ERTICO releases the third episode of its podcast series ‘Connecting Dots & Talks’. Ahead of the 30th ITS World Congress in Dubai (UAE), set to take place from 16-20 September, this episode brings a special focus on ‘Global Intelligent Transport Systems Perspectives’. Joost Vantomme, CEO of ERTICO – ITS Europe, Laura Demeo Chace, President and CEO of ITS America, and Ace Yamamoto, Secretary General of ITS Asia Pacific convene to share their insights on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities across the wider ITS landscape.
One of the primary topics discussed in this episode is the integration of emerging technologies in ITS. Joost discusses how ERTICO envisions incorporating technologies like 5G, AI, and IoT into Europe’s transportation systems, enhancing connectivity and efficiency. Laura highlights ITS America’s efforts to promote equity and accessibility in transportation technology across the Americas, emphasising the importance of making advanced transportation solutions available to all communities. Ace reveals recent innovative trends in the Asia Pacific region, showcasing the unique advancements and adaptations in this part of the world.
Cross-border collaboration and standardisation is another crucial topic. Joost explains the ERTICO strategies for addressing the challenges of cross-border collaboration and standardisation across European countries. He also emphasises the need for cohesive efforts to ensure seamless ITS deployment across different nations. Laura outlines steps taken by ITS America to foster collaboration between the public and private sectors, aiming to create sustainable and efficient transportation solutions. Ace discusses the importance of balancing innovation with privacy and security concerns, particularly in the context of connected and autonomous vehicles.
Equity, accessibility, and sustainability in transportation are also key themes in the conversation. Joost Vantomme celebrates ERTICO milestones in advancing intelligent transportation systems in Europe, highlighting the achievements and successes that have shaped the region’s ITS landscape. Laura Demeo Chace addresses the challenges and opportunities in transitioning from traditional infrastructure to smart mobility ecosystems in the Americas. Ace Yamamoto emphasises the importance of user-centric planning in shaping Asia Pacific’s transportation strategies, demonstrating how the region prioritises the needs and preferences of its diverse population.
Our invited speakers also provide exclusive previews of the next ITS World Congresses, hosted each year in one of the three regions, rotating between the organisers, ERTICO (Dubai 2024), ITS America (Atlanta 2025) and ITS Asia-Pacific (Gangneung 2026). Take the opportunity to hear more about Joost’s insights into the thematic tracks and expectations for the ITS World Congress in Dubai. Following Laura’s explanation of ITS America’s contribution to Dubai, as well as the latest updates in preparations for the 2025 ITS World Congress in Atlanta, Ace also highlights the significance of the 2026 ITS World Congress in South Korea, discussing the benefits these conferences bring to the region’s transportation community and the whole world.
Hosted by Agne Vaitekenaite, ERTICO Partnership Development Manager, the podcast is now available on Spotify.
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