30 years of Carsharing
in North america
Collaborate.
Engage. Solve.
We are excited to invite you to a milestone event marking the 30th anniversary of modern carsharing in North America – an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of our industry together.
Hosted by the Carsharing Association and Communauto, this event brings together CSA members, carsharing operators, and leaders from across the shared mobility network worldwide. It will be a unique platform for collaboration, discussion, and the exchange of ideas – an essential moment to envision and drive the future of carsharing. Join us!
Program
Welcome and Introduction
Celebrating 30 Years of Carsharing: A Call to Action
Join us as we reflect on past achievements and unite stakeholders to elevate carsharing’s role in shaping a sustainable future.
- Pam Cooley – Carsharing Association Executive Director
- Marianne Giguère, associate councillor to Executive Committee for mobility and city’s bike plan, City of Montréal
- Benoit Robert – CEO and founder of Communauto
Carsharing: Past, Present, and the Path Forward
- Kevin Mclaughlin, Zygg CEO and cofounder of Modo The Car Co-op and Founder of AutoShare
- Arnd Baetzner, Founder Baetzner Metropolitan Consultancy and former director, Mobility Cooperative
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Session 1: Changing Our Minds (roundtable discussions)
Open roundtable discussion on how to shift perceptions—among urban planners, consumers, and within the carsharing industry itself—toward collaboration, innovation, and reducing private car reliance. We’ll tackle behavior change strategies, from regulation to incentives, and address the industry’s PR and competition challenges. Set the stage for discussion:
- Natalia Le Gal – Researcher and Behaviour Scientist, movmi
- Rudy Six – CEO, INVERS Mobility Solutions
- Moderator: Pam Cooley – Carsharing Association Executive Director
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Session 2: Cities, Transit and Other Partnerships
Reality check on why cities and transit agencies have yet to fully embrace carsharing as part of their mobility solutions. We’ll explore the financial crises, environmental plans, and opportunities for collaboration to better integrate carsharing with public transit systems.
- Will Sowers – Senior Manager, Public Partnerships & Policy, Zipcar
- Charles de la Chevrotière – Executive Director of Business and Mobility Strategies, Agence de mobilité durable de Montreal
- Moderator: Venkatesh Gopal – Principal, e-Mobility and Financial Feasibility, movmi
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Session 3: Leveraging Technology Innovations
The latest technological innovations in carsharing and their potential to enhance user experience and operational efficiency. We’ll discuss future growth opportunities, collaboration with tech industries, and the role of discoverability in increasing carsharing adoption.
- Tyler Harrison – Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer EquiCharge Solutions
- Mehdi Nourinejad – Assistant Professor at York University
- Jakob Otting – Head of Sales at carValoo
- Moderator: Erin Sullivan – Director of Fleet Operations at Modo
Session 4: Emission-Free Mobility with EVs, AI & AVs
This session will explore how autonomous vehicles, AI, and electric vehicle integration can drive growth in carsharing. We’ll discuss the challenges and opportunities these innovations present for business models and shared mobility.
- Shauna Begley – Founder, Modern Work
- Vincent Dussault – Planning Consultant, Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Projects, City of Montreal
- Moderator: Will Schroeer, Executive Director at East Metro Strong
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Session 5: Research and Data
The critical role of data in shaping the carsharing narrative, exploring whether we’ve been capturing the right metrics and telling the right stories. We’ll discuss the stakeholders needed for effective data gathering and analyze the disconnect between research projections and real-world growth in the carsharing industry.
- Jehan de Thé – Public Affairs Director, Europcar Mobility Group et President Association Acteur de l’Autopartage France
- Fabien Richard-Allouard – Program Manager, GBFS, MobilityData
- Moderator: Martin Trepanier – Professor at Polytechnique Montreal
12:30 PM – 13:30 PM
Conclusions
- Arnd Bätzner – Founder Baetzner Metropolitan Consultancy and former director, Mobility Cooperative
- Pam Cooley – Carsharing Association Executive Director
- Peter Krahenbuhl – CEO & Executive Director,
Colorado CarShare
Conference pricing
Enjoy two days of enriching discussions. Buy your ticket now !
Conference pricing
Enjoy two days of enriching discussions. Buy your ticket now!
Attending
Sponsorship Opportunities
We offer flexible, tailor-made sponsorship options designed to meet your specific needs and goals. Whether you’re looking for visibility through our event materials, digital platforms, or exclusive networking opportunities, we can create a package that works for you. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at executivedirector@carsharing.org
Come for the week!
MobilityData is hosting the 2024 International Mobility Data Summit in Montreal on October 30 and 31.
MobilityData is the global non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of open data standards to improve the transit and shared mobility rider experience. Learn more about MobilityData and the Summit.
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