Platinum sponsor:

Angela Miller

Angela is the VP and GM of Umo Mobility for Cubic Transportation Systems. Angela brings more than 20 years of experience in the transit industry, including  serving as CIO/CTO for NCTD, a multimodal California transit agency, leading public transportation services at Deloitte, and most recently as GM for Optibus, a SaaS public transportation startup company. She […]

Carley Markovitz

Carley Markovitz

Carley Markovitz is a Principal with Rebel Payments, Mobility & Insights based in Los Angeles. Carley is focused on addressing intersectional issues influencing urban mobility and is passionate about helping transportation agencies and partners deliver impactful policies, programs, and initiatives. She is currently advising on mobility payments projects across California, including supporting the launch of […]

Ajay Patel

Ajay Patel

Ajay Patel is the head of World ID at Tools for Humanity (TFH), a core contributor to the World Network– a network of real humans built on a privacy-preserving proof of human and a globally inclusive financial network. In this role, Patel is focused on growing the scale and impact of World ID, streamlining and […]

Mark Kroncke

Mark Kroncke

Mark Kroncke offers more than 31 years of professional experience in executive management, program management, business development, system design and hardware design. Areas of focus include transit automated fare collection systems, cloud-based system design, smart-card systems, merchant sales office technology, mobile app and website development, (formerly) black-ops military satellite communications, and design Fortune 500 mergers […]

Jeff Zuehlke

Jeff Zuehlke

Jeff is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in fraud risk management and strategic decision-making. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Enterprise Fraud Decisioning at Best Buy, he leads the creation and implementation of enterprise transaction risk mitigation strategies for BestBuy.com. His expertise includes advanced data analysis, financial modeling, and the integration of new […]

Carol Kuester

Carol Kuester

Carol Kuester is the Founder and Principal of Kuester Consulting LLC, specializing in strategies and program delivery for transit fare payments and tolling. A seasoned transportation policy executive, she excels at working with Boards and multiple stakeholders to translate policy goals into effective programs. From 2014 to 2023, Ms. Kuester was the Director of Electronic […]

Gabriel Lopez-Bernal

Gabriel Lopez-Bernal

Gabriel, President of Icomera’s North America region, is a recognized leader in advancing rail connectivity and technology. With over 20 years of experience in civil engineering, urban policy, and transportation planning, he has spearheaded innovative projects like integrating SpaceX’s Starlink on Ontario Northland’s Polar Bear Express, setting new standards for rail connectivity. Gabriel has also […]

Jean-Louis Warnholz

Jean-Louis Warnholz

Jean-Louis is the co-founder and CEO of Future. Future offers the FutureCard Visa Debit Card, featuring market-leading 5% cashback for rides, bills and everyday savings. Jean-Louis brings his experience as an entrepreneur to Future. As the Managing Director of the BlackIvy Group, he was responsible for the company’s growth strategy and development of new businesses. […]

Jim Allison

Jim Allison

Since October 2000, Jim Allison has been with the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) management entity for the Intercity Passenger Rail service operating in Northern California. In that capacity, Mr. Allison is the Manager of Planning for new capital/service projects and planning studies along the route. In addition to traditional railway capital project planning, […]

Dave Mabbott

Dave Mabbott

Dave Mabbott leads design at MATTR, shaping intuitive and secure digital experiences in the TrustTech space. He entered into the industry with a focus on experience design, enabling credential usability in wallet and verifier applications. Over time, his role has expanded to encompass product strategy, market enablement, and the development of next-generation solutions that bridge […]