Track: Mobility

This event showcases the MAIA project’s results on potential demand for air mobility services and shared autonomous shuttles to access airports, and algorithms to best locate vertiports and dispatch autonomous vehicle fleets to answer that demand. It engages the audience to exploit these results in support of European, national, and local policy goals. Register HERE

Welcome to the 2025 edition of our events – the global stage where urban innovation comes to life.

This opening session sets the tone for an exciting journey ahead, with a warm welcome from Smart City Expo director Ugo Valenti and Tomorrow.Mobility president Marc Rozendal. Joining them are high-level representatives who will share how territories around the world are transforming the way we live, move, and build. Get ready to explore bold ideas and groundbreaking strategies.

Discover the future of ultra-fast, sustainable transport at the Hyperloop Conference — the global meeting point for pioneers redefining mobility. Connect with leading experts, startups, investors, and policy makers from the EU and beyond who are shaping the framework for next-generation transport. Experience inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, and networking that will accelerate your vision of tomorrow’s connected, zero-emission world.

A panel exploring how cultural, geographical, and policy diversity shapes Connected and Automated Mobility (CCAM) in smart cities. Featuring transport planners, policymakers, and CCAM developers, the discussion shares practical examples from Europe.

A deluge of self-driving cars could turn urban streets into a congested, dangerous mess -- but it's not inevitable. MIT Mobility Initiative Senior Fellow David Zipper will identify specific ways can help cities future-proof themselves for the rise of autonomous vehicles.

What will define mobility in the next ten years? This forward-looking session brings together senior decision-makers to discuss transformative trends that will shape the transport systems of tomorrow. As digital and sustainable technologies converge, the panel will explore how to navigate innovation, scale impact, and build adaptable mobility systems fit for the future.

This session will feature a video message from Mr. Apostolos Tzitzikostas, European Commission Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, addressing the EU Agenda for Future Mobility.

Shared mobility is reshaping how people move, offering flexibility, convenience, and sustainability. This session explores how services like ridesharing, MaaS, and demand-responsive transport are influencing mobility systems—and what this means for users, providers, and cities. How are shared mobility services transforming the way people move in urban and suburban environments? What challenges do they face in integrating with existing mobility systems?

Shared mobility is reshaping how people move, offering flexibility, convenience, and sustainability. This session explores how services like ridesharing, MaaS, and demand-responsive transport are influencing mobility systems—and what this means for users, providers, and cities. How are shared mobility services transforming the way people move in urban and suburban environments? What challenges do they face in integrating with existing mobility systems?

In this session we will explain what the Barcelona Innova Lab Mobility consists of, which arises from the collaboration between the Barcelona City Council, Fira de Barcelona, and BITHabitat, with the recent addition of new partners. In this regard, the current portfolio of projects will be presented, as well as the theme of the new mobility challenge that will be launched to the public.

Shared mobility is reshaping how people move, offering flexibility, convenience, and sustainability. This session explores how services like ridesharing, MaaS, and demand-responsive transport are influencing mobility systems—and what this means for users, providers, and cities. How are shared mobility services transforming the way people move in urban and suburban environments? What challenges do they face in integrating with existing mobility systems?

Shared mobility is reshaping how people move, offering flexibility, convenience, and sustainability. This session explores how services like ridesharing, MaaS, and demand-responsive transport are influencing mobility systems—and what this means for users, providers, and cities. How are shared mobility services transforming the way people move in urban and suburban environments? What challenges do they face in integrating with existing mobility systems?

Climate change challenges urban mobility, and the EIT Urban Mobility report Costs & Benefits of the Urban Mobility Transition highlights public transport as the most cost-effective way to cut emissions. The panel, moderated by EIT Urban Mobility , will explore how innovation in public transport can accelerate progress toward the EU’s 2050 climate neutrality goal, featuring experts from CARRIS-Lisbon PTO, Tranvías de Zaragoza, Freenow and GOOGLE.

