2025 Coalition Annual Event
May 19-20, 2025
2025 Coalition Annual Event
May 19-20, 2025
Agenda
This agenda is tentative and subject to change. All activities will be held at Old Dominion University unless otherwise noted.
Monday, May 19, 2025
| Start Time | End Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 11:30 a.m. | 2:30 p.m. | Advisory Board Meeting and Luncheon (Invitation Only) |
| 3:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. | Registration |
| 4:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | Interactive Activity on Sustainability Myth Perceptions |
| 5:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | Networking Reception |
| 6:30 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | Dinner and Keynote Speaker |
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
| Start Time | End Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. | Registration |
| 10:00 a.m. | 10:15 a.m. | Welcome & Coalition Strategy Overview Speaker: Dr. Myra Blanco, CEO of D2D Coalition |
| 10:15 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | Hermes Assistant Demonstration and Focus Group |
| 11:00 a.m. | 11:25 a.m. | Connected & Automated Vehicles Session Partner Speakers: TBA |
| 11:25 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | Transition Time |
| 11:30 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | ODU Presentation: School of Supply Chain, Logistics, and Maritime Operations |
| 12:00 p.m. | 12:25 p.m. | Workforce Development & Community Engagement Session Partner Speakers: TBA |
| 12:25 p.m. | 1:45 p.m. | Lunch and Networking |
| 1:45 p.m. | 2:10 p.m. | Carbon-Neutral & Sustainable Freight Session Partner Speakers: TBA |
| 2:10 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | Proposal Funding Activities Update |
| 2:30 p.m. | 2:50 p.m. | D2D Membership Updates |
| 2:50 p.m. | 3:20 p.m. | The Port of Virginia Presentation: Efficient, Resilient, and Clean |
| 3:20 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Concluding Remarks/End |
Location
5115 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23529
757-683-3000
Visitor Information
Lodging
- SpringHill Suites Marriott Norfolk Old Dominion University
- Hampton Inn Norfolk-Naval Base
- Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown
- Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
We are not able to provide shuttling services, so please arrange your own transportation to Old Dominion University.
Airports
- Norfolk International Airport is ~20 minutes away
- Washington DC airports are 3.5 hours away (without traffic)
Accommodations
If you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation or have dietary restrictions, please contact Christina Zombar at czombar@vtti.vt.edu or 540-231-1500 during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.