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ITS European Congress Toulouse 2022
2022-05-30 - 2022-06-01 | Toulouse, Toulouse, France
ERTICO – ITS Europe is delighted to announce that the next European Congress for Intelligent Transport Systems will be hosted by the city of Toulouse from 30 May to 2 June 2022, with the theme of Smart and Sustainable Mobility for all.
The ITS European Congresses are the means for the ITS Community to keep pace with the incredible evolution of the industry, particularly as seen more recently. With its up-to-date Programme and Demonstrations that strongly embrace the latest in smart mobility and the digitalisation of transport, this event offers both the learning possibilities and the opportunities to network with some of the most active players in the industry.
‘It is no surprise that Toulouse is the host city of ERTICO’s next European Congress. The city has one of the oldest European Universities, yet has some of the most innovative technology being created in its surrounding area,’ says Jacob Bangsgaard, ERTICO CEO. ‘It will come as no surprise either that urban air mobility will be at the top of the Programme with the heart of the European aerospace industry based in the region.’
‘This is a very exciting opportunity. We are looking forward to collaborating strongly with ERTICO-ITS Europe to create a truly memorable European Congress. Our close and effective collaboration between private and public partners will be a key theme that we will be presenting to participants’, says Jean-Claude Dardelet, Vice-Président Toulouse Métropole, Delegate for Europe, International and Economic Attractiveness.
Capital of the French department of Haute-Garonne and the Occitanie region, Toulouse is the fourth-largest city in France with 1,360,829 inhabitants within its wider metropolitan area. The ITS European Congress Toulouse will take place at the newly built Exhibition and Conference Centre MEETT – conveniently located near the Toulouse-Blagnac Airport.
If you are interested in the future of mobility, then the ITS Congresses in Europe are unmissable opportunities to join important discussions, share knowledge and learn about the latest technologies and policy developments in Europe. For more information visit https://itseuropeancongress.com and join the conversation Twitter: @ITS_Congresses and LinkedIn: @ITS Congresses

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Accelerating 5G Innovation in Europe
2022-06-16 13:00 - 15:15 (Europe/Brussels)
The combined event “Accelerating 5G Innovation in Europe. Challenges and Opportunities for Private Networks focusing on CAD, Transport & Logistics, Smart City, Manufacturing” addresses technology-specific topics and plan to discuss in detail the implementation of 5G technologies to contribute to the debate about the advancement in the adoption of 5G technologies in several sectors. 5G-LOGINNOV, FUDGE-5G and Affordable 5G projects matured their 5G-expertises in relation to the optimisation of traffic operations at ports and logistics, the delivery of a solution covering the needs of private and enterprise networks and the definition of a 5G architecture for private networks allowing interoperability and customization for industry verticals.
The event is free of charge. You can register filling in this form.
Download the draft agenda of the meeting by clicking here.

5G-MOBIX Finland Trial Site's results and lessons learnt on 5G for CAM
2022-06-16 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Brussels)
ERTICO’s approach towards deploying innovation focuses on large-scale demonstrations, testing and pilots – learning by doing – to showcase innovative and forward-thinking technologies to support user engagement and public involvement. One of the leading projects in the field of Cooperative, Connected and Automated Mobility is the 5G-MOBIX Partnership project, 5G-MOBIX has conducted several trial site demonstrations to assess the added value of 5G connectivity for Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) services and functionalities in cross-border conditions. 5G-MOBIX trial sites include two Cross-Border Corridors (Greece-Turkey and Spain-Portugal) and six local Trial Sites in France, Germany, Netherlands, Finland, China and South Korea (bringing complementary insights to the cross-border issues trialled at the Corridors).
Next Thursday, 16 June, from 2 PM to 3 PM (CEST), 5G-MOBIX will host a webinar to present the Finland Trial Site contributions as well as the results of testing 5G service continuity solutions focusing on the remote driving use case in a 5G multi-PLMN environment. These solutions ensure the availability of adequate vehicle-to-network connectivity for continuous transmission of the data traffic streams from the vehicle to the Remote Operations Centre (ROC), and timely reception of command messages from the ROC to the vehicle.
The webinar will also include videos from the trials and an interactive Q&A session to drive discussions on our results from the trials and lessons learnt. Find out more about the agenda.
Register here.

Individual presentations of 5G-MOBIX Trial Sites final results: mark your calendar!
2022-06-20 15:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Brussels)
5G-MOBIX trial sites include two Cross-Border Corridors (Greece-Turkey and Spain-Portugal) and six local Trial Sites in France, Germany, Netherlands, Finland, China and South Korea, which are bringing complementary insights to the cross-border issues trialed at the Corridors. Together, they have been assessing the added value of 5G connectivity for connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) services and functionalities in cross-border conditions.
The local Trial Sites have completed their work, some public demonstration events were organised to showcase the results, and the Trial Sites are now holding “catch-up” online sessions for wider audiences during which videos of the demonstrations and/ or trials will be played and commented. The Trial Site teams will present their results and lessons learnt and answer all questions in relation.
Here is the schedule for the different Trial Sites webinars:

Finland Trial Site: 16 June 2022, 14:00-15:00 CET (register here)
France Trial Site: 20 June 2022, 15:00-16:30 CET (register here)
German Trial Site: 22 June 2022, 10:00-11:30 CET (register here)

The webinars for the Dutch Trial Site will be held on 23 June 2022 and on June 30th for the Korean Trial Site (registration details will be communicated shortly).
The date for the Chinese Trial Site webinar will shortly follow. The corridors will have their turn after the summer. Stay tuned for related information.

