About this Event
The Transportation Committee is excited to invite you to an in-person professional event on November 6, 2026!
Join us for an exceptional evening of networking, professional connection, and celebration with the PEO Mississauga Chapter. Enjoy a light dinner, connect with fellow engineering professionals, and celebrate our vibrant engineering community at the Mississauga Valley Community Centre, LC Taylor Room (2nd Floor).
We look forward to welcoming you for an enjoyable evening of networking, great conversations, and community building!
What to Expect
Transportation Innovation & Expert Presentations
- Discover Toronto’s first real-world deployment of AI-powered adaptive traffic signals designed to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion.
- Explore forensic engineering, road authority liability, and data-driven collision analysis.
- Learn about current challenges and innovative approaches in traffic management, public transportation, transportation planning, and road safety.
Networking & Interactive Activities
- Meet fellow engineers, industry leaders, and transportation professionals.
- Participate in interactive games and table rotations designed to encourage networking and collaboration.
- Exchange ideas and build lasting professional connections.
Dinner, Games & Prizes
- Enjoy light dinner with halal food options.
- Participate in games and win gifts.
- Join the excitement with raffle prizes and social activities.
Event Details
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
Venue: Mississauga Valley Community Centre, LC Taylor Room (2nd Floor)
Address: 1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd, Mississauga, ON L5A 3R8
Parking: Free parking available
Event Agenda
- Registration (6:00 PM)
- PEO Mississauga Chapter Presentation
- Guest Speaker Session 1
- Light Dinner (Halal Beef, Halal Chicken, or Vegetarian)
- Guest Speaker Session 2
- Guest Speaker Session 3
- Large-Group Networking and Table Rotations
- Games and Raffle Prizes
- Event Concludes (10:00 PM)
Please note: The agenda and schedule are subject to change based on activity availability.
Get Your Ticket Today!
Registration Website: https://peotransportation.eventbrite.ca
Ticket Price: Only $10 per person!
Your ticket includes light dinner featuring halal food options, including shawarma, falafel, and pizza, as well as access to an evening of professional learning, networking, games, and prizes.
Capacity: Up to 300 guests.
Registration Website:
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the engineering community, learn from transportation experts, enjoy dinner, and celebrate together!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Bios of Our Esteemed Speakers
Dr. Baher Abdulhai, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Professor, University of Toronto. Dr. Abdulhai brings over 38 years of expertise in transportation engineering, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and Traffic AI. He is a Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada and the Canadian Academy of Engineering and a recipient of numerous prestigious engineering awards.
Dr. Amer Shalaby, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Professor and Bahen/Tanenbaum Chair, University of Toronto. Dr. Shalaby specializes in public transit planning, intelligent transportation systems, transit operations, and AI applications. He directs the University of Toronto Transportation Research Institute and is an award-winning Fellow of leading Canadian engineering organizations.
Dr. Yoassry Elzohairy, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Senior Manager, Ontario Ministry of Transportation. Dr. Elzohairy has over 30 years of experience in road safety, traffic operations, highway design, and transportation planning. An Adjunct Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, he received the 2025 CCMTA Distinguished Service Award and the 2026 CCMTA Road Safety Award.
Event venue & nearby stays
Mississauga Valley Community Centre, 1275 Mississauga Vly Blvd, Mississauga, Canada
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