EIT Urban Mobility

Tomorrow.Mobility has officially started! 💛✨ Three days packed with ideas, keynotes, and groundbreaking innovations to tackle today's most pressing mobility challenges. Here is a glimpse of today's programme: 🌐 𝘼𝙄 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙠𝙮: 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙫𝙚𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙨, 𝙪𝙧𝙗𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙞𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙀𝙪𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚'𝙨 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, with Daniel Serra Segarra, Ecosystem & Stakeholder Director at EIT Urban Mobility. 🎙️ 𝙆𝙚𝙮𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙚 by Sascha Pallenberg 潘賞世, renowned German tech blogger and consultant. 🤝 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙨: 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙪𝙧𝙗𝙖𝙣 𝙢𝙤𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨-𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, with Maria Tsavachidis, CEO at EIT Urban Mobility. 🚍 𝙁𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙥𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣-𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙡𝙡 with Hugo Furtado, CEO of Dreamwaves Today, we are also gathering with Laia Bonet Rull, First Deputy Mayor for Urban Planning, Ecological Transition, Urban Services and Housing at Barcelona City Council; and André Sobczak, Secretary General of Eurocities; to present the “European Declaration for Sustainable and Attractive Public Transport in Cities”. 👉 Check out the programme, visit the Innovation Playground to meet cutting-edge startups, and stop by our booth (D190) for free coffee ☕—let’s keep the conversation going! #UrbanMobility #TMWC24 #Innovation #Europe #PublicTransport EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology | Fira Barcelona

Day 2 of Tomorrow.Mobility flew by, packed with inspiring keynotes, groundbreaking innovations, and incredible energy from all attendees! ⚡ Here’s your wrap-up↴ The takeaway? Shifting to sustainable mobility may have high costs—estimated at €1.5 trillion—but the benefits are even greater. The path forward: boost active mobility, strengthen public transport, and implement strategies like Low Emission Zones for sustainable, liveable cities. The highlight? International capitals stepping up for mobility! 🏙️ Roma Capitale has officially joined the EIT Urban Mobility community as Leading City, committing to climate neutrality through active, shared, and public transport. 🏙️ Smart Dublin took home a 2024 World Smart City Awards for their achievements in active mobility. Don't miss our interview with Regional Manager, Alan Murphy below—and congrats to the team! 🏆 And this is only the beginning. Tomorrow may be the last day of #TMWC24, but it’s just the start of our journey to #MoveBetter together. #UrbanMobility #Innovation #TMWC24 #ActiveMobility EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology

We are still thinking on Day 1, but there's no slowing down at #TMWC24! Today's event builds on yesterday’s foundation, bringing us closer to #MoveBetter 🚶🚶🏻♀️ Here’s a sneak peek at what’s on today: 🚴 Measuring and Promoting Active Mobility—featuring Henk Swarttouw, president of the European Cyclist Federation. 📊Costs and Benefits of the Urban Mobility Transition in Europe—presented by an expert from TRT with insights from our latest study. 🎤 Keynote by Rikesh Shah—Head of Innovation at Connected Places Catapult, about how cities can better collaborate. 🌍 Unified urban mobility: a holistic pathway for sustainable cities—led by Sebastian Sackmann, from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). 👉 Check out the full programme, visit the Innovation Playground to discover breakthrough startups, and stop by our booth (D190) for a free coffee ☕—let’s connect and keep the conversation going! 🔁 Missed yesterday? Check out our fast overview to catch up on the highlights! ⬇️ #UrbanMobility #TMWC24 #Innovation Tomorrow.Mobility | EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology

Day 1 of Tomorrow.Mobility wraps up, and it has set a powerful tone for the rest of the event! 🌍✨ Here is what you need to know ↴ We're leaving today with a clear message: building smart, green cities isn't just possible—it's within reach. The secret? Strong collaboration, learning from every step (including the missteps), and designing with everyone in mind to ensure inclusive, accessible cities that work for all. A big moment? The signing of the EU Declaration for Sustainable and Attractive Public Transport in Cities, a powerful commitment to making public transport systems across Europe resilient, sustainable and accessible for all. And this is just the beginning: tomorrow, let's keep building on this foundation and continue our journey to #MoveBetter. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today! 👀 Missed any sessions? Catch the highlights on our Instagram or X profiles! #UrbanMobility #Innovation #TMWC24 #EU #PublicTransport

We’re in Barcelona for the Smart City Expo World Congress. Maria Tsavachidis, CEO of EIT Urban Mobility, begins day one by reflecting on the flash floods that have tragically impacted the Valencia region. Maria says that the extreme weather events that we have seen in Spain, in Central Eastern Europe months before, and all across the world are a clear signal that cities must take bold action to combat climate change. A Cost and Benefits study from EIT Urban Mobility found that readily available innovations can reduce emissions by 21% by 2030. However, this is not enough to reach the 50% reduction needed to curb climate change. “We need stringent policies and new solutions and research. We need to take action and this is the perfect place to start.”

