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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:

Alverina Weinardy
Director of Operations
alverina.weinardy@sjsu.edu
408-924-7566

Hilary Nixon
Deputy Executive Director
hilary.nixon@sjsu.edu
408-924-7564

Dates	Events
January 27, 2026	Mega Event Safety: Student Voices on Human Trafficking - San José State University, Boccardo Business Center (BBC) 032 5:00-6:00p.m. (PT) Major global events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games are approaching—and with them come heightened risks related to public safety, human rights, and ethical business practices, including here in the Bay Area and within the San José State University community. SJSU student researchers, supported by award-winning faculty, will lead this event focusing on combating human trafficking at major events through transportation systems and supply chains. Students and Associate Professor Kezban Yagci, PhD, will share their original research, lived experiences, and practical insights about how SJSU students can help keep us all safe during these events and every day.

Dates

Events

January 27, 2026

Mega Event Safety: Student Voices on Human Trafficking - San José State University, Boccardo Business Center (BBC) 032

5:00-6:00p.m. (PT)

Major global events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games are approaching—and with them come heightened risks related to public safety, human rights, and ethical business practices, including here in the Bay Area and within the San José State University community.

SJSU student researchers, supported by award-winning faculty, will lead this event focusing on combating human trafficking at major events through transportation systems and supply chains. Students and Associate Professor Kezban Yagci, PhD, will share their original research, lived experiences, and practical insights about how SJSU students can help keep us all safe during these events and every day.

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