5G-MOBIX Webinar: Chinese trial site results and lessons learnt on 5G for CAM
2022-07-08 09:30 - 11:00 (Europe/Brussels)
5G-MOBIX trial sites include two Cross-Border Corridors (Greece-Turkey and Spain-Portugal) and six local Trial Sites in France, Germany, Netherlands, Finland, China and South Korea, which are bringing complementary insights to the cross-border issues trialled at the Corridors. Together, they have been assessing the added value of 5G connectivity for connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) services and functionalities in cross-border conditions.
The local Trial Sites have completed their work, some public demonstration events were organised to showcase the results, and these Trial Sites are now holding “catch-up” online sessions for wider audiences during which videos of the demonstrations and/ or trials will be played and commented.
The webinar for the Chinese Trial Site will take place on 8 July 2022, 09:30-11:00 CET (details & registration).
The 5G-MOBIX project trials have been assessing the added value of 5G connectivity for connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) services and functionalities in cross-border conditions. 5G-MOBIX trial sites include two Cross-Border Corridors (Greece-Turkey and Spain-Portugal) and six local Trial Sites in France, Germany, Netherlands, Finland, China and South Korea (bringing complementary insights to the cross-border issues trialled at the Corridors).
The Chinese Trial Site is holding a webinar on Friday 8 July 2022 to present the outcome of their trials and the results obtained.
This webinar will present the China Trial Site contributions and trial results testing 5G service continuity solutions for the different user stories concerning remote driving with data ownership focus, cloud-assisted advanced driving and cloud-assisted platooning. The trials have been conducted using one dedicated 5G MEC cloud server and two PLMNs for adequate vehicle-to-network connectivity and exploiting 5G features to provide lower end-to-end latency and greater bandwidth for use cases.
The webinar will also include a presentation of the recorded video footage of the tested solutions and a Q&A session to exhaust all questions on our experts’ work and lessons learnt. More information and registration details can be found here.
Recordings and presentations from the previous webinars are available here.

1st International Conference of ICV Roadmaps
2022-08-02 07:30 - 11:00 (Europe/Brussels)
In recent years, organisations and governments from China, Europe, Japan, the US and other countries and regions have released diverse ICV roadmaps. To promote international communication, conduct joint research, and boost multi-lateral collaboration among the different roadmaps, the International Communication and Cooperation Committee of ICV Roadmaps was officially established on June 7th. Following the official establishment of the committee, the 1st International Conference of ICV Roadmap will take place on Tuesday 2 August from 13:30-17:00 (GMT+8), 7:30 – 11:00 (CET). This also marks the 1st open activity of the committee, inviting its members to present their respective roadmaps and hold a roundtable discussion about the global ICV development path and multi-lateral cooperation within this co-operation initiative.
“I am pleased to serve as a member of the Advisory Board of this new international forum”, says Joost Vantomme, ERTICO CEO. “ICV (= CCAM in Europe) has many challenges across the world going from research, policy & legislation, standardisation, piloting and deployment. A good understanding of the roadmaps in the EU, USA, Japan, China and beyond is invaluable. ERTICO is pleased to co-organise this setting and to enhance the joint understanding of the challenges of connected and automated mobility. Again an example of how we connect the dots”.
The committee is sponsored by China Society of Automotive Engineers (CSAE) and China Industry Innovation Alliance for Intelligent and Connected Vehicles (CAICV), together with organizations and enterprises all around the world, including 5GAA, ACEA, BMW, CAAM, CAERI, CAICT, CATARC, Changan Auto, CICT, DFM, Drive Sweden, ERTICO, ERTRAC & CCAM Partnership, FISITA, GAC Motor, GM, Huawei, KSAE, RIOH, RIRS, SAE International, TRB, VDA, Volkswagen and Zenzic, etc.
Theme: Collaborative Innovation: ICV Roadmaps from a Global Perspective
Date & Time: 2 August 2022, 13:30-13:50 (GMT+8), 19:30 – 19:50 (CET).

Access the full agenda here and join the event online through this link.

FAME Project Kickoff Meeting
2022-09-01 09:00 - 2022-09-02 17:00 (Europe/Brussels) | 89 Chausee de Vleurgat, Chausee de Vleurgat, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
ERTICO’s new project FAME (Framework for coordination of Automated Mobility in Europe) will hold a kick off meeting with the whole consortium and the Project Officer from the European Commission on 1-2 September.
Funded by the Horizon Europe Programme, FAME’s core activity entails the development of the European Framework for testing on public roads. The project will develop and validate common methodologies and tools to facilitate sharing best practices and lessons learned in CCAM. It will also support the collaboration within the community of CCAM stakeholders across the complex cross-sectorial value chain needed for the organisation and evaluation of large-scale demonstration and future scale-up to the impacts of complete CCAM solutions.
Project facts & figures:

Duration: 36 months
Starting date: 1 July 2022
End date: 30 June 2025
Number of partners: 23

SINFONICA kickoff meeting
2022-09-07 - 2022-09-08 | Brussels, Belgium
A new project under ERTICO’s Connected, Cooperative & Automated Mobility (CCAM) focus area, SINFONICA, is kicking off next week on 7-8 September 2022 in Brussels.
The SINFONICA project will address inclusivity, accessibility and equity aspects of Cooperative, Connected and Automated Mobility (CCAM) solutions. The needs and concerns of vulnerable user groups, including the elderly and people with disabilities, are at the project’s core to develop innovative and efficient methodologies to boost the deployment of CCAM solutions. To set the project’s tools and recommendations, different activities, including needs assessment and co-creation of solutions, will be carried out within four specific Groups of Interest from different stakeholder categories, covering different types of cities and regions: Trikala (Greece), Noord-Brabant Provincie (the Netherlands), West Midlands (United Kingdom), and Hamburg (Germany). The project results will lead to the creation of the SINFONICA Knowledge Map Explorer, a user-friendly navigation system that will provide recommendations and guidelines on CCAM to different target groups, including public administrations, road users, and service providers.
Stay tuned for more information on this new project focusing on inclusivity, accessibility and equity aspects of CCAM solutions.

