Join the Mineta Transportation Institute for the Mineta Forum on Transportation Policy & Leadership Event in Washington, D.C. for a bipartisan gathering of national leaders to commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.
This September marks twenty-five years since Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta’s actions helped our industry and our country survive one of its most harrowing days—one that would transform transportation and leadership forever.
When: Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Registration starts at 1:30 P.M.
Where: Ballroom, The National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20045.
Registration Fee: $75 per person.
Forum Agenda
Master of Ceremonies
- Dr. Karen E. Philbrick, Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute, San José State University (SJSU)
Welcome Remarks
Speakers (listed alphabetically):
- The Honorable James H. Burnley IV, 9th U.S. Secretary of Transportation
- Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, President, SJSU
Keynote Address | A Son of San José: The Legacy of Norman Y. Mineta
A personal tribute to Secretary Mineta’s life and leadership—from internment to Congress to the Cabinet.
Speaker:
- David Mineta, Son of Secretary Norm Mineta
Fireside Chat | In the Room That Day: Leadership on 9/11
A candid conversation that explores how September 11 reshaped our understanding of leadership and reflects on the importance of trust, strategic action, and across-the-aisle collaboration in moments of crisis.
Speaker:
- John Flaherty, Former Chief of Staff & Senior Advisor to Secretary Norman Mineta, U.S. Department of Transportation
Featured Panel | The Legacy That Moves Us: Transportation Security Across Modes, Across Agencies, & Across the Aisle
Transportation security depends on collaboration that transcends agencies, modes, and political perspectives. Leaders from aviation, transit, maritime security, and national security will discuss how the legacy of Norman Mineta and the impacts of 9/11 continue to influence transportation policy and preparedness.
Speakers (listed alphabetically):
- Randy Clarke, General Manager & CEO, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
- The Honorable Jennifer Homendy, Chairwoman, National Transportation Safety Board
- Steve Morrissey, Vice President – Regulatory and Policy, United Airlines
- Joanna M. Nunan, Vice Admiral, U.S. Maritime Service (Ret.), Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.)
Moderator:
- The Honorable Nuria I. Fernandez, 15th Administrator, Federal Transit Administration
The Mineta Legacy Initiative Networking Reception
Hosted reception for continued conversation and celebration with remarks introducing the endowment campaign and inviting attendees to become part of MTI’s next chapter.
