Experts discuss regional mobility shifts
A Wednesday evening panel at UC Irvine will examine how infrastructure, electric vehicles, and aviation are changing how people and goods move in Southern California.
By Thiago Kovalenko ·
How goods and people move across Southern California is changing, and local leaders plan to discuss those shifts at a public event this fall. The Paul Merage School of Business at UC Irvine will host a conversation on November 4 that focuses on the convergence of public infrastructure, electric vehicles, and aviation hubs.
The event is the latest installment in the school's Future Series. It is designed to connect industry executives, government officials, and academic researchers. The program will run from 6 to 8:45 p.m. in the Merage School Auditorium, located in Room 1200 on the first floor of SB1.
The main panel program begins at 6:30 p.m. and concludes at 8 p.m. A networking reception will follow until 8:45 p.m. Dean Ian O. Williamson and Luyi Gui, an associate professor of operations and decision technologies, will deliver opening remarks. The discussion aims to explore how advancements in mobility are redefining global movement patterns.
Representatives from Karma Automotive, Caltrans, and John Wayne Airport are confirmed to speak. They will address trends in the transportation sector and the opportunities arising from current innovations. The gathering is free and open to the public. Community members can register online, and parking in the Social Sciences Parking Structure is complimentary with an advance RSVP.
Media planning to attend should contact Cara Capuano at 949-501-9192 or ccapuano@uci.edu. Check-in and registration for attendees will begin at 6 p.m. on the day of the event.
The venue is located in building 222, grid D6 on the campus map. The event serves as a forum for exchange among business leaders and students who will shape the future of the industry.
