ERTICO Chairman’s End of the Year Message 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on a year of momentum, sometimes bold, sometimes quiet, in which our strategic vision matured, our partnerships deepened, and our collective voice grew more confident, more essential, and more outward-looking.
NEXUS Demonstrates its Vision for AI enabled Metros
In its continued effort to improve transport innovation and deliver impact in strategic areas such as Urban & Suburban Networks and Transport for People, ERTICO is proud to lead NEXUS’ Work Package 10, which focuses on stakeholder engagement and dissemination.
RTA Dubai begins drone-based traffic signal cleaning pilot
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a pilot operation to clean traffic signals across Dubai using drone technology.
Call for Tender to Host the next ITS European Congresses in 2028–2029 and the 2030 ITS World Congress
As Europe’s flagship events for smart and sustainable mobility, the ITS Congresses provide host cities with a unique platform to showcase their long-term mobility vision, demonstrate innovative solutions already in deployment, and strengthen international cooperation.
Engage with the ERTICO National Moonshot: Bridging city and national perspectives
As the year draws to a close, it is the perfect moment to reflect on the significant progress achieved within the overarching ERTICO Moonshot initiative .
17th World Congress On road Winter Service, Resilience and Decarbonisation
Practical info10/03/2026 - 00:00 - 13/03/2026 - 00:0017th ITS European Congress Istanbul 2026
Practical info27/04/2026 - 00:00 - 29/04/2026 - 00:00Transport Research Arena (TRA) 2026
Practical info18/05/2026 - 00:00 - 21/05/2026 - 00:00
Austria
We joined ERTICO to further strengthen and multiply ties with European industries and stakeholders. Europe is extremely good in this field, and we have experienced ERTICO in helping ITS and digital innovations make the leap from lab to market. Together, we will be ahead of the curve and able to make a positive contribution to the ongoing mobility transition.
Gerhard Menzel
Head of Intelligent Transport Systems & Digital Transformation
EUCAR
Sustainability and digitalisation are the main drivers. Innovation requires a cross-sector approach, and within ERTICO members, we find many stakeholders sharing our vision for sustainable, safe, clean, and efficient road transport solutions, which provide freedom of mobility to all, with benefits to users and society.
Stefan Deix
DirectorICCS
As a research organisation, we are empowered to shape new research directions, strengthen collaboration across sectors and borders, and directly influence the ITS agenda through participation with ERTICO's working groups, ITS Congresses, and advocacy efforts.
Dr Angelos Amditis
ICCS Director & ERTICO Chairman
Monotch
ERTICO brings together key players who are shaping the future of mobility, and Monotch is proud to be part of that collaborative force. Our partnership has opened doors to strategic initiatives and impactful projects, enabling us to further position the TLEX platform as the backbone of digital infrastructure and connected mobility across Europe and beyond.
Menno Malta
CEO & FounderRhoé
At Rhoé, we see ERTICO not just as a network, but as a catalyst for impact - helping us scale ideas that make transport smarter, greener, and more human-centred.
Theocharis Vlachopanagiotis
CEO & Co-FounderTransport for West Midlands
ERTICO is the ideal organisation, full of passionate, hard-working, knowledgeable people. We are working with the team at ERTICO to deliver the 2027 ITS World Congress. Unlike other organisations you may come across, it’s never “this is the way we do it, and that’s it,” – they are always keen to consider new ways of delivering their key messages.
Chris Lane
Strategic Head of Transport InnovationYunex Traffic
Our collaboration with ERTICO is a valuable asset in navigating the dynamic ITS landscape. Their support ensures we stay well-informed on EU regulations and understand their implications for our sector. By facilitating partnerships and coordinating EU-funded projects, ERTICO strengthens our connections across countries and industries. They provide a vital platform for representing our perspectives in ITS discussions with the EU Commission and within the whole ITS network.
Diana Willert
Chief Sustainability Officer
