Sophie Bonnecarrère, Public Policy Manager at Uber, is looking forward to Automotive Week 2023. "I can't wait to exchange views and ideas with professionals from different backgrounds. I am sure that, like me, they believe that an urban mobility revolution is on its way, but that significant collective and individual efforts are still required.' [...]
She will not only give a keynote, but also join a deep-dive session on the Tuesday of Automotive Week. Programme manager Responsible Mobility at TU/e, Margriet van Schijndel, is looking forward to it. 'This event is the showcase of our region, here we can show what we are capable of and on which themes [...]
The Dutch road network has many traffic jams. This affects not only accessibility and thus the economy, but also the safety of all road users. There are currently dozens of developments and innovations that help solve these problems. According to Stephanie Leonard, Head of Government and Regulatory Affairs at TomTom, traffic management and digital [...]
The Southern Netherlands region is smart and innovative. It attracts increasingly more people and enterprises. As a result, the pressure on the mobility system is building rapidly. In her keynote during Automotive Week, Zuhal Gül, programme manager at SmartwayZ.NL, will elaborate on today’s challenges and solutions for the future of our cities and the [...]
Normally she is in Brussels, but for Automotive Week Suzanna Kraak travels specially to Helmond. During her keynote, the policy officer at the European Commission will give an update on the topic she deals with on a daily basis: connected, cooperative and automated mobility (CCAM). What can you tell us about [...]
My name is Cathelijne Hermans, I am Strategy Consultant and Associate Director for Sustainability at Royal HaskoningDHV – with a particular focus on mobility and the mobility transition. Within my role I work closely with our teams at Royal HaskoningDHV to shape the future of our mobility system. Together, we collaborate with clients and [...]
The mobility transition towards sustainable and accessible transportation systems is a complex challenge that requires a balance between individual freedom and societal goals. Jeroen Borst, cluster manager at TNO Mobility and Build Environment, and leader of the societal impact sub-research/project, shares his insights on how the mobility transition can contribute to societal goals and [...]
Brainport acts as a strong ecosystem in which government, knowledge institutions, the industry and residents actively cooperate with each other. Open innovation is the keyword here. Joost Vantomme, CEO of ERTICO-ITS EUROPE, explains how this unique ecosystem can contribute to the future of the automotive industry. With his keynote during the Automotive Week on April [...]
Results from field surveys among pedestrians and cyclists on how they interact with autonomous shuttles in real-life traffic in Norway. Automated vehicles (AVs) are entering our roads, and autonomous shuttles (self-driving mini buses) are under development and being tried and deployed in many cities around the world. However, before our roads are solely used by [...]
Giving priority to groups of cyclists at traffic lights. That is, in a nutshell, the approach of the Bicycle Platoon Module, a pilot project that DTV Consultants, commissioned by SmartwayZ.NL, is launching this spring. What is unique is that a combination of smart software with camera technology detects bicycle speed and adjusts the required "green [...]
Our very first keynote speaker is Karen Vancluysen: Secretary General at POLIS. The theme of Automotive Week 2023 matches perfectly with the activities of POLIS. POLIS aims to have various stimulating dialogues between governments and industry at the event. Karen will open the Automotive Week with the keynote 'Governing Innovation - Innovating Governance: Mobility [...]
