Join us April 30th for a webinar on Area X.O presented by Pavlo Serhiienko and Susanne Cork. The webinar will consist of:

• Introducing Area X.O, including their origin, mandate, and core facilities and assets.
• Highlighting a selection of Area X.O’s flagship projects, particularly their work with Transport Canada and other key partners.
• Providing a forward-looking view of how the program is evolving and expanding

Pavlo Serhiienko, PhD, is the Lead Engineer at Area X.O responsible for our Communications and Smart Mobility Program. In this capacity, he leads the design, integration, and execution of advanced testing and validation programs for connected and autonomous systems, smart mobility, and emerging transportation technologies. With a PhD in engineering and deep expertise spanning sensor integration, perception systems, robotics, and real-world testbed deployment, Pavlo plays a central role in bridging complex technical innovation with practical, scalable applications. He has led and supported numerous multi-partner projects, including collaborations with Transport Canada and industry stakeholders, focused on advancing road safety, V2X communications, and autonomous system performance in controlled and real-world environments. Pavlo is recognized for his ability to translate sophisticated engineering concepts into actionable insights, enabling innovators, regulators, and industry partners to accelerate the safe deployment of next-generation mobility solutions.

Susanne Cork is Strategic Markets Director at Invest Ottawa’s Area X.O, where she leads strategy, program development, and delivery for the Ottawa Innovation Farm and Smart Mobility programs. Area X.O is Canada’s all-weather R&D complex supporting next-generation mobility, advanced robotics, agricultural, and defence innovation. Susanne builds and leads strategic collaborations across industry, government, and academia to accelerate commercialization, advance regulatory readiness, and enable real-world testing across integrated test environments, including the Greenbelt Research Farm, the Killaloe site, and the Drone and Advanced Robotics Test and Training (DARTT) Zone. She supports entrepreneurs and scale-ups through end-to-end innovation pathways—from simulation and engineering advisory to field trials, validation, and market adoption—while helping shape national programs that advance road safety, sustainable agriculture, and Canadian technology leadership.

We look forward to seeing you there!