Events Calendar

How can we accelerate the decarbonisation of the transport sector?

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09:30 - 09:45

PLENARY: Driving the future - Charting the path to sustainable transport in the EU

Mobility is at the heart of the European Union, enabling the movement of people, goods, and services. It is a cornerstone of the EU’s competitiveness and is vital to advancing the green and digital twin transitions. In this plenary session, we will explore how the EU can transform the transport sector to make it more sustainable while ensuring competitiveness, safety, and accessibility. Key speakers will discuss strategies to promote a modal shift towards sustainable transport options and accelerate the deployment of trans-European infrastructure using digital tools, advanced technologies, and innovation.

CONFIRMED KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Magda Kopczynska, Director-General, DG MOVE, European Commission


09:45 - 10:45

PANEL: Carbon-neutral mobility – What lies ahead?

With electric vehicles gaining ground, biofuels advancing, and battery technologies evolving, Europe is at a pivotal moment in the shift to carbon-neutral mobility. From cars to trucks and public transport, multiple solutions are emerging to decarbonise the sector. Join this session to discuss the challenges, key policy developments, and innovations driving the transition toward sustainable transport across the EU.

CONFIRMED PANELLISTS:
Beatrice Coda, Head of Unit, Clean Energy Transitions, DG RTD, European Commission
Zala Tomasic MEP, Member, ENVI Committee, European Parliament 
François Kalfon MEP, Member, TRAN Committee, European Parliament 
Lucien Mathieu, Director, Cars, Transport & Environment
Elena Fernández Rodríguez, Chairwoman of the PostEurop Board of Directors

Moderated by Jack Parrock.

This panel is supported by PostEurop.

10:45 - 11:30

PANEL: The future of aviation – Pathways to achieving climate goals

Europe’s aviation sector is undergoing a major transformation, driven by innovation, policy developments, and the push for cleaner skies. The FuelEU Aviation initiative has set important milestones for the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), with progress already underway and more to come. Join this session to take stock of what’s been achieved, examine what lies ahead, and discuss what more is needed to ensure a competitive, connected, and lower-emission future for European aviation.

CONFIRMED PANELLISTS:
Eddy Liégeois, Head of Unit, Aviation Policy, DG MOVE, European Commission
Nicolás González Casares MEP, Member, ITRE Committee, European Parliament
Jan-Christoph Oetjen MEP, Member, TRAN Committee, European Parliament
Tânia Cardoso Simões, Director Aviation Transformation, EUROCONTROL

Moderated by Stefano Porciello.

11:30 - 11:45

COFFEE BREAK


11:45 - 12:30

PANEL: Clean shipping – What’s needed to accelerate the transition?

The EU is advancing measures to modernise the shipping sector, supporting the shift to alternative fuels and new technologies. Join this session to examine how initiatives like FuelEU Maritime are shaping the industry’s future, what progress has been made, and the practical challenges that lie ahead in making maritime transport more energy-efficient and ready for the future.

CONFIRMED PANELLISTS:
Annika Kroon, Head of Unit, Maritime transport and Logistics, DG MOVE, European Commission
Jeannette Baljeu MEP, Member IMCO Committee and Substitute TRAN Committee, European Parliament
Anaïs Rios, Shipping Policy Officer, Seas at Risk

Moderated by Stefano Porciello.

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