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  1. Exploring the future of last mile delivery: Call for papers for RGS-IBG conference 2025

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    Source: Billy Clayton

    The RGS-IBG Annual Conference 2025 is set to take place in Birmingham, UK, from August 26-29, under the theme “Geographies of Creativity.” As part of this prestigious event, a proposed session titled “E-Cargo Cycles: A Creative Future for Last-Mile Delivery?” is inviting paper submissions.

    This in-person session will delve into the evolving landscape of e-cargo-bike deliveries, an area of increasing significance within sustainable transport research. The session aims to identify research gaps, explore new opportunities, and foster collaboration among researchers and practitioners. Additionally, it seeks to establish an informal network of academics and industry professionals working within this burgeoning field to enhance interest and visibility for e-cargo bike delivery research.

    Potential Areas of Contribution

    The session welcomes diverse perspectives on e-cargo cycles and their role in last-mile delivery. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

    • Comparative analyses of e-cargo cycles with other sustainable freight solutions such as electric and diesel vans, micro-mobility alternatives, and drones.
    • Scalability and supply chain integration, including their role in consolidation hubs and broader logistics networks.
    • Business models and large-scale implementation of e-cargo cycle logistics.
    • Long-term research on the feasibility and scalability of e-cargo cycles for major businesses and various urban settings.
    • Case studies highlighting real-world implementation and performance assessments.
    • Workforce perspectives, encompassing rider experience, health and safety, socio-demographic considerations, and implications for the gig economy.
    • Infrastructure and policy considerations, including urban planning, cycle lane integration, low-emission zones (LEZs), and government subsidies.
    • Consumer acceptance, willingness to use, and the economic viability of e-cargo cycle delivery services.

    Submission Guidelines

    Researchers, PhD students, and practitioners with expertise in transport and mobility studies are encouraged to submit their work. To apply, please email the session convenors with the following details by Monday 3 March 2025:

    • Paper title
    • Author(s), affiliations, and email addresses
    • Presenter(s) (in-person participation required)
    • Abstract (up to 300 words)

    Session Convenors

    • Dr. Billy Clayton – Centre for Transport and Society, University of the West of England, Bristol
      Email: William2.clayton@uwe.ac.uk
    • Dr. Daniela Paddeu – Centre for Transport and Society, University of the West of England, Bristol
      Email: Daniela.paddeu@uwe.ac.uk

    The organizers look forward to receiving submissions and an engaging conversation on the creative potential of e-cargo cycles in last-mile logistics.

    Find out more about the RGS-IBG conference here.

  2. URBACT City Festival 2025 registrations are open

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    Source: URBACT

    This edition will be taking place in Wroclaw, Poland, from 8-10 April 2025.

    The URBACT City Festival is a unique celebration of sustainable urban practices which aims to bring together a committed community of changemakers to share knowledge and network. This event is unlike traditional conferences as it is uniquely designed with you at the centre.

    The 2025 edition is expected to attract 600 urban enthusiasts from across Europe to share knowledge, learn about urban trends, network and join forces in creative sessions on how to make our cities better. It will also be an opportunity to discover the current crop of URBACT Good Practices, which are urban initiatives that are impactful, participatory, integrated, relevant and easy to transfer to other European cities.

    Register here.

  3. 5th National Bicycle Logistics Conference takes place this week in Hanover

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    On September 18, Cargobike.Jetzt GmbH invites the entire transport sector to the National Bicycle Logistics Conference in Hanover.

    This year, the 5th Bicycle Logistics Conference will take place with the support of the state capital of Hanover as part of the IAA Transportation trade fair. The conference is sponsored by the German Bicycle Logistics Association (RLVD). This year’s edition addresses not only the bicycle logistics industry itself, but also other sectors and players in the transport sector who benefit from bicycle logistics and at the same time can or want to contribute to its further development and growth.

    According to Cargobike.Now, this is also reflected in the promising program. A wide variety of key topics will be addressed that deal with the current challenges of the sector at a national level.

    The conference will open with a keynote speech by the main coordinator of the French Bicycle Logistics Association, Gaétan Piegay. He will report on the situation in France, where the bicycle logistics sector is currently experiencing a strong upswing. The debate will then focus on which factors need to be strengthened to increase the competitiveness of bicycle logistics (including personnel issues and technological innovations). The final part of the event will be the discussion on “Bicycle logistics in the city of tomorrow”. Representatives from politics and business will share their perspectives there.

    Tickets for the conference can be purchased via this link . The tickets also entitle you to redeem your IAA Transportation ticket for access to the trade fair.

  4. Registration open for TRL’s Discover:Innovation Day 2024

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    Source: TRL

    TRL’s world-leading Smart Mobility Living Lab in London will host Discover: Innovation Day on Wednesday, 17th July. The event promises a day filled with exciting innovations in transport mobility.

    Attendees will have the opportunity to experience the latest advancements in transportation technology from TRL and its partners. The event will bring together industry leaders, visionary entrepreneurs, and cutting-edge innovators.