🌍 Kicking-off Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress 2024! 🚉✨ As we inaugurate this year’s congress here in Barcelona, the recent tragedy in Valencia—where the DANA storm claimed over two hundred lives—reminds us of the urgency of our mission. Climate change is making extreme weather events devastatingly common, underscoring the need for resilient, low-emission cities. Our recent study reveals that to meet EU Green Deal targets by 2050, €1.5 trillion must be invested in sustainable mobility. Despite the high costs, the benefits—including lower CO2 emissions, better public health, and reduced external costs—greatly surpass the investments. This initiative aims to foster safer, climate-resilient urban environments for all. ➡️ Join us at Booth D190 in Hall 2 and in the many congress sessions and startups pitch we’ve set up to explore key topics in mobility. The energy and commitment of cities, innovators, and industry leaders here give me hope. As only together, we can create a future-ready, resilient world. Let’s #MoveBetter. #UrbanMobility #ClimateAction #cities Ugo Valenti Delphine Romeu Bernadette Bergsma

#ONEDAYLEFT! Tomorrow.Mobility kicks off tomorrow, and we're ready to welcome over 25,000 attendees that are eager to explore and accelerate the transition to more efficient and sustainable mobility! 🌍💡 From cutting-edge solutions in sustainable transport to breakthrough ideas, discussions and connections that will redefine our cities, #TMWC24 has it all to #MoveBetter. Don't miss out on: 💬 Inspiring keynote sessions on today's most pressing mobility issues 🛠️ Interactive workshops 🤝 Networking with global industry leaders and pioneers 🚀 A showcase of the latest mobility innovations 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝟭𝟵𝟬 for closer insights, a great conversation and free coffee - so we keep our minds open and active for what's in store! ☕ Haven't registered yet? There’s still time: https://lnkd.in/dzhNV3AT See you tomorrow! #UrbanMobility #SustainableTransport #ClimateChange

🚀 Which type of mobility innovation do you think will make the biggest impact on our cities? In the Mobility Innovations Marketplace, we're showcasing solutions designed to tackle various urban challenges and improve our lives. Meet some game-changers: 🔋 Nimbee: A subscription-based energy provider offering mobile charging stations. Results? Charge your vehicle wherever you are in just 45 minutes. 🛣️ Deki - Ecologistic: A last-mile optimisation tool for road hauliers, delivering optimised routes. Results? Reduced CO2 emissions, traffic, and noise. 🤖 WISP Solutions: An AI-driven traffic management system that optimises traffic light operations using real-time data analytics. Results? Less congestion, lower CO2 emissions. ➡️ Visit the products section to know more: https://lnkd.in/gCjEYpwn Answer the poll, leave us a comment, and let’s discuss how these innovations can shape our urban future! 💬 #UrbanMobility #Innovation #SustainableCities #Marketplace EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology

We have to #MoveBetter— and whether that means getting around faster, more sustainably, more efficiently, or all of the above; there’s a wave of startups already making this a reality by car, metro, bus, bike, and even on foot. How? 🤔 Companies like Luvly are focusing on electric Light Urban Vehicles as a direct alternative to traditional combustion engine vehicles; while VivaDrive is helping companies electrify their fleets, integrating EVs and other low-emission transport options. Meanwhile, Nemi is managing demand-responsive bus services, and Meep is integrating different transportation services to create sustainable, fully connected mobility systems. Curious about the future of walking and riding, too? 👣 🚴 Explore our latest 'Investing in impact' article to meet some of the 26 innovative startups that will be showcasing their solutions at Tomorrow.Mobility next week! Read now and secure your pass - last chance! 👉: https://lnkd.in/dzhNV3AT #TMWC24 #UrbanMobility #Innovation #PublicTransport #ActiveMobility

𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮, 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 (𝟯𝟬, 𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰). The heartbreaking images of the DANA storm devastation in eastern and southern Spain remind us of the urgent need for action. With over 95 lives already lost and rescue efforts still underway, this disaster is now one of Spain’s largest ‘natural’ catastrophe of the last century; leaving behind profound human, environmental, and economic impacts. But calling this 'natural' isn't fully accurate. This event reflects what we’re seeing globally: climate change intensifying the frequency and severity of natural disasters, leaving cities and their people increasingly vulnerable. A horrific storm brought on by warming Mediterranean waters and an overheated atmosphere has turned extreme weather into a terrifying reality. The numbers speak for themselves. In 2023—considered the hottest year in history—climate-related disasters already claimed 74,000 lives worldwide. The economic impact is similarly staggering: according to the European Environment Agency, the EU has faced €738 billion in damages over the past four decades due to weather-related extremes, with 22% of these costs incurred in 2021 and 2023 alone. On this #WorldCitiesDay, we remember the lives lost, and acknowledge the urgency of reshaping our cities into resilient, climate-ready environments that are capable of withstanding tomorrow's challenges. Photos from Biel Aliño & Miguel Angel Polo (Agencia EFE), Solsona Rober (Europa Press) EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology