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Transcript of Smartrail usa 2014 brochure sept updated2
October 29-30, 2014Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC
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SHOWCASING TECHNOLOGY TODRIVE RIDERSHIP AND DEVELOPTHE INTEGRATED TRANSITNETWORKS OF THE FUTURE
Lead Sponsor: Associate Sponsors: Workshop Sponsor: Supporters:
Carolyn FlowersChief Executive OfficerCharlotte Area TransitSystem (CATS)
Keith T. ParkerGeneral Manager/ChiefExecutive Officer Metropolitan AtlantaRapid Transit Authority(MARTA)
Michael P. DePalloChief Executive OfficerMetrolink (California)
Ysela LlortDirectorMiami-Dade Transit
Shyam KannanManaging Director ofPlanningWashington MetropolitanArea Transit Authority(WMATA)
EXECUTIVE SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
FREE TO ATTENDfor railroad, agency and Government employees
Tom NolanChairmanSan Francisco MunicipalTransportation Agency(SFMTA)
Great show withexcellent speakers
and session content. Notonly a networking but alearning opportunityDonald Luey,Foothill Transit
THE DEFINITIVE TRANSIT TECHNOLOGY SHOW
EXECUTIVE STRATEGIC CONGRESSUncover key business case and systems best practice with over 40 end userpresentations
TECHNICAL SEMINAR PROGRAMA full programme of on floor seminars and case studies to uncoverinnovation and learn implementation strategies
EXCLUSIVE EXHIBITIONFeaturing 40 of the most innovative industry suppliers and solutionsproviders, allowing for product demos and networking
6 EXHIBITIONSTANDS REMAIN
ORGANISEDBY:
Book your gold pass now:www.SmartRailWorld.com/SMU-FreeRail operators and government officials only eligible for free pass
Networking Sponsor:
Networking Drinks Host:
October 29-30 2014 Charlotte, NC
CREATING A LEARNING AND MEETING PLACEFOR THE WHOLE VALUE CHAIN
INNOVATIVE FORMAT TO COVERYOUR KEY CHALLENGES
Market Review: Why SmartRail USA? The public transportation industry continuesto experience significant and continuouslong-term growth across ridership andservice levels. Transit systems will carrymore than 10 billion passenger trips in 2014.Agencies must continue to invest and evolveto meet this increased demand and puttransit at the heart of a sustainable andeconomically successful city.
The long-term transport reauthorization billis still uncertain however, and passengerdemands continue to rise. To remaincompetitive and sustain growth, transitagencies and commuter railroads mustfind cost-effective solutions and exploitnew technology to create an intelligentand seamless public transport networkthat drives ridership.
How can evolving technology help toreduce costs and increase ridership?
SmartRail USA provides the answer foryour whole project team! Created with thehelp of a steering committee includingNYCT, MBTA, DART, BART, CCJPA, andAmtrak, the unique congress and exclusiveexhibition is the definitive platform to sharebest practice and showcase nextgeneration transit networks.
The executive strategic congress allowsexecutives and budget holders tounderstand the ROI available, form a long-term view of transit development and driveridership. This is supported by the seminarprogram and exhibition, providing aninteractive learning environment fordepartment heads, project managers andengineers to uncover the latest IT andnetwork innovations, develop operationalservice and safety, reduce cost and engagewith passengers.
