintain its competitiveness and dominance Speaker: Senior U.S. DOT or White House official, or industry CEO OST-2025-1200 Page 02118 Sierra Club v. Dept. of Transp. - 3:25-cv-06221 SC_EVERSPLIT0027999 4:30 - 5:00 PM I Closing Reflections & Call to Action Short closing remarks from cross-sector voices: o Industry leader o State or city rep o Researcher o Safety or labor rep Final call: "We invented AVs--now let's build them here." y Reception & Technology Showcase: 5:30 -- 7:00 PM Join us for an evening of networking, innovation, and collaboration, featuring: Q Technology Showcase Explore the future of autonomous mobility with live demos, research displays, and AV prototypes: AV Companies: Waymo, Aurora, Cruise, Tesla, others Academic Innovations: CMU, Michigan, Ohio State, Clemson, WVU State Testbeds & Local Pilots: Smart Belt Coalition, Austin, Las Vegas Emerging Tech: Cybersecurity systems, simulation tools, sensing platforms *s Reception Highlights Light food and drinks Curated networking zones Informal conversations with public, private, and academic leaders OST-2025-1200 Page 02119 Sierra Club v. Dept. of Transp. - 3:25-cv-06221 SC_EVERSPLIT0028000