Symposium / Peer Exchange on Artificial Intelligence

Intelligent Mobility: AI Meets Real Transportation

RIDOT convenes state DOT leadership, engineers, planners, and researchers for two days on the road ahead — where artificial intelligence meets the real work of building, running, and maintaining transportation systems.

DatesAug 19–20, 20262 full days
LocationNEIT · East Greenwich1 New England Tech Blvd, RI 02818
FormatKeynotes · Panels · RoundtablesPlus case studies & live exhibition
Featured Voices

Speakers

Federal, state, academic, and industry leaders shaping how AI meets the road — moderators, panelists, and presenters across both days.

Theme

Key topics on the agenda

Twelve conversations spanning governance, safety, operations, and the future of asset management — all through the lens of AI in the road and mobility sector.

01

The Road Ahead: AI as the New Infrastructure

02

Governance Frameworks for Successful AI Development & Deployment

03

AI for Proactive Road Safety

04

Optimizing ITS & Mobility Systems with AI

05

Real-World AI Deployment: Lessons Learned from US and International AI Deployments

06

Getting Started: Building an AI Strategy

07

Mobility 2040: AI's Role in Next-Gen Transport

08

AI in Planning and Project Development

09

AI in Asset Management: Predictive Maintenance and Inspection

10

From Data to Digital Twins: The Future of Asset Management

11

Data Analytics & Fusion: Unlocking Mobility Insights

12

AV & AI Integration: Impacts to Existing Infrastructure

Cross-cutting across all sessions — Workforce

The Program

Two days, mile by mile

Day 1 covers the current state of AI implementation — safety and system performance. Day 2 shifts to maintenance, longevity, and the strategic role of AI in long-term planning.

Day 1 focuses on the current state of AI implementation, addressing critical areas like road safety and optimizing system performance (ITS and mobility). MC: Pam Cotter and/or Dan DiBiasio.

Event Organizers

Organizing Team

RIDOT

  • Pamela Cotter
  • Daniel DiBiasio
  • Nicholas Johnson
  • Alex Krasikov
  • Stephen Kut
  • Christos Xenophontos

FHWA

  • Audry Bendigo
  • Michael D’Alessandro

NEIT

  • Henry Young
  • Catherine Cilius

Spy Pond Partners

  • Hyun-A Park
Venue

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich Campus
1 New England Tech Blvd, East Greenwich, RI 02818

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