7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Registration
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Traditional Past Presidents' Breakfast
Join us for breakfast, sponsored by U-Haul, to recognize the esteemed past presidents from Region 4.
9:00 am - 9:15 am
Break
9:15 am - 10:45 am
GENERAL SESSION
Systems Thinking
Dr. Steven Conrad, a Colorado State University Systems Engineering professor, will present an overview of systems thinking, focusing on how underlying structures often drive system trends and failures. Drawing on his experience, he will explain why recurring problems are frequently rooted in system design rather than individual decisions or isolated events. Dr. Conrad will also describe a small set of common system patterns that help explain why short-term solutions can lead to delayed or cross-system side effects. He will conclude by sharing key trends jurisdictions can watch for, along with practical lessons learned.
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Break
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Identity Credentialing - Blame It All on My Roots
Join us as we explore the long journey that led to today’s digital credentialing landscape. This session highlights the foundational needs and principles that have shaped how identity is established, verified, and presented. We’ll trace the origins of credentialing, examining the history behind key processes, requirements, and standards that influence modern identity management. You’ll gain insight into how identity is understood from different perspectives and learn how these lessons can help strengthen and grow your agency’s programs and solutions.
Vehicle Title Fraud and How LLCs Impact Your Jurisdiction
Have you ever seen a sports car or luxury vehicle with an out-of-state license plate on a vehicle owned by a resident of your state? It’s possible the vehicle has never been to that other state. This session will address fraud and other criminal activity that occurs when vehicles are titled and registered out of state.
Enterprise Change Management: A Practitioner's Approach
Managing change across a large organization requires more than understanding how individuals respond. It demands deliberate strategy, disciplined execution, and the ability to coordinate across leadership, departments, and stakeholders. This mini master class examines enterprise-wide change management practices: how to structure a change initiative, build governance and accountability, align communications, and sustain momentum when energy stalls. You'll explore practical frameworks for stakeholder mapping, change readiness assessment, and measuring adoption tools that translate principles into coordinated organizational action. Whether you're navigating a technology implementation, a structural redesign, or a service delivery shift, this session equips you to lead complex change with rigor and intentionality.
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Awards Luncheon
Join us for a luncheon that recognizes excellence in the motor vehicle and law enforcement community by honoring individuals, teams, and organizations as 2025 AAMVA Awards Program winners from Region 4.
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
mDL Is a Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’
Join us as we explore how mobile driver license (mDL) is working hard to get into the digital wallet. We’ll highlight how mDL is thrilling relying parties and mDL holders through the use of trusted, secure, privacy‑respecting, and interoperable functionality. This session will break down how mDL compares with other digital identity solutions—where they align, where they differ, and why mDL prevails. We’ll discuss the continued momentum mDL has seen globally as a by-product of effective issuing authority programs, adoption of industry standards and growing relying party engagement. Discover how the opportunities and benefits never end - they go “on and on and on and on…” paving the way for secure digital credentials.
Preparing for the One-Stop Shop: Integrating MVA Services into Government “One-Stop Shop” Customer Portal
Customer experience is top of mind as motor vehicle administrators (MVAs) create more ways for customers to receive services. As jurisdictions increasingly move toward unified digital customer portals that consolidate all government services in one place, MVA agencies face unique integration challenges. How do you maintain the security, compliance, and operational integrity of complex MVA transactions while adapting to a shared platform designed to serve multiple agencies? This session brings together jurisdictions at different stages of the one-stop portal journey - those who have successfully launched integrated platforms and those actively planning for implementation.
The Evolving World of Automated Vehicles
Join us as we delve into the rapidly changing world of automated vehicles (AV) and hear about current trends, deployment initiatives, and regulatory efforts. This discussion will also provide insight into how first responders are adapting to AV interactions and educational efforts being used to keep first responders current with this fluid landscape.
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Break
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Fraud Subcommittee Update
Join us as we take a journey to learn what issues the new Fraud Subcommittee has addressed and what current projects are underway. Bring questions and ideas to help the Subcommittee refine their research and build content for future projects.
System Modernization Insights: From Nashville to Your Network
Systems modernization is reshaping every corner of MVA operations - from driver licensing and records to vehicle registration and titling. This session synthesizes key themes and actionable strategies from AAMVA's System Modernization Pop-Up Classroom in Nashville, bringing insights to members on both the driver and vehicle side of operations. Beyond the Nashville recap, explore how AAMVA's SDWan connectivity, circuit diversity, and REST API capabilities can support your modernization journey, wherever your agency is in the process.
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Break
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Smarter Speeds, Safer Roads: The Future of Intelligent Speed Assistance
Interest in Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) continues to grow as jurisdictions explore new tools to address speeding and improve roadway safety. Join this session to learn about the latest developments in ISA technology and the work underway by the AAMVA ISA Working Group, including recently published model legislation and upcoming policy and implementation resources.
Outsourced but Not Hands-Off: Third-Party Administration in Practice
Contracting with other government partners or private vendors to deliver MVA services doesn't mean stepping back it means managing relationships, maintaining oversight, and holding contracts accountable. This peer-driven session features jurisdictions operating under both county and private third-party models sharing their journeys, current operations, and hard-won lessons learned. If you're in a third-party model or considering one, come ready to learn from those who've led the way.
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Colorado State Reception and Banquet
Join us as we celebrate the conclusion of the 2026 Region 4 Conference in true Colorado style! This special evening will feature the swearing-in of new Region 4 Board members and a warm welcome to our incoming hosts from California for the 2027 Region 4 Conference. Enjoy an evening of networking, recognition, and celebration as we close out another successful conference together.