Shared Mobility Summit
What is the Shared Mobility Summit?
A different kind of gathering.
The Shared Mobility Summit, hosted by SUMC, is built around a simple belief: the people already doing the work in your community hold the answers. We just need to give them the space, the time, and the right people in the room to turn insight into action. At its core are regional Change Teams — cross-sector coalitions of 8–12 leaders from cities, community organizations, transportation agencies, philanthropy, and adjacent sectors like health and education.
2025 Summit Highlights.
Our most recent summit brought together 10 Change Teams from across the country.
Moments That Mattered.
Honest discussions — Teams set shared ground rules and created space to be open and forthright. They listened deeply, opened up about challenges in their cities, and showed up fully present.
A celebration of culture — Each team expressed their city’s unique identity with pride — shaping discussions and presentations that reflected their local values and voices.
A shared vision — Teams aligned on what to act on, influence, and watch — leaving with clear, collective goals for more connected, people-centered mobility in their communities.
Join Us in 2027
The next cohort is being finalized. Chicago, IL. April 2027. Dates and more details are coming soon.
How is the New Summit different?
We flip the script
Instead of one-way lectures, we center questions, conversations, and discussions — because the richest insights come from the people in the room, not just the ones on stage.
We foster trust
Before we meet, we create shared agreements. During the event, we curate collaborative discussions and build in moments for intentional reflection — because trust is the foundation for future action, together.
We commit to equity
Our Change Teams are formed by local champions who know the leaders driving real change — regardless of their titles. We waive fees and offer travel stipends, because cost should never be a barrier to diverse voices.
Is the New Summit for you?
Change Leaders aren’t defined by titles, organizations, or tenure — they’re defined by vision, energy, and the courage to drive transformation.
Change Leaders
Public sector leaders from local, regional, or state agencies. Community leaders from grassroots organizations. Partners in mobility, technology, or advocacy. Leaders from health, education, and economic development who know that reliable, joyful transportation is essential to thriving communities. If you believe you can accomplish more together than alone — this is your gathering.
Local Champions
Two leaders are selected per region to anchor a Change Team. Champions know who’s actually doing the work locally — and they identify 8–12 Change Leaders to build the team around. Teams look for those who are ready to step back from the daily grind, zoom out, and think big.
What Past Attendees said
In 2025, leaders from ten cities showed up — and left with something real. Here’s what they had to say.
“I’ve attended past SUMC Summits as both staff and a guest, but this one felt unique. The speakers were inspiring in how they addressed overcoming challenges in transformational policy, and I also had the chance to strengthen connections and build genuine trust with partners from my region.”
Hugo Coronado
Metropolitan Planning Center · Chicago Change Team
“This event had a focus on change management and strategies vs. the technical aspects of shared mobility. Go to a standard panel-presentation conference if you want the best way to deliver projects. Knowing what to do isn’t the hard part. Capturing a shared vision and bringing everyone along with you is the real long-term change work.”
Meredith Klekotka
Metro Transit · Twin Cities Change Team
“The Summit was a testament to the organization’s mission to create a more equitable and sustainable transportation future. The sessions and discussions were highly informative and forward-thinking, in the process facilitating new conversations and providing the space for new friendships!”
Ian Harwick
RTD-Denver · Denver Change Team
“The program design was so intentional and effective, and it was really exciting to see the Change Teams in action. I heard such good feedback on the ground — things in the vein of ‘this conversation would never have happened virtually’ and ‘this group feels like such a trusted kitchen cabinet.’ It’s clear that the attendees really got a lot out of the experience. I applaud SUMC for taking the time to think critically, to develop something wholly new and creative and generative.”
Corinne Kisner
Former NACTO Executive Director · 2025 New Summit Mentor
“I could not have asked for a better way to spend my time last week. Getting together with so many impactful individuals with their sights set on a common goal — mobility for all. This summit was only the genesis of what will be an ongoing discussion pushing for positive change. I cannot wait to continue our conversation back home, and to really lay out the path to reach our North Star.”
Konner Petz
Office of Mobility Innovation, City of Detroit · Detroit Change Team
“The Summit offered time to hear encouraging conversations about leadership, coalition building, and creating change, and our facilitated collaborative work — discussions designed for action — made for full days and lingering inspiration. Midori Valdivia shared insights that were stimulating and acknowledged what it means to bring your full self into meaningful work.”
Nedra Deadwyler
Civil Bikes · Atlanta Change Team
Partner with us
Meaningful systems change requires bold partners. Sponsoring the New Shared Mobility Summit puts your organization at the center of a national network of leaders actively shaping the future of transportation.
To discuss sponsorship, email Hannah Wilson, Senior Director of Partnerships and Engagement, at hannah@sharedusemobilitycenter.org
Ready to join the next cohort?
Dates for the next New Shared Mobility Summit will be announced soon via our Mobility Hub newsletter.
Questions? Email us at sumcsummit@sharedusemobilitycenter.org