Mobility data has become a cornerstone of intelligent transport systems. This session explores how digital tools—from AI to data spaces—can enable smarter mobility while also addressing challenges around privacy, integration, and infrastructure. How can mobility data, supported by AI, blockchain, and digital infrastructure, enhance the efficiency and security of transport systems? What are the main enablers and barriers?

Mobility data has become a cornerstone of intelligent transport systems. This session explores how digital tools—from AI to data spaces—can enable smarter mobility while also addressing challenges around privacy, integration, and infrastructure. How can mobility data, supported by AI, blockchain, and digital infrastructure, enhance the efficiency and security of transport systems? What are the main enablers and barriers?

This session emphasises the crucial role of road safety engineering in tackling the global crash crisis, in line with the 2030 Agenda and the UN’s Second Decade of Action. It explores safe infrastructure, road audits, inspections and the Safe System approach, while advocating stronger institutions, professionalisation of auditors, and international standards, especially in LMIC's. Note that this session will be delivered in English.

Many transport innovations are coming our way. We don't know which ones will stay and which ones will be next, but we do know that the majority will be rolled out on city streets. How can cities smartly choose those innovations that will help them reach their policy goals, but also discourage those that don’t bring added value? What does it take for private-sector innovations to support rather than disrupt what local authorities want to achieve? How can we come to policy-responsive innovation that is a win for both the public and private sectors? Cities and regions from the POLIS network will share their experiences on how to govern innovation but also innovate their governance systems.

Mobility data has become a cornerstone of intelligent transport systems. This session explores how digital tools—from AI to data spaces—can enable smarter mobility while also addressing challenges around privacy, integration, and infrastructure. How can mobility data, supported by AI, blockchain, and digital infrastructure, enhance the efficiency and security of transport systems? What are the main enablers and barriers?

This event showcases the MUSE project’s results on assessing the impacts of Urban Air Mobility deployment on citizens’ quality of life and developing tools for cities and regions to better decide on priorities and service design. It engages the audience to exploit these results in support of European, national, and local policy goals. Register HERE

This roundtable brings leading voices from cities, academia, and industry to exchange on key priorities in future urban mobility research current research gaps identified in the first report of the EIT Urban Mobility Academic Research Board (ARB). The session is designed as an open dialogue and closes with a networking session.

Mobility data has become a cornerstone of intelligent transport systems. This session explores how digital tools—from AI to data spaces—can enable smarter mobility while also addressing challenges around privacy, integration, and infrastructure. How can mobility data, supported by AI, blockchain, and digital infrastructure, enhance the efficiency and security of transport systems? What are the main enablers and barriers?

DRT proves to be an effective solution in contexts such as low-density areas or late-night services. But scaling remains complex - profitability, regulation, and public-private contracting all pose challenges. Could autonomous vehicles help unlock the full potential of DRT, or do they add new layers of complexity to this model?

This session emphasises the crucial role of road safety engineering in tackling the global crash crisis, in line with the 2030 Agenda and the UN’s Second Decade of Action. It explores safe infrastructure, road audits, inspections and the Safe System approach, while advocating stronger institutions, professionalisation of auditors, and international standards, especially in LMIC's. Note that this session will be delivered in Spanish.

Explore Austria’s pioneering autonomous bus project in Carinthia, led by AIT Austrian Institute of Technology and SURAAA-Smart Urban Region Austria Alps Adriatic and discover smart city solutions by: Commend: Real-Time Multilingual Communication; Designa: Smart Parking & Charging; Infrared City: Climate-Informed Urban Planning; Lixtec: Sensor Street Lighting; Rubicon: Digital Lost & Found; Skidata: Integrated Access; Tridonic: Smart Lighting

The MaaS Alliance Partnership Forum & MaaS STAR Awards is a high-level event to mark the 10 years anniversary of the Association and to introduce the new and re-activated decade of the Alliance to stimulate interaction and dialogue with all stakeholders in the field of Mobility to advance with seamless multimodal mobility offers with user needs at its heart.

Join representatives from CIVITAS, Driving Urban Transitions, Smart Cities Marketplace, and EIT Urban Mobility for a discussion on mobility and urban sustainability. Discover inspiring European practices, see how research, policy, and innovation combine to drive systemic change, and explore how collaboration can accelerate more connected, accessible, and sustainable cities.

