Roadmap Conference Heads to Seattle for Its 15th Year | WardsAuto
The Forth Roadmap Conference, the nation's leading electric transportation event, will convene in Seattle for its 15th anniversary from September 13-15, 2026. Produced by the non-profit Forth, the event will gather policymakers, automakers, utilities, and tech innovators to address fleet electrification, charging infrastructure, and equitable access. Featured plenary includes leaders from Google, Microsoft, and Waymo.
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Driving Solutions, Powering Change: Roadmap Conference Heads to Seattle for Its 15th Year
The Forth Roadmap Conference, the nation's premier event on electric transportation, is heading to Seattle for the first time from September 13 to 15, 2026, marking a milestone 15th year for the event. Produced by the non-profit Forth, the conference brings together policymakers, automakers, utilities, technology innovators, and community advocates to accelerate the transition to clean, equitable transportation for all.
From its founding in Portland, OR, in 2011 to two transformative years in Detroit, the Roadmap Conference moves with the industry, and this year, it returns to the Pacific Northwest to convene the leaders shaping the next chapter of mobility. Electric transportation is no longer a niche. It is a pillar of the clean energy economy and a cornerstone of American energy security. With gas prices volatile amid global conflicts, EVs offer a clear path to independence from oil. The Roadmap Conference is where the leaders driving that future come together.
A Forum Built for This Moment
With rapid advances in autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, connectivity, and data sharing transforming the transportation landscape, this year's program will tackle the industry's most pressing challenges head-on, such as fleet electrification and charging infrastructure to equitable community access and policy innovation.
Featured Plenary
Innovation Spotlight: How Technology Is Transforming Transportation
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Hear directly from technology leaders at the forefront of the EV revolution:
- Kristin White | Head of Transportation Strategy and Partnerships, Google
- Kelly Helfrich | Director of Industry Advisory, Microsoft
- Adam Lenz | Head of Sustainability & Environment, Waymo
This session will explore how advancements in autonomous vehicles, AI, and connectivity are transforming transportation and building stronger, more connected communities.
Conference Details:
Forth Roadmap Conference
September 13–15, 2026
Seattle, WA, Seattle Convention Center - Summit, 900 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101
Program Schedule and Speakers: www.roadmapforth.org/2026/program Tickets: https://www.roadmapforth.org/2026/register-now
Contact Rika Penk at [email protected] for media passes.
Forth is a non-profit organization dedicated to the equitable advancement of clean transportation. Forth's mission is to electrify transportation by bringing people together to create solutions that reduce pollution and barriers to access. www.forthmobility.org