Program details
Day 1 – October 23, 2025
Day 1 includes presentations and demonstrations from Belgian stakeholders active in the field of autonomous mobility:
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De Lijn and Espaces-Mobilités: WeRide shuttles in Leuven
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Movias: Remote-controlled crash absorbers
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IMEC: CCAM proving region – large-scale cross-border testing area in Flanders and the Netherlands
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Poppy Mobility: Teleoperated vehicles in Antwerp
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OTIV: Assistance and autonomous solutions for rail
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Port of Antwerp-Bruges: Port automation strategy and automated drone demonstration
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Seafar: Teleoperated inland barges
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Colruyt Group: Testing automated vehicles for e-commerce delivery (to be confirmed)
Lunch will be offered by the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in the magnificent Havenhuis (Port House) building.
Day 2 – October 24, 2025
Day 2 is dedicated to the ITS.be Congress.
Please note: Access to the congress is included only in the “Full Program” package (see above for details on the available options).
More information: https://itscongress.be
Training objectives
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Meet the key players in autonomous mobility in Belgium and discover their projects and technologies, ranging from remotely driven cars to the automation of barges and trams, including the testing of autonomous shuttles.
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Participate in the annual congress organized by ITS Belgium, the largest smart mobility event, bringing together more than 500 experts and decision-makers from the public and private sectors in Brussels.
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Meet leading public institutions, administrations and private actors who are working concretely on innovative projects.
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Develop exchanges between Belgian and international stakeholders to set up innovation projects and accelerate autonomous mobility in Europe.
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Immerse yourself in new and inspiring ideas, encouraging reflection, creativity and the search for innovative solutions
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Discover new business opportunities and partnerships, expand the personal and professional network of participants
October 23 and 24
Leuven, Antwerp and Brussels
English
25 people
125 to 1.250 € excl. VAT (see options below)
Useful information
Two options
Full program (2 days – Octobre 23 and 24)
Visits + ITS.be congress
Price: 1.250€ HTVA
Included:
• Presentations and demonstrations (Day 1)
• Networking event on Thursday 23/10 in the evening in Brussels (Wolubilis)
• Access to the ITS.be Congress (Day 2) – value of €400
• Meals from Wednesday evening to Friday lunchtime
• Transportation between the cities: Leuven, Antwerp, Brussels
• Accommodation: 2 nights (22–24/10) at NH Collection Brussels Centre
Partial program (1 day – Octobre 23)
Visits but no access to ITS.be congress
Price:
• 250€ excl. VAT for private entities
• 150€ excl. VAT for public bodies
Included:
• Presentations and demonstrations (Day 1)
• Networking event on Thursday 23/10 in the evening in Brussels (Wolubilis)
• Lunch and dinner on Thursday
• Transportation between the cities: Leuven, Antwerp, Brussels
Program
Focus on scheduled meetings
Poppy (remote controlled cars)
Poppy Mobility is a Belgian car-sharing company that, in partnership with Vay, is introducing remote-driving technology into its fleet. Through this system, vehicles could be delivered and repositioned by a remote driver before and after customer use, improving convenience and efficiency. The first trials are taking place in Antwerp, with a broader rollout planned by 2026.
OTIV
OTIV is a Belgian company that develops assistance, remote-control and autonomous technologies for the rail industry, including camera-based visibility tools, advanced driver assistance for trams, remote supervision and full self-driving rail technology. The goal is to improve safety, reduce operational costs and enable more sustainable, efficient rail transport.
Port of Antwerp
Le Port d’Anvers-Bruges mise sur la mobilité autonome pour rendre ses opérations plus durables et efficaces. Il offre un plateforme d'essai pour différents projets, développe la navigation fluviale semi-autonome et investit dans des outils numériques innovants pour optimiser la logistique et atteindre la neutralité climatique d’ici 2050.
De Lijn
In collaboration with LETEC, STIB, Brussels Mobility, Espaces-Mobilites and WeRide, De Lijn have launched a pilot project for autonomous shuttles in Leuven, running a fixed route between the station and Heverlee. Supported by the EIT Urban Mobility, the project is a major step toward integrating fully driverless solutions into city traffic and eventually into regular service.
Seafar
Seafar is a Belgian company that specialises in remote and semi-autonomous ship operations. From its Control Center in Antwerp, captains remotely manage crew-reduced or unmanned vessels, combining advanced technologies with human expertise to improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability in maritime transport.
MOVIAS / V-Tron: CARE project
The CARE project uses 5G technology to remotely control crash absorbers at roadworks, reducing risks for workers and drivers. With partners Orange, Fero Group and V-Tron, the project aims to improve safety and efficiency by limiting the need for people in hazardous zones and making roadworks smarter and safer.
ITS Belgium Congress
The ITS.be Congress is Belgium’s leading annual smart-mobility event, bringing together public authorities, private sector leaders, experts and decision makers to explore innovation in transport. Held in Brussels (Wolubilis), it features keynote sessions, case studies, breakout tracks covering topics like autonomous mobility, shared mobility, 5G, AI, ticketing and parking, and offers networking opportunities.
Colruyt group
“Colruyt tested goods delivery with a remotely operated vehicle from the company Clevon. This vehicle has no driver’s cab and was remotely driven over a 4 km route in Londerzeel. The project aimed to explore how remote driving could make last-mile deliveries more efficient. Colruyt is continuing its research into this technology.
IMEC
The CCAM Proving Region (CPR) is a large-scale cross-border test zone in Flanders and the Netherlands. Companies, governments and research institutions join forces to test, improve and further develop CCAM technology. In addition, existing initiatives such as Mobilidata (BE) and Talking Traffic (NL) are being brought together to strengthen their effectiveness and impact.
This project is supported by EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union. EIT Urban Mobility acts to accelerate positive change on mobility to make urban spaces more liveable.
Learn more: eiturbanmobility.eu