20th EPA Congress and Exhibition
2022-09-12 - 2022-09-14
Every two years, EPA organises an international congress with more than 500 delegates from 32 countries that deals with parking as an essential component of the urban mobility system and as an essential service in European cities. It discusses the perspectives and challenges of stationary traffic in connection with traffic development in the cities of Europe. The 20th EPA Congress, taking place from 12 – 14 September under the theme ‘The EU Green Deal and the Future of Parking – Integrated solutions for Dynamic Urban Management’ will be one of the most complete and multidisciplinary events involving operators in the parking industry, national and local public administrations, representatives of European Commissions and Projects, experts in the field of mobility, urban logistics, electrical mobility, the data world, ITS, Apps and much more.
During the two-day scientific programme, renowned scientific experts, politicians and the industry will give presentations on the latest developments in all matters related to parking. On the first day, Monday, 12 September, the Congress will host three plenary presentations. Following a keynote by Isabelle Vandoorne, Deputy Head of Unit at the Research and Innovation and Urban Mobility, DG Move, at the European Commission during the first opening plenary session, Joost Vantomme, ERTICO CEO, has been invited to deliver a keynote on the topic ‘Towards the Mobility Space 3.0, the Role of Parking, ERTICO Connects the dots’. This first plenary session, taking place from 14:00 – 15:00 (CET), has also invited influential speakers from the European Parking industry: Laurence A. Bannerman, President of the European Parking Association (EPA), Roland Cracco, President of the Belgian Parking Federation (BPF), Rudi Vervoort, Minister-President of the Brussels-Capital Region, and Dr. Giuliano Mingardo, PhD, Deputy Director at the Erasmus Centre for Urban and Transport Economics.
On Tuesday, 13 September, the day gets off to a roaring start with the EPA Awards ceremony. This year’s competition received 41 entries from 12 countries, showcasing the best in the sector. The awards ceremony will be a fascinating show as the 18 finalists in the five categories are presented, and the winners of the 2021/2022 EPA Awards are finally announced. During this second day, Roelof Hellemans, Secretary-General at the MaaS Alliance, will present the role of MaaS and connect parking with the proposition within MaaS in the first session on Smart Parking – Smart Mobility: Interoperability, Implementing Standardisation and Digitalisation. Find out more about the Session Abstract.
On the last day, Wednesday, 14 September, Frank Daems, ERTICO expert and EAVP Project Lead, will moderate a dedicated session on the recently launched ERTICO-led innovation platform, the European Automated Valet Parking (EAVP). EAVP aims to bring together all stakeholders of the ECO System and promotes a holistic approach to the problems faced by cities, users, and parking operators. Topics to be discussed in this session include AVP’s impact on multimodal opportunities, space efficiency, safety and insurance aspects and the need for connectivity within car parks. Read more about the Session Abstract.
Explore the full programme of the EPA Congress, and do not forget to register here.

5G-MOBIX Final Event
2022-09-13 09:00 - 2022-09-14 17:00 (Europe/Brussels) | International Bridge Tui-Valença Spain-Portugal
Do not miss 5G-MOBIX final event on 13-14 September 2022 at the International Bridge Tui-Valença across the border between Spain and Portugal.
Come and experience static & live demonstrations from all trial sites and cross-border corridors. During this two-day meeting, you will have the chance to interact with the project experts on the detailed outcomes of the trials.
Download the Save the Date to have more details about the event!
In case of any questions, contact: comms@5g-mobix.com

ITS World Congress Los Angeles 2022
2022-09-18 - 2022-09-22 | Los Angeles, Los Angeles, United States
The 28th ITS World Congress in Los Angeles, CA, September 18-22 will explore “Transformation by Transportation.” As the premier event for uniting the global intelligent transportation systems (ITS) industry, ITS World Congress is the forum to make meaningful connections, experience inventive conference programs presented by industry experts, and see cutting-edge technology in the Exhibit Hall. ITS World Congress allows the smart mobility community to come together to explore the deployment of intelligent transportation technologies that save lives, improve mobility, promotes sustainability, and increase efficiency and productivity.​

LOS ANGELES – ITS America Events has officially opened registration for the ITS World Congress (ITSWC) 2022. Hosted in partnership with ITS America, ERTICO, and ITS Asia-Pacific, and produced by RX (Reed Exhibitions), the premier global intelligent transportation systems (ITS) conference and exhibition will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center from September 18-22, 2022 (Conference: September 18-22 | Exhibit Hall: September 19-22).
“We look forward to welcoming transportation leaders from across the world to ITS World Congress and Los Angeles, a city that is transforming with investments in transit, digital infrastructure, and a focus on equitable mobility,” said Laura Chace, President & CEO of ITS America. “We’re thrilled to bring people together to showcase the latest innovations in intelligent transportation systems that are helping us realize our vision of a safer, greener, smarter, and more equitable future.”
“The ITS World Congress rotates across the globe each year and attracts influential industry professionals and key stakeholders—people who come to the event to source the latest technologies and ITS solutions, make key decisions for their cities, states, and transportation systems, and actively seek out the latest products and trends,” said Jaime McAuley, ITS America Events’ event director. “ITS World Congress 2022 is a must-attend event for individuals looking for new, innovative technologies in intelligent transportation. Los Angeles is a world leader for advancing transportation technology and providing safer, more affordable choices for its communities. The city provides the perfect setting to convene global discussions on reshaping transportation.” The conference portion of the ITS World Congress will provide attendees with educational and action-focused networking opportunities, including:

