SAE International Announces Keynote Speakers for 2018 COMVEC Technology Connection

SAE International announces the lineup of keynote speakers for COMVEC™ Technology Connection, which will be held Sept. 11-13, 2018, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, Ill.

Speakers will include:
 
  • Troy Clarke, Chairman, President and CEO, Navistar, Inc.Tuesday, Sept. 11
    9 a.m. – Grand Ballroom A-C
    Presentation title: “Disruptive Technologies: An OEM’s Perspective”
     
  • Ranju Das, GM, Amazon Rekognition, Amazon Web ServicesWednesday, Sept. 12
    9 a.m. – Grand Ballroom A-C
    Presentation title: “How Amazon is helping businesses use Artificial Intelligence”
 
  • Bill Driegert, Director of Uber FreightWednesday, Sept. 12
    12 p.m. – International Ballroom
    Presentation title: “Delivering Value Through Innovation”
 
  • Kirk Steudle, Director, Michigan Department of TransportationBukendale Lecture
    Thursday, Sept. 13
    8:30 a.m. – Grand Ballroom A-C
    Presentation title: ““Transformational Technologies Reshaping Transportation, a Government Perspective”
 
  • Niles Annelin, Transportation Policy Specialist, Asset Management and Policy Division, Bureau of TransportationBukendale Lecture
    Thursday, Sept. 13
    8:30 a.m. – Grand Ballroom A-C
    Presentation title: ““Transformational Technologies Reshaping Transportation, a Government Perspective”

With a theme of “Disruptive Technologies,” COMVEC™ is the central forum for the community that develops vehicles and equipment spanning the on-highway, off-highway, agricultural, construction, industrial, military, and mining sectors. Unlike other industry events, COMVEC provides its attendees with a relevant and timely technical program that drives engagement and sparks innovation. COMVEC’s new event format encourages lively discussion amongst presenters and attendees that leads to optimal networking.

CLICK HERE to learn more about COMVEC, or to register.

Journalists and members of the media can register for Press credentials by contacting pr@sae.org or shawn.andreassi@sae.org.

SAE International is a global body of scientists, engineers, and practitioners that advances self-propelled vehicle and system knowledge in a neutral forum for the benefit of society. SAE International is a global association of more than 127,000 engineers and related technical experts in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries. Our core competencies are life-long learning and voluntary consensus standards development. SAE International's charitable arm is the SAE Foundation, which supports many programs, including A World In Motion® and the Collegiate Design Series.

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