FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM
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The Future Leaders Program (FLP), formerly known as the Emerging Leaders Program, will take place at ITS World Congress 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. The FLP strives to welcome and support the next generation of the intelligent transportation workforce by engaging students and young professionals globally to become more involved in the field of smart mobility and transportation through exposure, education, and networking. Future transportation leaders are welcome to attend education sessions, trainings, meet with exhibitors, sponsors, and technology providers, and network with ITS professionals that can offer career advice and mentorship.
FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM DAY – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27
A dedicated day of programming tailored for students and young professionals in ITS which will include:
- Local student groups from the Atlanta area.
- Industry expert roundtable discussion.
- Walking tour of exhibit hall and outdoor demonstrations.
- Global Essay Competition Winners to present in the education theater.
- Opportunity to visit Southwest Research Institute booth for career advice and resume reviews.
GLOBAL ESSAY COMPETITION
Students are invited to submit their ITS-related research to the Global Essay Competition. Winners will have the opportunity to present their solution on stage at ITS World Congress 2025. Review the submission requirements, eligibility, and timeline below.
CHALLENGE QUESTION
This year's ITS World Congress theme is Deploying Today, Empowering Tomorrow. As new technologies abound, cities, states, and regions across the country must decide how to make generational investments to improve transportation and mobility in their communities. We have an opportunity, as a nation, to invest smarter – leveraging innovation to help meet our collective goals of achieving zero deaths, building a more resilient transportation system, and providing better mobility for people no matter where they live. As we focus on deploying technology today, how do you envision technology transforming transportation to be safer, smarter, and more connected, forming a brighter future and empowering generations to come.
Bringing together the intelligent transportation community.