7:15 am - 5:00 pm

Registration
 

7:45 am - 8:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Open
 

7:45 am - 8:45 am

Breakfast

Join colleagues and exhibitors for breakfast in the Exhibit Hall.
 

9:00 am - 10:30 am

GENERAL SESSION

Opening Ceremonies and Region 1 Annual Membership Meeting

Kick off the Region 1 Conference with Region 1 President Kara Templeton as we officially open the event and gather for the annual Region 1 Membership Meeting. This session will highlight key updates from AAMVA Committees and outline priorities for 2026, providing members with valuable insights into upcoming initiatives and opportunities to engage in shaping the future.

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Refreshment Break
 

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

QuickConnect

Jurisdiction members can take advantage of this time to meet with exhibitors and qualified sponsors and see what solutions they have to offer.

Fraud Control Systems

Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation, through its Transportation Safety Transformation Program, has implemented the Fraud Control System (FCS) that improves the Ministry’s fraud capabilities by optimizing user-centred processes, adopting innovative detection technologies, and implementing digital solutions that support stakeholders and partners. FCS transforms the way the Ministry of Ontario protects Ontarians from fraud.

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Lunch

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

GENERAL SESSION

Jurisdiction Highlights and Innovation

Jurisdictions will share their innovative programs that have been submitted for AAMVA award consideration and other jurisdiction highlights. Join us to learn about these potential award-winning ideas, accomplishments, priorities, and future projects.

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Region 1 Board Social

Join colleagues and exhibitors for a delicious treat served by the Region 1 Board and sponsors in the Exhibit Hall.
 

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

System Modernization Insights: From Nashville to Your Network

What did we learn from 100+ MVA professionals gathering in Nashville for the System Modernization Pop-Up Classroom? This session synthesizes key themes, breakthrough discussions, and actionable strategies from two intensive days of peer learning. Beyond the pop-up recap, discover how AAMVA's Software Defined Wide Area Network (SDWan) connection and circuit diversity from your data center to AAMVA and use of AAMVA's REST API capabilities can enhance connectivity and support your modernization journey.  

Modernizing Driver Services: Incorporating Emerging Technologies While Maintaining Human Centered Practices

This session will highlight how jurisdictions are integrating new technologies to reduce fraud and support examiners during drive tests, while also showcasing education focused Driver Improvement initiatives designed for high risk drivers.

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

President's Welcome Reception and Dinner

Enjoy a candy-inspired welcome to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Join Region 1 President Kara Templeton for a fun and casual evening of networking, a friendly cornhole tournament, yummy treats along the Pennsylvania Sweets Exhibitor Trail, and a few karaoke tunes to wrap up a sweet start to the conference.