Quality of Life is focus for next ITS World Congress

From 17 to 21 September 2018, the city of Copenhagen will host the 25th ITS World Congress - organised by Ertico – ITS Europe and the European Commission, in collaboration with ITS America and ITS Asia-Pacific. This is the largest event entirely focused on digitalisation of transport and smart mobility in the world and this year’s theme is: ITS – Quality of life. The ITS World Congress will host plenary and executive sessions with top of the league speakers from the industry world, and hundreds of specia
March 20, 2018 Read time: 2 mins
Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen: Ertico's Jacob Bangsgaard

From 17 to 21 September 2018, the city of Copenhagen will host the 25th ITS World Congress - organised by 374 Ertico – ITS Europe and the European Commission, in collaboration with ITS America and ITS Asia-Pacific.  This is the largest event entirely focused on digitalisation of transport and smart mobility in the world and this year’s theme is: ITS – Quality of life.

The ITS World Congress will host plenary and executive sessions with top of the league speakers from the industry world, and hundreds of special interest, technical, commercial and scientific sessions, each presenting some of the key issues in the transport business today.

There will be more than 400 exhibitors showcasing the latest ITS solutions and most advanced technologies on a 25,000 sqm exhibition floor. Some of the largest exhibitors already confirmed include Ertico’s partners Catapult Transport Systems, Denso Corporation, Dynniq, Here, Honda, Kapsch, NXP, Panasonic, PTV, Toyota, T-Systems, Vedecom, and many others.

Participants will have the opportunity to try out cutting-edge technologies during live demos outside the Congress venue.

The ITS World Congresses are a strategic opportunity for all mobility stakeholders to come together and make the necessary contacts to develop their business. The event showcases the host city’s latest achievements in the field of intelligent mobility solutions, supporting the hosts in increasing the awareness of the importance of new solutions and investments in the host region and country.

Everyone is being invited to get involved in the ITS Congress now! Visit the website www.itsworldcongress.com and follow the event on Twitter (@ITS_Congresses) using #ITSWC18.

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