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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.
For media requests, please contact:
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Alverina Weinardy |
Hilary Nixon |
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April 22, 2026 |
A Conversation with the Authors: New Tricks for Old Bureaucracies - Online 12:00-1:00p.m. (PT) | Link to register. It’s easy to point out what isn’t working in government—but what does it actually take to fix it? Join us for a candid conversation with the authors of New Tricks for Old Bureaucracies, a book supported by the Mineta Transportation Institute! Joshua Schank, Emma Huang, and Marla Westervelt Berg will share lessons from their work inside the Office of Extraordinary Innovation at Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Explore behind-the-scenes insights from this MTI-supported project into the strategies, setbacks, and successes that shaped the authors’ work at the $9.5 billion-budget agency—and how others can use this knowledge to make a difference. Guest Speakers:
Moderator: Dr. Hilary Nixon, Deputy Executive Director, MTI *1 PDH credit available Presenters: Joshua Schank, Emma Huang, and Marla Westervelt Berg |
May 19, 2026 |
Trailblazer Tuesday with April Rai - Online 12:00-12:30p.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: April Rai, MTI Trustee; President & CEO, Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) Moderator: Dr. Hilary Nixon, Deputy Executive Director, MTI This webinar is co-sponsored by COMTO. *0.5 PDH credit available Presenters: April Rai & Hilary Nixon, PhD |
May 20, 2026 |
2026 MSTM Capstone Showcase - Online 5:30-8:30p.m. (PT) | Link to Register. Join students from the Master of Science in Transportation Management program at San José State University as they present their final capstone research projects. This interactive event will provide opportunities to meet with the students and learn about their research on critical transportation management challenges. |
June 6, 2026 |
34th Annual Awards Banquet and Convocation Celebration - San José, CA 5:30-9:30p.m. (PT)* | Link to register.
*5:30-6:45p.m. networking reception
The Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) is hosting its 34th Annual Banquet and Convocation Celebration at San José State University on June 6, 2026. This prestigious event directly supports MTI's mission to develop the next wave of skilled transportation professionals. These future leaders are vital for guaranteeing the effective transport of people and goods and for steering a dynamic, innovative transportation sector toward a more globally interconnected future. Families, friends, and community members are warmly invited to join our esteemed trustees, generous sponsors, and local leaders for an evening dedicated to celebrating our graduates' accomplishments and recognizing industry advancements. Celebrate with our distinguished Board of Trustees as we honor the 2026 Master of Science in Transportation Management (MSTM) graduates and recognize the alumni of the year and the winners of the Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Competition, and much more. Secure your sponsorship and your individual tickets today! |
July 21, 2026 |
Trailblazer Tuesday with Nadine S. Lee - Online 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: Nadine S. Lee, President & CEO, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Moderator: Dr. Karen Philbrick, Executive Director, MTI This webinar is co-sponsored by COMTO. *0.5 PDH credit available Presenters: Nadine S. Lee & Karen Philbrick, PhD |
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