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Rethinking Roads. Reimagining Mobility.

MARCH 7, 2025 | SUMMIT
MARCH 5-9, 2025 | PUBLIC EVENTS


Valdez Hall, Fresno, CA

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About the 2025 S.T.E.P. Summit

The Fresno International Transportation Innovations / S.T.E.P. Summit 2025 is a global conference, assembling leaders in the transportation energy sector, along with policymakers, engineers, and advocates for sustainable transportation worldwide. The goal of the 2025 S.T.E.P. Summit is to promote innovations in sustainable transportation design, planning, and policy, focusing on alternative energy like hydrogen, biofuels, and electrification.

Why Attend?

 

  • Network with regional and international transportation leaders with a shared goal of advancing sustainable transportation​

  • Attend technical sessions focused on hydrogen, biofuels, electrification, and general transportation

  • Explore the Summit Industry Exhibition, showcasing innovative advanced technologies and clean energy vehicles​

  • Experience the FITI Summit's 1st Juried Art Exhibition in partnership with the Fresno Arts Council

  • Participate in site tours to local state-of-the-art transportation facilities in the Central Valley

  • Engage with academic research and K-12 projects focused on transportation innovation

  • Attend the FITI 2025 S.T.E.P. Summit Awards

  • AND MUCH MORE!

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Meet the 2023 Keynote Speakers

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Gil Peñalosa

President, Gil Peñalosa & Associates

Founder and Chair, Cities for Everyone

Chair, 8 80 Cities

Gil (Guillermo) Peñalosa is passionate about cities for all people. Because of his unique blend of experience, pragmatism, and passion, many cities worldwide seek his leadership and valuable advice. He has worked in over 350 cities. Gil is the Founder and Chair of the successful Canadian non-profit organization 8 80 Cities and founder of Cities for Everyone.

MBA, PhDhc, CSP

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Ismail Zhody

Smart Mobility Program Manager,

City of Dubai, UAE

Dr. Ismail Zohdy, a distinguished smart mobility expert, holds an impressive portfolio showcasing over fifteen years of experience, spanning the USA, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates, in pioneering Intelligent Transportation Systems, Shared Mobility, Future Mobility modeling, Autonomous, and Connected Vehicles technology.

MBA, PhDhc, CSP

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Daniel Sperling

Founding Director, ITS-Davis

Distinguished Blue Planet Prize Professor of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science and Policy

He held  the  transportation  seat  on  the  California  Air  Resources  Board  for  16  years  and  served  as Chair of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academies in 2015-16. He was inducted into the National Academy of Engineering in 2022 and won the 2018 Roy Crum Award from  TRB,  its  highest  research  award,  and  the  2013  Blue  Planet  Prize  from  the  Asahi  Glass Foundation Prize.

PhD

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2025 S.T.E.P. Summit
Committee Members

Dr. Aly Tawfik

Dr. Aly Tawfik

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Dr. Aly M. Tawfik is an Associate Professor of Transportation Systems Engineering and Founding Director of the Transportation Institute at California State University, Fresno. His area of expertise includes travel data and modeling, simulation, and optimization of individual travel behavior and transportation systems, where he has a particular passion for transportation sustainability and the future of transportation. Dr. Tawfik serves on local,national, and international transportation boards and committees. He is the author of many peer-reviewed publications, and has given keynote presentations at local, national and international venues

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Nick Yovino

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Nick is a private land use planning and development entitlement consultant.His company, INFILL 360, is located in Fresno, California, and serves the greater Fresno Metropolitan Area. Nick became involved in the City of Fresno Sister City Program at thirteen, spending several weeks in Munster, Germany,as an exchange student. Several years ago, due to his professional working relationship with the City of Fresno and his continued interest in international relations, Nick became interested in the Sister City Program again. For several years, Nick has proactively and progressively been involved in coordinating trips and exchanges and improving relations between Fresno and Munster.

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Tony Molina

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“Fresno’s first ever P.E.D.A.L. Summit is an exciting opportunity to highlight the transformative power of biking and walking for our local communities. [I’m] grateful to the Fresno State Transportation Institute, the Sister Cities’urban diplomacy initiative, and the cities of Fresno and Münster for providing this forum to discuss ways that bicycling can promote a healthier, more economically vibrant, and sustainable urban mobility future for Fresno and the region.” - Tony Molina2023

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Laura Gromis

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Laura Gromis is a dedicated leader and sustainability advocate, currently serving as the Chair of the Active Transportation Advisory Committee for the City of Fresno, CA, and as the Executive Director of the US Green Building Council Central California. With a career spanning over a decade in the San Joaquin Valley, Laura's work is focused on community outreach, education, advocacy, project management, and development. Her experience spans projects in the field of green building design and maintenance, active transportation, energy and climate-appropriate landscaping. She brings together various partners to drive improvements and create exposure for green practices, demonstrating her commitment to a collaborative and holistic approach.

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Rebecca Kaaz

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Rebecca Tanaka Kaaz, whose professional background includes several years in retail information technology, provides administrative support for the Institute.

Get the latest info about

Hydrogen, Biofuels
& Electrification in Transportation

Explore the forefront of transportation energy with experts and leaders driving innovations in hydrogen, biofuels, and electrification. This event isn’t just a conference but a hub for learning about the latest sustainable transportation technologies and solutions.

7 March

2025

S.T.E.P
Summit

S- Sustainable

T- Transportation

E- Energy

P- Progress

Abstract Structure

500+
Number of Attendees 

25+
Sponsorships 

50+
Speakers Engagement

Mind Blowing was
Summit 2023

The objective was to promote and encourage sustainable transportation in the greater Fresno region and beyond, which suffers greatly given its geography, and the health burdens of air pollution generated by fossil-fuel-based transportation

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Valdez Hall

Venue Details

Venue 
Valdez Hall

Address
 Valdez Hall, 702 M St, Fresno, CA 93721

Parking Lot
675 O St, Fresno, CA 93760

Sponsorship

Past
Sponsors

 Investing in the 2025 S.T.E.P. Summit showcases your company's commitment to the future of transportation energy in the San Joaquin Valley and beyond. This event unites businesses and individuals dedicated to sustainable energy solutions, offering a stage to share successes and challenges while gaining high-profile, international recognition.

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