This closed-door session brings together public authorities within the EIT Urban Mobility network for an engaging exchange on innovation in urban mobility. Through focused thematic discussions and interactive networking, participants will explore solutions to critical challenges shaping urban mobility and identify areas where collaborative efforts can drive impactful, city-led innovation.

This session will explore how diverse data-driven approaches can be used to enhance road safety, particularly for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists. By bringing together practical examples from EIT Urban Mobility's innovation program and broader European project collaborations, the session aims to demonstrate how mobility data can inform smarter infrastructure and enhance traffic safety for all road users.

Road traffic deaths are the most common cause of accidental death at the workplace, with an alarming, estimated number of 400,000 per year: a third of the 1.19 million people that die each year as a result of road traffic crashes occurs in someone’s value chain. The FIA developed the Road Safety Index, a program that help organizations to assess the safety impact of their operations, identify gaps, and implement long-term improvements.

Innovative approach to urban mobility planning, considering the different modes and purposes of trip.

Urban logistics is a growing challenge as competition for space in cities becomes more and more pressing. This session dives into innovations (eg. New logistics concepts, automation, etc.) that can make freight and last-mile delivery more sustainable. Expect to hear about best practices and examples of how cities and companies are collaborating to solve these issues. How can sustainable logistics practices and improved fleet management reduce the carbon footprint of freight and delivery services? What impact do logistics innovations have?

Urban logistics is a growing challenge as competition for space in cities becomes more and more pressing. This session dives into innovations (eg. New logistics concepts, automation, etc.) that can make freight and last-mile delivery more sustainable. Expect to hear about best practices and examples of how cities and companies are collaborating to solve these issues. How can sustainable logistics practices and improved fleet management reduce the carbon footprint of freight and delivery services? What impact do logistics innovations have?

A full-day workshop exploring the role of GTFS and NeTEX data specifications in the European context. Co-hosted by MobilityData and NAPCORE, the event will feature expert presentations, real-world use cases, and collaborative sessions to strengthen interoperability, support compliance, improve quality of service, and foster a shared vision for sustainable mobility data across Europe.

Planning and implementation of solutions to guarantee safe, accessible and efficient parking for the daily use of bicycles in the city.

Urban logistics is a growing challenge as competition for space in cities becomes more and more pressing. This session dives into innovations (eg. New logistics concepts, automation, etc.) that can make freight and last-mile delivery more sustainable. Expect to hear about best practices and examples of how cities and companies are collaborating to solve these issues. How can sustainable logistics practices and improved fleet management reduce the carbon footprint of freight and delivery services? What impact do logistics innovations have?

This session explores the integration of Shared Autonomous Vehicles (SAVs) into existing public mobility systems, aiming to advance seamless, sustainable, and inclusive urban transport. As cities grapple with congestion, emissions, and accessibility challenges, SAVs offer a transformative opportunity to complement traditional public transit and optimize urban mobility networks.

Urban logistics is a growing challenge as competition for space in cities becomes more and more pressing. This session dives into innovations (eg. New logistics concepts, automation, etc.) that can make freight and last-mile delivery more sustainable. Expect to hear about best practices and examples of how cities and companies are collaborating to solve these issues. How can sustainable logistics practices and improved fleet management reduce the carbon footprint of freight and delivery services? What impact do logistics innovations have?

Invisible Pollution: Tackling Non-Exhaust Emissions in Urban Mobility sheds light on the often-overlooked problem of particles from brakes, tyres, and road wear. It explores potential policy measures and technological solutions to reduce these emissions and improve urban air quality.

The results from the first phase of the "Transport Cultural" project will be presented during the session. Transport Cultural aims to promote the autonomy of people in vulnerable situations or at risk of social exclusion, facilitating their access to culture through on-demand transport. The project has been led by In Move and RETURN, with the support of other shareholders, including Cinesi, App & Town, Bable, Apropa Cultura, and Tandem Social.

