Call for speakers Open Now!
The Call for Speakers for the 2023 Mpact Transit + Community conference is open through March 31.
We’re looking for thinkers & doers able to share real-world experience about transit, connected mobility options, and supportive land use & development. Get started with Call for Speakers Information here.
Does your work involve designing communities for transit, connected mobility options, trails or safe walking?
Do you work on transit-oriented development, housing, business or economic development?
Do you see implications for health, safety, equity, sustainability, access to opportunity and overall quality of life?
Submit a Proposal! The Call for Speakers is your chance to add your voice, influence the conference program and shape the vision for transit-oriented communities.
Call for Speakers Tracks
For specific topics in each track, see the Call for Speakers information packet.
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The Call for Speakers for the 2023 Mpact: Transit + Community Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, opens March 1 and closes March 31. Join our mailing list for the latest information about the conference, which was formerly known as Rail~Volution.
National Steering Committee
Our National Steering Committee (NSC), made up of 40+ professionals from across the United States and Canada, reviews proposals to create high-quality, content rich learning opportunities for our annual transit and community development conference.
Featured speakers from the 2022 Rail~Volution Conference in Miami:Â
| Image | Speaker Name | Job and Organization | Location | Speaking Sessions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Eulois Cleckley | Director and Chief Executive Officer, Department of Transportation and Public Works, Miami-Dade County | Miami, FL | Opening Plenary – Building Resilience in Miami and Across the Country | View Profile |
 | Daniella Levine Cava | Mayor, Miami-Dade County | Miami, Florida | Opening Plenary – Building Resilience in Miami and Across the Country, Opening Plenary – Building Resilience in Miami and Across the Country | View Profile |
 | Earl Blumenauer | Congressman, 3rd District, US Congress; Board of Directors, Rail~Volution | Portland, OR | Tuesday Plenary – Agencies and Advocates: Homelessness and Public Transportation | View Profile |