Track: Mobility

Private event aimed at members of the Mobility Institute. The content will focus on the presentation of the ideas from the Mobility Institute studies and some discussions about the main conclusions.

Topics will focus on mobility trends in Madrid and Barcelona and how household spending patterns on transport have changed in recent years.

In this thought-provoking session, five doctoral candidates from the EIT Urban Mobility Doctoral Training Network (DTN) will give insights into their groundbreaking mobility research by presenting their transformative ideas.

With public transport at the heart of efforts to make cities more liveable and to meet ambitious emission reduction targets, strategies to support public transport to be more reliable and convenient are critical. This session will explore how innovative solutions including shared mobility hubs, artificial intelligence, gamification and incentive mechanisms can accelerate public transport uptake.

The session will be divided into two blocks:

Solution talks, from 10:30 to 11:00
Miquel Nadal (Mobility expert)
Geert Vanbeveren (SIEMENS)

Thematic roundtable, from 11:00 to 12:00
Randolf Wilson (Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly)
Maria José Nieto (The Global Network for Popular Transportation)
Chris de Veer (Amsterdam Smart City)
Frédéric Reutenauer (PTV Group)
Ajoy Sharma (Government of Punjab)

Helsingborg is embracing digital nudging through the Smart Nudges Mobility platform, aiming to shift the commuting habits of parents and staff linked to 18,000 elementary students. By highlighting the benefits of walking and biking, the initiative not only promotes active mobility but also contributes to climate action, boosts public health, and enhances traffic safety, fostering a sustainable and safe community for future generations.

Aena is the largest airport operator in the world with regard to the number of airports managed and passenger volume. As multimodal infrastructures operator and committed to new forms of sustainable mobility, we have a programme called "Beyond the Airport", focused on exploring new business areas around sustainable mobility. We will deep in this strategy and show projects as Aena Mobility and the integration of UAM in our airports.

With more than half the world's population now living in cities, and 75% by 2050, we need to radically rethink how we move around and design our cities. Timothy will explore the key trends and emerging technologies that are shaping the future of urban mobility, deliveries and services in cities. He’ll highlight where we are at today, and what it will take to make them more liveable, resilient and enjoyable for future generations!

Explore the future of mobility data at deployEMDS Open Session. Supported by EU legislation and the Digital Europe Programme, we pioneer data spaces in 9 regions. With 20+ use cases, we enhance secure data sharing for a trusted European data ecosystem. Expect insights from real-life projects using transformative concepts. Join us to discuss how data reshapes sustainable mobility and what the data space concept means for urban data management.

Tackling major global challenges and trends requires careful financial prioritisation and use of resources.
Public-private partnerships are an increasingly important model to support critical urban mobility infrastructure and systems. In this discussion, panellists will reflect on the role of these partnerships, and how cities can implement innovative partnership and business models to accelerate the sustainable and digital transition.

Medical emergencies, parcel deliveries, & passenger transport as we know them could be upended by UAM in the near future. Still, many questions remain open with regards to acceptance, safety, or city planning. In this session, our speakers will discuss enablers for integrating UAM in mobility ecosystems. They will reflect on the role of UAM stakeholders in addressing the required effort in terms of investment, land use allocation,& regulations.

Debate session with relevant agents who offer solutions and alternatives to the private vehicle for the daily commute to work. The main problems and impacts of commuting to work will be presented in the session, as well as the solutions that are already in motion, going over different multimodal mobility success cases (carsharing, carpooling, micromobility, public transport).

Imagine a future where you can seamlessly plan and book all your mobility needs via a single integrated application. This future is at our fingertips. But unlocking multimodal travel booking, will require collaboration to create a single market of mobility data. Join this discussion examining the complex topic of data and the role cities can play in leading the way to making an EU-wide mobility data space a reality.

