Smart Machines and the Digitalization of Machines Theme to Drive Critical Conversations on the Future of Commercial Vehicles

WARRENDALE, Pa. (Aug. 12, 2024) – The industry’s leading commercial vehicle conference, SAE International’s^® COMVEC™, returns to Schaumburg, Ill., for three full days September 10-12, 2024. COMVEC is the only forum where global experts in the on-highway, off-highway, and defense sectors collaborate in a neutral environment to find advanced solutions that will keep commercial vehicles reliable, sustainable, and efficient.

The program at COMVEC is developed by council of leading industry executives from OEMs, suppliers, government and academia including General Motors, Navistar, Continental Automotive, Allison Transmission, U.S. Department of Energy, US Department of Transportation – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, as well as Purdue and Virginia Tech Universities.

Keynote speakers will share their unique insight on areas impacting the entire commercial vehicle value chain:

• Don Burnette, Founder & CEO, Kodiak Robotics
  Presentation: Navigating the Road to Commercially-Viable Autonomous Vehicles
• Ismail Dagli, Head of Autonomous Mobility and Commercial Vehicles, Continental
  Presentation: Revolutionizing Commercial Vehicles: The Journey Towards Safer and Autonomous Roads
• General (R) Gustave F. Perna, Retired United States Army Four-Star General
  Presentation: Importance of the Strategic Support Area

COMVEC 2024 is an essential event for all professionals in the commercial vehicle industry. Whether engineering, research and development, business strategy, or regulatory affairs, COMVEC provides the platform to gain insights, share knowledge, and shape the future of the industry.

To learn more visit: https://comvec.sae.org/.
 
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About SAE International^®
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