2023 Coalition Workshop

May 4-5, 2023

In order to strengthen partnerships and expand networks, the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute invited all coalition members to engage in a workshop that sought to mobilize around the program areas while also considering complementary collaborative future opportunities.

Agenda

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Time Event Location
12:35 – 1:15 p.m. Park and Shuttle to VTTI Surface Street The Inn at Virginia Tech
12:45 – 1:30 p.m. Onsite Registration VTTI Surface Street
1:30 – 1:50 p.m. Welcome Comments | Speakers: Zac Doerzaph and Myra Blanco VTTI Surface Street
1:50 – 4:30 p.m. Demonstrations Highlighting Program Focus Areas
  • Data and Logistics (30 minutes)
  • Sustainability and Decarbonization (30 minutes)
  • Transporting a Package (40 minutes)
VTTI Surface Street
4:30 – 4:45 p.m. Depart for the Drone Park
(Shuttle provided; no parking available)
VTTI Surface Street
4:45 – 5:15 p.m. Drone Demonstrations and Tour The Drone Park
5:15 – 5:30 p.m. Depart for The Inn at Virginia Tech (shuttle provided)
Return to VTTI (for those who parked there; please inform us)
The Drone Park
5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Free Time & Lodging Check-in
5:45 – 6:30 p.m. Shuttles to the University Club for Reception & Dinner The Inn at Virginia Tech
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Networking Reception The University Club
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Dinner | Speaker: Tom Dingus The University Club
8:30 – 9:30 p.m. Shuttles to The Inn The University Club

Friday, May 5, 2023

Time Event Location
7:15 – 7:45 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast The Inn at Virginia Tech (Ballroom)
7:45 – 8:15 a.m. Welcome Comments | Speaker: Myra Blanco The Inn at Virginia Tech (Ballroom)
8:15 – 9:00 a.m. Keynote Speaker | Bridget Gilmore, EV Charging Fellow, U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation The Inn at Virginia Tech (Ballroom)
9:00 – 9:25 a.m. Workshop Overview | Speaker: Kaitlyn Bedwell The Inn at Virginia Tech (Ballroom)
9:25 – 9:40 a.m. Break The Inn at Virginia Tech (Ballroom)
9:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Participant Workshop Group Breakout Sessions Around Focus Areas The Inn at Virginia Tech (Ballroom)
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch | Speaker: Brandy Salmon The Inn at Virginia Tech (Ballroom)
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Workshop Debrief | Speaker: Rick Walsh
(Each group presents a debrief and group discussion)
The Inn at Virginia Tech (Ballroom)
2:30 – 2:45 p.m. Next Steps and Closing The Inn at Virginia Tech (Ballroom)
2:45 p.m. Adjourn The Inn at Virginia Tech (Ballroom)

May 2023 Workshop Video

On May 4-5, 2023, Virginia Tech and a coalition of partners converged in Blacksburg, Virginia, to engage in a workshop in effort to mobilize around the Dock to Door Coalition’s workstreams while also considering complementary future opportunities.