# Event Details - **Event Name**: Pitchfest: Transportation - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 02:30 pm – Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Connecting the Penn community with leading public sector agencies to solve today's transportation challengesAbout this EventPitchfest: Transportation is an inaugural event hosted by the Transportation Initiative at Penn (TRIP), a hub for research, innovation, and real-world solutions in transportation. The event is designed to connect transportation-focused public agencies with students, faculty, and staff at the University of Pennsylvania to collaborate on applied research. Featured speakers include:Gia Biagi, Secretary, Illinois Department of TransportationSolomon Caviness IV, Commissioner, Atlanta Department of TransportationMark Compton, CEO, Pennsylvania Turnpike CommissionMarie Therese Dominguez, Commissioner, New York State Department of TransportationKatharine Kelleman, CEO, Pittsburgh Regional TransitRich Farr, Executive Director, rabbittransitSabrina Sussman, Chief Program Officer, Choose How You Move NashvilleOn October 29th, public agency staff are invited to give low-stakes, two-minute pitches on short-term, high-impact projects that could benefit from external expert support. After the event, the Pitchfest team works to “match” agencies with students, faculty and staff.The pitches are a great fit for capstone projects and student consulting clubs. If you’re a student or faculty member looking for a real-world client, this is your chance. Please contact Pat Sabol at psabol@upenn.edu to learn more!Agenda🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:45 PMIntroductionInfo: Hear opening remarks from Leslie S. Richards, Founder & Executive Director, TRIP, and an explanation of the Pitchfest process from Patrick Sabol, Program Director, TRIP.🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:25 PMFirst Round of Agency PitchesInfo: • Denver Regional Transportation District • Hawaii Department of Transportation • Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority • Delaware Valley Regional Planning Committee • Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission🕑: 03:25 PM - 04:05 PMPanel DiscussionInfo: A conversation moderated by Leslie Richards featuring: • Gia Biagi, Secretary, Illinois Department of Transportation • Solomon Caviness, Commissioner, Atlanta Department of Transportation • Mark Compton, Chief Executive Officer, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission • Marie Therese Dominguez, Commissioner, New York State Department of Transportation • Rich Farr, Executive Director, rabbittransit • Sabrina Sussman, Chief Program Officer, Choose How You Move Nashville🕑: 04:05 PM - 04:50 PMSecond Round of Agency PitchesInfo: • Philadelphia International Airport • Philadelphia Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems • rabbittransit • Upper Merion Township • Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority🕑: 04:50 PM - 05:00 PMClosing Remarks and Next StepsInfo: Closing remarks and an overview of next steps for interested researchers.🕑: 05:15 PM - 07:00 PMHappy HourInfo: Join us for drinks and conversation to close out the day. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/pitchfest-transportation/100001995102695870 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Doors Open At: 2:00 PM - Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes - Location: Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Philadelphia - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology - **lat**: 39.9497575 - **long**: -75.1916742 - **full address**: Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Pitchfest: Transportation - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b087714c8d6bf82c7a067a0a236f9760abb03cc82f5326db2e0e6c795ea7cecb-rimg-w1200-h600-dc081838-gmir.jpg?v=1790876780 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Pitchfest: Transportation being held? - **A:** Pitchfest: Transportation takes place on Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Pitchfest: Transportation? - **A:** Pitchfest: Transportation is organized by PennIUR, penniur@pobox.upenn.edu. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Pitchfest: Transportation is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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