Details
June 2, 2026 (12:30 pm - 2:00 pm)
Virtual
Live Instruction
1.5 CPD Hours
$100.00
Open to AllDescription
This workshop provides a practical, engineering-focused overview of autonomous vehicle (AV) progress, grounded in real-world deployments across North America. It explores key safety challenges, introduces standards such as ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ISO 21434, and UL 4600, and outlines how engineers can design, validate, and deploy safe and trusted systems.
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| Dates | June 2, 2026 |
| Time | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM EDT (Virtual via Zoom) |
| Instructor | Omid Sadeghi |
| Fees | |
| Member Fee | $50.00 (Log in to see Member pricing; price updates automatically in cart) |
| Non-Member / New Member Fee | $150.00 |
Credential Awarded:
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate of completion. This program qualifies for 1.5 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) credits.
Why Attend this Workshop?
Participants will gain a practical understanding of how autonomous vehicle systems are deployed today and how safety frameworks and standards are applied to reduce risk and build trust in real-world environments.
What You Will Learn:
Participants will:
- Understand the current state of AV deployment and key market trends
- Compare major autonomy approaches (modular vs AI-driven systems)
- Identify core safety challenges in real-world autonomous systems
- Apply key standards including ISO 26262, ISO 21448, ISO 21434, and UL 4600
- Recognize practical risk mitigation strategies used in deployments
- Understand how trust, transparency, and safety performance influence adoption
Who This Workshop is For?
- Professional engineers in automotive, robotics, AI, or mobility
- Engineers working on safety-critical or AI-driven systems
- Technical leads evaluating autonomous or emerging technologies
- Professionals involved in compliance, standards, or system validation
What You Can Expect:
See the detailed workshop agenda below
Agenda & Activities
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| Topic 1: State of the AV Market (10 minutes) |
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| Topic 2: Technology Approaches in AV (8 minutes) |
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| Topic 3: Safety Challenges in Autonomous Systems (10 minutes) |
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| Topic 4: Safety Frameworks & Standards (15 minutes) |
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| Topic 5: Risk Mitigation in Practice (10 minutes) |
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| Topic 6: Trust in Autonomous Systems (7 minutes) |
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| Wrap-Up and Key Takeaways (5 minutes) |
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Instructor
Omid Sadeghi
Toronto-based product leader with 15 years of experience in bridging innovation and commercialization. Currently I lead the development of an embedded AI solution, a modular autonomy stack for low-speed fleets, integrating sensors and edge computing to enhance safety and lower last-mile costs.
Over the past 5 years in mobility product commercialization domain, I have built over 20 partnerships worth $3M+ through grants, pilots, and industry collaborations, aligning R&D with market goals.
As an early-stage product developer and commercialization strategist, I help startups validate products faster, refine investor narratives, and turn complex tech into scalable solutions.