The session will be divided into two blocks:

Solution talks, from 13:45 to 14:30
Josep Laborda (Factual)
Lena Plikat (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit - GIZ)
Santi Romeu (Cybersecurity Agency of Catalonia)

Thematic roundtable, from 14:30 to 15:15
Mara Cole (City of Munich)
Dagmara Wrzesinska (Trafi)
Thibaud Febvre (Vianova)
Belén Albarracín (AMETIC)

This meeting is for Leading Cities within the EIT Urban Mobility partner network. By invitation only.

This roundtable will be a convergence of dialogues between transport operations experts from Barcelona, Madrid and Lisbon, and representatives from cities in Spain and Portugal. It will address coordination strategies and innovative approaches to influence transport choice and promote sustainable mobility. It will be a unique opportunity to understand the challenges and solutions from multiple perspectives.

Check and test how policy is ready to welcome and host the model to provide real decarbonization effects onto freight and last mile operations. There are challenges ahead but, are all stakeholders ready to face and accommodate them? A real decarbonization scenario may only be effective, only, if triggered from the operations reality landscape

The combination of lockdown recovery, the energy crisis, and increase in cost of living, has served to highlight societal inequalities. This session will be a passionate discussion on the fairness of the transition to sustainable and accessible urban mobility and an exploration of how moving around cities can become more accessible, safe, and affordable whilst making the most of existing mobility services and embracing new solutions.

The session will be divided into three blocks:

Keynote, from 15:45 to 16:00
Christoph Vollath (RACC)

Solution talks, from 16:00 to 16:10
Katharina Paoli Brunat (Nudgd AB)

Thematic roundtable, from 16:10 to 17:15
Cantal Bakker (Pikala)
Michael Glotz-Richter (City of Bremen)
Rafael John Santiago (City of Dortmund)
Oliver May-Beckmann (MCube - Munich Cluster for the Future of Mobility in Metropolitan Regions)

Moderated by Eurocities, Mission cities Rome, Lisbon, Oslo, Bologna and EIT Urban Mobility's Director of Innovation discuss the ambition and systemic approaches within sister projects UPPER and SPINE to rapidly increase the use of Public Transport to become climate neutral by 2030. Collaborations between industry, research organizations, PT operators, and municipalities is changing the mindset of citizens and improving urban mobility planning.

The session will focus on the state of European smart cities business models and financing schemes that were implemented in EU funded Smart Cities and Communities projects. The focus is on how these projects have harnessed innovative funding models to support the implementation of cutting-edge mobility and energy solutions, paving the way towards a greener and more sustainable urban landscape and how they can be replicated in other cities.

Join us for an exciting and dynamic session featuring some of the most promising startups in the micromobility and on-demand services sector as they pitch their innovative solutions for a safer, more sustainable future. In the rapidly evolving landscape of urban transportation and convenience services, these startups are at the forefront, reshaping the way we move and access services.

During this session, you'll have the opportunity to hear directly from these groundbreaking entrepreneurs and visionaries, as they showcase their ideas, products, and strategies aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency in micromobility and on-demand services.

 This session will take you on an illuminating journey through the realm of AV technology, unveiling its current impact in delivering genuine value. We'll explore how AV innovations are reshaping industries, revolutionizing user experiences, and accelerating progress. The session uncovers compelling success stories and cutting-edge advancements that showcase the tangible potential and practical applications of AV technology in the present day.

The summit brings together the international MaaS community represented by key stakeholders from the public and private sectors. The aim of this high-level summit is to bring fresh ideas and inputs to the discussion around MaaS by bridging actors from local, national, EU and global level. The aim is to endorse sustainability in MaaS context and the deployment of the latest digital and shared mobility innovations to create benefits for people, societies and the planet. This year the theme of the Summit is “User-centric MaaS for Sustainable Future” and will steer the discussions on the following topics, keeping the needs of users at its heart: - Public vs Private: what do we need to do to maximize the impact for the users? - MaaS & Open payments: how to take away generic constraints to facilitate all mobility modes to ease the user? - Cities dialogue: Is MaaS the solution to manage the Public Domain? This event is on invitation only and will bring together the MaaS Alliance Membership and invited guests to discuss th Conference Center | Zone: CC1 – Room 1.4

Barcelona City Council and the European city network IMPACTS organize this meeting for exchanging experience and knowledge on Parking strategies and curb management.