WHO ATTENDS?At SmartRail you will meet thefull range of experts involved inthe procurement, deploymentand long-term operations ofnew technology and services.Attendees include CEO'sfinance officers, departmentheads, project managers,passenger service experts andtechnical specialists from:
Buyers: • Transit Agencies• Commuter Railroads• Local GovernmentAdministrations• Federal officials• Leading associations
Sellers: • Project Managers &Consultants• System and networkintegrators• Turnkey technology providers• IT and network providers• Passenger informationvendors• CCTV specialists• Ticketing and fare collectionvendors• Asset management andmaintenance companies• OEMs and training companies
Seminar Program The on floor seminar program focus onforward facing solutions and
deployment strategies across IT networks,operations, fare collection and passengerengagement. Learn about:
• Enhancing passenger engagement• Successful fare collection schemes• Developing next generation networks• Big data and asset management• Onboard WiFi and passenger infotainment
Strategic congress andplenary sessionsThe strategic congress features
presentations from 40+ end users providing aholistic view of key executive challenges across:
• Aligning technology and policy• Financing and business case• Increasing ridership• Operational performance• System engineering and integration
Workshops and ReportBriefingsAlongside the congress and seminar
programs, SmartRail also offers interactive,intimate and in depth workshops and briefingsfrom renowned technical experts allowing you to:
• Develop consensus and share best practice• Get key questions answered• Network and learn from your peers• Uncover the latest industry developments
Exclusive exhibitionThe exclusive exhibition showcases solutions, innovations and services
from key leading suppliers. Walk around theshow floor to:
• Meet 100’s of your peers• Uncover the latest product innovations• Do business and expand your network• Learn from the product demonstrations
Great show with excellent speakers andsession content. Not only a networking but a learning opportunityDonald Luey, Foothill Transit
Register for the congress now: www.SmartRailWorld.com/Congress
October 29-30 2014 Charlotte, NC
FEATURING:
Carolyn FlowersChief ExecutiveOfficerCharlotte AreaTransit System(CATS)
Doug AllenChief ExecutiveOfficerVirginia RailwayExpress
Keith T. ParkerGeneral Manager/ChiefExecutive OfficerMetropolitan AtlantaRapid Transit Authority(MARTA)
Phillip WashingtonGeneral ManagerRegionalTransportationDistrict (RTD)Denver
Tom NolanChairmanSan FranciscoMunicipalTransportationAgency (SFMTA)
Jason LurzHead of RailOperationsMTA Maryland
Kathy M. HaleyPresidentUnion PearsonExpress
Michael P. DePalloChief ExecutiveOfficerMetrolink
Shyam KannanManaging Director ofPlanningWashingtonMetropolitan AreaTransit Authority(WMATA)
Tom NolanChairmanSan Francisco MunicipalTransportation Agency(SFMTA)
Carolyn FlowersChief Executive OfficerCharlotte Area TransitSystem (CATS)
Michael P. DePalloChief Executive OfficerMetrolink
Wendy WilliamsDirector ofCommunicationsAntelope Valley TransitAuthority (AVTA)
Roger WilsonVice PresidentBalfour Beatty Rail-Transit
Dan DawsonVice President, Marketing& CommunicationsCapital Metro
Jim AllisonManager of PlanningCCJPA
Cynthia Jones ParksPresidentJones Worley
Mark DysartSenior AssociateTransportation LearningCenter
Dennis Story Senior Manager,Communication & ControlSystemsDART
Jim BakerCEO Xentrans
Jim ArgiropoulosPresidentLexray
Dale StorhaugMass Transit MarketManager, Daktronics
Takeshi HatadaDirectorEast Japan RailwayCompany
Kathy M. HaleyPresidentUnion Pearson Express
John RistowDirector of Planning andProgram DevelopmentSanta Clara ValleyTransportation Authority(VTA)
Keith T. ParkerGeneral Manager/ChiefExecutive OfficerMARTA
Cosimo MalesciVice President, Sales andMarketingFluidmesh
Kevin GillickExecutive DirectorGlobalPlatform
Shyam KannanManaging Director ofPlanningWMATA
Tim NewberryArchitectHonolulu Authority forRapid Transportation
Alan TillesNarrowbanding TaskForce ChairJoint Council on TransitWirelessCommunications
Mark MusselwhiteDirector, Travel Agency andIntermodal DistributionAmtrak
Joseph Black Rail Director Lone Star Rail District
Damiya PentecostMobility ManagerLong View Transit
John PolimenakosDirector of Business &Product DevelopmentLufthansa Systems
Andrew BataChief Officer of StrategicImprovements and bestpracticesMTA, New York CityTransit
Phillip WashingtonGeneral ManagerRTD Denver
Jim MathewsCEO & PresidentNational Association ofRailroad Passengers
Paul C Worley Rail Division Director NC Department ofTransportation
Peter LenardSenior Vice PresidentRajant
Elad HarfTeam Leader, SolutionsArchitects for Utilitiesand TransporationRAD
Donna Maurillo Director, Communications& Technology TransferMineta TransportationInstitute
William GoodhandSales Mid-AtlanticMoog Sensor andSurveillance Systems
Allen MillerSystems Engineering &Maintenance of WayNew Jersey Transit
Laurent CremerExecutive DirectorOSPT Alliance
Jose MartinCEOPowertrunk inc.
