As the dust settles on another successful Jax Tech event, powered by SourceFuse, we find ourselves reflecting on a day filled with enlightening discussions, groundbreaking insights, and the palpable energy of a community united by a passion for technology. Held on October 10th, the event once again lived up to its reputation as a premier gathering for tech enthusiasts, professionals, and visionaries in the region.
Our Fall event for 2024 showcased some of the deep innovation happening here in Jax around Transportation Tech, including Electric Vehicles, Autonomous Vehicles, and automated transportation. As usual, we began with a happy hour focused on networking, live music, food, and beverages. It was held at a unique setting for attendees to witness cutting-edge inventions like the Electric Vehicle Innovation Design Center (EVIDC) and a JTA autonomous downtown shuttle.
Featured Enterprise Speakers
Kerri Stewart – Chief Strategy Officer, Miller Electric & President, Miller EV Solutions
Miller Electric pioneered an Electric Vehicle Innovation Design Center (EVIDC), which was open to the public and utilized by companies in the EV industry around the world. The event provided insights into the tech and business of the EV charging industry, highlighting the innovations on the horizon. Kerri shared valuable information about the industry and the technology behind it, giving attendees a firsthand look at the EVIDC.
Lee White – Founder and President, LM White Consulting
As a strategic advisor and autonomous trucking expert, Lee specializes in crafting strategies, business models, and roadmaps that position organizations for long-term success in the rapidly evolving autonomous vehicle (AV) trucking industry. With a deep understanding of the end-to-end supply chain ecosystem, he serves as an advisory board member and strategy consultant to a diverse range of organizations, from innovative startups to Fortune 500 companies. Lee provided the insights and observations about the nascent world of autonomous land-based transportation and where the industry may be heading, the challenges it must overcome, and what the possible future might look like.
Greer Johnson Gillis – Chief Infrastructure & Development Officer, Jacksonville Transportation Authority
The JTA made several advancements around Autonomous and Electric vehicles for the city of Jacksonville. These included building out the Bay Street Innovation Corridor, installing fiber infrastructure, and constructing a command and control center for the autonomous downtown of the future. Greer shared some of the underlying tech and innovations used in this initiative, showcasing one of the fully autonomous vehicles that was used in the downtown corridor, which was onsite at the event.
Jax Tech and SourceFuse will be hosting more inspirational events during 2025 on a whole range of new age & digital tech-related topics. Each event features leading industry guest speakers, entrepreneurs and innovators, creating an environment where its members can exchange ideas and inspiration.
Get ready for the next event: “E-Commerce Brands in Jax” on 27th Feb 2025.
About Jax Tech
Jax Tech is all about innovation and the business of technology in Jacksonville. We are a group of technologists, entrepreneurs, IT professionals, and Jax-area technovators, and meet regularly to learn, share, and collaborate. Each meeting allows for interactive presentations on creative and practical use of technology from Jax businesses and startups, and allows for the exchange of new ideas, meeting fellow innovators, and continuing to expand the overall technology scene here in Jax. Come be inspired with us!
