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  1. Registration Opens for Annual POLIS Conference 2024

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    The annual POLIS Conference, a premier event in the field of sustainable urban mobility, is now open for registrations for its 2024 edition.

    Scheduled to take place in Leuven, Belgium, on April 17-18, 2024, the conference will gather policymakers, mobility experts, industry leaders, and urban planners from across Europe and beyond. This year’s theme, “People and Places,” reflects the conference’s commitment to exploring how urban spaces can be reimagined to prioritize sustainable transport and improve quality of life for citizens.

    As the leading network of European cities and regions working on innovative transport solutions, POLIS has a longstanding tradition of hosting conferences that foster collaboration and knowledge sharing. The 2024 event is offering a comprehensive program that includes keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities. Attendees will have the chance to learn from the latest research, engage with cutting-edge projects, and discuss policies that can drive the transition towards greener, safer, and more inclusive urban mobility.

    One of the key highlights of the conference is the opportunity for participants to visit Leuven’s state-of-the-art mobility projects. As a city known for its forward-thinking approach to urban transport, Leuven serves as an ideal backdrop for discussions on sustainable mobility. Participants can expect to gain first-hand insights into successful strategies for reducing car dependency, enhancing public transport, and promoting active modes of travel such as cycling and walking.

    The POLIS Conference is not only a platform for exchanging ideas but also a space for shaping the future of urban mobility. With challenges like climate change, congestion, and urbanization intensifying, the conference will focus on innovative solutions that can address these pressing issues.

    Registrations are now open, and those interested are encouraged to secure their place early. More details about the conference program and speakers will be announced in the coming months, promising an event that will be both informative and inspiring for all those involved in the field of sustainable urban mobility.

  2. Annual POLIS 2024 Conference programme released

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    POLIS, the European cities network, also announces registrations are open for its event on 27-28 May in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

    Source: POLIS

    Annually POLIS gathers urban stakeholders including regional policy makers and practitioners, researchers and consultants from Europe and beyond to discuss their latest achievements in city mobility. This year it looks forward to welcoming them to the conference to take part in 32 sessions and 2 high-level plenaries.

    Registered attendees will also be invited to explore sustainable urban mobility initiatives that are taking place in Karlsruhe and Baden-Württemberg. 6 site visits will give attendees the chance to see innovations including Karlsruhe’s tram-train system and underground, autonomous vehicles and energy efficient public transport solutions.

    Attendees can register at the early bird price of EUR 350 + VAT until 30th September, and for POLIS members, three of their representatives can register free of charge.

    To read the drafted programme and access registration click here.

  3. POLIS 24 calls for speakers and sponsors

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    Billed as Europe’s leading sustainable urban mobility event, the conference provides an opportunity for cities and regions and other stakeholders to showcase their transport achievements

    POLIS, the leading European network of cities and regions dedicated to advancing innovative technologies and policies for local transport, has issued a call for dynamic speakers and sponsors to participate in the Annual POLIS Conference 2024. Scheduled for November 27 and 28, the event will take place in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, and will focus on fostering innovation and celebrating achievements in the realm of urban mobility.

    The Call for Speakers is officially open, welcoming submissions until April 26, 2024. With a spotlight on 43 diverse priority topics related to urban mobility, the conference invites speakers to share insights, results, and lessons learned from their mobility initiatives. From technical parallel sessions to interactive workshops and discussions, the platform aims to explore and showcase innovative solutions within each chosen topic.

    Abstract submissions must emphasize the innovative dimension of proposed solutions within the selected topic. Successful speakers will be notified in June 2024, just ahead of the release of the draft Conference program and the commencement of registrations.

    In addition to the Call for Speakers, POLIS encourages companies, organizations, and initiatives to enhance their visibility through 13 available Sponsorship and Exhibition packages. The Call for Sponsors and Exhibitors is now open, and interested parties can download the Sponsorship form to apply. For customized sponsorship and exhibition packages, individuals can contact Alexia Collignon at acollignon@polisnetwork.eu and Julie Lucca at jlucca@polisnetwork.eu.

    The conference offers a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange among European local and regional authorities, industry players, research centres, universities, and NGOs. Since its establishment in 1989, POLIS has been a driving force in promoting sustainable mobility by deploying innovative transport solutions. The network facilitates partnerships and collaboration throughout Europe, aiding its members in accessing European research and innovation funding and results.

    Interested speakers may submit their abstract here.

  4. POLIS call for speakers

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    Submissions open for event on sustainable urban mobility in cities and regions in Leuven, Belgium

    Source: POLIS

    POLIS is an organisation that works with European local and regional authorities to promote sustainable mobility through the deployment of innovative transport solutions. Their goal is to improve local transport through integrated strategies that address the economic, social and environmental dimensions of transport.

    The 2023 POLIS Conference is set to take place on 29-30 November in Leuven, Belgium, and will see experts, practitioners and representatives of cities and regions come together in the name of sustainable urban mobility. POLIS has put out a call for all interested speakers to pick one of their 50 priority topics and apply by 28 April 2023:

    “Presentations are sought for the technical parallel sessions on the topics listed…Abstracts should highlight the innovative dimensions, results achieved, and lessons learned by speakers and organisations.

    We are looking for dynamic speakers to share their insights on the latest trends and developments in urban transport innovation. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a rising mobility star, the Annual POLIS Conference is the perfect platform to tell your mobility story and connect with like-minded individuals!”

    Applicants should choose from only one of the listed topics for their abstract, full details of which can be found from page 6 onwards of the pdf Call for Speakers document.

  5. The 2023 Annual POLIS Conference will take place 29-30 November in Leuven, Belgium

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    Source: POLIS Network

    Europe’s leading sustainable urban mobility event returns in 2023, after a record-breaking 2022 conference.

    The annual event provides an opportunity for cities and regions to showcase their transport achievements to a large audience of mobility experts, practitioners, and decision-makers, both public and private.

    Visit the POLIS website and learn more, here.

    Regarding the host city, and current President, Leuven, the Polis Network shared: “Leuven, Belgium, is a mission-driven city that excels through inspiring governance models and the systems put in place for the public to innovate and get involved in critical decision-making processes. Dynamic and diverse, Leuven is at the forefront of innovation: indeed, the European Commission awarded the city as the 2020 European Capital of Innovation for its unique cooperation model — one that unites residents, institutions, and organisations and allows them to co-innovate, test, and apply groundbreaking solutions to fight climate change, foster the quality of life and education, and promote a sustainable, accessible, and inclusive mobility system.“

  6. 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.

  7. POLIS and ALICE launch joint guide for a zero-emission 2030

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    The strategic plan aims to lead transformation in cities so that urban logistics proactively respond to the pollution, congestion, safety, and environmental challenges to create liveable, prosperous, resilient, and safer cities.

    ALICE (Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe) and POLIS (Cities and regions for transport innovation) launched their ‘guide for advancing towards zero-emission urban logistics by 2030’ on 1 December.

    The document addresses five key areas of intervention in modern cities:

    • Smart governance and regulations. Clear targets and plans, with knowledge shared between cities and regions.
    • Clean and alternative fleet. Uptake of small electric vehicles alongside current van and truck usage.
    • Logistics operations. Consolidation of flows, enabled by new models of collaboration such as sharing of vehicles and infrastructure.
    • Purpose-oriented data acquisition and sharing. Increased interaction between companies and local authorities.
    • Consumer engagement. More transparency to empower customers to enact change.

    The full report and press release can be found here.

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