High-level Policy Roundtable (Invitation Only): The High-level Policy Roundtable has always been a premier event, and this year is no different. This roundtable will focus on equitable sustainability – building a resilient, socially just future through sustainable climate technologies. The roundtable will focus on how infrastructure investment can advance global climate goals, grow job access, and promote a more equitable future. It will convene public and private sector leaders, including ministers, mayors, and industry executives.
Emerging Leaders Program: The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) strives to discover the “new age” of the transportation workforce by engaging students and developing young professionals globally to become involved in the field of mobility and transportation through competition and exposure. It is designed for college and university students of various disciplines interested in mobility and technology. The registered teams were asked to identify a challenge under-served communities face and design a technology solution that provides needed mobility access. Winners will be showcased in conjunction with the ITS World Congress. In addition, the ELP will bring students from Los Angeles area schools to the event to participate in educational programming, interactive activities, exhibit tours, and demonstrations.
Global Innovation Competition: The 2022 Global ITS Innovation Competition connects innovators, government, start-up funders, talent, and others in the innovation technology markets to find new ways to use automation, connectivity, sustainable technology, and other technology solutions to advance safer, greener, and smarter transportation. It presents an opportunity for start-ups to showcase bold, new solutions to the challenge of how we will live and move in the future. North American and global winners will be announced at the ITSWC.
Emergency Response Day: Tasked with the crucial mission to increase the personal safety of responders and motorists while restoring mobility for emergency, commercial, and passenger traffic, Emergency Response Day 2022 will focus on emerging technology-based problems and solutions responders will face in evolving Smart City infrastructure environments.

The theme for this year’s ITS World Congress is “Transformation by Transportation,” which will include the following topics:

Digital Infrastructure
Equitable and Seamless Mobility
Intelligent, Connected, and Automated Vehicles
Organizing for Successful Policy and Governance, Business Models, and International Cooperation
Path to Vision Zero
Sustainability and Resiliency
Technology from Entry to Last Mile

AECOM, a leading infrastructure consulting firm and ITSWC 2022 title sponsor, noted “This is a transformational moment for transportation, as new technologies, once-in-a-generation government funding and ambitious goals for sustainability are converging. The decisions we make today will have implications not just in the way people and goods move in the future, but in improving safety, protecting the planet, and ensuring that access and benefits are shared by all. As a global leader in advancing transportation infrastructure and solutions, AECOM is looking forward to being part of the critical discussions and thought leadership that are a hallmark of ITS World Congress events.” said Jennifer Aument, Global Transportation Chief Executive at AECOM.
ITS America Events will continue to provide regular updates on the planning process and resources for ITS America World Congress.
Register now

SUNRISE kick-off meeting
2022-09-20 08:00 - 2022-09-21 17:00 (Europe/Brussels)
The new SUNRISE – Safety assUraNce fRamework for connected, automated mobIlity SystEms – project is one of the latest actions on the Cooperative, Connected, and Automated Mobility (CCAM) sector launched by the European Commission through its executive agency, CINEA. ERTICO will participate in the kick-off meeting that will take place in Brussels on 20-21 September.
The consortium coordinated by IDIADA and consisting of 27 partners will present the way forward and will delineate the coordination plan for the next months. At the event, stakeholders and involved partners will have the opportunity to gather information, engage in debates and coordinate their actions for the next months. The scope of the project is to define, implement and demonstrate the building blocks of safety assurance technologies and systems. It also aims at defining a harmonised approach to enable the massive deployment of highly automated vehicles.
The project will build upon HEADSTART, a previous EU-funded project, as well as on other initiatives, and will develop and demonstrate a commonly accepted, extensible Safety Assurance Framework for the test and safety validation of a varied scope of CCAM systems.
This will be achieved by:

Bringing the needs of heterogeneous CCAM use cases.
Defining a scenario-based database framework that will broaden the HEADSTART methodology.
Holistically addressing the CCAM test scenario generation.
Preparing the required tools for comprehensive testing – virtual and physical – taking into account robustness, scalability, interoperability, quality and standardization.
Integrating functional safety and cybersecurity.
Involving the use cases from the initial stages, acting as a guiding principle within the project.

The long-term goal of the SUNRISE project is to accelerate the safe deployment of innovative CCAM technologies and systems for passengers and goods by creating a demonstrable and positive impact on safety. This is in line with EU’s long-term goal of moving close to zero fatalities and serious injuries by 2050 (Vision Zero), and the resilience of road & transport systems. SUNRISE will work closely with CCAM stakeholders as policymakers, regulators, consumer testing, user associations and all relevant stakeholders.

SUNRISE project has received funding from the European Union’s HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions under grant agreement No 101069573.