Bud ZaoukHead of TransportQinetiQ North America
Robert McCraryPM, Connect Transit CardSACOG
Manuel GaldoElectronics EngineerUS Dept. ofTransportation, FRA
Vi LylesCouncil MemberCity of Charlotte
Karen BakarPrincipal MarketingRepresentativeCCJPA (California)
Robert McKeemanCEOUtility
Ysela LlortDirectorMiami-Dade Transit
Tim HealyMarketing and CreativeServices DirectorSound Transit
Stephan MehrDirector, Business PlanningUnion Pearson Express
Derrick BlountSuperintendent,Intelligent TransportationSystems (ITS)Metropolitan TransitAuthority of HarrisCounty
Jason LurzHead of Rail OperationsMTA Maryland
Dave GorshkovChairman,Communications SubCommittee (TSWG)APTA
Sravan PuttaguntaCEO & FounderSolfice
Victor MartinezGlobal Business ManagerGlobal Business
Peter LenardSenior Vice PresidentBusiness DevelopmentRajant
Mats KarlssonHead of InnovationIcomera
Bill McFarlandDirector of TechnicalServicesINIT
Dan CummingDirector of Sales andMarketingQuester Tangent
Rick PearsonSenior Solutions EngineerQuester Tangent
Steven TibbettsCOOThe GBS Group
Nir HayzlerVice President of MarketingRADWIN
Abed AbukarDirector of IntelligentTransportation SystemsTechnologyDART
Brian AndersonDigital Communications/Social Media ManagerWMATA
Ken GarmsonAssociate PrincipalARUP
Shawn LingleVice President, StrategicCommunicationsJones Worley
Brett KoenigIndustry SolutionManagerTrapeze
PREVIOUS ATTENDING COMPANIES INCLUDE: Amtrak • NYCT • CCJPA •MBCR • WMATA • DART • BART • CTA • GCRTA • SEPTA • MBTA• Go Metro • LAMTA • Pace Suburban Bus • St Louis Metro • STM • New Jersey TransitCorporation • Montreal Urban Transit • Toronto Transit Commission • King County Metro •MTA • Valley Metro • OCTA • OC Transpo • Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County• San Francisco Municipal Railway • Miami-Dade Transit Authority • Sound Transit • AVTA• Union Pearson Express • FTA • FRA • BNSF • MBTA • Foothill Transit • Santa Clara VTA •Via Rail • Go Transit • APTA • NARP • Long View Transit • USDOT • And many more...
MEET THE MOST INFLUENTIAL RAILINDUSTRY LEADERS IN NORTH AMERICA
Book your gold pass now: www.SmartRailWorld.com/SMU-FreeRail operators and government officials only eligible for free pass
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
October 29-30 2014 Charlotte, NC
Register for the congress now: www.SmartRailWorld.com/Congress
STRATEGIC CONGRESS
08:00 CONGRESS REGISTRATION ANDNETWORKING COFFEE IN THE VIPSECTION OF THE EXHIBITION ROOM
08:30 WelcomesAlex Williamson, Managing Director,Global Transport ForumCity Councillor, Vi Lyles, City of Charlotte
08:45 TECHNOLOGY AND POLICY:DEVELOPING TRANSIT NETWORKS
08:50 Case study: Future vision: Whatdoes US transportation look like in10 years time?Carolyn Flowers, Chief ExecutiveOfficer, Charlotte Area Transit System
09:05 Case study: Providing a smarttransit system for a smart cityTom Nolan, Chariman, SFMTA
09:20 Case study: Providing safe, efficientand reliable transit systemsKeith T. Parker, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer, MARTA
09:35 Case study: The importance oftechnology for transit developmentKathy M. Haley, President, Union Pearson Express
09:50 Case study: Connecting effectivelywith the 21st century passengerAndrew Bata, Chief Officer ofStrategic Improvements and bestpractices, NYCT
10:05 Panel: The importance of transit andcommuter rail development in the USCarolyn Flowers, Chief ExecutiveOfficer, Charlotte Area Transit SystemKeith T. Parker, AICP, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer, MARTAKathy M. Haley, President, UnionPearson ExpressRoger Wilson, Vice President,Balfour Beatty Rail-TransitAndrew Bata, Chief Officer ofStrategic Improvements and bestpractices, NYCT
10:35 NETWORKING COFFEE
11:15 Market Forecast - ArupKen Garmson, Associate Principal,ARUP
11:15 FINANCING TRANSITTECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
11:35 Case study: Innovative financing fortransit agencies through P3 projectsStephan Mehr, Director, BusinessPlanning, Union Pearson Express
11:50 Case study: Establishing thebusiness case: Return on Investmentfrom transit technology projectsJoseph Black, Rail Director,Lone Star Rail District
12:05 Case study: PIP My Ride; ThePiedmont Improvementprogramme: Financing projects toenhance safety and capacityPaul C Worley, Rail Division Director,NC Department of Transportation
12:20 Case study: Developing strategiesfor transit developmentShyam Kannan, Managing Director ofPlanning,Washington MetropolitanArea Transit Authority (WMATA)
12:35 Panel: Guaranteeing thatinvestment in transit technologygenerates increased ridershipTim Newberry, Architect, HonoluluAuthority for Rapid TransportationC Worley, Rail Division Director, NCDepartment of TransportationJoseph Black, Head of Rail,Lone Star Rail DistrictStephan Mehr, Director, BusinessPlanning, Union Pearson ExpressShyam Kannan, Managing Director ofPlanning,Washington MetropolitanArea Transit Authority (WMATA)
13:00 NETWORKING LUNCH
14:00 AFTERNOON CEO KEYNOTEMichael DePallo, CEO, Metrolink
14:15 SYSTEM ENGINEERING ANDFUTURE TRANSIT NETWORKS
14:20 Case study: `Developing a wirelessbroadband network for nextgeneration operationsJim Baker, CEO, Xentrans
14:35 Case study: Creating a strategicplan for long term investment andcapacity enhancementDoug Allen, CEO, Virginia RailwayExpress
14:50 Case study: Creating futureproofnextgeneration networks todayRoger Wilson, Vice President,Balfour Beatty Rail-Transit
15:05 Case study: SkyTran - the transitsystem of the future?Christopher Perkins, Chief GovernmentAffairs Officer, SkyTran, Inc.
