Australia displays top technology at the 21st ITS World Congress
The ITS Australia pavilion here in is displaying pioneering technologies produced by Australian companies that are leading their fields on the global market. The exhibitors participating in the national pavilion are part of an Australian delegation of more than 150 professionals that have arrived to attend the 21st ITS World Congress.
September 8, 2014
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Susan Harris: “The Australian pavilion exhibits truly reflect the Detroit Congress theme”
The 858 ITS Australia pavilion here in is displaying pioneering technologies produced by Australian companies that are leading their fields on the global market. The exhibitors participating in the national pavilion are part of an Australian delegation of more than 150 professionals that have arrived to attend the 21st ITS World Congress.
The ITS Australia pavilion features displays by 6667 Cohda Wireless, Traffic Technologies, Intelematics, 7641 Eroad, and NICTA – National ICT Australia. Highlights include Cohda Wireless V2X, V2I and V2V, Intelematics telematics vehicle connectivity services, the NICTA driving simulator, designed to measure driver inattention, and traffic management technologies from Eroad and Traffic Technologies.
Chief Executive Officer Susan Harris says ITS Australia will host several social and networking functionss and delegates are invited to visit the pavilion to learn about a wide range of Australian innovations.
“The Australian pavilion exhibits truly reflect the Detroit Congress theme Reinventing Transportation in our Connected World,” said Harris. “In addition, the Australian delegation includes about 30 members who will make presentations during the Congress. Melbourne 2016 6456 ITS World Congress Committee Members will also share the latest 23rd Congress developments and reveal exciting opportunities now available for partnerships and demonstrations.
“ITS Australia is a keen participant in every World Congress. In Detroit we especially look forward to encouraging nominations for the ITS Australia 2016 Asia Pacific Student Excellence Scholarship Program.
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