His panel explores how autonomous public transportation systems can transform urban mobility, fostering smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive cities. The discussion will be illustrated through real-world examples from the State of Rio de Janeiro, highlighting opportunities, challenges, and innovative solutions in urban planning and transport. Palabras clave: Mobility; Urban Sustainability; Transportation Innovation; Autonomous Technologies.

Autonomous technologies are rapidly advancing, with the potential to revolutionise public transport. From buses to rail, this panel will examine how automation, AI, and connected systems are redefining the future of public transport. To what extent can autonomous and connected vehicle technologies enhance the efficiency, safety, and accessibility of public transport systems? What needs to change for their widespread adoption?

Autonomous technologies are rapidly advancing, with the potential to revolutionise public transport. From buses to rail, this panel will examine how automation, AI, and connected systems are redefining the future of public transport. To what extent can autonomous and connected vehicle technologies enhance the efficiency, safety, and accessibility of public transport systems? What needs to change for their widespread adoption?

The session, led by FEVEMP, will feature key stakeholders directly involved in developing European micromobility regulations. It will explain how these rules influence Spain’s Manual de Características, promoting common safety and quality standards for urban vehicles. A space to understand and discuss the future regulatory framework of the sector.

Autonomous technologies are rapidly advancing, with the potential to revolutionise public transport. From buses to rail, this panel will examine how automation, AI, and connected systems are redefining the future of public transport. To what extent can autonomous and connected vehicle technologies enhance the efficiency, safety, and accessibility of public transport systems? What needs to change for their widespread adoption?

This new Edition of the Mobility Institute Talks series will focus on the results of the “Líderes de la Movilidad 2025” survey, in which leading representatives of Spain’s mobility ecosystem share their views on the current state of everyday mobility, the factors influencing travel choices, and the emerging trends that will shape the sector in the coming years.

Much of the discussion around promoting active mobility has centred on cities and their infrastructure networks. While creating safe and connected routes for cycling is crucial, barriers such as theft, repair, and planning continue to limit uptake and demand innovative solutions from the private sector. This session will highlight the different factors and stakeholders that help to drive the shift toward active travel modes in urban areas.

Urban mobility safety demands a paradigm shift. This keynote argues for moving from reactive accident response to a proactive Safe System approach. Learn how cities can implement this holistic mindset to fundamentally redesign their environments, taking also advantage of their role as innovators, and their authorities to set minimum requirements for the safety performance.

Safety remains a top priority as cities evolve their mobility systems and last-mile solutions. This session explores how technology and planning can work together to reduce accidents and create safer streets for all. It offers a platform to share best practices in monitoring safety and coming up with realistic solutions for drivers and public transport. How can innovation, technologies, and behaviour change improve road safety and reduce accidents in urban environments? What impact do these solutions have in creating safer, more efficient, and people-friendly cities?

Safety remains a top priority as cities evolve their mobility systems and last-mile solutions. This session explores how technology and planning can work together to reduce accidents and create safer streets for all. It offers a platform to share best practices in monitoring safety and coming up with realistic solutions for drivers and public transport. How can innovation, technologies, and behaviour change improve road safety and reduce accidents in urban environments? What impact do these solutions have in creating safer, more efficient, and people-friendly cities?

Safety remains a top priority as cities evolve their mobility systems and last-mile solutions. This session explores how technology and planning can work together to reduce accidents and create safer streets for all. It offers a platform to share best practices in monitoring safety and coming up with realistic solutions for drivers and public transport. How can innovation, technologies, and behaviour change improve road safety and reduce accidents in urban environments? What impact do these solutions have in creating safer, more efficient, and people-friendly cities?

Curious about the results of Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe projects? Come to the CIVITAS AGORA and discover five innovative urban mobility solutions created through these EU-funded initiatives that are ready to be deployed in your cities.

