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DAY 1 HIGHLIGHTS - ITS SUMMIT 2024 What a fantastic opening day! Delegates were welcomed to Summit 2024 with Uncle Michael West from Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land COuncil offering a thoughtful Welcome to Country. An opening keynote address from international guest speaker Steve Dellenback, Vice President R&D, Southwest Research Institute (US) set the scene for a day of fascinating presentations and panel discussions examining technology enabled solutions that can deliver safer, sustainable and more inclusive transport for vibrant communities. Between sessions, delegates connected in the Exhibition Precinct, meeting an impressive array of local and international companies including Transport for NSW, Deloitte, Traffic Tech, Sensor Dynamics and Armitage Group Pty Ltd showcasing the latest game changing technology. The days closing plenary, "AI and Advanced Technology for New Mobility" offered a range of perspectives from experts including Niloo Karimi, Department of Transport and Planning, Jennifer Loake, TomTom, Jeremy Hulse, SAGE Group, Julie Gee, Transport for NSW, Roy M. Transport for NSW, Meead Saberi, footpath.ai and Channa Seneviratne Telstra on how the ITS sector can best leverage AI and related tech innovation to enhance ITS capability. To finish day one, we thank Amazon Web Services (AWS) for hosting the Official Welcome Reception, offering an opportunity to de-brief and connect in a relaxed setting. Day 2 promises an exciting agenda, and we can't wait for more impressive collaboration from our engaged ITS community.
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