We are proud to announce that Ariel Wolf, will be our lunch keynote speaker on Monday, April 24 at CGA23. Ariel leads Venable’s Autonomous and Connected Mobility group and is General Counsel to the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA).

As lead of Venable’s Autonomous and Connected Mobility group, Ariel counsels clients facing complex legal and policy issues at the intersection of automation, electrification, connectivity, data privacy, and cybersecurity. Ariel is a recognized thought leader who works closely with vehicle manufacturers, technology companies, advanced equipment suppliers, and software developers to navigate the emerging landscape being transformed by autonomous vehicles (AVs) and mobility technology.

Ariel’s legal work includes serving as general counsel to the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA), the nation’s leading coalition of AV developers, to advance federal, state, and international regulatory priorities for the AV industry. He is a seasoned advocate who represents clients before agencies that include the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Ariel has testified before the U.S. Congress and across the country on autonomous and connected vehicle legislation and is frequently quoted by national media outlets on transportation developments. Ariel is a member of Venable’s Privacy Group and his work has been recognized by Legal 500.

Thank you to Chart Industries for sponsoring our 2023 Keynote Speaker.