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November 13, 2025 – Hurst Convention Center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 A Comprehensive Engineering Conference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

IEEE MetroCon 2025 will include eight parallel and technical powerful tracks! Attendees have the opportunity to rapidly grasp the technical and societal implications of some of the most promising and innovative new developments and ideas emerging from the engineering disciplines. Each track has been organized into well-coordinated morning and afternoon sessions designed to achieve maximum exposure for attendees in minimum time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please find the full program and schedule here:<\/a> Updated November 11th<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keynote Speakers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Opening Keynote Speaker <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Elsa Velasco Paul<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thriving in the Agentic Era<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re entering a transformative era where AI is automating routine tasks at an
unprecedented scale. As technology continues to reshape industries and redefine
professional roles, one pressing question emerges: How do we ensure that human skills
remain essential?
This keynote explores what sets us apart from machines: our creativity, emotional
intelligence, and ability to build deep, meaningful relationships. Blending the latest
research with real-world applications, this session will provide practical, forward-thinking
strategies to help professionals not just adapt but lead in an AI-driven landscape.
Attendees will leave with actionable insights to stay relevant, drive innovation, and
future-proof their careers. Materials: Thriving in the Agentic Era<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lunch Keynote<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Junmin Wang, Ph.D.<\/strong>
Professor<\/strong>
Fletcher Stuckey Pratt Chair in Engineering
Department Research Areas: Robotics and Intelligent Mechanical Systems<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intelligent Vehicles: From Safe and Efficient Automation to Trusted and Harmonious Autonomy<\/strong>

We are living through a revolution in mobility. Advances in computing and communications are giving us the tools to rethink how ground transportation works\u2014and to solve problems that have challenged us for decades. But real-world driving is more than algorithms and hardware. People\u2014with all our unique characteristics\u2014bring uncertainties that affect both safety and energy efficiency on the road. This talk will present work on intelligent vehicles that don\u2019t just drive themselves, but drive with us: safer, more efficient, and most importantly, attuned to the individual humans they serve. The key is human-centric, personalized automation: systems that learn, adapt, and work in harmony with their users and surroundings. By combining the strengths of data-driven learning, adaptive control, and a deep understanding of both human behavior and vehicle dynamics, we can create ground mobility systems that are not only intelligent, but trusted. The goal is clear: ground transportation that is efficient, safe, and fosters genuine cooperation between people and machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tracks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n