SAE Tomorrow Today

What if your airport was a living laboratory for innovation?

Listen in as we sit down with Brian Cobb, Chief Innovation Officer at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) Airport, to explore how CVG operates as a “city within a city,” deploying emerging technologies to improve passenger experience, strengthen operational resilience, and reimagine the modern airport.

Discover how CVG is advancing innovation through real-time TSA wait times, robotics testing, and the growing role of AI, autonomy, and cybersecurity.

Get even more insight as Brian takes the stage as keynote speaker at the 25th anniversary of AeroTech® this June. He’ll explore what’s next for aviation innovation, from connected robotics and autonomous workflows to the standards and cross-industry collaboration needed to make it all work safely. To learn more and register, visit sae.org/events/aerotech.

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Did you know that motion sickness affects 1 in 3 people? As AVs gain traction and drivers become passengers, it may be the biggest barrier to the future of autonomous mobility.

With a focus on addressing the root cause of motion sickness, Motion

Listen in as we sit down with Dr. Daniel Sousa Schulman, CEO and Founder of Motion Sync, to unpack the science behind motion sickness and why it’s a critical issue for EVs, robotaxis, and self-driving cars. You’ll learn why passengers get sick, why drivers don’t, and how EVs can actually make symptoms worse. As a topic critical to the success of autonomous vehicles, it’s a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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What does it really take to scale automated driving from a mapped robotaxi service to personally owned autonomous vehicles?

Recorded live at the WCX 2026 in Detroit, listen in as Chris Gerdes, Field Safety Architect, Waymo, and Hugh Nguyen, Automotive Technology and Mobility, KPMG, explore the technical, regulatory, and infrastructure challenges reshaping mobility as SAE Level 4 automation makes its way to the road.

From safety data and sensor performance in harsh conditions to public trust, city readiness, and the growing divide between robotaxi ecosystems and consumer AVs, it’s a grounded discussion on what scalable autonomy really looks like.

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What does it take to move the world’s fourth-largest economy every single day? As one of the most complex transportation systems in the world, California is at the forefront of the next generation in mobility.

Listen in as we sit down with Toks Omishakin, Secretary of the California

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As AVs continue to grow in popularity, one question remains top of mind: How do we know autonomous driving systems are genuinely safe?

The Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium (AVSC) is an industry collaboration group focused on improving the safe development and deployment of automated driving systems (ADS). By bringing together automakers, technology companies, suppliers, mobility providers, and government stakeholders, the AVSC develops voluntary best practices and technical guidance that fosters public trust and delivers consistent

Listen in as we sit down with Darcyne Foldenauer, Executive Director, AVSC, and Erin McCurry, Principal Engineer, AVSC, to explore two new publications: Best Practice for ADS-DV Assessment of Safety Claims and the Information Report on ADS-DV Stopped Conditions. From the difference between minimal risk maneuvers and minimal risk conditions, to when it’s actually safer for a vehicle to stay stopped in lane, this conversation sheds light on the complex decisions behind automated driving safety.

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Standards aren’t flashy … but they make modern mobility possible by enabling emerging technologies to scale safely.

Listen in as we sit down with SAE International experts Christian Thiele, Senior Director of Global Vehicle Ground Standards, and David Franks, Standards Specialist Engineer for Aerospace, for a wide‑ranging

This discussion spans EV charging, wireless roads, automated driving, advanced air mobility, hydrogen propulsion, and the growing role of artificial intelligence. Go behind the scenes to learn how these standards are developed, the importance of industry consensus, and why they often exceed regulatory safety requirements.

Are you interested in shaping the standards behind next-gen mobility technology? Get involved at sae.org/standards/development.

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What does it take to build a multimodal transportation network that actually works for rural communities, growing regions, and everyone in between? In Kansas, that question is critical as the Kansas City Chiefs plan their stadium move and the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to town.

Listen in as we sit down with Matt Messina, Chief of Multimodal Transportation at the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), to explore how Kansas is prioritizing transit solutions for upcoming projects and how community input shapes decisions. It’s an insightful journey into the challenges and opportunities of public transit, pedestrian infrastructure, and the future of mobility.

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What does it really take to build a clean energy future — and who’s stepping up to lead it?  

Listen in as we sit down with Steven Clarke, Program Director, Climate and Energy, Ceres, to explore how the organization is driving real-world climate solutions for Fortune 500 companies, investors, and policymakers though science-based, data-driven insights.

From tackling water risk and data center cooling to scaling wind off the coast of New England, you’ll learn how Ceres is transforming utilities, accelerating electrification, and reshaping entire industries for a cleaner, more resilient energy system. This conversation is proof that sustainability isn’t just about responsibility, it’s about opportunity.

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When it comes to today’s vehicles, every bit of energy matters. Wasted power can reduce EV driving range, add weight, and increase costs across the supply chain.

That’s where SAE Standard J3311 comes in. Instead of constantly running systems at full power — or each automaker using its own proprietary strategy—SAE J3311 promotes efficient, fine-tuned energy use across the entire vehicle.

Listen in as we sit down with SAE J3311 committee members Donald Gignac, Automotive Solutions Architect, Silicon Mobility; Maria Soledad Elli, Sr. Data Scientist, Torc Robotics; and Simone Palombi, Senior

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What happens when government, technology, and sustainability collide?

Listen in as we down with Gabe Klein, Co-Founder of Adapt/Impact and CityFi, and former Executive Director of the U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, for a candid conversation about the future of urban mobility, the evolving role of government, and the impact of AI on our streets.

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