Iona Kirkpatrick

International Road Federation, Switzerland

EU Project Manager at International Road Federation specialising in research-based CCAM projects and international project coordination. She holds a degree in Russian from Durham University and a master’s in EU Project & Public Management, with previous experience in commercial translation and strong expertise in EU funding and cross-border collaboration.

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João Almeida

Instituto de Telecomunicações, University of Aveiro, Portugal

Researcher at Instituto de Telecomunicações, holding a PhD in telecommunications. His research focuses on the topics of Connected, Cooperative, and Automated Mobility (CCAM) and 5G and Beyond Networks (5G&BN). He has been involved in several national and European R&D projects, e.g. 5G-MOBIX and SARWS.

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Tiffany Vlemmings

Programme Manager ITS

Dutch National Road Data Portal (NDW), The Netherlands

Professional in smart mobility, traffic data services, and European ITS policy at the Dutch National Road Data Portal (NDW). She has represented NDW in European cooperation initiatives and consultations with the European Commission, ERTICO, and NAPCORE, and contributes to innovation projects such as SOCRATES2.0 and ARAMIS on data-driven mobility and digital traffic management.

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Tobias Düser

Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. is full professor and head of IPEK – Institute of Product Engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany

Focused on digital and simulation-driven product development of complex and software-intensive systems research. He works on advanced systems engineering methods and virtual validation approaches (including X-in-the-loop) to support the early validation of mechatronic products and Systems-of-Systems, also exploring AI-supported and metaverse-based environments.

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Christos Ballis

Scientific Project Manager, ICCS, Greece

He has a MSc in Transport from Imperial College London and 10 years’ experience in transport modelling, data analysis, and smart mobility. At ICCS, he leads EU projects on advanced traffic management, C-ITS and CCAM, delivering innovative urban mobility solutions. Previously at Jacobs, he worked on major infrastructure planning and modelling. He is also a PhD student at National Technical University of Athens, focused on innovation in sustainable transport.

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Gabriel Tilg

Co-Founder of Transcality, Switzerland

Co-founder of Transcality, an ETH Zurich spin-off developing digital twin solutions for transportation systems. He holds a PhD in traffic modelling from the Technical University of Munich and focuses on data-driven approaches to improve the planning and operation of mobility systems, with a strong emphasis on modelling and simulation to support more informed decision-making.

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Tiago Dias

A-to-Be Mobility Technology, Portugal  

With extensive experience in Traffic Management, ITS and Operation Centers since 2004, Tiago is now Innovation Manager at A-to-Be Mobility Technology. He is responsible for innovation projects in CCAM, Multimodal Transport Management, Computer Vision & Sensorization. Tiago focuses on delivering Innovation value to the real world and A-to-Be’s products and is responsible of several EU and PT funded mobility projects.

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Benedetta Trignani

CCAM – 2Zero, Belgium

Monitoring and Reporting Officer for the EU-funded 2Zero and CCAM partnerships in Brussels under Horizon Europe, working with the European Commission on programme monitoring, KPI evaluation and reporting. She previously worked at Cedefop on EU VET policies and holds degrees in International Public Affairs and International Relations from LUISS Guido Carli and the University of Bologna.

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Kristina Gaučė

Mobility professionals consultancy – Gaučė ir Ko Vilnius, Lithuania

Expert in sustainable urban mobility with 22 years’ experience leading complex multi-sector projects, shaping climate-conscious transport strategies, and delivering research-driven solutions that integrate planning, civic engagement, and long-term environmental impact in cities and regions.

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Mariana Montero-Vega

UPC Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya;

Urban Mobility and Transport Systems Engineer, Germany

Mobility engineer and PhD researcher specialising in sustainable, people-centred transport systems and urban mobility innovation. She has contributed to several European initiatives, including Horizon Europe and EIT Urban Mobility projects, working on on-demand transport, autonomous delivery, micromobility and last-mile logistics.

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Hamid Zarghampour

Chief Strategist at the Swedish Transport Administration, Sweden

He has extensive experience in strategic road asset management, road safety, intelligent transport systems, and connected, cooperative and automated mobility (CCAM). He is actively involved in several European platforms and collaborative initiatives, contributing to strategies for the future road transport system, digital infrastructure, and innovation that support safer, smarter, and more sustainable mobility.

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Jorge Salazar

AV Innovation Leader, Diggia Group, Spain

Engineer specialising in Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM), electric mobility and intelligent transport systems. He leads the autonomous mobility strategic line at Diggia Group, designing solutions for autonomous mobility, including charging networks and advanced connectivity solutions. He has experience in international R&D projects, working on system engineering and data-driven approaches for CCAM.

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Rosa Romero

Of Counsel at ALBORS-GALIANO & PORTALES and Transport specialist Teacher

Lecturer in transport and logistics in VET and associate professor at university and Master’s level (transport and insurance). I also serve as Of Counsel at Albors Galiano & Portales. She believes that transport must be understood holistically, focusing on one container means missing the complexity of the whole vessel.

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