Registrations open for ITS European Congress
Registrations for the 14th ITS European Congress in Toulouse from 30 May to 1 June are now open with an early bird discount rate available. Organisers ERTICO says this is a unique opportunity for the European ITS Community to come together, discuss and network to push forward innovation and deliver ‘Smart and Sustainable Mobility for […]
ERTICO hosting pre-Congress webinar on transport tech advancements
In the run-up to May’s ITS European Congress in Toulouse, the organisers ERTICO – ITS Europe are planning a webinar on 23 February at 10am UK time focussing on the Congress theme Next-generation Solutions. ERTICO says experts will discuss the extraordinary lengths that they go to, in order to break down barriers and produce advancements […]
The UK’s key place in European ITS on this week’s Highways Voices
Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! “You will not find me in legacy industries where everything stays the same – otherwise, I would be boring,” explains the new CEO of ERTICO – ITS Europe on this week’s Highways Voices. Joost Vantomme explains his passion for taking on […]
Europe’s ITS Associations welcome new ERTICO CEO
The network of national Intelligent Transport Systems societies from across Europe say they’re looking forward to a great working relationship with ERTICO – ITS Europe as its new CEO Joost Vantomme takes over. “He’s a man we know we can work with,” commented Chair Günther Weber of ITS Germany as he welcomed the continued spirit […]
ERTICO CEO stresses the value of European Congress to cities’ transport development
The new CEO of ERTICO – ITS Europe, Joost Vantomme, has reiterated the importance of the ITS Congresses to European cities as a “catalyst for research and innovation”. At the Press Conference in the 2022 host city Toulouse, Mr Vantomme was joined by Dominique Faure, First Vice-President of Toulouse Métropole, Jean-Claude Dardelet, Vice-President of Toulouse […]
ERTICO welcomes new CEO
The new CEO of ERTICO – ITS Europe, Joost Vantomme, has taken up his role, taking over from Jacob Bangsgaard. Mr Vantomme has been in the smart mobility sector for some time, most recently as Smart Mobility Director of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and previously as Director of Public Affairs at FEBIAC. More […]
ITS European Congress opens call for contributions
The ITS European Congress has begun the process to select content for its next event, which takes place in France next summer. The event offers a platform for thought leaders, developers, entrepreneurs and decision-makers from the transport, logistics and IT industries and the academic world to come together to share ideas and progress smart and […]
Final Highways Voices podcast from Hamburg talks traffic jam prediction, stopped vehicle detection and real-time road monitoring
Against all the odds, the ITS World Congress in Hamburg has taken place with around 15,000 people attending, and Highways News brings you one final podcast from the event in Hamburg today, sponsored by SWARCO and GEWI. Paul Hutton speaks to modelling company Aimsun about how they can fix traffic jams before they happen with […]
ERTICO names new CEO
ERTICO – ITS Europe has announced that current CEO Jacob Bangsgaard will be stepping down at the end of the year when his five-year contract is up. He’ll be replaced by Joost Vantomme (pictured), who is currently Smart Mobility Director at the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. The announcement was made at the ITS World Congress […]
Decision-makers meet “against the odds” at ITS World Summit in Hamburg
More than 70 Ministers, Mayors, Industry Leaders and senior representatives of national and local governments from over 20 countries or states have met in Hamburg to review how intelligent and green mobility can contribute to sustainable growth and a better environment for all citizens. TThe delegates included UK Transport Minister Trudy Harrison and Department for […]
