Rethinking Resilience for the
Next Era of Mobility
Future of Transportation and Mobility Series
Date: November 12, 2025 | Time: 9:30AM-3:30PM
Location: McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Rd S, Hamilton, ON L8P 0A1
Rethinking Resilience for the
Next Era of Mobility
The transportation and mobility sector is evolving faster than ever. In a time of shifting economic tides and rapid technological change, resilience is emerging as the new definition of leadership and the foundation for sustainable innovation.
Hosted by the Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility (CITM), this year’s Future of Transportation and Mobility Series (FTMS) will be a critical exploration of how industry leaders and innovators are dismantling barriers, navigating uncertainty, and leveraging cutting-edge technology to build a robust and sustainable future.
Join us to uncover actionable strategies and connect with the key players accelerating the transition to a stronger, more resilient mobility ecosystem in Ontario and beyond.
About the Future of Transportation and Mobility Series
Held annually, The Future of Transportation and Mobility Event Series (FTMS) explores and promotes a variety of topics and solutions to accelerate the future of the connected and autonomous technology sector.
Each year, the series explores a new theme designed to engage decision-makers, industry, government, innovators and academia in exploring opportunities for critical sectors of the economy and prepare for disruption in the transportation and mobility industries.
Your must-attend event! Here's why:
- Expand your network and connect with innovators, influencers and decision-makers.
- Get a first-hand look at the latest ventures, sector headwinds, technology milestones, and key challenges and solutions around electrification.
- Gain access to key stakeholders within the electrified technology and smart transportation sectors.
Agenda
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Check-in, grab your name tag, and connect with founders, industry leaders, academic members, and others as we prepare to explore the resilient future of mobility.
Join us for this fireside chat that explores how adopting data and AI can result in a more resilient and sustainable transportation future.
We will learn from technology leaders from Geotab on new technologies and strategies to help shape the next era of mobility, and then dive deeper into these insights during a moderated discussion following the presentation.
Bob Bradley | VP, Data Science & AI Engineering, Geotab
Abhinav Narayanan | Sr Data & AI Advocate, Geotab
Andrea Johnson | General Manager, Centre for Emerging Research Initiatives, Mohawk College
See resilience in action as top mobility founders pitch their solutions and disruptive business models to a panel of ecosystem stakeholders and investors.
Learn about the key OVIN funding programs—including the R&D Partnership Fund, Incubators, Technology Pilot Zones, and QEW Innovation Corridor—that support SMEs through every development stage.
See resilience in action as top mobility founders pitch their solutions and disruptive business models to a panel of ecosystem stakeholders and investors.
The journey from a promising technology concept to a commercially deployed, resilient mobility solution requires overcoming significant technical and regulatory challenges. This panel features product development and data intelligence experts who specialize in bringing new mobility solutions to market. The discussion will focus on the practical realities of integrating advanced technologies into the transportation sector and the necessary steps to make innovation market-ready and scalable.
Titu Botos | CEO of NeuronicWorks
Rohit Shanker | CEO of Naryant
Dr. Carolyn Moorlag (Moderator) | Director of Research and Innovation at Sheridan College
Recharge and leverage this time to follow up on new connections made this morning, preparing for the deep-dive strategy sessions this afternoon.
See resilience in action as top mobility founders pitch their solutions and disruptive business models to a panel of ecosystem stakeholders and investors.
This keynote presentation will address the coordination crisis caused by proliferating robotaxi and delivery fleets, detailing how proactive Pickup/Drop-off (PUDO) orchestration is essential for maintaining municipal control, enhancing urban resilience, and recovering lost parking revenue.
Bern Grush | CEO, Pudocity Inc
Reflect on the strategic takeaways of the day and continue networking to forge the partnerships needed to make your business truly built to last.
Speakers
Coming Soon...
Abhinav Narayanan
Sr Data & AI Advocate, Geotab
Andrea Johnson
General Manager, Centre for Emerging Research Initiatives, Mohawk College
Bern Grush
CEO, Pudocity
Bob Bradley
VP, Data Science & AI Engineering, Geotab
Dan Ruby
Director, Sector and Regional Development, OVIN
David Carter
CEO, Innovation Factory
Dr. Carolyn Moorlag
Director of Research and Innovation, Sheridan College
Fredrick Andersson
Regional Innovation Lead, Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Patrick Farrer
Manager, OVIN Incubators, Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Rohit Shanker, P.Eng.
CEO, Naryant
Stephanie Holko
Director, Strategic Partnerships & Growth, Innovation Factory
Titu Botos
CEO and Founder, NeuronicWorks Inc.
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