📍 IATR 2026 Conference Details
Theme: AV City: Autonomous Mobility
Dates: September 14-17, 2026
Venue: Vdara Hotel, 2600 W Harmon Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89158
📋 Conference Overview
Explores global regulatory frameworks, safety standards, data reporting, and IATR's Guiding Principles for Robotaxi testing and deployment.
Presenter: Matthew W. Daus, Esq.
Special address by a distinguished former leader in state motor vehicle regulation, sharing insights on the evolution of autonomous vehicle policy and the future of transportation governance.
A deep dive into Nevada's pioneering AV legislative history, emergency response protocols, and the role of Mobility Data Specification (MDS) platforms in AV compliance and monitoring.
Addresses the critical challenges of labor displacement, small business impacts, and proactive workforce development solutions in the AV era.
The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA) will provide an update on the status of pending legislation at the federal and state level, including the topics of federal preemption, aligning state law frameworks, local law anomalies, and how technology and business developments impact the existing and future regulatory framework.
🥂 Welcome Reception
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Casual Attire
Welcoming Remarks:
Welcoming keynote by the Mayor of Las Vegas, followed by a comprehensive conference preview by the IATR President.
Industry leaders discuss the latest policy developments, business models, and scaling strategies for autonomous vehicles in Las Vegas and beyond.
Regulators and industry stakeholders explore the evolving regulatory framework, benefits, and challenges of Personal Delivery Devices (PDDs).
🔥 Fireside Chat – Platinum Sponsor Presentation
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Joshua 5 & 6
Standalone presentation by Uber's leadership on the future of autonomous mobility and ride-sharing innovation.
Global regulators share real-world experiences, policy lessons, and implementation challenges in AV testing, airport operations, and public transit integration.
Zoox Vehicle Demonstration & Ride Alongs
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Resorts World
Complimentary transportation provided to and from Vdara Hotel.
A deep dive into public transit partnerships, NEMT industry developments, and updates to IATR's Model Regulations for Accessible Transportation.
Experts discuss how ADAS, automated enforcement, and AI are reshaping crash prevention and advancing Vision Zero goals.
IATR President delivers the State of the IATR Address, providing an overview of the association's achievements, ongoing initiatives, and strategic direction. This is followed by the prestigious IATR Awards Ceremony.
Association leaders share top legislative priorities, research initiatives, and perspectives on driverless vehicles and regulatory modernization.
Next-generation regulators discuss multi-modal integration, MaaS, curb space management, and AI in building the future transportation ecosystem.
🎉 Dinner & Gala Reception
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM | Hakkasan at MGM Grand
🏆 IATR Awards Ceremony:
- Norma Reyes Scholarship
- IATR Driver of the Year
An interactive unconference session for committee updates, open forum discussions, and charting the future of IATR beyond 2026.
🎓 Closing Salutations & Prizes
Completion of Post-Conference Surveys & Raffle
Thank you for participating in IATR 2026! Please complete your post-conference survey for a chance to win exciting prizes and help us improve future conferences.
🤝 Our Sponsors
Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting IATR 2026
