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FAME Final Event
2025-06-16 09:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Online
After three years of work, the EC-funded FAME project will present their results during several distinct online sessions, which can be followed separately, and in isolation, according to one’s centre of interest.
The main mission of FAME has been to engage CCAM stakeholders and capitalize on shared knowledge, to improve cooperation, consensus building and data sharing for CCAM testing and large-scale demonstration activities in Europe.
FAME approach is based on the integration and further development of existing elements such as stakeholder networks (e.g. CCAM Partnership) and the CAD Knowledge Base, namely to provide a long-term coordination framework for R&I and large-scale testing and evaluation activities in Europe.
FAME European framework for testing on public roads includes a Common Evaluation Methodology, a CCAM Test Data Space, a Taxonomy tool, an ethics framework, and an inventory of current legislation, approval processes and procedures. It is intended to enable comparability, complementarity and upscaling of R&I results for future research, development and testing of CCAM-enabled solutions and services, and facilitate the evaluation of their wider impacts.
Each “building block” will present their detailed results in dedicated sessions (for which you can register separately), after a general overview session, which will also highlight other stand-alone results such as policy briefs or the EUCAD networking events, which FAME co-organised with the European Commission and the CCAM Partnership.
The detailed agenda and separate registration details per session are as follows:
The detailed agenda and separate registration details per session are as follows:
09:00-10:30 General Overview

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Agenda

Introduction about FAME

Main objectives & expected outcomes
Overview of main achievements

Stakeholder engagement & cooperation

Overview CCAM stakeholder ecosystem
Stakeholder events
International cooperation

Policy dialogue & recommendations

Overview European Framework for public roads testing

General overview
Taxonomy
European Common Evaluation Methodology for CCAM (EU-CEM)

11:00-12:00 CAD Knowledge Base

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Presentation of the Knowledge Base, its different content types, demonstrating how to navigate through the different sections and what can be found under each specific one, as well as the further plans for its development and improvement.
14:00-14:45 CCAM Data Sharing Framework & Test Data Space

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This session will present more in details the CCAM Data Sharing Framework and CCAM Test Data Demonstrator.
The CCAM Data Sharing Framework builds on knowledge and best practices of 15+ years of managing data from testing ADAS and CCAM on public roads. The framework cover agreements and legal frameworks, data protection, data and metadata description, as well as administrative procedures and data governance. What is new: federated data sharing is covered as a mean to increase and facilitate data sharing in the CCAM domain.
The CCAM Test Data Space implements the principles of the Data Sharing Framework, into a data space prototype. This session will demonstrate the capabilities of the data space, its functions, and how to ensure trust between the actors. Furthermore, the session will outline the future governance and development of the data space.
15:00-15:45 Recommendations for a European framework for testing on public roads: harmonized legislation & procedures for permit

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The regulatory landscape on testing CCAM on public roads differ between EU member states. This hinder efficient testing schemes and cross-border testing. In the FAME project, an inventory of all EU member states + Norway, Switzerland and the UK was made, underlining the different approaches (by 2023).
This session will cover recommendations for harmonized legislation & procedures for permit. The recommendations include the approval process, monitoring, ethical considerations, and mutual recognition (handling cross-border testing).
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Vehicle Automation Symposium: Getting to SAE Level 4™
2025-06-24 - 2025-06-25
Last year, prompted by industry demand, SAE International embarked on organising a symposium which took place in Frankfurt. Given the positive response following this event, the event will be hosted each year, aiming to address implementation challenges in the realm of SAE L4. ERTICO is pleased to have been invited to attend and contribute to this second edition of their new annual event.
SAE has envisioned this symposium as an opportunity for key individuals to delve into these challenges and collaboratively explore potential solutions. Speakers will have the opportunity to address their issues and solutions facing SAE L4 implementations leading to open discussions and exchange of ideas with other industry professionals, policy makers, engineers etc.
To help the industry advance, this event shares the exchange of practical experiences from leading experts representing OEMs, government agencies and discrete part developers representing both hardware and software perspectives to answer the question – how do we get to mass deployment of L4 vehicles? Real-world applications will be featured in this event including point-to-point (robotaxi) to long-haul commercial vehicles. Take this opportunity to network and problem-solve at an event from the organisation that designed the levels of driving automation.
Topics to be addressed include:

Security and Connectivity
Standards
Legislation and Adoption of L4
Verification and validation
System Architecture
Sensors and Actuators

The maximum capacity of this event is limited, please reserve your spot. Find more information about the event here.
This event will include plenty of networking opportunities during coffee breaks, lunches and dinner.

