Planning for Birmingham’s ITS World Congress 2027 Progresses with Appointment of Organisation Host Committee Chairs

The organisers and Host of the Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress 2027, to be held at Birmingham’s NEC, have announced the Host Committee Chairs responsible for delivering this global prestigious event. Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), the Department for Transport, Department of Business and Trade, ITS UK and Visit Britain, are collaborating with the organiser, […]

Connecting the Dots between the UK and Europe with ERTICO’s Joost Vantomme

The CEO of the European Intelligent Transport Systems organisation ERTICO, Joost Vantomme is our guest on Highways Voices this week, sharing his vast knowledge with you about standardisation, interoperability and living outside silos. He chats with host Paul Hutton about how ERTICO’s ITS European and World Congresses promote thought leadership and innovation around things like […]

ERTICO CEO recaps first half of 2024

With just a few days to go before the 2024 ITS World Congress in Dubai, ERTICO CEO, Joost Vantomme, has reflected on the achievements to date and some of the forthcoming initiatives planned for the months ahead. “As we journey through the strategic year of 2024, it is my great pleasure to share some of […]

ERTICO CEO hails micromobility development ahead of London event

The CEO of ERTICO – ITS Europe says the organisation is taking an active role in the development of micromobility as part of the diverse mobility mix to ensure their safe and efficient use across the continent. Speaking ahead of a major “Focus On” Partnership event on the subject in London tomorrow, Thursday 7 December, […]

ERTICO boss predicts “inspiring year ahead”

The CEO of the European intelligent transport organisation ERTICO – ITS Europe is predicting 2023 to be a “positive year with many exciting collaboratoins and success for all our activities”. In his New Year message, Joost Vantomme (pictured) promises the organisation will continue to facilitate safer, smarter and more efficient transport services for the benefit […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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