
JTA Armsdale Test & Learn Facility

Wed, May 31
Redefine What’s Possible
Embrace the Future of Mobility on
Autonomous Vehicle Day

Experience the technology of today and the possibilities of the future by joining the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) and Guident Autonomous Intelligence at our National Autonomous Vehicle Day event in Jacksonville, Florida.
As champions of innovation, Chief Executive Officers of the JTA and Guident, Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. and Harald Braun, are excited to extend an invitation for you to join us for National Autonomous Vehicle Day 2023 (#AVDay ‘23). Speakers, demonstrators and experts from around the world will showcase new and innovative Autonomous Vehicle (AV) technologies.
Are you ready to experience the future of mobility?
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Experience the future of mobility
This is the Future
AVs are more than a concept; they are the future of limitless possibilities. Immerse yourself in the next generation of mobility in Jacksonville, with advanced transportation options that prioritize safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
Meet the Demonstrators that are Driving the Mobility Transformation

Insightful knowledge
Keynote Speaker: Ron Brooks

Ron Brooks is the founder and CEO of Accessible Avenue and Senior Director for Policy and Stakeholder Engagement for UZURV, a Transportation Network Company meeting the needs of people with disabilities.
He is committed to helping the mobility services industry harness emerging technologies and mobility service models to make transportation easier and more accessible for people with disabilities. His areas of focus include digital accessibility, the deployment of accessible wayfinding technologies within transit and the built environment, the incorporation of accessibility within autonomous vehicles, and the modernization of traditional paratransit to be more sustainable for agencies and more spontaneous for customers.
Meet the Speakers
Innovators and experts in mobility and autonomous technology will lead the conversations of the future of mobility.
Jeff Sheffield
North Florida Transportation Planning, Executive Director
Daisy Wall
May Mobility, Director of Government Business
Taavi Rõivas
Chairman, Auve Tech
Bernard Schmidt
Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Vice President of Automation
Racquel Asa
Beep Inc, Chief Marketing Officer
Ron Brooks
Accessible Avenue, CEO
Gregory Crandell
HOLON, General Manager
Dr. Ali Peker
ADASTEC, CEO
Angie Williams
Director of U2C Program, JTA
THE INAUGURAL EVENT
National Autonomous Vehicle Day 2022
The inaugural National Autonomous Vehicle Day, #AVDay ’22, was held on May 31, 2022, by Guident in collaboration with Perrone Robotics. The event was held at the Boca Raton Innovation Center (BRIC), a 1.7 million square foot office park and the premier technology and life sciences hub in the Southeast. The BRIC was IBM's research and development campus and became the birthplace of the personal computer in the 1970s; today, it houses Guident's HQ and a growing roster of forward thinkers in technology, visionaries and global enterprises.
SAFETY-FIRST PARTNER
Guident Autonomous Intelligence

Guident is traversing the path to make autonomous vehicles safer!
Guident delivers competitive advantages for Autonomous and Electric Vehicle (AV/EV) fleet operators and manufacturers via a Remote Monitor and Control Center (RMCC) platform utilizing AI and secure, ultra-low-latency network connectivity.
This safety-first concept is deployed to allow autonomous vehicle fleet operators and AV platform manufacturers to meet state-mandated safety regulatory requirements. Guident's remote human monitoring and AV control provide the extra safety layer necessary to remove the safety driver from the autonomous vehicle and provide remote passenger assistance services.
AGENDA
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09:00am – 10:00am
Registration
Register for the event
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10:00am – 10:20am
Welcome and Overview
Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr., Chief Executive Officer, Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Harald Braun, Chief Executive Officer, Guident
Debbie Buckland, Board Chair, Jacksonville Transportation Authority
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10:20am – 10:50am
Keynote Speaker
Autonomous Vehicles are Creating Access and Autonomy for All
Ron Brooks, CEO, Accessible Avenue
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10:50am – 11:05am
Break
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11:05am – 12:40pm
Driving Innovation Lightning Talks
Bernard Schmidt, Vice President, Automation & Innovation, Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Daisy Wall, Director of Government Business, May Mobility
Gregory Crandell, General Manager, HOLON
Dr. Ali Peker, Chief Executive Officer, Adastec
Jeff Sheffield, Executive Director, North Florida Transportation Planning Organization
Taavi Roivas, Chairman, Auve Tech
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12:40pm – 01:30pm
Lunch
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01:30pm – 03:30pm
Demonstrators
Arcimoto
May Mobility
HOLON
Miller Electirc
Kiwibot
Guident
SafeRyder
Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Quanta Technology
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03:30pm – 03:45pm
Break
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03:45pm – 04:15pm
Let's Talk
Barriers, Challenges, and Opportunities Associated with Driving Innovation
Angie Williams (Moderator), Director, U2C, Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Racquel Asa, Chief Marketing Officer, Beep
Taavi Roivas, Chairman, Auve Tech
Jeff Sheffield, Executive Director, North Florida Transportation Planning Organization
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04:15pm – 04:30pm
Closing Remarks
Additional Details
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Directions
This event is at JTA's Armsdale Test & Learn Track
Address 3191 Armsdale Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Google Directions LINK
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Accommodations
If you are traveling into Jacksonville, Florida we recommend the following hotels during your stay:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Airport
Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Airport