From the Executive Director
Greetings from Team PAVE!
This has been a very active year for the AV industry, and we have been excited to help lead efforts to engage with the public and policymakers on the evolving AV landscape.
Our 2025 activities include workshops with policymakers, STEM engagements with students, info sessions with first responders, and much more. Read below for details on some of our initiatives, and as always, reach out if you’d like to chat about how we can work together. We hope to see you on the road!
Past & Upcoming Events
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JAN 8 – PAVE/CTA AV Roundtable at CES (PAVE Organizer)
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JAN 28-30 – SAE Government/Industry Meeting (PAVE Panelist)
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FEB 28 – PAVE Essay Contest Deadline
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MAR 4-5 – Michigan Traffic Safety Summit (PAVE Panelist)
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MAR 13 – AAMVA Workshop & Law Institute (PAVE Panelist)
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MAR 27 – National Safety Summit of US DOT UTCs (PAVE Panelist)
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APR 17 – World Traffic Safety Symposium (PAVE Panelist)
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APR 30 – Louisiana CAV Innovation Day (PAVE Organizer)
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MAY 7-9 – WTS International Annual Conference (PAVE Panelist)
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MAY 14-15 – AV Safety InfoShare (PAVE Organizer)
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MAY 29 – Capitol Hill AV 101 Workshop (PAVE Organizer)
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JUNE 12 – Georgia Policymaker Workshop in Atlanta (PAVE Organizer)
You’re Invited: Louisiana CAV Innovation Day
Join us on April 30th at the inaugural Louisiana CAV Innovation Day in Baton Rouge, LA! The one-day event will include autonomous trucks and cars on display, interactive exhibits, programming with transportation officials and industry leaders, networking opportunities, and more.
This event is free to attend, but registration is required. We hope to see you there!
AV Safety InfoShare
PAVE is co-hosting the third AV Safety InfoShare Workshop with MITRE on May 14-15, 2025. This two-day workshop is intended to facilitate candid conversations about safety challenges and areas for collaboration among AV leaders.
This event is open to professionals working in SMS or safety systems at companies developing AVs or related technology. If you’re interested in attending, contact us.
2025 PAVE Essay Contest & Scholarship Program
Our Third Annual Essay Contest & Scholarship Program wrapped up at the end of February with over 380 submissions from high school students throughout Texas!
Grading is currently underway and winners will be announced later this spring. Thanks to our sponsors, Aurora, STEER, TxDOT, and VW ADMT!
Catch Up on PAVE Virtual Panels
PAVE’s award-winning virtual panels convene leaders from industry and the public sector for candid conversations about our transportation future.
All of our panels are free and open to the public. If you miss them live, the recordings are all available on demand.
Catch up on recent panels covering legal frameworks, public trust, and more!
Welcome New PAVE Members
We have been excited to welcome several new PAVE members this year, including Einride, Forterra, GoMentum Station, Lyft, and NGV Talent. View our current list of members here.
For more information on PAVE membership and benefits, click here. We’d love to work with you!
Tune in to the PAVEcast
PAVE’s podcast — The PAVEcast — includes conversations with AV leaders about broad topics. Recent episodes include CAV Innovation in Louisiana: Previewing a First-of-its-Kind Event and Bridging the Gap: Workforce Development in the AV Industry.
Listen on our website or look for us on your favorite podcast platform!