Following the buzz and interest generated by the autonomous vehicles sessions at Robotics Alley, the University of Minnesota decided to host a conference dedicated to the topic. The conference will feature several experts who participated in Robotics Alley as well as others from academia, government and industry. Click here for a complete agenda.
Register online to attend. See complete details below.
October 31, 2014
8:00am-5:00pm
Cowles Auditorium
Hubert H. Humphrey Center
301 19th Ave. So., Minneapolis, MN
University of Minnesota
The conference will convene a multidisciplinary group of leaders from academia, government, industry, and civil society to explore the legal, ethical, technical, and policy dimensions of automated and autonomous vehicles at the local, state, and national levels.
RAND Corporation senior research Karlyn Stanley will discuss opportunities and challenges that lay ahead for autonomous and automated vehicles and the legal, regulatory, and policy frameworks responsible for their oversight and governance. Richard Bishop, Automation Expert from the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will speak on the state-of-the-art in autonomous vehicle technology. University of South Carolina law professor Bryant Walker Smith will address legal, ethical, and policy issues surrounding automated driving. Senator Scott Dibble (DFL-61), MN Department of Health Commissioner Edward Ehlinger, Santa Clara University law professor Dorothy Glancy, and University of Minnesota professor David Levinson will head a panel discussion on the impacts and implications of autonomous vehicles for society.
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie will close the conference by addressing opportunities and visions for Minnesota.
Breakout sessions will feature high-level expert panelists from government, industry, academia, civil society, and the legal community addressing such topics as: industry and design perspectives; civil liability and insurance; criminal liability; regional and city planning perspectives, and ethics, equity, and access.
Intended Audience: This conference is intended for lawyers, policymakers, industry members, urban and regional planners, transportation specialists, insurance professionals, STEM educators, media, faculty, students, and members of the public.
Registration fees: $180. Registration is $50 for students and University of Minnesota faculty and staff (free registration for students is now full). Registration fees include breakfast, lunch, and continuing legal education credits. To register, click here.
Directions/Maps: Directions and a map for Cowles Auditorium in the Hubert H. Humphrey Center can be found at http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/maps/HHHSPA/.
Parking: The closest parking ramp is the 19th Avenue Ramp. For more information on parking options, including directions and a map to the 19th Avenue Ramp, please visit http://www1.umn.edu/pts/park/facilities/19thaveramp.html.
Continuing Legal Education (CLE): This event has approved for 6.25 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits in Minnesota (event code 197175). Applications for CLE have been filed and are pending in Wisconsin and Iowa.
Sponsors: The event is made possible through funding and support from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Transportation Policy and Economic Competitiveness Program, the Center for Transportation Studies, and the Minnesota Journal of Law, Science, and Technology.
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