ITS European Congress 2025
The 16th ITS European Congress, organised by ERTICO – ITS Europe, will be hosted by the City of Seville (Spain) from 19 to 21 May under the theme 'Clean, resilient and connected mobility'.
Organised by ERTICO – ITS Europe and hosted by the City of Seville, with support from the Spanish Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, the Directorate General for Traffic, the Andalusian Government, and ITS Spain, this Congress will gather over 3,500 experts from across Europe and beyond to explore solutions for 'Clean, resilient, and connected mobility'.
This year's central theme highlights the urgent need for transportation systems that are sustainable, adaptable, and technologically advanced. As cities grow and demands rise, the importance of environmental sustainability, resilience to disruptions, and seamless connectivity become self-evident and yet implementation is still coming short of catching up.
This leading event will offer an incredible opportunity to discuss how to transform transportation to address both present and future challenges. It will also be a chance for all participants from across Europe to discover Spain's innovative contributions to ITS.
As mentioned by Joost Vantomme, CEO of ERTICO – ITS Europe:
'The 16th ITS European Congress in Seville marks a crucial juncture for all stakeholders to convene and explore future solutions focusing on clean, resilient and smart mobility. Aligned with European initiatives such as the Green Deal and the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, Seville exemplifies how our host cities' lead the transformation of smarter, cleaner and more sustainable future.'
The topics on the agenda
The event will revolve around 4 main topics:
- CCAM Deployment
- Emergent technologies: Data and services for mobility
- Societal aspects of mobility for people and goods
- Resilient and safe mobility for today and of the future
What to expect from the programme in details
The full Programme is now available online here and includes:
- 3 Plenary Sessions with top-level speakers addressing some of the most pressing mobility challenges.
- Over 105 Specialist Sessions featuring expert panels, policy dialogues, and research presentations.
- 75 Special Interest -and Strategic Future Sessions (SIS, SFS), exploring emerging industry trends, policy advancements, and breakthrough innovations.
- More than 30 Paper Sessions, highlighting cutting-edge academic and industry research.
In particular, keep an eye on the Smart Urban Mobility Summit for Cities and Regions, which will take place on 19 May 2025 as part of the ITS European Congress. European cities and regions are invited to join the Summit for a unique opportunity to address today’s urban challenges. You can register your interest here.
POLIS at the ITS Congress
Secretary General Karen Vancluysen will feature in the Opening Plenary of the ITS Congress.
The Green Shift: Accelerating a Sustainable Future through ITS
📅 Monday, 19 May 2025
🕒 15:15 – 16:15
📍 Auditorium 1Speakers:
- Maria Corral, Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility
- Karen Vancluysen, POLIS
- Tina Wagner
- Sarah-Jayne Williams
- Belén Linares, MOEVE (formerly CEPSA)
- Adam Wieczorek, City of Łódź
The Opening Plenary will explore how Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) can accelerate Europe’s transition to a cleaner, more inclusive and competitive mobility future. The discussion will examine the role of ITS in urban space management, digital innovation (e.g. AI, digital twins), smart charging, kerbside management, and UVARs. It will also look at transport’s role in the green economy, behavioural shifts for clean transport adoption, and the importance of equitable access and community engagement.
Laura Babío, Traffic Efficiency Cluster Lead & Co-coordinator of the Just Transition Taskforce, will feature in the following sessions:
SIS 30 – How can ITS help achieve a safe public space for active mobility?
📅 Tuesday, 20 May
🕚 11:45 – 12:45
📍 Room: PARIS EThis session explores how ITS can contribute to improving safety in public spaces for pedestrians, cyclists, and other active modes.
SIS 43 – ITS by women, for women
📅 Tuesday, 20 May
🕒 15:15 – 16:15
📍 Room: MADRID EFA session centred on gender-responsive innovation and leadership in ITS—highlighting projects and technologies developed by and for women.
SIS 63 – Happy cities based on EU data standards
📅 Wednesday, 21 May
🕚 11:45 – 12:45
📍 Room: MADRID BCThis session illustrates the role of data-driven policies in urban mobility management and the landscape of European mobility standards.
SIS 72 – Cycling, UVAR, IDI and the potential role of TN-ITS for their data exchange
📅 Wednesday, 21 May
🕒 15:15 – 16:15
📍 Room: MADRID EFThis session dives into the importance of data standards like TN-ITS in facilitating cycling infrastructure, Urban Vehicle Access Regulations (UVAR), and Intelligent Data Infrastructure (IDI) deployments.
Raffaele Vergnani, Urban Freight Cluster Lead, will moderate the session:
SIS 22 – Collaborative solutions for sustainable last-mile logistics
📅 Tuesday, 20 May
🕚 10:30 – 11:30
📍 Room: PARIS EThis session explores the challenges of sustainable and efficient urban logistics, showcasing how innovative last-mile delivery solutions can offer solutions.
More information
Registration is officially open, and passes are available for all sectors and levels of participation. Whether you’re a policymaker, entrepreneur, researcher, or city representative, the ITS European Congress in Seville offers an unmatched platform to learn, connect, and lead.
Moreover, 20 POLIS members can benefit from a 10% discount on delegate passes (first come, first served basis)—contact Alessia Giorgiutti for more information.
Do not miss your opportunity to be part of this transformative event: visit itseuropeancongress.com/registrations to explore ticket options and register today. Take advantage of early bird rates until 18 April.
Keep an eye on the Conference website for new information, and come back to this page to find out where you will find POLIS at the 16th ITS European Congress!
