8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Registration
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am - 10:15 am
General Session
Opening Session
Join AAMVA Chair of the Board Bud Craddock and AAMVA President and CEO Ian Grossman and their guests in opening the 2026 Workshop & Law Institute.
10:15 am - 10:30 am
Transition Break
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Concurrent Sessions
Driver Records and Reciprocity
Learn about the current status of the Driver License Compact and Nonresident Violator Compact, new State-to-State procedures for managing 'Failure to Appear' and 'Failure to Pay' violations, and the real-world challenges jurisdictions face when reviewing out-of-state driver records before and after license issuance.
Electronic Titling: Advancing Efficiency Through Collaboration and Interoperability
Electronic titling is reshaping how vehicle titles are managed by creating secure, efficient processes that reduce fraud and enhance the customer experience across jurisdictions. Achieving this transformation requires more than technology alone; it depends on interoperability, a shared vision, and alignment around a strategic direction.
This session explores how collaboration among jurisdictions delivers value to motor vehicle agencies, industry partners, and customers by enabling smoother, more reliable title transactions. Attendees will learn about the core components of the electronic titling ecosystem and the solutions available today. They will hear updates on the AAMVA Private Party Vehicle Sale solution and other interstate electronic titling initiatives, and they will be introduced to AAMVA resources and toolkits designed to support the implementation or improvement of electronic titling programs. The session also features real-world insights from motor vehicle agencies and industry partners, highlighting challenges encountered, lessons learned, and approaches to building scalable, interoperable systems.
mDL Ecosystem Update
This session will provide an in-depth update on the continued evolution of the mobile driver license (mDL) ecosystem by highlighting mDL growth and adoption in North America, how standards are evolving and the role AAMVA is playing, and new developments like wallet certification.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Concurrent Sessions
Winning Grant Awards: Proven Strategies for Securing Funding for MVA Operations
Securing grant funding can transform your agency's ability to modernize operations, enhance customer service, and implement critical infrastructure improvements. This session provides practical guidance on identifying appropriate grant opportunities and crafting competitive applications that stand out to reviewers. Learn from jurisdictions that have successfully secured major funding awards and discover the strategies that made their applications successful.
The Impact of Internal Fraud and Lessons Learned
Internal fraud is a constant threat challenging the AAMVA community and touches all areas and processes including testing, fee collection, record falsifying, theft, and beyond. Hear lessons learned from those who recently dealt with internal fraud and what they did to strengthen their organization to foster a culture of integrity.
CDL Program Success & FMCSA Updates
Using AAMVA tools to create a compliant commcercial driver license (CDL) program for the present and future. We'll explore the Test Expert and Trainer training materials while also receiving updates from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on recent policy changes.
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Transition Break
2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Concurrent Sessions
Driving the Future: Automation, Safety, and the Evolving AV Landscape
This fast-paced 75-minute session dives into the rapidly evolving world of automated vehicles (AV) and advanced driver assistance systems. We’ll explore emerging trends in vehicle automation, highlight current testing and pilot programs, and examine how public education efforts—supported by PAVE—are shaping understanding and trust in AV technology.
Participants will gain insight into how first responders are adapting to AV interactions, and what recent legislative developments mean for the industry, including Texas’ new approach to granting DMV regulatory authority and the latest regulatory updates from California.
Physical and Digital Credential Relying Party Education and Benefits of Joining DTS
In this session, we will discuss how issuing authorities can educate relying parties on interacting with their credentials, why this is important, and how AAMVA is considering using the Digital Trust Service (DTS) to help.
The Future Is Now: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Contact Center Operations and Customer Service Delivery
From intelligent virtual agents and predictive call routing to real-time sentiment analysis and AI-assisted case resolution, contact centers are experiencing one of the most significant operational shifts in their history. For motor vehicle administrators, this transformation brings both extraordinary opportunity and pressing questions around implementation, workforce impact, equity of service, and the future role of the human agent.
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Transition Break
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
CONCURRENT SessionS
Use of DLDV for Stopping Fraud with Financial Transactions
The Driver’s License Data Verification (DLDV) program is a valuable resource to detect and prevent fraudulent financial transactions. Hear success stories and lessons learned of how this resource has been used by vehicle dealers and lenders to provide alerts of potential fraud and their recommendations for implementation of laws, rules, and policies.
Sunsetting Systems/Legacy Systems
In this session, we'll walk through the legacy technology sunset timeline, discuss what's at stake for jurisdictions that miss key milestones, and outline the extended support provisions and associated costs for those needing additional time. Our goal is to help every member achieve a smooth transition.
Driver Testing That Works: Evidence to Guide Modern Licensing
This session explores whether road test performance predicts safer driving, using early results from Washington State. We’ll discuss what the data reveal about test effectiveness, implications for modernizing driver assessment, and how Washington’s new law—expanding driver education and raising the age for license eligibility without training—aims to improve young driver safety.
5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Night at the Derby: Welcome Reception
Put on your finest derby hat and join colleagues and sponsors to celebrate a successful first day with drinks, bites, and networking. The evening will feature a festive atmosphere, fun games, and chances to win prizes.