6:00 am - 7:00 am
AAMVA On the Move
Rise and shine with AAMVA On The Move! Whether you're a seasoned runner or simply looking to start your morning with some fresh air, join fellow attendees for a guided 3K(ish) run through Providence before the conference day begins. All paces and people are welcome. We will also have a group for walkers. Meet in the Omni Providence Hotel lobby (front desk/main entrance) at 5:50 AM for a 6:00 AM start. RSVP here so we can count you in!
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Breakfast
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Law Enforcement Welcome Breakfast
Invitation only
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Open
9:15 am - 12:00 pm
GENERAL SESSION
Opening Session and Annual Membership Meeting
Join Chair of the Board Walter "Bud" Craddock and his guests to open the 2026 Annual International Conference and to conduct business at the Annual Membership Meeting.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Retain, Engage, Thrive: Low-Cost Strategies for a Stronger Employee Experience
The best retention tools are often free. This session gives MVA leaders practical strategies they can put to work right away, from recognition practices and communication habits to culture shifts and management approaches that build engagement and reduce turnover.
Beyond the Speed Limit: How ISA Is Reshaping Driver Safety and Jurisdictional Policy
Speed is a leading factor in traffic fatalities and Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology is changing how jurisdictions respond. This session covers progress from AAMVA’s ISA Working Group, recent state legislative activity, and emerging implementation approaches, including how ISA programs are managed when drivers cross jurisdictional lines.
Take the Long Way Home: Credential Design with Relying Parties in Mind
While the evolution of identity credentialing has improved usability, interoperability, and security, most of it has been reactive rather than proactive. Join our speakers as they explore what it means to take the long way home when it comes to credential design and verification. This session covers how issuing authorities can step back and design better credentials with relying parties in mind, and ensure the training exists to make authentication features effective. You'll also hear identity verification from the relying party's perspective, with detection techniques and lessons learned from the field.
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Automated Vehicles: ADAS Alteration and Stakeholder Impact as AV Adoption Expands
Join us for this two-part program. We will first delve into the rapidly changing world of Advanced Driver Assistance Technology and learn how aftermarket ADAS modifications are causing concerns for roadway safety. We will then move to a discussion on fully automated vehicle deployment that has raised questions from stakeholders as to what the impact may be on the labor force.
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Transition Break
2:15 pm - 3:45 pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Regions 1 and 2 QuickConnect
Regions 1 and 2 jurisdiction members will have dedicated time to meet with exhibitors and sponsors to learn about the solutions they offer. These short, one-on-one meetings take place between a single jurisdiction and an exhibitor or sponsor. Participants will receive a QuickConnect schedule after registration and should bring it with them to know which meetings to attend.
Regions 3 and 4 DMV Peer-to-Peer Roundtables
Join your peers for topic-specific discussions and small group conversations. This session is open to Regions 3 and 4 jurisdiction attendees as well as all other government attendees not participating in QuickConnect.
This session is for jurisdiction, federal, and local government members only.
Law Enforcement and Investigations Roundtables
Join your peers for collaborative small group discussions on topics impacting the law enforcement and investigations community. This roundtable is co-located with the Regions 3 & 4 roundtable allowing peer-to-peer attendees to participate in a variety of discussions.
This session is for jurisdiction, federal, and local government members only.
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Transition Break
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
GENERAL SESSION
Anchors Away: The Trivia Face-Off
Get ready to set sail into a battle of wits at this year's game show! Four spirited teams — made up of your fellow attendees and decked out in themed nautical gear you'll have to see to believe — will compete head-to-head in a fast-paced trivia showdown covering everything from local New England lore to geography, pop culture, and general knowledge. Want a shot at the stage? Keep an eye out during the opening session break for your chance to sign up as a contestant. Come find out who makes the cut, cheer on your colleagues, and maybe even see a familiar face called up on stage. This is one session you won't want to walk in late for.
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Chair’s Welcome Reception
Unwind after a full first day at our beach-themed Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall! In true "Ocean State" spirit, we're bringing the shore indoors with coastal bites, salty breezes, and a relaxed New England beach atmosphere.
What to Wear: Beach casual is welcome and encouraged! Trade your suit and tie for shorts, sandals, and flip flops, or add a favorite beach shirt or sundress to get in the spirit. Come as you are, or come ready for the shore — either way, we can't wait to celebrate together.