Global Transport Connectivity Forum 2025
2025-06-27 - 2025-06-29
ERTICO is pleased to announce its participation in the Global Transport Connectivity Forum 2025, taking place from 27–29 June in Istanbul, Türkiye. This high-level event, hosted by the Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure with support from the World Bank, will convene global leaders to address the evolving challenges and opportunities in international transport connectivity.
As a distinguished contributor, ERTICO will present its insights on the latest trends and challenges in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), highlighting innovation in smart mobility and sustainable transport solutions. The interventions, represented by Chariman, Dr Angelos Amditis and CEO Joost Vantomme will reflect the breadth of ERTICO’s activities across sectors and stakeholders, ranging from connected and automated mobility to data sharing, digital infrastructure, and clean transport technologies.
We are also proud to emphasise the strong links between ERTICO and Türkiye: both the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure (MoTi) and the Municipality of Istanbul are valued members of the ERTICO Partnership. This connection underscores our shared commitment to smarter, more sustainable urban and regional transport networks – and this will come to life next year at the 17th ITS European Congress which is set to be held in Istanbul from 27–29 April 2026, organised in cooperation with MoTi, IMM, Isbak, and ITS Türkiye. This event will be another milestone in our mission to foster innovation, collaboration, and excellence in the field of ITS.

International Symposium: Navigating the Future of Traffic Management
2025-06-29 - 2025-07-03 | Athens, Greece
Registrations for the International Symposium “Navigating the Future of Traffic Management” is now open.
A a premier event which brings together managers, traffic engineers, practitioners, and researchers from around the globe, the city of Athens from 29 June to 3 July, the symposium will serve as a dynamic platform to explore and discuss innovative practices, proven methods, and how technologies may assist agencies in improving how they actively manage traffic on roads, freeways, motorways, and tollways.

Industry leaders and specialists from around the globe are invited and will lead discussions on the challenges, research needs, innovative approaches, and opportunities to collaborate with other agencies and service providers to improve how they actively manage and control traffic on the surface transportation system. The challenges lying before us show the need to team up with other international platforms worldwide and look beyond traditional traffic management to improve safety, facilitate multimodal mobility, and tackle climate change.

ERTICO will actively participate with expertise and insight into many of the thematic tracks during the event, amongst many:

Dr Angelos Amditis, ERTICO Chairman, Conference Chair, and R&D Director of ICCS who will participate in the first Welcome Session on Tuesday 1 July and the 4th panel on ‘Fostering a Global Dialog and Incentives for Agencies to Share Traffic Management Practices and Research’.
CEO Joost Vantomme will present perspectives of European Data Spaces on Wednesday 2 July in the 3rd panel on ‘Reaching the Destination – Building Blocks Along the Journey’.

Discover the full programme and register here to benefit from the early bird rates until 30 March.

V4SAFETY webinar | Safety Assessment Framework & Evaluation Scope
2025-07-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Join the V4SAFETY webinar series – discover how simulation is reshaping road safety evaluation.

We’re excited to launch the V4SAFETY webinar series, where we’ll present the final results of the project through a series of focused sessions. This first webinar introduces the overall safety assessment framework and evaluation scope. Ulrich Sander [Volvo Cars] and Felix Fahrenkrog [BMW Group] will provide an overview of the V4SAFETY framework, elaborate on how to apply it and how to define the evaluation scope properly.

Details & registration
Topic:
Safety Assessment Framework & Evaluation Scope
Date and time:
Friday 04 July | 14:00 – 15:00 CEST | Online
Speakers:
Dr.-Ing. Felix Fahrenkrog | Expert Virtualization of Integrated Safety | BMW Group
Ulrich Sander | Senior Technical Leader – Safety data, analytics & insight | Volvo Cars
Register now to explore the final results of the V4SAFETY project ➔

2025 ITS World Congress in Atlanta
2025-08-24 - 2025-08-28
ERTICO – ITS Europe is working closely with ITS America and ITS Asia-Pacific to co-organise and develop the Congress Programme for the 31st ITS World Congress in Atlanta, Georgia, from 25-28 August 2025. This collaboration underscores the global nature of the event, bringing together leading experts from across regions to shape a dynamic agenda that will explore the latest developments in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS).
Beyond the active scope of coordination between the regions, ERTICO facilitates the participation of European stakeholders who aim to present their innovative solutions during the Congress.
In collaboration with the host of the next EMEA ITS World Congress in Birmingham 2027, ERTICO invites its Partners and European-based mobility innovators to showcase their latest solutions at the joint stand, ‘Europe Pavilion’ in Atlanta. As part of this strategic presence, exhibitors will benefit from high-impact visibility, access to exclusive networking receptions, speaking opportunities, and engagement with global industry leaders and public decision makers. This joint stand also presents a unique platform to foster transatlantic partnerships, promote innovation, and build momentum on the road to Birmingham 2027.
To access the comprehensive Congress Programme, offering diverse and engaging sessions, including high-level plenaries, executive panels, technical presentations, and interactive workshops, please visit the official website here.
