In just a few short weeks, leaders in urban mobility will convene at CoMotion LA. The OMF is proud to present our OMF Summit Track for this year’s conference, packed with insightful commentary, hands-on experiences, and an opportunity to meet other leaders in the field.

Get your tickets to CoMotion LA from November 12-13. OMF member? Check your inbox for a code for your free tickets.

These are our can’t-miss sessions and events at this year’s OMF Summit Track at CoMotionLA:

Keynote: From Promises to Progress

November 12, 2025 – 1:30pm to 2:00pm

Speakers: Shin Pei Tsay, Chief Research and Data Officer at the City of Boston.
Opening remarks by: Art Pearce of the Portland Bureau of Transportation.

Imagine a future where cities and private partners build transportation systems that are not only safer and more efficient, but also fundamentally more open, connected, and sustainable. Through stories and lessons learned, we’ll explore how both the public and private sectors can strengthen trust and how cities can accelerate progress by building on shared foundations. The result? A roadmap that sparks innovation, avoids the familiar pitfalls of overpromising or starting from scratch — all towards making cities more livable.

OMF Panel: Balancing Change while Pioneering the Future of Streets

November 13, 2025 – 11:00am to Noon

Introductory remarks: Rames Madous, Chair of the Open Mobility Foundation
Moderator: Aylene McCallum, Director of Partnerships and Development, Open Mobility Foundation
Speakers: Tomas Carranza, LADOT; Tim Sexton, City of Minneapolis, Akshay Malik, City of Boston

Get under the hood with leaders from several cities around the country harnessing the power of the Mobility Data Specification and the Curb Data Specification to implement industry leading projects.  These public sector transportation executives and OMF board members will share how they are driving innovation and challenging convention with the OMF’s data specifications and provide their insights on where they see the industry heading, keeping in mind the projects their agencies will be pushing forward in the next 12-18 months.

Mobile Workshop: Digital Infrastructure Walking Tour in Downtown Los Angeles

November 12, 2025 – 4:15pm to 5:45pm

Experience a walking tour where OMF’s Commercial Members bring digital infrastructure tools to life in real-world settings. At each stop, Digital Infrastructure Docents will offer quick, on-the-ground glimpses into how their technology integrates into a connected ecosystem. This mobile workshop is designed to be fast-paced, hands-on, and rooted in the street-level realities of modern mobility management. Don’t miss it! Last year’s walking tour was our most popular event.

Workshop: Preview of the OMF Academy

November 13, 2025 – 9:30am to 10:45am

Introductory remarks by Rames Madous, Chair of the Open Mobility Foundation and member of the OMF Academy Advisory Committee and Adam Kriegel with Inaugural OMF Academy sponsor, Passport.

Join the Open Mobility Foundation for an exclusive first look at the OMF Academy, a new professional development initiative designed to help cities, companies, and mobility professionals build the skills needed to navigate today’s digital infrastructure landscape. Through real-world examples and guided instruction, participants will deepen their understanding of digital mobility infrastructure and the role of open data specifications like MDS and CDS. The preview course is designed to equip attendees with immediately applicable knowledge while offering a window into the kind of structured, interactive training that will form the foundation of OMF Academy in 2026.

OMF CoMotion LA Main Reception

November 12, 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Location: Arts District Brewing Company

Unwind after a full day of sessions at the OMF CoMotion LA Main Reception, the central gathering of CoMotion LA. Join fellow attendees, city leaders, and mobility innovators for an evening of lively conversation, fun activities (photo booth!), and fresh connections over drinks and light bites. It’s the perfect pause in the middle of the conference to spark ideas, build relationships, and carry the momentum into day two.