Experience What’s Next in Traffic Management at ITS America 2026

5 min. Read • Posted 05/22/2026 by Breanna Wallace

The ITS America Conference & Expo is almost here, and this year Iteris is showing up in a big way.

From June 9–12 in Detroit, our team will be at the show with new innovations, exciting announcements, and meaningful opportunities to connect. We have a large, cross-functional team attending, with multiple experts speaking across various panels and technical sessions on everything from AI to connected infrastructure to road safety.

Off the stage, we’ll have exciting experiences both at our booth and outside the show—read on for more. And don’t forget to set up a meeting with our team ahead of the event!

Experience Innovation Live at Booth #4023

At the core of our presence is a dynamic, interactive booth featuring live demos, in-booth presentations, and hands-on experiences with some of our Iteris technologies.

Throughout the show, we’ll host short, expert-led presentations (just a quick 10 minutes each) that bring our solutions and their real-world impact to life.

In-Booth Demo Schedule

Wednesday, June 10

11:00 – 11:30 AM

  • VantageNode™: Transforming Small Intersection Detection (our just launched AI-powered detection solution for smaller and infrastructure-constrained intersections) presented by Mitch Graf, Strategic Account Executive at Iteris

  • 5 Million Miles Per Day, One Click Away: ClearGuide® Dash Cam Imagery for Roadway Insights presented by Megan McElwee, Solutions Engineering Manager at Iteris

1:30 – 2:00 PM

  • See Pedestrian Safety in Action: Smarter Detection for Safer Streets with Vantage PedSafe™ presented by Gus Nunez, Segment Development Director at Iteris

  • Beyond the Testbed: Scaling V2X Solutions for Real-World Impact presented by Ahmad Jawad, Segment Development Director at Iteris

3:00 – 3:30 PM

  • Almaviva Structural Health Monitoring: for infrastructure Maintenance presented by Eleonora Meta, Almaviva Group

  • Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS): a Single Point of Access for Mobility presented by Eleonora Meta, Almaviva Group

  • The Connected Corridor: How Interoperable Systems Bridge DOTs and Public Transit Agencies presented by Eric Reese

Thursday, June 11

11:00 – 11:30 AM

  • Almaviva Structural Health Monitoring: for infrastructure Maintenance presented by Eleonora Meta, Almaviva Group

  • Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS): a Single Point of Access for Mobility presented by Eleonora Meta, Almaviva Group

1:30 – 2:00 PM

  • VantageNode™: Transforming Small Intersection Detection (our just launched AI-powered detection solution for smaller and infrastructure-constrained intersections) presented by Mitch Graf, Strategic Account Executive at Iteris

  • 5 Million Miles Per Day, One Click Away: ClearGuide® Dash Cam Imagery for Roadway Insights presented by Megan McElwee, Solutions Engineering Manager at Iteris

3:00 – 3:30 PM

  • See Pedestrian Safety in Action: Smarter Detection for Safer Streets with Vantage PedSafe™ presented by Gus Nunez, Segment Development Director at Iteris

  • Beyond the Testbed: Scaling V2X Solutions for Real-World Impact presented by Ahmad Jawad, Segment Development Director at Iteris

Whether you're evaluating new technologies or looking to enhance what you’ve got, these short, focused sessions are designed to give you practical insights you can immediately apply.

Speaking Sessions

Iteris experts will be sharing insights across a range of key sessions throughout the conference. Add these to your agenda:

Building Interoperable Mobility: The Ongoing Work of ISO TC204

Tom Lusco, Principal Engineer
Tuesday, June 9 | 2:30 PM | Room 310A

Leveraging Technology to Improve Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety

Nader Ayoub, Vice President of Solutions Engineering and Tiffany Symes, Vice President of Product Management
Tuesday, June 9 | 4:00 PM | Room 312 A/B

Advancing Connected Mobility: Integrated Infrastructure, Safety, and Scalable Operations

Danilo Radivojevic, Senior Product Manager
Wednesday, June 10 | 2:30 PM | Room 321

From Data to Decisions: AI-Driven Solutions for Modern Transportation

Alex Kopec, Senior Product Manager; Megan McElwee, Solutions Engineering Manager and Masoud Hamedi, Senior Director of Data Analytics Wednesday, June 10 | 4:00 PM | Room 313A

Improving Traffic Operations & Situational Awareness with Multi-Source Data Fusion

Scott Perley, Vice President of Product Management
Thursday, June 11 | 1:00 PM | Room 311B

The Crowd as a Sensor: Powering Digital Infrastructure from the Ground Up

Masoud Hamedi, Senior Director of Data Analytics
Friday, June 12 | 1:00 PM | Theater 2 (Exhibit Hall)

Live Outdoor Demonstration

We’ll be showcasing real-world applications as part of the MDOT M‑1 Intelligent Woodward Experience. In collaboration with the Michigan Department of Transportation, this interactive experience demonstrates interoperability of V2X and ITS technologies in three distinct demo experiences (freeway, corridor, and downtown). Attendees will experience:

  • Pedestrian detection at two live intersections

  • Real-time safety alerts delivered to vehicles

  • Live connected vehicle message monitoring

Register now to save your spot for this experience.

In-Booth Happy Hour

Stop by on Wednesday, June 10 from 4:30–5:30 PM for our in-booth Hospitality Hour—a great chance to meet the team, connect with peers, and continue the conversation with a cold beverage.

Book time with our team - we’ll see you there!

Booth #4023 June 9–12, 2026 | Detroit, MI

About the Author

Breanna Wallace is manager of public relations and social media at Iteris.

Connect with Breanna Wallace on LinkedIn

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