In a volatile environment, resilient and high-quality mobility systems are more important than ever. This session will explore how technological, regulatory, and social innovations can build more inclusive and adaptive networks. Expect thought-provoking insights on how to transition mobility systems towards greater social equity, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

The mission of the Smart Distribution Committee is to identify trends, improvements, and best practices that ensure more efficient and sustainable freight mobility and distribution, minimizing the impact of business activities on society and the environment and responding to consumer needs. The Committee, in its proactive role, works to propose high-impact changes to public administrations for the transformation of urban freight distribution in the short, medium, and long term in cities and urban environments, promoting a new scenario of more efficient, sustainable, and intelligent mobility and distribution.

The workshop is designed to support cities in integrating new cooperative, co-created shared mobility models into their SUMP planning process based on the learnings from the HORIZON SUM project. Participants will receive training on SUMP development, listen to SUMP best practices from POLIS members, and learn how to implement the different cooperative, co-created shared mobility business models researched by the project.

Electrification is critical—but is it the full answer to zero-pollution mobility? This panel looks at recent achievements and gaps in the roll out of zero-emission vehicles and charging infrastructure, and takes a broader look at mobility-related pollution - beyond exhaust emissions - towards truly zero-emission transport systems. What can decision-makers and mobility stakeholders do to reach the zero-pollution ambition? How can public and private interests be best aligned? What solutions are already available, and what areas still require more research and development?

Electrification is critical—but is it the full answer to zero-pollution mobility? This panel looks at recent achievements and gaps in the roll out of zero-emission vehicles and charging infrastructure, and takes a broader look at mobility-related pollution - beyond exhaust emissions - towards truly zero-emission transport systems. What can decision-makers and mobility stakeholders do to reach the zero-pollution ambition? How can public and private interests be best aligned? What solutions are already available, and what areas still require more research and development?

Electrification is critical—but is it the full answer to zero-pollution mobility? This panel looks at recent achievements and gaps in the roll out of zero-emission vehicles and charging infrastructure, and takes a broader look at mobility-related pollution - beyond exhaust emissions - towards truly zero-emission transport systems. What can decision-makers and mobility stakeholders do to reach the zero-pollution ambition? How can public and private interests be best aligned? What solutions are already available, and what areas still require more research and development?

A high-level roundtable bringing together industry leaders, technology providers and users to explore the current state and future of U-space. The session will combine strategic insights with real-world success stories, showcasing how drones and enabling technologies are transforming urban airspace management, advanced air mobility, and smart city services.

Electrification is critical—but is it the full answer to zero-pollution mobility? This panel looks at recent achievements and gaps in the roll out of zero-emission vehicles and charging infrastructure, and takes a broader look at mobility-related pollution - beyond exhaust emissions - towards truly zero-emission transport systems. What can decision-makers and mobility stakeholders do to reach the zero-pollution ambition? How can public and private interests be best aligned? What solutions are already available, and what areas still require more research and development?

Urban logistics is at a tipping point, with last-mile deliveries driving up emissions. Micro-depots and connected fleets offer smarter, cleaner solutions—enabling multimodal delivery and data-driven operations. This session explores how real-time vehicle data, micro-hubs, and the emerging Physical Internet can improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and reshape last-mile logistics in cities worldwide.

This session, led by AECOC, will feature public leaders in a roundtable discussion focused on the strategies that municipalities are implementing to improve efficiency in Urban Freight Distribution (UFD). The discussion will address key areas such as regulation, digitalization, and Low Emission Zones, among others. Confirmed participants: Mr. Daniel de Santos, Mobility Manager, AECOC Mrs. Lidia Torres, Director of Mobility Services, Barcelona City Council Mr. Manuel Valdés López, Managing Director, Autoritat del Transport Metropolità (ATM) Mrs. Susana Gómez Garrido, Deputy Director General of Transport and Mobility, Comunidad de Madrid

Join us in celebrating the most innovative and impactful initiatives shaping the future of urban living. The World Smart City Awards recognize pioneering projects, visionary leaders, and transformative strategies that are driving progress in cities around the globe. This ceremony is a tribute to excellence, creativity, and collaboration in building smarter, more sustainable urban environments.

A relaxed moment to have a drink and mingle with other attendees at the venue’s main entrance after the World Smart City Awards gala.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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?

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?

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.