Speakers: T-Tech 2026

CAROL SCHWEIGER

Keynote: Embedding accessibility, inclusion, diversity, and equity in ITS Design
Concurrent: The current state of public transport technology in the US
Concurrent: Highlights from the 2026 ITS European Congress in multimodal mobility system management

Carol Schweiger, President of Schweiger Consulting, has over 46 years of experience, and is nationally and internationally recognized in transportation technology consulting. Her expertise is in several areas including systems engineering, technology strategies for public agencies, public transit and paratransit technology, traveler information strategies and systems, and equity as it relates to ITS. Ms. Schweiger has provided over 80 transportation agencies with a wide variety of technology technical assistance. Carol serves as a volunteer on several relevant industry and local transportation and ITS committees. She was awarded 2022 Woman of the Year by WTS Rhode Island in the US.

MATT ENSOR

The impact of Generative AI on Transport

Matt Ensor is Director of Kia Ora AI. He spent over 28 years at Beca as Transport Advisory Business Director, and is dedicated to improving transport equity using advanced technologies. He is a Generative AI trainer for Boards and Teams and his qualifications include CMInstD and MEngNZ.

Matt actively engages in global AI discussions, staying at the forefront of advancements in Generative AI. Matt chairs the AI Forum of New Zealand's working group on generative AI for the Institute of Directors and collaborates with boards and executive teams to explore AI’s role in governance and decision-making. His mission is to accelerate the practical adoption of Generative AI in NZ organisations.

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GREG POLLOCK

Leading through a crisis or two

Greg Pollock is a Partner at Agite, where he leads the transport and infrastructure practice. He advises public and private sector clients on complex urban development and public transport programmes. Greg has held recent CEO and C‑suite roles in large public transport organisations, including at Metlink in Wellington, and with operator Transdev in New Zealand. He is an independent director of Tranzit Group, New Zealand's largest locally owned bus company. Greg brings practical experience of operating, governing, and reforming services under pressure. His work focuses on governance, leadership, and maintaining public trust through uncertainty.

MICHAEL ROTH

Auckland Council's progress on time of Use Charging

Michael is Auckland Council's Lead Transport Advisor, working on Time Of Use Congestion Charging, emissions reductions, parking, safety, freight and plans to improve transport system efficiency and productivity.
Michael has 30 years transport policy experience across Australia and New Zealand. He has worked across the rail industry and the Queensland Government Transport Department. Michael was Head of Public Policy for the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland and a consultant prior to moving to Auckland in July 2021. In 2022, Michael completed the Autoskills Australia Churchill Fellowship on Light Electric Vehicle progress across USA and Europe.

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