Sae Automated Transportation Symposium

The SAE Automated Transportation Symposium (ATS), taking place in San Diego, United States, is the ninth edition of this distinguished event that serves as a crucial platform for cross-sector collaboration in the automated vehicle ecosystem. This symposium brings together leaders from industry, government, and academia to engage in high-impact plenaries, interactive breakout workshops, and poster sessions over three days. The ATS is recognized as a neutral ground for addressing international transportation agency needs, aligning research and development breakthroughs with real-world deployment data, and tackling the technical, safety, and regulatory challenges involved in transitioning automated vehicles from pilot programs to scalable realities. The event is produced by over 200 dedicated volunteers and has been a core nexus for thought leaders and researchers since its inception in 2012. The symposium aims to foster discussions that explore what conditions need to be met for the vision of automated vehicles to ensure safety and enhance mobility. It also focuses on how ongoing research can drive progress in this rapidly evolving industry. A call for breakout session proposals is currently open until 7 February 2026, inviting experts to contribute to these significant discussions that shape the future of automated transportation.