Events
MTI organizes or participates in several transportation-related events each year. These include national summits, regional forums, industry conferences, or special events and broadcasts. You can find leading transportation experts at all of these events, making them an excellent resource not only for professional and research insights, but also for networking. You can review our past events.
The Mineta Transportation Institute is deeply involved with many surface transportation issues. Our experts are available to speak with the news media about many topics, including autonomous vehicles, bicycle and pedestrian safety, congestion, high-speed rail, intermodal connectivity, public transit, transportation planning and policy, transportation security, and workforce issues.
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Alverina Weinardy |
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September 9, 2026 |
The Mineta Forum on Transportation Policy & Leadership: Honoring a Legacy of Service - Ballroom, The National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20045 2:30-7:00p.m. (ET) | Link to Register
Schedule:
Forum 2:30-4:45p.m.
Registration starts at 1:30p.m. Reception 5:00-7:00p.m. Registration Fee:
$75 per person
The Mineta Forum on Transportation Policy & Leadership: Honoring a Legacy of ServiceA Convening Marking 25 Years Since September 11, 2001Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, our nation experienced a moment that would forever alter its path. After the Twin Towers were hit, then-Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta called for the grounding of every plane in American airspace—an unprecedented act that, to this day, has reshaped how we understand leadership.
This September 9th, join bipartisan national experts in Washington, D.C. as they honor Secretary Mineta’s legacy, commemorate those lost, and work together to understand challenges and maximize opportunities for the future of American mobility.
This event unites leaders across the aisle, including experts who worked alongside Secretary Mineta, those who have helped transform the ways we move people and goods, and those who continue to collaborate to advance Mineta’s legacy of bipartisan progress for the benefit of the American people.
Connect with us as we reflect on and discuss policy, transportation security, and the industry workforce—and as we collaborate to move mobility and the nation forward together.
The Mineta Forum on Transportation Policy & Leadership Host Committee:
Forum AgendaKeynote Address | A Son of San José: The Legacy of Norman Y. Mineta
A personal tribute to Secretary Mineta’s life and leadership—from internment to Congress to the Cabinet. Delivered by a close colleague or family friend.
Fireside Chat | In the Room That Day: Leadership on 9/11
A candid conversation that explores how September 11 reshaped our understanding of leadership and reflects on the importance of trust, strategic action, and across-the-aisle collaboration in moments of crisis.
Featured Panel | The Legacy That Moves Us: Transportation Security Across Modes, Across Agencies, & Across the Aisle
Transportation security depends on collaboration that transcends agencies, modes, and political perspectives. Leaders from aviation, transit, maritime security, and national security will discuss how the legacy of Norman Mineta and the impacts of 9/11 continue to influence transportation policy and preparedness.
Speakers:
The Mineta Legacy Initiative Networking Reception
Hosted reception for continued conversation and celebration with remarks introducing the endowment campaign and inviting attendees to become part of MTI’s next chapter.
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September 15, 2026 |
Trailblazer Tuesday with Lynda Tran 12:00-12:30 p.m. (PT) | Link to register. The Mineta Transportation Institute is hosting a series of virtual fireside chats featuring influential women leaders in transportation. These successful women—representing academia, public and private industries, and the nonprofit sector—will share their compelling personal narratives and leadership journeys. Gain valuable insights into their strategies for balancing assertiveness with emotional intelligence, overcoming stereotypes, and leading with intention. Join us to explore the profound impact of reshaping perspectives and championing women's roles within the transportation industry and beyond. Featured Guest: Lynda Tran, CEO, Lincoln Room Strategies & MTI Trustee Moderator: Dr. Karen Philbrick, Executive Director, MTI This webinar is co-sponsored by COMTO. *0.5 PDH credit available Presenters: Lynda Tran & Karen Philbrick, PhD |
October 20, 2026 to October 22, 2026 |
2026 Research to Practice Transit Symposium - Online
The 2026 “Research to Practice” Transit Symposium will be held October 20-22, 2026. The symposium will take place online and be streamed on YouTube. As the transit industry is experiencing significant changes (e.g., new technologies, potential funding shortage) in recent years, the Symposium provides a platform where transit experts share insights on how evidence-based research is being used or can be used to make the most of these opportunities in a dynamic environment. The agenda for this year’s symposium is still being finalized. Register today to receive updates on the upcoming sessions and speakers as they are announced. Past year’s symposiums included the following topics:
Information about previous years’ events can be found here. In addition to the opening and closing plenaries, the symposium features two types of sessions:
AICP credits will be available for this event. Questions? Contact the following: Chad Riding Dr. Xiang ‘Jacob’ Yan The Symposium is convened by a partnership between California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), University of Florida (UF) Transportation Institute, University of California, Davis (UC Davis) Transit Research Center, American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI), and the Safety and Mobility Advancements Regional Transportation and Economics Research (SMARTER) Center. |
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