15:20 Panel: Deploying technology moreeffectively by developing systemengineeringJim Baker, CEO, XentransManuel Galdo, Electronics Engineer,U.S Department of Transportation,FRAAllen Miller, Systems Engineering &Maintenance of Way, New JerseyTransitRoger Wilson, Vice President,Balfour Beatty Rail-TransitChristopher Perkins, Chief GovernmentAffairs Officer, SkyTran, Inc.
15:50 NETWORKING COFFEE
16:15 UPGRADING SIGNALLING ANDOPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
16:20 Case study: Delivering successfuloperations through coordinatednetworksAbed Abukar, Director of IntelligentTransportation Systems Technology,Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
16:35 Case study: Developing theimplementation of a cost effective,longer and useful life system Alan Tilles, Narrowbanding TaskForce Chair, Joint Council on TransitWireless Communications
16:50 Case study: Evolution ofCommunications Based trainControl (CBTC)Manuel Galdo, Electronics Engineer,U.S Department of Transportation,FRA
17:05 Case study: The case for TETRAradio communications for transitagency operationsJose Martin, CEO, Powertrunk inc.
17:20 Transportation Learning CenterPresents; Signalling FocusMark Dysart, Senior Associate,Transportation Learning Center
17.35 Panel: Utilising technology to improvesafety and service on US transitsAbed Abukar, Director of IntelligentTransportation Systems Technology,Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Bud Zaouk, Head of Transport,QinetiQ North AmericaAlan Tilles, Narrowbanding TaskForce Chair, Joint Council onTransit Wireless CommunicationsJose Martin, CEO, Powertrunk incMark Dysart, Senior Associate, GOTransportation Learning CenterManuel Galdo, Electronics Engineer,U.S Department of Transportation,FRA
18:00 CONFERENCE DELEGATENETWORKING DRINKSHosted by Fujitsu
20.00 DINNER WITH STRANGERS
29TH OCTOBER 2014 30TH OCTOBER 2014
08:00 CONGRESS REGISTRATION ANDNETWORKING COFFEE IN THE VIPSECTION OF THE EXHIBITIONROOM
08:40 PUTTING THE PASSENGER AT THEHEART OF DEVELOPMENTS
08:45 Case Study: Uncovering what thepassenger expects from transitserviceJim Mathews, CEO & President,National Association of RailroadPassengers
09:00 Case Study: Take me out to the ballgame! Building strategicpartnerships in transit to boostridership and elevate brandKaren Bakar, Principal MarketingRepresentative, Capitol CorridorJoint Powers Authority (California)
09:15 Case study: Creating a seamlessjourney experience for thepassengerPhillip Washington, GeneralManager, RTD Denver
09:30 Case study: The onboardexperience: Making the passengerjourney enjoyable and encouragingloyaltyDonna Maurillo, Director,Communications & TechnologyTransfer, Mineta TransportationInstitute
09:45 Case study: Building andPromoting a Mobile AppDan Dawson, Vice President,Marketing and Communications,Capital Metro
10:00 Case study: The impact of PIS onpassenger satisfactionJesper Bang-Olsen, CEO, AportaDigital
10:15 Panel: Meeting evolving passengerneeds with technologydeploymentsPhillip Washington, GeneralManager, RTD DenverDan Dawson, Vice President,Marketing and Communications,Capital MetroDonna Maurillo, Director,Communications & TechnologyTransfer, Mineta TransportationInstituteJim Mathews, CEO & President,National Association of RailroadPassengersDerrick Blount, Superintendent,Intelligent Transportation Systems(ITS), Metropolitan TransitAuthority of Harris CountyJohn Polimenakos, Director ofBusiness and Product Development,LufthansaJesper Bang-Olsen, CEO, AportaDigitalKaren Bakar, Principal MarketingRepresentative, Capitol CorridorJoint Powers Authority (California)
10:45 NETWORKING COFFEE IN THE VIPSECTION OF THE EXHIBITIONROOM
11:15 SYSTEM INTEGRATION ANDCONVERGENCE
11:20 Case study: Converging systems toreduce cost and improve serviceDennis Story, Senior Manager,Communication and ControlSystems, DART
11:35 Case study: Reducing cost througheffective integration and assetmanagementJason Lurz, Head of Rail Operations,MTA Maryland
11:50 Case Study: Rebuilding a transitnetwork: Rethinking integrationafter the storm Allen Miller, Systems Engineering &Maintenance of Way, New JerseyTransit
