Track: Mobility

‘Nexus’ is the coordination of a set of indoor drones that symbolize unity and synergy among them. The power of teamwork, collaboration, and collective effort enables individuals, when united, to achieve great challenges and accomplishments. It tells a wonderful story that conveys ‘together, it’s possible’ and that ‘together, we can reach places one alone could never imagine.
Duration: 6 minutes. A project by Flock Drone Art.

‘Nexus’ is the coordination of a set of indoor drones that symbolize unity and synergy among them. The power of teamwork, collaboration, and collective effort enables individuals, when united, to achieve great challenges and accomplishments. It tells a wonderful story that conveys ‘together, it’s possible’ and that ‘together, we can reach places one alone could never imagine.

Duration: 6 minutes. A project by Flock Drone Art.

‘Nexus’ is the coordination of a set of indoor drones that symbolize unity and synergy among them. The power of teamwork, collaboration, and collective effort enables individuals, when united, to achieve great challenges and accomplishments. It tells a wonderful story that conveys ‘together, it’s possible’ and that ‘together, we can reach places one alone could never imagine.

Duration: 6 minutes. A project by Flock Drone Art.

Participatory session to share the progress made in designing a Large-Scale Demonstrator for autonomous and connected vehicles in Catalonia. The goal is to gather feedback and insights from key stakeholders to ensure the initiative addresses real regional challenges and opportunities.

Smart mobility is vital for sustainable cities, yet financing remains challenging. This panel explores closing the funding gap and scaling solutions with experts from city leadership, innovation, and corporate ventures. Featuring Agnese Buša, Head of Smart City Development, City of Riga; Daniel Serra, Impact Ventures Director, EIT Urban Mobility; and João Félix, Head of Corporate Venture, Grupo Brisa. Moderated by Emma Lozano Doogan from Kurrant.

Discover how large-scale testbeds are turning disruptive tech into real mobility solutions. From 5G/6G to AI, they are shaping Europe’s digital mobility future and opening new paths for innovation, investment and collaboration

Fast-paced and inspiring, this session brings together universities and research centers to the stage. Each organization gives a 10 minute presentation about their cutting-edge projects, revealing emerging discoveries, and exploring how their work is shaping the future of smart cities.

This session gathers European public transport authorities, operators, and researchers to share insights from the E-MED project. It highlights local mobility challenges and presents innovative solutions such as AI-based planning, eco-driving, and new procurement strategies. The discussion will also address the shift to electric mobility, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of public transport and strengthen urban mobility resilience.

As cities prepare for the deployment of autonomous vehicles, questions around infrastructure, safety, and urban planning are front and centre. This panel will dive into how AVs can be integrated into the urban fabric while contributing to urban mobility public policy goals. How can autonomous and connected vehicles be integrated into urban environments to enhance mobility, safety, and the public realm while addressing regulatory and infrastructural challenges? How can cities prepare for this transformation?

As cities prepare for the deployment of autonomous vehicles, questions around infrastructure, safety, and urban planning are front and centre. This panel will dive into how AVs can be integrated into the urban fabric while contributing to urban mobility public policy goals. How can autonomous and connected vehicles be integrated into urban environments to enhance mobility, safety, and the public realm while addressing regulatory and infrastructural challenges? How can cities prepare for this transformation?

Discover how Ubiwhere supports the deployment of connected and automated mobility solutions. Through data integration, our Urban Platform, and real-time decision-making, we enable cities to embrace a cooperative mobility ecosystem that is safer, smarter, and ready for the future. 

As cities prepare for the deployment of autonomous vehicles, questions around infrastructure, safety, and urban planning are front and centre. This panel will dive into how AVs can be integrated into the urban fabric while contributing to urban mobility public policy goals. How can autonomous and connected vehicles be integrated into urban environments to enhance mobility, safety, and the public realm while addressing regulatory and infrastructural challenges? How can cities prepare for this transformation?

This session focuses on human-centered mobility solutions designed for accessibility, safety, and well-being. From navigation support for vulnerable users to inclusive urban planning, livable spaces, and smart bike security, these innovations make cities more equitable, connected, and user-friendly.

Discover the latest in sustainable mobility, clean propulsion, and energy-efficient transport. Innovations in alternative fuels, climate monitoring, predictive maintenance, and electrification are transforming cities and fleets, enabling greener, safer, and more sustainable urban mobility.

Explore solutions that optimize urban mobility infrastructure and transport networks. From smart parking and curbside management to multimodal integration, route optimization, and shared mobility, this session showcases innovations driving efficient, low-carbon, and intelligent urban transport systems.

From 5G–satellite connectivity and AI traffic orchestration to drone data analytics, micromobility insights, cycling safety, and alternative fuel vehicle conversions, these startups are shaping the future of mobility. Discover solutions that make cities, fleets, and riders safer, greener, and more efficient, while unlocking actionable data for smarter transport planning.

