2024 Annual POLIS Conference

The Annual POLIS Conference 2024—a joint event by POLIS, Baden-Württemberg, the City of Karlsruhe, and Messe Karlsruhetook place on 27-28 November in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

The Annual POLIS Conference is Europe’s leading sustainable urban mobility event, providing an opportunity for cities and regions to showcase their transport achievements to a large audience of mobility experts, practitioners, and decision-makers from both the public and private sectors.

After a record-breaking edition in 2023, the POLIS Team and our Conference hosts and POLIS members Baden-Württemberg and Karlsruhe were glad to welcome 1,000 participants for another fantastic Conference.

PRESENTATIONS

All our presentations are now available!

We have once again gathering the brightest minds, policymakers, industry leaders, and city and region representatives from all over Europe and beyond to engage in 32 insightful sessions and 2 thought-provoking plenaries. If you miss any presentation, click below!

PHOTOS

Can you spot yourself in our photos?

We have collected all the photos that were taken during our Conference in Karlsruhe and uploaded a special selection online.

If you wish for any of your pictures to be removed, please get in touch with Alexia (acollignon@polisnetwork.eu) or Alessia (agiorgiutti@polisnetwork.eu).

Fix that Mix: Exploring multimodal futures at the Annual POLIS Conference 2024

The Annual POLIS Conference 2024, Europe’s leading event for sustainable urban mobility, kicked off today in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg.

Stockholm wins the POLIS Award 2024

Stockholm has been awarded the POLIS Award 2024, sponsored by FREENOW, which recognised the city’s contributions to sustainable transport.

Charting AND Changing the Course: Annual POLIS Conference 2024 wraps up

The second and final day of the Annual POLIS Conference 2024 brought together hundreds to address the most pressing transport challenges.

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FAQ

I would like to receive updates about future Conferences in my inbox—who should I reach out to?

To be added to our Conference updates mailing list, please contact Alexia at acollignon@polisnetwork.eu or, alternatively, Alessia at agiorgiutti@polisnetwork.eu.

Meet our host: Baden-Württemberg

Baden-Württemberg, also known as “THE LÄND”, is delighted to be the first region to host the Annual POLIS Conference. As a long-standing member of POLIS, the region will present its ambitious climate targets and measures to foster a connected and socially just mobility.

Besides urban innovations, Baden-Württemberg will highlight the approach Ortsmitte to rural areas and city surroundings!

Meet our co-host: Karlsruhe

Karlsruhe, the co-host of the Annual POLIS Conference 2024 with Baden-Württemberg, is renowned for the ‘Karlsruhe Model,’ featuring a tram-train system, and for boasting a dedicated test area for autonomous driving and strong expertise in digital infrastructure.

The city and POLIS member has also earned a reputation as one of the most bike-friendly cities in Europe and has claimed the title of ‘Car-sharing Capital of Germany.’

Meet Messe Karlsruhe

With four exhibition halls, the all-around glassed-in construction of the Events Hall and the green Atrium of Messe Karlsruhe (the Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre) offers a bright and friendly atmosphere to showcase products, services, and companies.

Thanks to its versatile array of spaces and award-winning architecture, the Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre is an ideal venue for the upcoming Annual POLIS Conference!

THE BEST OF Baden-WürttemberG

Do you want to explore the state of Baden-Württemberg and visit other POLIS members during your German stay in November? 

As you know, you will be staying in Karlsruhe, our co-host city. However, there are other POLIS members in the area that should get your attention, too. Check them here below:

The host city and co-host of the Annual POLIS Conference 2024, renowned for its distinctive fan-shaped layout, offers a wealth of transport innovations and tourist attractions.

Explore the vibrant Gutenbergplatz market or the Baden State Museum, relax in the Botanical Gardens, or hop on a bike to enjoy Karlsruhe‘s cultural and nature cycling tours. Nearby, you can also ride along the Rhine Cycle Route, Rhine Valley Trail, Black Forest Trail, and Stromberg-Murrtal Cycle Route, ensuring there is plenty to add to your itinerary!

Distance from KARLSRUHE:

  • 45 minutes by train
  • 4 hours and 30 minutes by bike
  • 1 hour and 20 minutes by car

The Stuttgart region stands as the geographical, economic, and political heart of Baden-Württemberg. Renowned for its economic prowess and as the birthplace of the automobile, it hosts numerous global players and innovative medium-sized enterprises.

The area also boasts stunning landscapes along the Neckar River, where industrial hubs are interspersed with forests, meadows, and vineyards. Moreover, Stuttgart is an ideal destination for leisure and sport cycling and is actively working to enhance its bike-friendliness for commuters!

Distance from KARLSRUHE:

  • 40 minutes by train
  • 2 hours and 45 minutes by bike
  • 45 minutes by car

Heidelberg captivates visitors with its blend of historic architecture and scenic natural landscapes, all easily accessible on foot or by bicycle. Indeed, according to the 2018 nationwide survey ‘Mobility in Germany,’ 33% of all journeys in the city are made by bike. Moreover, Heidelberg boasts an extensive network of cycle paths totalling 260 kilometres, making it the cycling leader in Baden-Württemberg—the city aims to enhance its appeal to cyclists even further with its ‘Bicycle Strategy 2030,’ a significant step towards more sustainable mobility.

Beyond its romantic charm and bicycle-friendliness, Heidelberg is an academic powerhouse. It is home to Germany’s oldest university, esteemed institutions, and renowned research centres and companies, showcasing a nexus of knowledge and innovation.

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