12:05 Case Study: Enabling greatersystem integration through greaterbandwidth and better networksBrian Simons, Regional SalesManager, Firetide
12:20 Panel: The business case for systemintegration: what impact can ithave? Allen Miller, Systems Engineering &Maintenance of Way, New JerseyTransit"Dennis Story, Senior Manager,Communication and ControlSystems, DARTJason Lurz, Head of RailOperations, MTA MarylandJim Baker, CEO, XentransBrian Simons, Regional SalesManager, Firetide
12:50 NETWORKING LUNCH
14:00 AFTERNOON KEYNOTE:Ysela Llort, Director, Miami DadeTransit
14:15 ESTABLISHINGINTEROPERABILITY: ACONNECTED TRANSIT NETWORK
14:20 Case study: Developing realinteroperability for Rail ProvidersMark Musselwhite, Director, TravelAgency and Intermodal Distribution,Amtrak
14:35 Case study: Making commuter railkey to community developmentSamuel E. Smith, Director,Government and CommunityRelations, Metra (Chicago)
14:50 Case study: Integrating transit intothe community effectivelyWendy Williams, Director ofCommunications, Antelope ValleyTransit Authority (AVTA)
15:10 Case study: Effective developmentfor your transit networkJohn Ristow, Director, Planning andProgram Development, Santa ClaraValley Transportation Authority, VTA
15:30 Panel: Utilising transit to buildliveable communitiesWendy Williams, Director ofCommunications, Antelope ValleyTransit Authority (AVTA) Mark Musselwhite, Director, TravelAgency and Intermodal Distribution,AmtrakJason Lurz, Head of Rail Operations,MTA MarylandSamuel E. Smith, Director,Government and CommunityRelations, Metra (Chicago)
16:00 ONE ON ONE MEETING TIME ANDNETWORKING
16:30 End of Day 2 and SmartRail USA2014
THE DEFINITIVE TRANSITTECHNOLOGY SHOW
October 29-30 2014 Charlotte, NC
Book your gold pass now: www.SmartRailWorld.com/SMU-Free
TECHNICAL SEMINAR PROGRAM
29TH OCTOBER 2014 30TH OCTOBER 2014
08:00 SMARTRAIL USA TECHNICALSEMINAR SESSIONS
08:15 ADVANCING TECHNOLOGY AND IT
09:00 THE FUTURE OF CONNECTIVITY
• Next generation WIFI networks• Utilising the power of IT• High speed connectivity • Developing IT networks
09:05 Case study: The Future OfPassenger ConnectivityMats Karlsson, Head of Innovation,Icomera
09:20 Case study: Next generation ofconnected networksNir Hayzler, Vice President ofMarketing, RADWIN
09:35 Case study: Developing smarter ITnetworks for transit to improveperformanceAdam Guglielmo, Director ofBusiness Development, ABB Tropos
09:50 Case study: Selecting the rightbusiness model to maximize ROI:Next generation high speedconnectivityCosimo Malesci, Vice President,Sales and Marketing, Fluidmesh
10:05 Case study: Creating scalable andcost effective broadband networks Peter Lenard, Senior Vice President,Business Development, Rajant
10:05 Case study: The advantages ofmesh networks for transit agencies Brian Simons, Regional SalesManager, Firetide
10:40 TECHNOLOGY DEMOS
11:15 TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCEOPERATIONS
• Innovations to improve safety • Technology to enhancemaintenance
• Utilising tools to ensure safe andreliable operations
• Creating reliability throughtechnology
11:20 Case study: How can technologybe deployed to enhanceoperational security? Jim Argiropoulos, President, Lexray
11:35 Case study: Effective train locationtracking undergroundRobert McKeeman, CEO, Utility
11:50 Case study: Using IRIS to enhancemaintenance strategiesBud Zaouk, Head of Transport,QinetiQ North America
12:05 Case study: Ensuring a securenetwork for operations andcommunicationsElad Harf, Team Leader, SolutionsArchitects for Utilities andTransporation, RAD
12:20 Case study: Using technology toreduce operational costSravan Puttagunta, CEO&Founder,Solfice
12:35 Case study: On-board conditionmonitoring systems for rollingstock bogies to avoid servicedisruptions and improve assetmaintenance. Victor Martinez, Global BusinessManager, SKF
12:50 Case study: TBCSteven Tibbetts, COO, The GBS Group
12:50 TECHNOLOGY DEMOS
13:55 UTILISING DATA AND SOFTWARE
• Making big data an asset • The future of asset managementfor transits
• Creating a more integrated service• What does big data mean for youragency?