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Many European cities have introduced Urban Vehicle Access Regulations (UVARs), such as congestion charging schemes, to tackle air pollution, limit traffic congestion, improve road safety and redistribute public space. However, here remain crucial questions that need answering regarding the equity and acceptance components of those measures, concerns from industry and SMEs or the influence of such schemes in citizen’s’ mobility behaviour.

The last 15 years, starting in 2008, have represented an unprecedented boom in transportation innovation and investment from the private markets and public sector. As we catch our breath and take stock, shared lessons learned offer a foundation for what comes next. Hope and optimism remain about mobility’s potential to ease some of our greatest challenges from climate to racial and gender inequity, but we remain at an inflection point. Innovation occurs in cycles, and our success in the next boom depends on our thoughtful examination of where we landed after the last one. From the perspective of the last 12 years in three public agencies in northern and southern California, this presentation will share a view of the outcomes and a look ahead to what is just around the corner.

Droughts, heatwaves, flooding, and storms cause disruptions to the transportation systems of cities across the world, and climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of these extreme weather events. In this high-level discussion, panellists will discuss solutions and strategies for cities to become climate change resilient and adaptive, highlighting successful and ambitious initiatives that will inspire.

Many European cities have introduced Urban Vehicle Access Regulations (UVARs) to tackle air pollution, limit traffic congestion, improve road safety, and redistribute public space. This session focuses on congestion charging (implementation of a fee for drivers to enter certain areas with their vehicles). While it has been found to be an effective tool to meet local mobility and air quality goals, there remain crucial questions, especially in terms of equity and citizens' acceptance. Presenters: Seleta Reynolds – Chief Innovation Officer, Los Angeles Metro. Yoann Le Petit – Thought Leadership Manager, EIT Urban Mobility Participation: Carl Friedrich Eckhardt, Ian Catlow, Roberta Righini, Delia Mitcan, Leading cities and stakeholders of EIT Urban Mobility community. 

If interested to attend please contact EIT Urban Mobility: central@eiturbanmobility.eu

Panel is designed to delve into intricacies of transitioning from traditional to sustainable PT in India, spotlighting both challenges & opportunities. It will place a particular emphasis on the pivotal role played by digital innovations & robust policy framework. Furthermore, panel will scrutinize significance comprehensive policy framework, drawing inspiration from international models, emphasize walking, cycling & LEZ’s

Get ready to embark on a journey into the future of transportation! In this electrifying session, visionary startups will take center stage to pitch their innovative solutions that are driving the Mobility rEVolution. As we stand at the crossroads of sustainable mobility, these startups are at the forefront, pioneering groundbreaking technologies and services in the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem.

The global competition for leadership on AI is omnipresent. But what fields are AI applications for mobility more advanced? And what are the potential implications for cutting edge innovations? This panel discussion will examine the meaning of trustworthy and responsible AI applications in the mobility sector, including how this can ensured by service providers and regulators.

The session will be divided into two blocks:

Solution talks, from 11:00 to 11:30
Núria Corominas (Moventis)
Kenneth Glover (Civic Group)

Thematic roundtable, from 11:30 to 12:30
Marco Amorim (Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO)
Brandon Braham (City of Peachtree Corners)
Rikesh Shah (Mobility Innovation Expert)
Ane Irazustabarrena (Tecnalia)

The Scale-up programme is an acceleration programme supporting start-ups that develop and implement innovative solutions in the field of urban mobility. In this pitching session participants from the programme will present their solutions to the attendees, who will gain valuable insights about the new technologies that are reshaping the mobility sector.

This round table will be focused on the presentation of the AMBici service, the new public e-bike sharing system launched in the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona in January 2023. Management and financing of the service, the operation, the deployment in municipalities and data&results of the first year of implementation will be specific topics explained in the session from diferent perspectives.