Explore how flexible, on-demand mobility and active travel can solve mobility gaps in rural and peri-urban areas. This session will discuss low-cost, tech-enabled solutions, user-friendly integration, and intermodal strategies to connect low-density territories with urban centers. A dynamic exchange on how to make rural mobility inclusive, affordable, and sustainable.

As climate goals tighten, the mobility sector faces pressure to rapidly decarbonise while remaining economically viable. This session explores how the sustainable, connected, and shared mobility transition — from passenger mobility, logistics, and infrastructure—can support both competitiveness and climate action. Panellists will share insights on emerging trends, regulatory shifts, and how public and private actors can align innovation with competitiveness and sustainability objectives.

Active and micromobility are essential for healthier, more inclusive urban transport. This session explores solutions that support walking, cycling, and shared micromobility through infrastructure and smart urban design. How can cities integrate e-scooters, shared mobility, and cycling infrastructure to create an inclusive and efficient transportation system? What strategies can improve walkability? How do cycling lanes and smart parking contribute to active mobility?

Active and micromobility are essential for healthier, more inclusive urban transport. This session explores solutions that support walking, cycling, and shared micromobility through infrastructure and smart urban design. How can cities integrate e-scooters, shared mobility, and cycling infrastructure to create an inclusive and efficient transportation system? What strategies can improve walkability? How do cycling lanes and smart parking contribute to active mobility?

How we quantify in the socio-economic benefits if bike share schemes in financial terms - Presentation of the results of the study & White Paper prepared by EY.

Active and micromobility are essential for healthier, more inclusive urban transport. This session explores solutions that support walking, cycling, and shared micromobility through infrastructure and smart urban design. How can cities integrate e-scooters, shared mobility, and cycling infrastructure to create an inclusive and efficient transportation system? What strategies can improve walkability? How do cycling lanes and smart parking contribute to active mobility?

Public space is one of a city’s most valuable resources. This discussion looks at how smart mobility planning, for instance with mobility hubs and active travel promotion, can make better use of space while improving health, accessibility, and urban life. What role do urban mobility planning, including smart parking, transport hubs, and placemaking, play in shaping urban environments that prioritise both functionality and quality of life for residents and visitors?

Public space is one of a city’s most valuable resources. This discussion looks at how smart mobility planning, for instance with mobility hubs and active travel promotion, can make better use of space while improving health, accessibility, and urban life. What role do urban mobility planning, including smart parking, transport hubs, and placemaking, play in shaping urban environments that prioritise both functionality and quality of life for residents and visitors?

Public space is one of a city’s most valuable resources. This discussion looks at how smart mobility planning, for instance with mobility hubs and active travel promotion, can make better use of space while improving health, accessibility, and urban life. What role do urban mobility planning, including smart parking, transport hubs, and placemaking, play in shaping urban environments that prioritise both functionality and quality of life for residents and visitors?

The Barcelona Metropolitan Transport Authority (ATM), under the Mobility Law framework, leads the Regional Mobility Master Plan, which defines the strategic model for mobility in the region. This plan guides urban planning, fostering active mobility, public transport, and sustainable solutions for a more efficient use of public space.

Public space is one of a city’s most valuable resources. This discussion looks at how smart mobility planning, for instance with mobility hubs and active travel promotion, can make better use of space while improving health, accessibility, and urban life. What role do urban mobility planning, including smart parking, transport hubs, and placemaking, play in shaping urban environments that prioritise both functionality and quality of life for residents and visitors?

Logistics operations are rarely planned with a smart perspective. This event explores how digitalisation and new technologies are transforming freight, an often-overlooked yet essential sector. Through real cases and dialogue, we’ll show how “smart” starts in everyday logistics — driving efficiency, resilience, and impact, turning freight into something almost futuristic.

How can cities ensure mobility innovation is trusted, inclusive, and ready for scale? Four CIVITAS projects - MOBILITIES FOR EU, SUM, GEMINI, and metaCCAZE - share concrete methods and experiences: from designing urban mobility labs and governance models, to co-creation activities with citizens at local and regional levels across Europe.

The round table is comprised of speakers from the ITS industry, infrastructure, academia and a road user association, and will look from different angles on how perceived utility to road users and societal benefits can be aligned to accelerate adoption of C-ITS and unleash the full potential of its benefits. The discussion will be enriched with practical use cases from the SCALE project.

Traditional metrics no longer capture the complexity of today's urban mobility ecosystems. This session challenges current success indicators and explores how both public authorities and private actors can adopt broader metrics. From intelligent traffic signals to employer-led mobility programmes, we’ll discuss how to redefine value and how new measurements can unlock better solutions for sustainable, inclusive cities.

European cities strive to become more inclusive and equitable on one hand and smart and data-driven on the other. However, gaps in data collection and analysis can overlook the diverse needs of citizens groups. This session explores how using gender-disaggregated data can help design more inclusive urban spaces and mobility infrastructure.