14:00 Case study: Data management;from silos to integrationJim Argiropoulos, President, Lexray
14:15 Case study: Using data to reducecosts and improve service.Bud Zaouk, Head of Transport,QinetiQ North America
14:30 Case study: IoT – Internet of… Trains?Dan Cumming, Director of Sales andMarketing, Quester Tangent
15:00 Case study: Helping transitagencies get a jump-start on MAP-21 complianceBrett Koenig, Industry SolutionManager for enterprise assetmanagement, Trapeze
15:00 TRAINING AND REGULATIONSEMINARS
• Ensuring staff training andempowerment
• Meeting evolving regulations toensure safety
• Creating a culture of empowerment • Enhancing customer service atyour agency
15:00 Workshop: Transportation LearningCenterMatt Dysart, Senior Associate,Transportation Learning Center
16:00 End of Day 2 and SmartRail USA 2014
08:00 SMARTRAIL USA TECHNICALSEMINAR SESSIONS
08:15 PASSENGER EXPERIENCE ANDINCREASING RIDERSHIP
09:00 PASSENGER ENGAGEMENT: THEEND TO END JOURNEY
• Creating a customer service culture• How to provide beter passengerinformation
• Creating a seemless journey • Turning followers into passengers
09:05 Case study: Creating bettercustomer service at your agencyWendy Wiliams, Director ofCommunications, Antelope ValleyTransit Authority (AVTA)
09:20 Case study: From passenger tocustomer: creating a customercentric cultureTim Healy, Marketing and CreativeServices Director, Sound Transit
09:35 Case study: What information doesthe passenger require and how canyou provide it? Damiya Pentecost, MobilityManager, Long View Transit
09:50 Case study: Developing an end toend PIS systems for the passengerRobert McKeeman, CEO, Utility
10:05 Case study: Providing effectivepassenger information to masstransit ridersDale Storhaug, Mass Transit MarketManager, Daktronics
10:20 Case study: Creating an ImmersivePassenger ExperienceRick Pearson, Senior SolutionsEngineer, Quester Tangent
10:40 Case study: New physical displaytechnologies and the future ofintegration with BYOJesper Bang-Olsen, CEO, AportaDigital
11.00 TECHNOLOGY DEMOS
11:15 THE FUTURE OF TICKETING
• What do future ticketing systemslook like?
• What does the passenger wantfrom ticketing?
• Generating new services withcollaboration
• Using technology to enhance farerevenue
11:20 Case study: Supporting banks andpublic transport authorities togenerate new servicesKevin Gillick, Executive Director,GlobalPlatform
11:35 Case study: Driving the developmentand adoption of innovative farecollection technologiesLaurent Cremer, Executive Director,OSPT Alliance
11:50 Case study: The next generation ofsmartcards and fare collection – aglobal viewTakeshi Hatada, Director, EastJapan Railway Company
12:05 Case study: A Case Study inModern Fare Technologies- TriMet’simplementation of a multi-mediaEFM system in Portland.Bill McFarland, Director of TechnicalServices, INIT
12.20 Case study: Fujitsu
12:20 TECHNOLOGY DEMOS
13:55 IMPLEMENTING NEW TICKETINGSCHEMES
• Developing smartcard schemessuccessfully
• The future of contactless ticketing• Rolling out new ticketing schemessuccessfully
• Using fare collection to increaseridership
14:00 Case study: The Transit ConnectCard: Rolling out the contactlessfare system across SacramentoRobert McCrary, PM, ConnectTransit Card, SACOG
14:15 Case study: Managing theimplementation of new ticketingschemes Derrick Blount, Superintendent,Intelligent Transportation Systems(ITS), Metropolitan TransitAuthority of Harris County
14:30 Case study: Smart Ideas for SmartCards Cynthia Jones Parks, President,Jones Worley Shawn Lingle, Vice President,Strategic Communications, Jones Worley
15:00 TECHNOLOGY DEMOS
16:00 PASSENGER APPLICATIONS ANDONBOARD SERVICES
• Developing successful mobileapplications to increase ridership
• Onboard services to improveridership
• Applications to ensure passesngersafety
• What applications can generate ROI?