A first block will discuss the current state of urban road infrastructure and its readiness for CCAM and give examples of needs for enhancement. In a second block, the session will work out a possible roadmap of how to overcome such gaps with an emphasize on physical, digital and organisational infrastructure. Finally, the session will discuss challenges and barriers that cities are facing on their way to full CCAM.

Despite policies and industrial priorities heavily pushing for the electrification of transportation, challenges related to design, lifecycle, and sourcing of critical metals are threatening to prevent the realisation of 2030 objectives. This session will discuss the various requirements to accelerate the uptake of vehicles with smaller, more efficient batteries without compromising range, as we race to net zero.

Despite policies and industrial priorities heavily pushing for the electrification of transportation, challenges related to design, lifecycle, and sourcing of critical metals are threatening to prevent the realisation of 2030 objectives. This session will discuss the various requirements to accelerate the uptake of vehicles with smaller, more efficient batteries without compromising range, as we race to net zero.

The cities in Europe will have to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and they must rely on the whole ecosystem to support the transition towards a more sustainable mobility. An important part of the ecosystem is the automotive industry, which faces risks related to the regulatory environment, changing mobility landscape, charging infrastructure integration, market competition, and different economic factors. To address these risks, collaboration among stakeholders is crucial. EIT Urban Mobility organises a session during TMWC with relevant representatives from the Automotive industry and the public sector, aiming to:

1. Discuss the challenges, opportunities, fears, risks, and new business models arising.
2. Identify the gaps between the cities’ vision and the private sector objectives and enhance the collaboration between the regulators, the industry, the cities, and its citizens to achieve the common mission of decarbonisation and sustainable urban mobility.

Explore the most innovative Spanish solutions for smart cities by amec urbis companies. Come to this unique event where the following leading Spanish companies will share knowledge and experiences to promote smart and responsible urban development: - LECTOR VISION: Applications of computer vision for smart cities and sustainable mobility by Ángel J Martín Fernández, Director of Business Development. - BENITO URBAN: Real solutions for the smart urbanism by Andrea Carandell, CEO. - URBIOTICA: Solutions for the digitalization of the curbside management by Josep M. Torras, CEO. - UPANDBIKE IC: Automatic and smart solutions for safe bike parking by Jordi Duran, Sales Developer. - EVCHARGE: Promoting sustainable mobility: Integration of charging points in cities with electric carsharing. Success story of El Prat del Llobregat (Barcelona) by Lorenzo Bella, Head of Business Unit.

ICEX organizes a workshop with european experts in urban mobility who will present city challenges, as well as, projects in the pipeline, and bidding procedures.

Explore the synergy of physical and digital infrastructure for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs). Discover how smart roads, 5G, and cybersecurity are shaping the future of mobility. Uncover challenges, solutions, and real-world examples in this essential session.

The cities in Europe will have to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and they must rely on the whole ecosystem to support the transition towards a more sustainable mobility. An important part of the ecosystem is the automotive industry, which faces risks related to the regulatory environment, changing mobility landscape, charging infrastructure integration, market competition, and different economic factors. To address these risks, collaboration among stakeholders is crucial. EIT Urban Mobility organises a session during TMWC with relevant representatives from the Automotive industry and the public sector, aiming to:

1. Discuss the challenges, opportunities, fears, risks, and new business models arising.
2. Identify the gaps between the cities’ vision and the private sector objectives and enhance the collaboration between the regulators, the industry, the cities, and its citizens to achieve the common mission of decarbonisation and sustainable urban mobility.

Access to capital is crucial for start-up growth and a key driver of a sustainable innovation ecosystem. Join this discussion on the current investment environment, its implications on the strategic priorities of public and private investors, and the consequences for start-ups. How can innovators get their ideas funded and what solutions are there for start-ups eager to go in the next investment round?

