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Derq Participates in Four Conferences to Speak on the Future of Mobility and Smart Infrastructure Technology

November 02, 2021

Derq Participates in Four Conferences to Speak on the Future of
Mobility and Smart Infrastructure Technology

Derq to Speak on Successful Deployments and Advancements of Proprietary Technology at the Oliver Wyman Forum’s Global Mobility Executive Forum Series, Smart Mobility Conference, and CoMotion Los Angeles in November

DUBAI, UAE (November 2, 2021) – Derq, a Detroit- and Dubai-based start-up, announced today they will be speaking at the Oliver Wyman Global Mobility Executive Forum Series – Mobility Infrastructure for Growth, Smart Mobility Conference in Dubai, IRF World Meeting and Exhibition, and CoMotion LA – all in the month of November 2021. Executives at Derq have been sought out by convention organizers as they have multiple, successful deployment case studies to speak on, and are a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) proprietary technology that powers safer and smarter roadways for all.

Oliver Wyman Global Mobility Executive Forum Series – Tuesday, November 2

CEO and Co-founder, Dr. Georges Aoude, will be among four other panelists to discuss how to develop infrastructure for growth. The panel will be moderated by Oliver Wyman Partner André Martins with the third edition of Urban Mobility Readiness Index presented by Alexandre Bayen, Director of UC Berkeley Institute of Transportation Studies. The panel discussion will take place at 11:30am GST on November 2 at the Dubai World Expo. For more details, visit: https://www.oliverwymanforum.com/mobility/2021/nov/mobility-infrastructure-for-growth.html

Smart Mobility Conference in Dubai – Wednesday, November 3

Dr. Aoude, will take part in a panel on day two of the convention on the topic of what the region’s roads will look like in the year 2050. Dr. Aoude will answer questions from the moderators about what the future of smart infrastructure will look like and how long it will take to integrate the technology needed to make roadways safer and autonomous ready. The panel discussion will take place at 12:00pm GST on November 3 at the Dubai World Expo. For more details, visit https://hypermotion-dubai.ae.messefrankfurt.com/dubai/en/events/smart-mobility-conference.html

18th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition – November 7-10

The IRF World Meeting & Exhibition will be taking place in Dubai this year with particular attention paid to emerging challenges when it comes to readying road infrastructure to autonomous vehicles and advanced travel demand management. Members of the Derq executive team will be presenting and also have a booth on-site during the event. Dr. Aoude will take part in a panel discussion about leveraging the power of AI to assist road agencies to produce effective heat maps of road risk. Dr. Aoude’s panel discussion will take place on Monday, November 8 at 9am GST at the Dubai World Trade Center. COO and Co-Founder, Karl Jeanbart, will give a presentation on Derq’s leading approach for “Using artificial intelligence for safer, smarter, and autonomous-ready roads”. Karl’s session will take place on Monday, November 8 at 3pm GST. For more details, visit: https://worldmeeting.irf.global/

CoMotion LA – Thursday, November 18

Taking place in Los Angeles, Dr. Aoude will be among three other panelists for a discussion on why roadways are deadlier than ever. The panel titled, “The Intersection of Smart & Safe” will discuss how new technologies such as real-time traffic monitoring and signaling, advanced data analytics and personal electric vehicles can increase safety. The panel discussion will take place at 10:30am PST on November 18 at the Japanese American National Museum in downtown Los Angeles. For more information, visit: https://comotionla.com/

“At Derq, we’re dedicated to advancing the safety and mobility of roadways for all road users,” says Dr. Georges Aoude, CEO and Co-founder of Derq. “We’re excited to share our experience with successful smart infrastructure and autonomous vehicle deployments with like-minded individuals and companies also striving to build the needed road infrastructure of the future.”

For more information about Derq, visit www.derq.com.

About Derq:

Derq is an award-winning MIT-spinoff powering the future of roads for safer and more efficient movement of road users and autonomous vehicles. Through its proprietary and patented technology, Derq provides cities and fleets with an artificial intelligence (AI) platform that powers advanced analytics and connected & autonomous vehicle (CAV) applications to help them improve road safety and better manage traffic. Derq is a Techstars Mobility alumnus, has been recognized as an industry leader by the WEF and has received a number of awards including AI company of the year at SXSW 2019, and Top Road Safety Innovator for Vision Zero in 2020 by Together for Safer Roads. For more information, please visit www.derq.com or contact info@derq.com for general inquiries and sales@derq.com for sales inquiries.