16:05 Building on Free WiFi: DevelopingOn-Board Information SystemsJim Allison, Planning Manager,CCJPA
16:20 Case study: Delivering onboardinfotainment to the passengersuccessfullyJohn Polimenakos, Director ofBusiness and Product Development,Lufthansa Systems
16:35 Case study: Enhancing passengersafety with CCTV Dave Gorshkov, Chairman,Communications Sub Committee(TSWG), APTA
16:50 Case study: The benefits of thermaltechnology for passenger securityWilliam Goodhand, Sales Mid-Atlantic, Moog Sensor andSurveillance Systems
17:05 Case study: Using social media as acrisis management platformBrian Anderson, DigitalCommunications/Social MediaManager, WMATA
20:00 DINNER WITH STRANGERSTo maximise networking with seniorlevel professionals, Global TransportForum are organising a Dinner withStrangers evening. We will bebooking group tables at Charlotte’sbest restaurants and delegates cansign up to a table and eat dinnerwith peers from across the US. Formore information, email:
Rail operators and government officials only eligible for free pass
A one of a kindevent with theactual
implementers in theroom presenting
James Allison, CCJPA
Enquire about sponsoring or exhibiting: www.SmartRailWorld.com/Sponsor-or-Exhibit
Lead Sponsor
PowerTrunk Inc. is the subsidiary of Teltronic® S.A.U.responsible for business development, distribution and customersupport for Teltronic land mobile radio projects in North America.The company is headquartered in New York City. With over 35years’ experience designing, manufacturing, implementing andsupporting digital and analog land mobile radio turnkey projects,Teltronic S.A.U. has more than 300 systems installed in 50countries. Teltronic’s LMR solutions are widely deployed in thepublic safety, oil and gas, transportation, and utilities industries.We own 100% of our LMR technology which includesconventional and trunked infrastructure systems, mobiles, handportables and dispatching consoles. The company manufacturesTETRA, P25 and LTE solutions. Headquartered in Spain, TeltronicS.A.U. is one of the fastest-growing TETRA solutions providerstoday, with a direct commercial presence in over 25 countriesthroughout Europe, Asia, the Pacific Rim, the Middle East, LatinAmerica and the United States.
Workshop Sponsor
Firetide is an industry leader in wireless infrastructure, offeringhigh-performance private wireless broadband networks that meetthe stringent demands of mobility and public safety solutions forhigh definition video, voice and data applications. Based on manysuccessful installations in major metros from San Francisco to Seouland years of technology innovation, Firetide Mobility solutions arethe wireless standard for fast-moving trains, subways, buses andpublic safety vehicles that require high speed data communications.
At the core of every Firetide network is our patented Firetide AutoMeshplatform. This technology makes high speed, low latency, andincredibly reliable mobile wireless networks possible in environmentsthat would otherwise be too demanding for most wireless networkingtechnologies. Founded in 2003, Firetide has an installed base of 10,000customers in over 40 countries, who have chosen our technologybecause of our unique ability to create outdoor wireless networks withthe performance, reliability, and resilience of wired networks.
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Networking Sponsor
Icomera launched the world’s first high-speed Internet solution fortrains in September 2002 and is today the world’s leading providerof open Internet connectivity and application platforms forpassenger transport and public safety. Our award-winning productsare deployed on rail, road and sea, serving more than 1 million Wi-Fiusers every week in over 26 countries and providing high-speedaccess for fleet tracking and mission-critical on-board systems.
Transport solutions of the future will require more than connectivity –passengers need to be entertained, the vehicles need to be monitoredand the staff need to be kept informed. Together with our applicationpartners Icomera is already meeting these and other needs throughthe deployment of complete transportation communication solutions.
Networking Drinks Host
Fujitsu Network Communications is a trusted partner that helpspublic transportation companies expand, modernize and buildapplication-specific, multi-vendor subsystems and communicationsnetwork solutions. As a recognized leader in collaborativedeployments, we offer truly integrated combinations of equipmentand services that enable key applications.
We take a vendor neutral approach, combining Fujitsu and third-party solutions that enable key applications such as ensuring safetyand security, enhancing passenger experience and improvingoperational efficiency.