CEVOLVER Project Final Event
2022-09-27
After 46 months of hard work, the CEVOLVER Project will be proud to demonstrate the results of all innovations developed and show the pathway for affordable battery-electric vehicles usable for comfortable long day trips while saving battery costs and weight through innovative solutions including holistic energy management, smart, fast charging and connected services. The final event will take place on Tuesday, 27 September, 2022 at the ATC – Aldenhoven Testing Center near Aachen, Germany.
Access the full programme and register to join the final event to find out more about the CEVOLVER project results and also experience live demonstrations.

5G-MOBIX final webinar: results & recommendations
2022-09-29 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Brussels)
Webinar 5G for CAM in Cross-border environments
The 5G-MOBIX EC project’s trials have assessed the added value of 5G connectivity for connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) services and functionalities in cross-border conditions. This webinar will present a comprehensive overview of the 5G-MOBIX evaluation results and recommendations.
Participants will get insights into the recent key findings stemming from the extensive experimental activities of the 5G-MOBIX project in two Cross-Border Corridors, Greece-Turkey and Spain-Portugal, as well as four European inter-PLMN trial sites (Finland, Netherlands, France, Germany) and two Asian ones (China, S. Korea).
You can register here.

5G-LOGINNOV-ALICE Collaborative Innovation Day
2022-10-04 09:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Online
The 5G-LOGINNOV project will be presented at the Collaborative Innovation Day on 4 October 2022, online.
During the first sessions, experts in the maritime, transport & logistics and 5G scopes fields will deepen state-of-the-art and future views of 5G; representatives of H2020 Projects at the forefront of 5G developments will guide us through the concrete applications, challenges and opportunities for 5G in ports and logistics operations.
Two interactive workshops will close the event where stakeholders, policymakers, Europe-wide industry associations and other experts will discuss the emerging 5G business opportunities and models and get acquainted with Athens Living Lab and the operation of the developed 5G systems and services.
Have a look at the agenda here.
Are you interested in attending the event? Register here.

5G-LOGINNOV Ideathon in Athens
2022-10-10 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Brussels)
5G-LOGINNOV announces the collaboration between the Consortium partners to organise Ideathons for each Living Lab in Hamburg, Athens and Koper.
The Ideathons are an opportunity for 5G experts to gather together and share lessons learnt and know-how, with the purpose of furthering the debate about the implementation of 5G-based services to boost the technological innovation in the freight, logistics and transportation sector.

On 10 October 2022, the Athens Living Lab will host the 2nd 5G-LOGINNOV Ideathon.
From 10:00 to 13:30 CET experts will confront on:

5G/6G Management and Orchestration Support for Vertical Services
Use Case Session in 5G-LOGINNOV Project developed in the Athens Living Lab
Hands-on Training Demo

Check out the final agenda to discover more in detail about the program of the event.

TN-ITS DATA EXCHANGE WITH A FOCUS ON ISA
2022-10-13 13:30 - 2022-10-14 13:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Automotive campus Helmond, The Netherlands, Automotive campus Helmond, Helmond, Netherlands
ERTICO innovation platform TN-ITS has a direct implication on enhancing road safety. Fresh and accurate data exchange between road authorities and map makers can significantly reduce road casualties.
Exceeding the speed limits is one of the top reasons for road casualties. There is an imperative need to focus data advancements on this matter.
TN-ITS, within the NAPCORE project, aligns with the ISA Fit project, the all-in-retro-ISA solution for urban environments. The project can leverage the TN-ITS data chain mechanism to ensure the success of the Intelligence Speed Assistance (ISA) system deployment.
Next 13-14 October, ISA Fit will hold a training session in the city of Helmond (NL) to find out the road data exchange opportunities within the ISA framework.
During the session, TN-ITS members will delve into the system assessment and EU scalability.

Find out the programme and registration details in the following link: https://isa-fit.eu/registration-tn-its-isa-fit-helmond/

Webinar on Ubiquitous PNT for CCAM by ESA
2022-10-18 09:30 - 12:30 (Europe/Brussels)
Join to attend the online Webinar Ubiquitous PNT (Navigation Timing) for Connected, Cooperative, Automated Mobility, organised by the Navigation Innovation and Support Programme (of the European Space Agency).
Next week, Tuesday 18 October 2022, ESA is holding an Information Webinar about the recently launched NAVISP EL 2 &EL 3 Thematic Window on “Ubiquitous PNT for Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility for more efficient, safe, and sustainable roads and vehicles”. The Thematic Window arises from the recently signed Memorandum of Intent between ESA and ERTICO ITS Europe, aiming to support and promote the development and commercialization of future, more sustainable technologies in the transport and mobility sector.
During this Webinar, the general context and status of CCAM will be presented. The Webinar will also include the participation of prospective customers of CCAM products to present the market perspectives as well as a presentation of the themes of this Window and how to apply.
For more information on the event and the agenda, please click here.
To register for the event, please click here.

TM 2.0 and MaaS Alliance Workshop on Mobility Network Management
2022-10-18 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/Brussels)
What is Mobility Network Management (MNM), and how does it work? What do the TM 2.0 and MaaS Alliance communities prioritise, and how do they position themselves? What are the challenges faced by stakeholders in multimodal routing?

In this workshop, leaders and experts from the MaaS Alliance and TM2.0 will exchange views on the MNM, which has originated from the work of TM 2.0 on interactive traffic management and its principles of co-opetition and dialogue among the traffic stakeholders and which has found fertile ground in the MaaS community of mobility stakeholders.

Check the agenda here.

Register on GoToWebinar to participate online through this link.

