2019 Silicon Valley Reinvents the Wheel
The 5th annual conference will take place Oct. 14 and feature several industry presenters covering topics in new automotive tech.
Photo courtesy of Western Automotive Journalists.
The 5th Annual Western Automotive Journalists conference, Silicon Valley Reinvents the Whool will take place at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View on Oct. 14.
At this annual event, over 300 technologists and journalists will have access to a roster of expert presenters that include:
Journalists
Educators
OEMs
Automotive Labs
Startups
Autonomous, electric & connected vehicle experts
State and Local Government regulation innovators
The agenda will feature:
Research overview - Ford Lincoln
JD Power Mobility Conference Index
3 Technology Startups
Trucking Development
Government Regulatory Issues and more...
The venue will have a large vehicle display area, and event partner, Autotech Council, will host an unplugged Science Fair featuring over 40 emerging companies displaying their new technology. There will also be several vehicle and technology displays with the latest offerings from companies licensed to test autonomous vehicles in California.
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