Elite Transportation Services – National Transportation Leader Discusses Autonomous Vehicle Technology at Congressional Hearing

March 13, 2018

National Transportation Leader Discusses Autonomous Vehicle Technology at Congressional Hearing

Elite Transportation Services CEO shares potential for self-driving vehicles to transform industry

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 12, 2018 (Newswire.com) – President and CEO of Elite Transportation Services, Dane Grey, testified Monday at the U.S. House of Representatives Small Business Committee Field Hearing, discussing transportation technology trends, the expansion of autonomous vehicle technology and access to investment capital for small businesses.

Elite Transportation Services recently announced its expansion into the autonomous vehicle industry by becoming the exclusive provider of operational and technological support for Olli, an autonomous self-driving shuttle developed and owned by Local Motors of Arizona.

“We recently announced the expansion into the autonomous vehicle industry by becoming the exclusive provider of operational support for Olli, an autonomous self-driving shuttle developed and owned by Local Motors of Arizona,” Grey said during his prepared remarks.

“Local Motors developed Olli in 2016 as a self-driving shuttle designed for sites using low-speed mass transit, such as airports, campuses, hospitals and municipalities. The shuttles, which will be operated by Elite Transportation Services, have a maximum speed of 25 mph and include speech recognition capabilities that allow the vehicles to talk to passengers.

“From airports to university campuses, the future of autonomous vehicles will transform the way we think about mass transportation. Our company is preparing to offer expertise in transportation support and technology, making it easier for organizations and local communities to own and operate their own fleets of autonomous shuttles.”

U.S. Representative Al Lawson (FL-5) and U.S. Representative James Comer (KY-1) co-hosted the House Small Business Committee hearing on Monday at the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce in Jacksonville, Florida. The hearing, “Disparities in Access to Capital: What the Federal Government Is Doing to Increase Support for Minority Owned Firms,” allowed witnesses to discuss their business opportunities and challenges in today’s economy while also highlighting their success stories.

About Elite Transportation Services

Elite Parking Services of America and its subsidiary, Elite Transportation Services, specializes in transportation and parking management services for municipalities, downtown urban markets, airports and hospitals across the United States. Founded in 2010 by CEO and President Dane Grey, the Elite companies are known for their focus on innovation in parking and transportation services, promoting a partnership model that focuses on the customer. To learn more, visit eliteparkingofamerica.com.

Parkopedia Wins Multi-Million Pound Grant to Accelerate the Development of Autonomous Valet Parking Technology.

February 26, 2018

Parkopedia Wins Multi-Million Pound Grant to Accelerate the Development of Autonomous Valet Parking Technology.

• Parkopedia has won a multi-million pound grant award from the Centre for Connected & Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV);
• Funded projects focus on the development of solutions for SAE Level 4 automation and above;
• Grant will be used to accelerate the development of Parkopedia’s Autonomous Valet Parking technology;
• Parkopedia’s consortium partners are The Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing at the University of Surrey (CVSSP) and The Transport Systems Catapult (TSC);

Parkopedia, the world’s leading parking services provider, announced today that it has won a multi-million pound grant award from the Centre for Connected & Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) to accelerate the development of Autonomous Valet Parking technology.

Parkopedia leads the project consortium which includes The Centre for Vision, Speech & Signal Processing at the University of Surrey (CVSSP) and The Transport Systems Catapult (TSC).

The main focus of the project is the development of Autonomous Valet Parking technology, including indoor parking maps, which allow a driver to be dropped off in front of a multi-storey parking facility or their final destination and the vehicle then parking itself fully autonomously. Upon returning, a driver is able to summon the vehicle back using a smartphone or a smartwatch.

Richard Harrington MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy commented:

“Through these competitions, we are offering innovative businesses support to take their projects to the next level and help them achieve commercial success. The projects that we are nurturing mean that we are a step closer to securing our place as a world leader in self-driving vehicles.”

“This significant investment is a mark of the innovation that is at the heart of our modern Industrial Strategy. The development of new technologies is a cornerstone of the UK’s world-class science and research and will ensure that we deliver a Britain fit for the future by creating jobs and the skills needed to succeed.”

Brian Holt, Head of Autonomous Driving at Parkopedia, added, “Autonomous Valet Parking will be one of the first fully autonomous features available to the general public. Parkopedia is uniquely positioned to provide the full range of parking services including the detailed indoor parking maps required to power autonomous vehicles globally and the CCAV grant will enable us to accelerate the on-going development of this exciting new technology.”

Christina Onesirosan Martinez MBA MCIM
Head of Marketing and Operations
Parkopedia
T: + 44 (0)7980 058760
E: christina@parkopedia.com
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