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GENERAL INFORMATION & HIGHLIGHTS
from 2022 Conference Program Book
by COMTO
ON-SITE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND EXHIBIT GALLERY HOURS A first-time attendee or seasoned veteran? Have no plans or an unexpected break? NAVIGATING THE FUTURE Join us in the Exhibit Gallery for unlimited networking with colleagues and exhibitors general About COMTO The Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) is the voice for equity in transportation. Founded in 1971, COMTO is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing those underrepresented in the transportation industry. With 35 chapters in the U.S. and Canada, COMTO’s mission is to ensure opportunities and participation in transportation for minorities, veterans, people with disabilities and while taking a break from sessions. The COMTO Exhibit Gallery will be open for networking at the following times. Sunday, July 10 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Las Olas Foyer) Exhibit Gallery Open 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (Atlantic Foyer) Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) through leadership Continental Networking Breakfast training, professional development, scholarship and internship funding, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (Las Olas Foyer) advocacy, partnership building and networking opportunities. For more Exhibit Gallery Lunch information, visit www.comtonational.org. 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Atlantic Foyer) Exhibit Gallery Networking Break Vision Monday, July 11
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Las Olas Foyer) Exhibit Gallery Open 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (Las Olas Foyer) Continental Networking Breakfast 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM (Atlantic Foyer) Exhibit Gallery Networking Break Our vision is to ensure full access for minorities in transportation while preparing and positioning leaders for rapidly evolving global opportunities.
Mission
Our mission is to ensure opportunities and maximum participation in the transportation industry for minority individuals, veterans, people with disabilities and certified MWDBE businesses through leadership training, professional development, scholarship and internship funding, political advocacy, partnership building and networking opportunities.
SOCIAL MEDIA | CONNECT WITH COMTO
Join the conversation and “Tweet” before, during and after the meeting. Please use hashtag #NMTC51 when tweeting about the conference and follow COMTO at @COMTO_ National.
Join the most robust transportation industry related conversation on the COMTO National LinkedIn page.
Upload photos and share on the COMTO Facebook page. CONVENTION REGISTRATION HOURS LOCATION: Rio Vista Saturday, July 9: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday, July 10: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday, July 11: 9:00 AM – NOON TICKET SALES If you elected to purchase additional tickets for any special events, you may retrieve those with your registration badge. Additional Tickets can be purchased at the registration desk. EVALUATION FORMS & SURVEYS Please let us know how we are doing and the value of this conference. Evaluation forms and surveys will be emailed to all attendees after the Conference, as well as via the mobile app.
Advancing Transportation Beyond Disruption
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NATIONAL MEETING & TRAINING CONFERENCE MOBILE APP Sponsored by WMATA Using the WHOVA app, you will find a wealth of information right at your fingertips. The app contains the full conference program, presenter information, sponsor and exhibitor information, schedule, hotel maps and too much more to name here. Download the app from your Google or Apple store. Once downloaded, create an account or login using your Whova credentials and search for “COMTO 51st National Meeting” . For those who are information not using a smart phone, you may download the app content directly to your PC or tablet at https://whova.com/portal/webapp/cvnma/ _202207/. Be sure to enable push notifications for conference communications. MORE INFORMATION IS BEING ADDED DAILY! ELECTRONIC DEVICES While we encourage you to download the 2022 Conference mobile app, as a courtesy to speakers and meeting attendees, please silence or turn off all electronic devices during sessions. For important calls and for your own privacy, please step out of the room and away from meeting room doors so you do not disturb fellow members.
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