The session will be divided into two blocks:

Keynote, from 15:00 to 15:15
Manel Villalante (RENFE)

Thematic roundtable, from 15:15 to 16:15
Céline Rottier (EIB Institute)
Vincent Cabanel (Via ID)
Fredrik Hanell (EIT Urban Mobility)
Johan Høgåsen-Hallesby (Beta Mobility)

The Barcelona Innova Lab Mobility, an Urban Lab launched in 2022, aims to drive the execution of innovative pilots in the field of smart and sustainable mobility. The winners of the 1st urban challenge "Reducing motorbike accidents in Barcelona", Rider Dome and Mapit, will present the initial results of the pilot test. This will be followed by the launch of the 2nd urban mobility challenge: "Improving the service of the bus network in Barcelona".

ICEX organizes a workshop with european experts in urban mobility who will present city challenges, as well as, projects in the pipeline, and bidding procedures.

TMB's commitment to hydrogen vehicles as a complement to the electric fleet. Operational results and fleet expansion. New decarbonization opportunities using Biofuels obtained from waste.

Historically for many cities, their growth and economic exchanges were built on and around inland and coastal waterways. These same waterways could now be key to solving contemporary mobility challenges. However, operational costs, lack of infrastructure, and environmental concerns remain barriers to the development of this alternative to road and rail. This session will explore what can be done to unlock the full potential of waterborne transport.

The session will be divided into two blocks:

Solution talks, from 16:45 to 17:15
Bjorn Utgard (Hyke)
Erik Dyrkonen (Zeabuz)

Thematic roundtable, from 17:15 to 18:00
Minna Torppa (Forum Virium Helsinki)
Sven Verstrepen (Ghent University)
Najmeh Masoudi (Future Mobility Europe)
Johan de Haas (Damen Shipyard)

 Sharing insights and experiences of Chinese companies in areas such as urban and global transportation infrastructure, artificial intelligence, big data applications, smart mobility, autonomous driving, electric vehicles and charging stations, sustainable development, and low-carbon emissions in transportation.

Many cities today are dealing with multiple systems that have sprung up independently without any kind of coordination whatsoever. In countries such as France, mobility management contracts are increasingly more often combining several different means of transportation under a single contract. This is the case of the public service in Montbéliard, where Moventis operates all available means of transportation.

The future of vehicles is autonomous. However, the question for many, remains… What is the benefit of autonomous mobility? This discussion will shed light on some of the societal, environmental and safety benefits that will ultimately transform our cities and lives. Learn more about where we currently stand when it comes to the supporting infrastructure and regulatory framework on cooperative, connected and automated mobility.

The session will be divided into two blocks:

Solution talks, from 09:30 to 10:00
Anaïs Enrico (Karos Mobility)
Richard Barrington (ANGOKA)

Thematic roundtable, from 10:00 to 11:00
Renske Martijnse-Hartikka (Forum Virium Helsinki)
Anne-Marie Van Asbroeck (imec.Fladers)
Ignasi Gómez-Belinchón (In-MOVE by Railgrup)
Evan Costagliola (Cityfi)

Belief vs Reality High resistance to change + misinformationCharging infrastructure improbable, but sufficientEase to install EVSE in car parks

IN-MOVE together with key Industrial stakeholders, Research organisations, and Policy makers, coordinate a Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM) workshop to discuss the state-of-the-art in CCAM solutions for the logistics sector. IN-MOVE will present the MODI initiative, a flagship EU project that intends to accelerate the adoption of CCAM solutions to improve European logistic chains, and its synergies within the CCAM ecosystem.

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Witness groundbreaking solutions that redefine how we park, charge, and seamlessly embark on autonomous journeys. Join this start-up pitch session to explore innovations that promise to transform urban transportation, making it smarter, more efficient, and sustainable.

The railway has become a force that connects cities, people and opportunities for urban improvement. The session will present three unique perspectives: urban planning, the interaction between mobility and housing, and the user's point of view, to offer a comprehensive view of how the railway contributes to shaping and redefining the urban environment.