SHOW 3rd Pan-European Workshop
2022-10-19 09:30 - 18:00 (Europe/Brussels)
On Wednesday, 19th October 2022, SHOW organises its 3rd Pan-European Workshop, hosted by EMT – Empresa Municipal de Transportes de Madrid.
The workshop will start with a series of keynote speeches from high-level representatives from EMT, the city of Madrid and the European Commission, followed by a deeper look into SHOW insights from the real-life demonstrations that have started in numerous cities in Europe.
Guest speakers from sister projects in the EU and US will also share their findings from their AV pilot activities. As part of the workshop, you will have the unique occasion to visit the automated bus pilot at the EMT bus depot.
Registrations are still open. Places are limited, so do not hesitate to sign up!
Programme:
9.30am – 10.00am: Welcome coffee
10.00am – 10.15am: Introduction by SHOW Coordinator and Technical Manager
10.15am – 10.30am: Welcome by General Manager of EMT
10.30am – 10.45am: City Council Madrid
10.45am – 11.00am: EC presentation
11.00am – 11.30am: Lessons learned from SHOW
11.30am – 12.00pm: Coffee break
12.00pm – 12.30pm: Lessons learned from SHOW continue
12.30pm – 12.50pm: The Little Roady project
12.50pm – 1.10pm: The ABSOLUT project
1.10pm – 2.10pm: Lunch break
2.10pm – 3.10pm: Panel discussion
3.10pm – 3.40pm: Presentation by EMT
3.40pm – 3.50pm: Adjournment
4.00pm: Bus transfer to Carabanchel bus depot

Registrations are limited. Sign up in the following link.

New project, PoDIUM is about to kick-off
2022-10-20 - 2022-10-21 | Athens, Greece
ERTICO’s new project under the Connected, Cooperative & Automated Mobility (CCAM) focus area, PoDIUM, is kicking off on 20-21 October in Athens. The whole consortium as well as the Project Officer from the European Commission will gather to discuss the project’s first steps.
PoDIUM aims to identify and assess the connectivity and cooperation enablers and needs to reach higher levels of automation. This will be achieved through the demonstration in real-life conditions of defined CCAM use cases in 3 Living Labs in Germany, Italy, and Spain, in urban, highway, and cross-border environments. Using a multi-connectivity approach and an interoperable and hybrid data management environment will contribute to accelerating important technologies in Physical and Digital Infrastructure (PDI) and creating new business ventures. The project will result in the PoDIUM reference architecture, a flexible model that can be applied in various road environments and infrastructure equipment.
Facts and figures about PoDIUM:

Duration: 36 months
Starting date: 1 October 2022
End date: 30 September 2025
Number of partners: 26

NAPCORE Mobility Data Days
2022-11-03 09:00 - 2022-11-04 13:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Paris-La Défense, 1 Parvis de la Défense, Puteaux, 92800, France
NAPCORE organises the Mobility Data Days in Paris. During the 3rd and 4th of November. Join this event to discover the organisation’s advancements to harmonise National Access Points (NAPs) across Europe and their implications with other projects and platforms, such as ERTICO multistakeholder innovation platform TN-ITS, member of NAPCORE. Other ERTICO initiatives, such as the DFRS platform, will participate in the discussion.
Register on this flagship event for the ITS community: https://napcore2022.wmhproject.events/
Check out the project’s programme and further details on the venue:
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IN2CCAM, the latest ERTICO EU project to kick-off
2022-11-08 14:00 - 2022-11-09 15:00 (Europe/Brussels)
ERTICO’s latest new project, IN2CCAM, will celebrate its kick-off meeting from 8 to 9 November in Bari (Italy). The project consortium will discuss the first steps to follow.
Integration and Interoperability of the CCAM ecosystem, IN2CCAM, is the latest ERTICO EU project. Within the Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM) focus area, this project aims to accelerate the implementation of innovative CCAM technologies and systems for passengers and goods.
IN2CCAM will develop and demonstrate innovative services to fully integrate CCAM into the transport system by deploying four lead living labs and two follower living labs. With a duration of 3 years duration, the project’s 21 partners will seek to bring safety, positive environmental impact and inclusiveness to the sector.