    Reasons to Attend:

    • Discover the Future: Explore the latest trends and technologies transforming the mobility landscape, from electric and autonomous vehicles to smart city infrastructure and sustainable transportation solutions.
    • Network with Visionaries: Connect with key players in the industry, expand professional networks, and forge valuable partnerships.
    • Experience Innovation: Engage with interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, and thought-provoking insights.

    Click here to register.

  5. SBS to host conference on SMEs and smart manufacturing – Standards as accelerators of industry change

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    Small Business Standards (SBS) invites interested parties and stakeholders to join the online conference this November

    Closing the SBS Meeting Standards campaign, the conference, moderated by Jenny Baker, will focus on the opportunities and challenges smart manufacturing brings to SMEs and discuss the role of standards in the digitalisation of manufacturing and the adoption of new manufacturing technologies. Through the presentation of SME case studies, the aim is to discuss the policy and legal context, standardisation activities and developments in this area and how they can support the adoption by SMEs of smart manufacturing technologies so that SMEs remain competitive in this area.

    When: 21 November – 13.15 – 16.15H (Brussels time)
    Where: Online

    Visit the official website to find out more and register

    Small Business Standards (SBS) is a non-profit association representing and defending Small and Medium-sized Enterprises’ (SMEs) interests in the standardisation system at European and international levels. Its 22 members are national and European sectoral and inter-professional associations representing SMEs in 32 European countries.

  6. Autonomy World Mobility Expo: call for speakers

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    Source: Autonomy World Mobility Expo

    The Autonomy Mobility World Expo has put out a call for public speakers for its 2024 edition, seeking insightful contributions and innovative initiatives within the framework of sustainable, equitable, inclusive, safe, healthy and collaborative mobility. 

    Proposals are invited from public representatives from cities, governments, NGOs, public transport authorities, social innovators, research centers, think tanks, universities, public agencies, non-governmental organizations and social activists. This is an opportunity for representatives to share knowledge, expertise and insights with a wider audience within the sustainable mobility sector.

    The submission deadline is October 16th 2023; the 2024 edition of Autonomy Mobility World Expo takes place March 20th-21st in Paris. Applications can be submitted here.

  7. Registration opens for the Annual POLIS Conference

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    Source: POLIS

    Registrations have opened for the 2022 annual POLIS (cities and regions for transport innovation) conference. 30 Nov – 01 Dec, Brussels.

    Europe’s leading sustainable urban mobility event returns in 2022, hosted at the EGG Brussels between 30 November and 1 December. Across two days, the POLIS Conference will offer a mix of plenaries, parallel sessions, deep dives, and networking opportunities.

    Plenaries will be live-streamed, while the wider conference will run as an in-person event.

    Ticket registration can be accessed, here.

  8. micromobility expo 22 is open for speakers

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    Held in Hannover between 19-21 May 2022, the micromobility expo stands for micromobility in urban areas and is the central contact point for knowledge transfer and exchange of experience. 

    Expo organisers have put out the call for expert speakers to share their insight and knowledge to guests, with the deadline for interested speakers to register topics being 7 November 2021. A panel of qualified judges will review and decide which speakers shall be added to the schedule. Chosen speakers will receive free expo entry for themselves and a number of guests

    The comprehensive conference program presents products and concrete solutions for micromobility in urban areas, as well as a platform for knowledge transfer and experience exchange. At its core is the pursuit and development of socially and ecologically just mobility. The expo seeks to bring together relevant experts and professionals and generate solutions to the challenges of tomorrow’s mobility, and does so via a three day program of lectures, panel discussions, project presentations and opportunities to try out the latest products in the industry.

    Florian Eisenbach, project manager at organizer, Deutsche Messe, elaborated on the conference: “The mobility turnaround in urban areas will only succeed through the interaction of industry, science, public administration and politics. With the conference, we are creating a platform for this exchange, in which we take all perspectives into account. In this way, we are providing additional impetus”.

    Speakers from various fields are welcome, such as science, research and universities, students as well as business, industry, production and sales, and can apply on the following topics, in any format:

    Mobility of the future

    Potentials and resources: Micromobility as a building block of sustainable, socially just mobility.

    • Micromobility & Climate Protection
    • Mobility culture, ethics & trends
    • Political & legal framework

    Urban-spatial development

    Micromobility and urban development: mobile quality of stay and quality of life

    • Mobility planning & transport infrastructure
    • Urban mobility concepts & neighborhood development
    • Virtual mobility

    Urban & intra-urban logistics

    The still unknown side of micromobility: Applications and innovation

    • Urban-Rural
    • Green Logistics
    • Robotics

    Safety & Security

    Personal integrity and safety in road and traffic areas

    • Traffic safety
    • Driving Safety
    • Insurances

    Multi- and Intermodality

    Integrative solutions and systems

    • Infrastructure solutions
    • Public transport & last mile – commuter traffic
    • Sharing systems

    Free Agers

    Users at the Center Micromobility for all

    • Design
    • Handling & Functionality
    • Access & Acceptance

    Interested exhibitors may also note that an early booking discount is available until November 15, 2021

    Source: https://www.micromobilityexpo.de/en/press/press-releases/micromobility-expo/press-release_1217