Six member organizations of the Arizona Technology Council are partnering with other groups to launch SVIT (Smart Vehicles and Intelligent Transportation) with a debut at a Jan. 23 summit where they will explain their plans to make Southern Arizona a regional innovation hub for the industry.

Arizona Commerce Authority, City of Tucson, Pima Association of Governments, Pima Community College, Pima County and Tech Parks Arizona have partnered with other organizations to create SVIT whose vision is for the region to become a leader in developing and employing new technologies that address community needs, attract and grow the industry, and drive the economy.

The daylong SWIFT (Smart Vehicles, Intelligent Freight, and Transportation) summit at the UA Tech Park Event Center will include industry updates, technology demonstrations and panel discussions. For more information, go to https://techparks.arizona.edu/swift.