Fujitsu has a long history in the rail industry. We've designed, builtand operated Information and Communication Technology (ICT)systems and services for major clients around the world. We bringvast industry experience and an acute understanding of thechallenges our customers face.
Associate Sponsor
Aporta Digital provides a mobile on-board infotainmentsystem for trains and buses. Aporta Digital’s “All in One”innovative concept puts together both an effectivePassenger Information system (P.I.S) and a great on-board entertainment system. Passengers of trains andbuses can access in offline mode a rich variety ofentertainment content (movies, documentaries, sportclips, gossip clips, news) as well as real-timeinformation on their travel by using their own device(smart-phone, tablet, laptop). Bring your own device(BYOD) technology is now accessible for trains andbuses thanks to Aporta Digital. We strive toward thefuture every day, seeking for new ideas and technologyto transform the on-board entertainment experienceinto something not just satisfactory, but great for trainand bus passengers! We are based in Copenhagen.Come to visit us!
Associate Sponsor
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Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc. is part of BalfourBeatty plc, a global infrastructure services businessoperating in more than 80 countries, with a worldwidecommitment to providing assets that help societiesfunction, develop, and thrive. To learn more about thecompany, visit www.bbiius.com.
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Lufthansa Systems provides consulting and IT servicesfor selected industries and has a leading position in theglobal aviation industry. The wholly-owned subsidiary ofthe Lufthansa Group employs about 2,800 people andhas offices in Germany and 16 other countries. Thecompany currently caters to more than 300 airlines and150 customers from other industries.
Based on years of experience, Lufthansa Systems hasenhanced its’ product portfolio for the cruise andhospitality segment to a global solution across oceanand river cruise lines, hotels and transportationcompanies.
Velimo, Lufthansa Systems’ first and fully integratedplatform for the hospitality industry is connectingsophisticated infotainment with comprehensive servicefunctionalities and Business Intelligence.
Velocity, lithe and mobility – Velimo delivers big acrossthe most important areas of your passengers’experience – connectivity and mobility, access to theirfavorite news, play games, listen to music, watchmovies or check their trip maps using personal devicesincluding laptops, tablets or smartphones. This providespassengers with a truly unique travel experience.
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Fluidmesh Networks is the worldwide leader inwireless systems for security, industrial, and mission-critical applications. Its range of solutions covers point-to-point,point-to-multipoint, and mesh networks withan unparalleled level of reliability, flexibility, and easeof use. The company is focused on the development oftop-quality wireless products for security, video-surveillance, condition monitoring and datacommunication in large areas at risk. In 2012,Fluidmesh extended its product portfolio introducingFluidity, an innovative high speed mobility solution forany vehicle with a need for next generation networkconnectivity. This innovative technology allowed thecompany to establish itself as a leader in the mobilityspace and to create a solid alternative to 3G/4G cellularsolutions. Since then Fluidmesh has been selected asthe technology of choice by a large number of systemintegrators looking for a solid backbone solution fortrains, light rail systems, ferries, buses, police cars,and mining trucks.
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QinetiQ North America (QNA) delivers world-classtechnology, responsive services, and state-of-the-artsolutions for global markets, focusing on both U.S.government and commercial customers. QNA is aleader in the transportation industry, with a solidrecord of innovative and practical approaches thataddress today’s challenges with the technology oftomorrow. Transportation products include ourIntelligent Rail Integrity System (IRIS)TM, a network ofwireless sensors that remotely monitors continuouswelded rail for rail temperature and rail neutraltemperature as a means of identifying and alerting theuser of any hazardous rail condition. Other areas ofexpertise within the transportation industry includediesel fuel vapor reclamation, acoustical warning,wireless sensor motes, structural analysis andmodeling, applied cognitive science, and organizationaldevelopment and training. Please visit www.QinetiQ-NA.com to learn more.
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Quester Tangent is the largest independent NorthAmerican supplier of train electronics and softwaresolutions for the rail transit industry. The companyoffers modular and tailored products to rail vehiclemanufacturers and transit authorities that enable theefficient movement of people and goods.
For the past 20 years, Quester Tangent has provided thepassenger rail and locomotive industries with innovativeon-board and wayside electronics and softwaresolutions. Each product we design, manufacture andsupport helps our customers increase operationalefficiency, improve fleet availability, optimize on-timeperformance and positively influence passenger safetyand comfort.
Working closely with the world’s major trainmanufacturers and transit authorities, Quester Tangenthas progressed to the rank of trusted supplier bysuccessfully delivering a broad spectrum of projects ontime and on budget for both new and modernizationprojects in North America, Korea, China and Malaysia.
To learn more about Quester Tangent product offerings,visit: www.QuesterTangent.com
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