In April 2025, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) partnered with PAVE and Stantec to host the first-ever Louisiana CAV Innovation Day, where over 200 industry and public sector professionals explored the latest in connected and automated vehicle innovation. The event, which featured over 15 exhibitors and a full lineup of programming, highlighted the value of public and private partnerships in advancing the CAV industry.

Tune in for a discussion on how public and private sector leaders can work together to help accelerate the understanding and adoption of CAV technologies and improve road safety for everyone. Speakers include Greg Rodriguez of Stantec, Josh Fleig of Louisiana Economic Development, and Tara Andringa of PAVE.

What are the latest workforce trends in the AV industry? We sat down with James Norton of NGV Talent to find out. Tune in to this episode of the PAVEcast to hear the findings of NGV's recently released Autonomous Vehicle Industry Talent Demand Report and more on the future of the AV workforce.

• Learn more about NGV Talent: https://ngvtalent.com/
• Find NGV Talent on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ngv-talent
• Download the Talent Demand Report: https://ngvtalent.com/talent-demand-report/

Just one month ahead of our inaugural Louisiana CAV Innovation Day, we sat down to interview Louisiana Economic Development's Chief Innovation Officer, Josh Fleig. Tune in to hear how Louisiana is preparing for AVs, what makes the state a competitive place for innovation, and tips for companies looking to get involved in Louisiana's tech ecosystem.

Learn more about LED: https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/

Learn more about the CAV Innovation Day: https://pavecampaign.org/events/la-cav-day/

Thanks to Louisiana Economic Development for sponsoring the CAV Innovation Day!