June 18 at 2 pm EST, Sponsored by Rhythm Engineering 

ChatGPT and OpenAI have been making headlines with their groundbreaking advancements in Artificial Intelligence. Now, it's your turn to harness this power. Learn how AI works, how to create effective prompts and several practical uses for it, including traffic management. 

Prepare to be amazed and educated in this 50-minute masterclass. Reserve your spot now and demystify AI! 

July, 8 2024 at 2 pm EST

Sponsored by Genetec- Details TBD 

September 2024 

Sponsored by Rhythm Engineering- Details TBD 

October 2024 

Sponsored by Genetec- Details TBD 

Stay tuned for more information at https://www.imsasafety.org/webinar-calendar/.

NEW! Be Among the First to See the Latest Public Safety Products 

The following companies will present product demos at the Forum & Expo: 

July 16 at 1 pm Swarco McCain 

July 16 at 1:30 pm Miovision 

July 17 at 1 pm Yunex Traffic 

Want to see your name on the list? We have one slot available. Email events@imsasafety.org for information.

Late Registration Begins June 27

Standard ticket pricing ends soon! Prices will increase on June 27 and will remain at the increased rate until

July 5. Anyone who has not registered by July 5 will need to register onsite for an additional fee. 

Note that attendees will not be able to register for certifications or our new hands-on NEMA courses onsite. 

Hotel Rooms Are Going Fast! 

IMSA has secured a discounted rate for conference attendees at the OMNI Las Colinas and the Holiday Inn. 

The room block at the OMNI will close at 4:30 pm on June 21. Click below to book your room. 

OMNI Las Colinas 

Holiday Inn 

Complimentary Half-Day Passes

Complimentary half-day Expo passes will be available for exhibitor’s customers and employees of public agencies in the Irving area. Those wishing to take advantage of the comp passes must register onsite July 16 or 17. An exhibitor/comp day pass registration booth will be set up outside of the Expo Hall. Registrations will open at 11:45 am on Tuesday and Wednesday. The passes do not include access to lunch or any other part of the Forum & Expo. Please help us spread the word.

Upcoming Deadlines

• Volunteering at Forum & Expo: June 24  
• Circle R Ranch: July 2  
• Conference Certification Courses: July 5  
• NEMA Traffic Signal Seminars: July 5 

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Each individual will need their own login during the conference.

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To establish your company as a subject matter expert or to promote specific products to the public safety industry, please contact Heather McMillen or call 352-900-3011.

Job Opportunities

IMSA's job board helps find your next position by displaying industry-specific job openings. Or, if you are an employer with an open position, let our broad scope of industry professionals know you are hiring.

IMSA Webinar Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a sponsor of an IMSA monthly webinar and have the opportunity to connect with our members, certificate holders and industry collaborators. We are looking for sessions that would meet our CEC requirements. Contact Heather McMillen to learn more.

IMSA Volunteer Opportunities

Help drive IMSA’s mission and vision. As an IMSA volunteer, you will help shape the organization’s future, create personal and professional connections, and become a leader in the public safety field.

Each IMSA Section has its leadership team as well as the International Committees and Representatives. Please email Laura Jeffcoat Sosa and indicate if you are interested in serving on the Section or International level. Click here for more information about how to get involved.

2024 Advertising Opportunities

IMSA is working with The Wyman Company as our communications partner. They will be supporting our efforts with the IMSA Journal magazine, webinar sponsorships, Thought Leadership e-blasts, IMSA website advertising as well as the IMSA E-newsletter. Contact Heather McMillen for more info. Learn more from our media kit.

ARIZONA SECTION

Contact: Ray Parmigiani

Phone: (602) 620-9108

IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Tech, In-Person, 6/24/2024, Tempe, AZ

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, In-Person, 6/26/2024, Tempe, AZ

FAR WESTERN SECTION

Contact: Jerry Dankbar

Phone: (916) 740-9259

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician II, In-Person, 6/24/2024, Sacramento, CA

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, In-Person, 6/24/2024, Sacramento, CA

IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Tech, In-Person, 6/24/2024, Sacramento, CA

IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician, In-Person, 6/25/2024, Sacramento, CA

IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician I, In-Person, 6/26/2024, Sacramento, CA

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, In-Person, 6/26/2024, Sacramento, CA

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, In-Person, 6/26/2024, Sacramento, CA

FLORIDA SECTION

Contact: Stacey Mueller

Phone: 305-304-5331

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 7/8/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician II, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 7/10/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 7/29/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 7/29/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 7/31/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 7/31/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician I, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 8/19/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Sr. Field Technician III, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 8/24/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 9/9/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 9/11/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Sr. Field Technician III, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 9/13/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 9/16/2024, Port Orange, FL,

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 10/22/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician II, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 10/24/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 11/12/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 11/12/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 11/14/2024, Port Orange, FL

NEW JERSEY SECTION

Contact: Guy Pettinga

Phone: 609-705-5842

IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician I, In-Person, 8/26/2024, Harrisburg, PA

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, In-Person, 8/26/2024, Harrisburg, PA

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I In-Person, 8/26/2024, Harrisburg, NJ

IMSA Traffic Signal Sr. Field Technician III, In-Person, 8/27/2024, Harrisburg, PA

IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician, In-Person, 8/28/2024, Harrisburg, PA

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician II, In-Person, 8/29/2024, Harrisburg, PA

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, In-Person, 8/29/2024, Harrisburg, PA

IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Tech, In-Person, 8/29/2024, Harrisburg PA

Be sure to visit IMSAsafety.org to see the latest news from IMSA’s Sustaining Member companies at the end of the home page. Members may submit news to journal@imsasafety.org

Smart Cities 

Southern Tier officials tap Cornell expertise to envision smart cities (Cornell Chronicle) 

Smart City Technologies to Become a $100 Billion Industry this Year (Modern Diplomacy) 

Fiber Optics 

Multi-million dollar project links underground fiber-optic cable from West to metro Oahu Oahu (Hawaii News Now) 

Google plans to run a fiber optic cable from Kenya to Australia (engadget) 

Fire Alarm 

All buildings on campus now equipped with new state-of-the-art fire alarm systems (American University) 

The philosophy of fire alarms and safety (Control Global) 

Roadway and Area Lighting 

The Evolution of Street Lighting Analysis (Optica) 

More efficient road lighting (Eindhoven University of Technology) 

Signs & Signals 

New traffic signs may catch you looking at your phone (Seattle Times) 

With autonomous cars on the road, researchers look into adding white lights to traffic signals (CBS News) 

Traffic and Transportation 

A toll to drive downtown? As New York experiments, Boston watches (WBUR) 

Colorado’s Bold New Approach to Highways — Not Building Them (The New York Times) 

Work Zone 

Study shows a high rate of highway contractors experiencing work zone crashes (WMAR) 

NC leaders working to make highway construction zones safer (WBTV)  

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