Time

Session

8:00 – 8:30 AM

Check-In & Networking

8:30–8:45 AM

Opening Remarks
Dr. Georgia Steele, Regional Field Administrator

8:45–9:15 AM

📊 Crash Data Deep Dive:  Georgia’s CMV Crash Picture & Safety Metrics

Andrew Montgomery, CVE

9:15–9:45 AM

⚓ Ports in Motion - Port Expansion & Regional Freight Impact
 Speaker Patrick Gilmore, Officer Bryan Harrell

9:45–10:15 AM

🚚 Freight Forward - Economic Development & Trucking Logistics

Tess Leyshock, GA Dept. of Economic Development

10:15–10:30 AM

Networking Break

10:30 – 11:00 AM

🛣️ Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Georgia’s Infrastructure & Freight Safety Outlook

Troy Pittman, Georgia DOT

11:00–11:45 AM

🧠 Tech Tools for Safer Roads - Safety Technology Innovations from the Field 

Dr. David Kidd, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

11:45–12:30 PM

💡 Panel: Freight Innovation from the Frontlines Georgia-based carriers showcase safety tech, logistics, & training

Thomas Morrison, TCW Inc., Todd Womble, Savannah Logistics

12:30–1:15 PM

🍽️ Lunch & Networking

1:15–2:30 PM

2:30–3:45 PM

Afternoon: Hands-On & Rotational Learning. Attendees rotate between concurrent sessions, demos, and discussions.

Breakout Block #1 (Choose 1 of 3)

Breakout Block #2 (Choose 1 of 3)

3:45–4:00 PM

Closing Remarks