Webinars

Join the Future in Motion Network to discover how University of Waterloo researchers and industry partners are shaping the future of sustainable transport. In these free sessions, guest speakers will share their expertise on questions facing the sector, from workforce training to new technologies to reporting and policy.  

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Governance and finance for progress on net-zero transportation ​​

Friday, October 16, 2026, from 12:00 to1:30 p.m. ET

This webinar will explore current research, innovative decarbonization initiatives and practical approaches to advancing sustainability. Speakers from the University of Waterloo, the City of Winnipeg and Porter Airlines will share insights into topics such as the business case for net-zero investments, decarbonizing airlines and airports, carbon emissions strategy, local transportation policy and deploying battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell fleets. Through real-world case studies, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges involved in building a more sustainable transportation future. 

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From materials discovery to innovative products: Manufacturing and the future of mobility

Friday, November 13, 2026

How do innovations in materials, manufacturing processes, digital technologies and performance validation enable us to create smarter, safer and more sustainable transportation products? This webinar will explore how research and industry partners are taking manufacturing technologies from concept to commercialization, advancing the transportation systems of the future.

From operator to intelligent systems manager: AI and the transportation workforce

Friday, November 27, 2026

As artificial intelligence (AI) shapes industries worldwide, how do we prepare workers for rewarding careers in the transport sector? How do we train and upskill employees so they can adapt and thrive in an increasingly complex environment? This webinar will explore how organizations can build an AI-ready workforce to power the future of transport.

The future of sustainable energy systems: AI, electric transportation and grid transformation

Friday, January 29, 2027

What resources and technologies are being developed to reduce emissions across the transport sector? This webinar will explore the work of researchers and industry partners to support the electrification of transportation, including AI and data-driven methods to advance clean energy and systems.

Simulation in the era of AI

Friday, February 26, 2027

How do we combine artificial intelligence with modeling and simulation tools to drive sustainable mobility solutions? This webinar will explore the role of these technologies in improving designs, production and decision making, from predicting chemical processes in fuel cells to running operational scenarios in virtual environments.

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