ERTICO Projects at TRA Conference 2022
2022-11-14 08:00 - 2022-11-17 17:00 (Europe/Lisbon)
Beyond the presence of ERTICO CEO Joost Vantomme at the upcoming Transport Research Arena (TRA) Conference in Lisbon on 14-17 November, eight of the ERTICO initiatives will actively participate in the exhibition space as well as the Conference programme. As the largest European research and technology conference focusing on transport and mobility, the event presents a great opportunity to showcase the projects’ results, and lessons learnt.
On the first day, Monday 14 November, Mr Vantomme will participate in Session 1.3 on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Smart and Sustainable Mobility, which takes place from 15.15 to 16.30. Join the discussion to hear more about the (potential) roadblocks and enablers of AI, but also questions on the current state of development and application of AI in mobility and transport as well as its benefits and opportunities.
Learn about the ERTICO Projects at TRA
STORM, one of our core projects within ERTICO’s logistics focus area, will be presented at the ALICE booth, where project partners will discuss STORM and other EU projects.
Another project belonging to the transport and logistics focus area is 5G-LOGINNOV, which will have a booth at the ALICE stand. By visiting it you can discover more about the project’s three living labs in Athens, Hamburg and Koper and their several use cases. On Monday 14 at 13:00, don’t miss the seminar at ALICE’s Innovation Theater on the project’s business models and market opportunities led by 5G-LOGINNOV’s partner, ICOOR.
If data sharing for the logistics community is what you are interested in, the FENIX booth at the ALICE stand is what you are looking for. Join the FENIX session on Wednesday 16, from 17:00 to 18:00/18:30 at the ALICE theatre to discover what the FENIX project has to offer to the logistics actors across Europe.
Discover more about MODALES, one of ERTICO’s “Clean & Eco Mobility” projects, at the joint Invited Session “Reduction of transport impact on air quality” on Tuesday, 15 November, from 08:30 to 10:00. The session will discuss the experiences and results of MODALES and similar EU-funded projects and will explore new tools and methods to decrease emissions of the current fleet of vehicles, vessels, and aircraft.
eCharge4Drivers, another project in our “Clean & Eco Mobility” focus area, will also participate in a joint Invited Session on “User-centric and smart charging solutions for future-proof electromobility” on Monday 14 November, from 17:00 to 18:30 in Room 5C. Two papers will also be presented at TRA: “E-driver, what about your charging infrastructure? A large-scale European study on charging habits, perceptions, concerns and expectations” and “Development of Smart Charging Scheduling and Power Management Strategy of a PV-ESS based Multiuser EV Charging Station”. You can also find out more about the project at the joint exhibition booth with USER-CHI & INCIT-EV at the European Commission stand.
If you are interested in CCAM, find out more about one of the newest ERTICO projects, SINFONICA, which focuses on accessibility and inclusivity of CCAM solutions, at the Invited Session 62 “Making CCAM a smart solution for society” on Tuesday 15 November from 15:00 to 16:30.
Included in our “Urban Mobility” focus area, the SHOW project will have a prominent presence at the congress. The consortium members will participate in several activities, including various sessions and technical papers, to present the project’s latest updates and participate in the discussion of automated driving in public transport. SHOW will have a permanent representation at the UITP Stand, the project coordinator, where VIF, RISE and IOKI will present the video simulations related to the test sites, the project’s dashboard and the passenger’s book app, respectively.
Finally, ERTICO multi-stakeholder innovation platform TN-ITS also participates in the Transport Research Arena, presenting a paper on the initiative’s Technical Specification.

Ride2Autonomy hosts Final Conference
2022-11-17 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Brussels)
The Ride2Autonomy Final Conference is set to take place as a side event of the TRA 2022 Conference in Lisbon, on Thursday, 17 November. Join this final event to learn about the10 AV-pilot experiences and Ride2Autonomy’s guides and tools to facilitate Connected Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM) planning and pilot implementation.
Ride2Autonomy (R2A) is an EU-funded project that demonstrates autonomous shuttle services and their integration into the public transport system in ten EU cities: Aveiro (PT), Barcelona (ES), Contern (LU), Esch (LU), Inverness (UK), Pfaffenthal (LU), Reggio Emilia (IT), Tampere (FI), Tartu (EE), and Trikala (EL), aiming to accelerate the uptake of innovative, inclusive, user-oriented and well-integrated automated shuttle solutions for passengers, and increase the public acceptance and use of automated shuttle solutions through fostering a clear understanding of its benefits and limits.
“ERTICO will participate as a knowledge partner and member of the Project Management Team in the Ride-to-Autonomy pilot project coordinated by Rupprecht Consult. It has been great to contribute to this challenging project which, through new mobility concepts for passengers, is leading to healthier, safer, more accessible, sustainable, cost-effective, and demand-responsive transport — everywhere”, commented Dr. Nikolaos Tsampieris – ERTICO lead in the R2A. The project will hold its Final Event in TRA 2022, where the RC AV-Pilot implementation results and main conclusions will be presented.
Access the Agenda here.
Register through this link.

18th Open Auto Drive Forum
2022-11-22 08:00 - 12:30 (Europe/Brussels)
The 18th edition of the Open Auto Drive Forum (OADF) event is planned on 22 November 2022. It will take place from 08:00 AM to 12:30 PM CET in an online-only format.
ERTICO innovation platforms, SENSORIS, ADASIS and TN-ITS will be involved in the Forum and will be showcased in the planned sessions.
In Session 2 “Activities/Plans of Standardisation Organisation regarding AD”, from 09:40 AM to 10:10 AM, SENSORIS will be presented by Andras Csepinszky (NNG) and ADASIS coordinator, Jean-Charles Pandazis (ERTICO) will be showcasing ADASIS.
Christian Kleine (HERE) will then showcase TN-ITS in the afternoon session from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM, together with TISA and ASAM.
The discussion will also involve SIP-adus, NDS and L3Pilot & Hi-Drive.
The event is free of charge and you can register here.
Download the agenda of the event.

EU Drone Days: Commission’s Drone Strategy 2.0
2022-11-29 - 2022-11-30
The Directorate General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) and SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking are organising this year’s edition of the EU Drone Days, taking place 29-30 November in Brussels. Throughout the event, participants will gain key insights into the European Commission’s Drone Strategy 2.0., and discuss how ready the European drone sector is to make U-space a reality.
The EU Drone Days will kick off with the launch of the forward-looking European Drone Strategy 2.0, intended to foster the uptake of drone technology while ensuring safety, security and social acceptance. Panel discussions with industry and policy experts will examine the areas covered by the Strategy, including innovative air mobility and aerial services and strengthening European civil, security and defence industry capabilities. European Commissioner for Transport Adina Vălean, and Director-General for Mobility and Transport Henrik Hololei will speak at the event. Participants can also enjoy an exhibition of the latest industry innovations in urban air mobility and SESAR 2020 U-space projects on the second day of the event.
“ERTICO – ITS Europe with interest follows the eagerly anticipated release of the Drone Strategy 2.0 at the upcoming EU Drone Days event in Brussels later this month. The ever-expanding and ever-so-exciting futuristic urban mobility space will now have de facto its third dimension, and people’s and good’s journeys will have a new axis in the multimodal consideration in both planning and operational sense. We at ERTICO consider Urban Air Mobility (UAM) as a complementary transport of smart mobility in smart cities in the context of responsible innovation for sustainable and integrated urban mobility, and it should be perceived as part of the wider Mobility Network Management (MNM) concept. It builds on the experience of pioneering European cities and regions that have been involved early on with the topic of urban air mobility. It follows with the description of city- and region- cases in dealing with the topic of UAM in the context of supporting their urban and mobility policy goals. With the publication of the formal strategy prepared to address these challenges, the European Commission brought us one step closer to what once was thought to be science fiction is now an operational reality.”
Find more information about the EU Drone Days.

