San Diego Plugfest

Tolling & V2X Testing Opportunities Join OmniAir Consortium® for the 19th OmniAir Plugfest, March 8–12, 2027, hosted by Qualcomm in San Diego, California. This five-day event brings together connected vehicle manufacturers, technology developers, infrastructure operators, test laboratories, and transportation agencies for hands-on testing, interoperability evaluations, and demonstrations of emerging vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies. The San Diego Plugfest will introduce new V2X tolling testing opportunities, expand misbehavior detection activities, and continue established LTE-V2X PC5 conformance and field testing. Participants will also explore emerging applications involving network V2X, sensors, connected intersections, and air-to-everything (A2X) communications. Planned Testing and Demonstrations • New V2X Tolling Testing: SAE J3217 tolling message conformance, including TAM, TUM, and TUMack; location-based tolling applications; distributed interoperability testing; and security and authentication. • LTE-V2X PC5 Testing: Bench conformance testing covering physical layer, protocol, network services, security, and messaging, along with OBU field performance testing. • Misbehavior Detection: Testing to evaluate V2X security and misbehavior detection capabilities. • Network V2X Demonstrations: Exploring cellular network-based V2X communications (Uu) and emerging applications. • Sensor and Intersection Applications: Exploring sensor integration, connected infrastructure, and intersection safety applications. • Aftermarket V2X Devices: Testing PC5-based aftermarket V2X devices aligned with SAE J3315. • A2X Demonstrations: Showcasing cellular-based aviation communications and electronic conspicuity applications. Why Participate? OmniAir Plugfests provide a collaborative, multi-vendor environment where participants can: • Test products and technologies alongside other manufacturers and technology providers. • Identify interoperability challenges and evaluate potential solutions. • Work directly with test equipment providers, independent laboratories, and technical experts. • Gain insights into evolving industry standards and certification requirements. • Help advance V2X technologies toward real-world deployment. Who Should Attend? The San Diego Plugfest welcomes organizations involved in developing, testing, deploying, and operating connected transportation technologies, including: • Automotive manufacturers and V2X device suppliers • Tolling agencies, operators, and technology providers • Roadside infrastructure and sensor manufacturers • Test laboratories and test equipment providers • Cellular network operators and chipset developers • Transportation agencies and research institutions • Aviation technology developers and A2X stakeholders Whether your organization is preparing a product for certification, evaluating emerging applications, or exploring new interoperability opportunities, the San Diego Plugfest offers a valuable opportunity to collaborate with industry experts. Registration Options Plugfest Testing Registration Organizations participating in Plugfest testing may register individual engineers or purchase a Team Ticket covering up to three engineers. All testing registrations include access to the full week of testing activities, the conference program, and technology demonstrations. Team Testing Ticket (Up to 3 Engineers) • Early Bird: $3,000 (through Dec. 31, 2026) • Standard: $3,500 (beginning Jan. 1, 2027) Team Testing Tickets cover up to three engineers from the same organization for the full week of Plugfest testing, including the conference and technology demonstrations. Team Testing Ticket (4+ Engineers) • Early Bird: $4,500 (through Dec. 31, 2026) • Standard: $5,000 (beginning Jan. 1, 2027) Team Testing Tickets cover up to three engineers from the same organization for the full week of Plugfest testing, including the conference and technology demonstrations. Conference-Only Registration Attend the Monday conference program and technology demonstrations without participating in Plugfest testing. • General Admission: $375 • Government and Academia: $175 Conference admission is included with all Plugfest Testing Tickets. Individuals not registered for testing must purchase a separate conference ticket to attend Monday activities. Technology Demonstration: $2,500 Organizations interested in showcasing emerging V2X technologies and applications may register for a technology demonstration opportunity. The $2,500 registration includes participation in the demonstration program and admission for up to two representatives. Demonstration participation is subject to coordination with OmniAir and event organizers. Join Us in San Diego! Connect with industry leaders, evaluate emerging technologies, and contribute to the advancement of interoperable, secure, and reliable V2X communications. Register today and be part of the 19th OmniAir Plugfest! Planned testing activities and demonstrations are subject to participant interest, equipment availability, and final program planning.