When
September 10, 2024
Time
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Contact Hours
1
Location Online - Course
One Hour Webinar
Description
The Virginia LTAP, in partnership with the Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), the research leg of VDOT, invite you to join us for a one-hour lunch and learn event. This new series will showcase VTRC’s transportation innovation and research.
These monthly, one-hour events will take place at various locations across the Commonwealth from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. You may join remotely via Zoom or attend in person. Those attending in person will receive a free lunch and swag.
TOPIC: Emerging Technologies that Transform the Business of VDOT and the Transportation Industry
Many technologies are emerging in the world and new technologies that will continue to be developed over the next few years and decades. The rapid pace of innovations now compared to any time in human history will continue to transform human lives and how business is conducted. In this session, we will look at some of the emerging technologies and their potential (and some hypothetical) impacts on the transformation of business and the transportation industry.
Instructor
Hari Sripathi
Hari Sripathi, P.E. is the Director for the Office of Strategic Innovations at Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). His office leads transformative programs such as Data Science, Digital Twins, and also promotes and champions innovation all across VDOT. He has 29 years of Engineering, Traffic Management, and Technology experience. After working in private sector, he joined VDOT 23 years ago and had the opportunity to lead many programs in VDOT. He has a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and he is a Registered Professional Engineer in Virginia.
Who Should Attend
State and local transportation engineers & other professionals interested in advances in emerging technologies in the transportation industry.
Registration and Payment
The following registration fees cover the session, all course materials and meals:
No Charge but Must Register
Click here for UVA TTA's general registration information, cancellation policy, and refund policy. UVA TTA accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, MasterCard, and Discover. Credit card information cannot be taken over the phone. Alternatively, after registering you can print out a voucher to send in with your payment. After you have completed the transaction you will receive an automatically generated email confirming registration and payment if applicable. Final confirmation and instructions will be sent out during the week prior to the class date.
Special Registration Instructions for Employees of the Virginia Department of Transportation
VDOT employees must register through the VDOT Virtual Campus. Registration fees and related expenses for all VDOT employees will be paid from the VDOT Learning Services Center budget. Registrants should contact their District Training Coordinator or the VDOT Learning Services Center (Central Office employees) for instructions on how to seek reimbursement for travel expenses.
Due to current travel restrictions, VDOT employees are strongly encouraged to attend U. Va. TTA workshops on a day trip basis. Overnight travel requires permission from your District Administrator or Chief -- and in some cases higher levels of authority. If you require overnight lodging to attend a U. Va. TTA workshop, consult with your supervisor, District Training Coordinator, or VDOT Learning Services Center on travel approval procedures.