Driven by 2028: Transatlantic Sustainable Mobility Forum
Los Angeles is counting down to the 2028 Summer Olympics and the challenge is clear: How do you move millions of people, goods, and services across a sprawling, car-centric city efficiently, reliably, and sustainably?
Join us for a morning of innovation, dialogue, and connection with German mobility innovators and key stakeholders from Los Angeles for:
Innovation pitches from cutting-edge German companies
Expert discussion on the logistics and last-mile challenges at the heart of LA 2028
High-quality networking with leaders and experts from mobility, logistics, and policy
Who should attend the conference:
Technology leads in smart city / mobility systems
Mobility solution providers
Investors and infrastructure leaders
City officials, planners, and policymakers
and beyond
Agenda:
9:00 AM | Welcome by GACC & German Consulate General Los Angeles
Danijel Skrelja, Deputy Consul General of Germany
9:10 AM | LACI's Road to 2028
Matt Petersen, President & CEO, LACI
9:20 AM | Fireside Chat: "Building Toward Autonomous Mobility in LA: MOIA America’s Next Phase"
Katrin Lohmann, Co-President at MOIA America
Ellen Riotto, Sr. Government Affairs & Public Policy Specialist at MOIA America
Cameron Gieda, Autonomous Driving and Mobility Advisor @Joule Labs Inc.
10:00 AM | Company Pitches
10:20 AM | Panel Discussion: “Logistics & Last Mile for LA 2028”
Jonah Bliss, Founder and Curb Whisperer, Curbivore
Mehul Malhotra, Principal Transportation Planner, Office of Strategic Innovation @ LA Metro
Paul-Matthew Zamsky, Senior Vice President, Intelligent Mobility and Strategic Development @WSP
Chris Bjelkstam, General Manager for Tesla in Los Angeles
11:20 AM | Networking & Lunch
12:30 PM | End of Event
OUR GERMAN COMPANIES:
Ariadne (ariadne.inc)
Ariadne develops AI-driven spatial analytics and mapping solutions using sensor data. Their technology enables precise indoor and outdoor positioning for applications in mobility, smart cities, and infrastructure.
Ecospeed Mobility (ecospeed-mobility.de)
Ecospeed Mobility offers lightweight electric cargo bikes for urban logistics and last-mile delivery. Their solutions reduce congestion and emissions while providing efficient alternatives to traditional vehicles.
IONCENTRIC (ioncentric.com)
IONCENTRIC focuses on battery and energy storage solutions for electric mobility and industry. They aim to enhance performance, lifecycle, and sustainability through advanced materials and integration.
TractEasy (tracteasy.com)
TractEasy develops autonomous driving solutions for logistics and industrial environments. Their technology enables low-speed driverless vehicles in areas like airports, campuses, and logistics hubs.