The on-demand economy, bolstered by increasing digitalisation and socioeconomic trends, saw unprecedented growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Same day and local deliveries and take-back policies make this trend look likely to stay. The impacts on congestion, noise and air pollution, and quality of life, require an innovative and holistic approach to vehicle fleets, logistics flows as well as private and public collaboration.

Burning Dialogue, from 11:30 to 12:45
Willem van Heijningen (Municipality of Amsterdam)
Fabio Maria Nussio (Municipality of Rome, Italy)

Thematic roundtable, from 12:50 to 16:00
Ioanna Fergadiotou (URBANE)
Guido Di Pasquale (PAVE Europe)
Roamy Valera (Automotus)
Giuseppe Dall'Asta (Interporto Bologna)
Viktoria Kindesjö (Scania Hall 2 | Congress Room: Tomorrow.Mobility

Discover startups that are leading the charge in promoting active mobility and environmental consciousness. Explore eco-friendly solutions that reimagine the way we move within cities, fostering healthier, greener communities for all. Join us for a session dedicated to the future of sustainable urban living and healthier ways of moving in cities.

Following last year’s successful pitch session, we will gather city officers from all over the world to the wider audience of the Agora space. 8 pitches from municipalities and regions from Latin America to Europe and Asia, selected this year by the partnership between ACCIÓ/GOOSE and the Smart Cities Marketplace.

A first block will show the most important conclusions obtained from a deep analysis developed by RACC, Deloitte, Nommon and Aimsun. It will take 10 minutes.Then, we will hold a round table with 3 experienced guests. Each one will talk about their experience and the different roles needed in transport planning projects.

The keynote will address and unfold various megatrends, in relations to the dynamics and intersections of future lifestyles, behaviours and needs. Where will we live, and how and by what will our lives be affected? And what will be the implications for new expectations, demands and desires in the future?

The session will showcase EIT UM's Competence Hub training to empower transport professionals from 3 Belgian institutions operating in the mobility sector (The City of Namur, SNCB - Belgian Railway Operator, STIB - Regional Brussels Transport Operator) with 3D visualization tools and digital twins applied to urban mobility, and how to leverage the potential of this state-of-the art technology for new sustainable city transportation solutions.

This high-level roundtable will tackle key questions about the role of governance in ensuring not only a sustainable transition, but also a just one. The impact on people as part of the transition to net-zero mobility in cities will be explored alongside examples of successful public-private collaborations to resolve city mobility challenges, both from a technology and governance point of view.

Embrace the digital revolution in urban development and mobility with this start-up pitching session. Explore cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping the urban landscape. From data-driven planning to smart city solutions, witness how startups are digitally transforming our cities for a more connected, efficient, and sustainable future.

Innovative mobility solutions very often have difficulty breaking out of their ecosystem, and even more so across borders. An open discussion between a successful entrepreneur, a European institution, a startup accelerator and a leading cities network to identify how to create impactful connections to foster pan-European cooperations!

The decarbonisation of transportation is an important part of the race to meet net zero climate targets.

With a legal framework supporting the procurement of alternative energy vehicles, such as electric, hydrogen and battery-electric, it is now a race for local authorities to implement supporting infrastructures, with Public Private Partnerships and innovation projects key enablers in the transition.

The session will be divided into three blocks:

Keynote, from 14:30 to 14:45
Ramiro Pigem (Moventis)

Solution talks, from 14:45 to 15:05
Cristian Bardají (RACC)
Michael Wayama (Wanyama Autosafety Initiatives)

Thematic roundtable, from 15:05 to 16:00
Joan Cardona (Eurecat)
Ed Synott (NetZeroCities)
Makiko Hisatomi (Fujitsu Research of Europe, representing WBCSD)
Asuka Ito (FIA)

The automotive sector is one of the key vectors of the economy in Catalonia. This sector is in full transformation, facing the challenges posed by the introduction of electric vehicles as well as the introduction of connected and autonomous vehicles. There will be opportunities in the different value chains with the transformation of the industry as well as the technological capabilities that companies have developed to adapt to the future.