ITS European Congress 2023: Commercial Opportunity Webinar
2022-11-30 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Brussels)
The preparations for next year’s ITS European Congress in Lisbon are already underway, and the Congress team will share a few updates in the upcoming Commercial Webinar taking place on Wednesday, 30 November, from 15.00 to 16.00. Register and join the Webinar to get a better grasp of what to expect, and why not ask your questions about the Lisbon Congress?
As a starting point for learning more about the Congress or how to become more active in participating, the Congress team will present different Exhibition options, including the schedule, prices, inclusions and offerings. Key features of the Sponsorship opportunities will also be discussed, such as the Prestigious Opening Ceremony, Plenary keynotes, speaking opportunities, venue branding, but also dedicated breakfast and networking sessions – to name a few examples.
Not only do exhibitors and commercial partners play a key role in contributing to the success of a Congress, but they also provide unparalleled relationship-building access for the European ITS community. This Webinar will reveal a profile opportunity for potential Partners and Exhibitors at the ITS European Congress in Lisbon. Register here to join the first step of this game-changing journey!
Following these different engagement propositions, the Congress team is building a remarkable High-Level Programme with dedicated Plenary sessions under the theme ‘ITS: The Game Changer’. Stay tuned, the disclosure of the Plenary topics is coming soon!
And do not forget, the open Call for Contributions for the Technical Programme and the Call for Demonstrations are soon closing! The deadline to submit your proposals is Friday, 16 December 2022.
If you are already interested in participating, do not hesitate to reach out to Jerome Buchanan, Commercial Partnership & Exhibition Manager at j.buchanan@mail.ertico.com.

SHOW Partner Board Meeting (Thessaloniki, Greece)
2022-12-06 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Brussels)
From 6 to 9 December, the SHOW project will celebrate its annual Partner Board Meeting in Thessaloniki, Greece. During the last consortium gathering of the year the partners will present their main achievements and milestones for 2023. Representatives of each demo site will have dedicated speed networking sessions to delve into the latest updates.
The SHOW project, which seeks to enhance automated urban mobility by deploying different automated vehicles across Europe, it’s at its peak. Several pilot sites have already been presented to the public and drive the roads of various cities.
2023 is a decisive year for SHOW, as its ending date is January 2024. For the next 12 months, the consortium will maximise efforts to complete the launching of the remaining demo sites, ensuring the project’s success and sustainability over time.
Do you want to know more about this flagship project? Visit their website at the following link.

ERTICO FOCUS ON Event: Digitalisation of Transportation
2022-12-08 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Brussels)
After nearly three years of virtual gatherings, ERTICO is bringing back ‘FOCUS ON’, a series of Partnership events organised to discuss and exchange ideas on a specific topic under the umbrella of Intelligent Transport Systems & Services (ITS). Digital Transformation in the Transport and Mobility Industry is the overarching theme of the next event held in person on Thursday, 8 December, from 10.00 to 16.00 in Brussels.
The return of the FOCUS ON will be the first under the leadership of Joost Vantomme, CEO of ERTICO, since January 2022. “We are thrilled to reassume the FOCUS ON event, a renowned event and unique opportunity for the Partnership to come together to share knowledge and thoughts on innovative solutions covering key topics around Digitalisation in ITS”, says Mr Vantomme.
Digitalising ITS together with our Partners
The FOCUS ON event next month will provide a clearer understanding of how the ITS landscape and its key players are evolving and contributing to digital platforms. Digitalisation is a hot topic across the ecosystem, affecting every aspect of the mobility experience: safety, efficiency, comfort and sustainability. This mirrors the ERTICO Partnership’s mission to contribute to advancing digital transformations in the ITS sector by focusing on innovative solutions.
A day filled with exchanging views
The FOCUS ON is organised as a full-day event divided into three Panel discussions covering different perspectives on advancing digitalising transport and mobility, including questions on the role of data platforms, emerging barriers and obstacles, and data infrastructure, amongst other crucial topics. On this occasion, ERTICO invites a representative from the European Commission to deliver a keynote speech on the Smart and Efficient Mobility Strategy and the European Green Deal targets.
In the afternoon, Partners will have the opportunity to visit four of the Mobility Data Spaces that are working with ERTICO: ADASIS, EAVP, SENSORIS and TISA.
The general public is also invited to participate in the final Panel discussion from 14.30 to 15.30 to hear more about the topic ‘Abiding by EU Mobility action and Impact on Users’. Get in touch with our Senior Partnership Officer, Agne Vaitekenaite, a.vaitekenaite@mail.ertico.com to learn more about how to participate.
The final agenda will shortly be shared with our Partners.
