| Event Type | Seminar, Colloquia, Invited Talk, Conference |
|---|---|
| Is this event (co-)sponsored by ASPIRE? | No |
| Is this event innovation focused? | Yes |
| Event Name | Penn Turnpike Commission - Earth Week: Sustainable Innovation Through Partnership |
| Event Location | Virtual |
| Event Start Date | 04/22/2025 |
| Event End Date | 04/22/2025 |
| Number of Attendees | 115 |
| Number of Student Attendees | -- |
| Number of Teacher/Faculty Attendees | -- |
| Which project does this pertain to? | Array |
| Presentation Title or Topic | Earth Week Speaker series (All hands) |
| Presenters | don Linford |
| Abstract: | ASPIRE participated in a dynamic panel discussion hosted by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC). The panel featured leaders from across transportation and technology sectors, including Derrick Hermann (PennDOT), Tony Bandiero (Clean Cities Coalition), Audrey Russo (Pittsburgh Technology Council), and Don Lindford (ASPIRE), with moderation by Kathryn Hartzell of the PTC. With over 115 attendees representing various PTC departments, the session explored the challenges and opportunities of innovation in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Topics included partnership synergies, sustainable solutions, innovation and collaboration, policy and regulation, impact measurement, and community outcomes. Each panelist contributed insights through case studies and best practices, highlighting how collaborative efforts can drive transformational change. The discussion was highly engaging, with active participation from the audience. |
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| Relevant links to online folders with additional materials and/or social media postings | -- |
| "Shout-outs"/Achievements | -- |
| Additional Information | -- |