Organised in partnership with ITS.be
Context
2nd edition of our study trip to the United States, a unique opportunity to experience the latest developments in autonomous mobility and to discover the latest trends in mobility data, artificial intelligence and logistics
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Immerse yourself in pioneering cities in terms of urban mobility, allowing you to study their policies and strategies
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Observe and experiment with innovative and unique mobility solutions
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Meet leading public institutions, administrations and private players who work concretely on innovative projects
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Develop exchanges between Belgian and international actors
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Immerse yourself in new and inspiring ideas, promoting reflection, creativity, and the search for innovative solutions
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Discover new business and partnership opportunities, broadening participants’ personal and professional network
From Saturday 17 to Saturday 24 August 2024
San Francisco (CA)
English
25 people
1500€ excluding VAT
Useful information
Provisional program
We are planning tests and meetings with operators, technology providers and public institutions related to the latest innovations in the field of mobility
Day 3
Friday June 14
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Program to be confirmed
Visits
Morning
Responsibility of each participant
Train ride to Brussels
Departure around 1 p.m.
Return trip
Afternoon
Provisional program
We are planning tests and meetings with operators, technology suppliers and public institutions related to the latest innovations in the field of mobility
Waymo
Meeting with officials, visit to the depots and tests of Waymo, a Google subsidiary and the first robotaxis operator in San Francisco
Nuro
Meeting with managers from Nuro, a company that develops small autonomous delivery vehicles
Tesla
Meeting with Tesla officials and testing of Tesla's FSD (partial automation) system
University of San Francisco
Meeting with William Riggs, professor at the University of San Francisco and specialist in autonomous mobility
Zoox
Meeting with officials from Zoox, an Amazon subsidiary developing a purpose-built autonomous vehicle
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Nvidia
Meeting with managers from Nvidia, an American company specializing in technologies and artificial intelligence applied to transport and autonomous mobility
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
Meeting with the authorities of the City of San Francisco to address regulatory issues at the local level
California Department of Transportation
Meeting with authorities from the California State Department of Transportation to address regulatory issues at the state level
Google Maps
Meeting with managers from the Google Maps department to discuss mobility data
Kodiak
Meeting with officials from Kodiak, a company that develops autonomous heavy goods vehicles
"This summer I participated in a study trip to San Francisco organized by Espaces-Mobilités and ITS.be as part of the Mobility Masterclass. This experience was completely unique and allowed us to understand and experience the revolution that is brewing in the field of autonomous mobility. I admit that I was very impressed by what I saw and tested and I encourage all transport professionals to take an interest in this subject."
Christophe Leurident
Member of the Tec Management Committee
“My experience at the Mobility Masterclass trip to the USA in August 2023 was rich in discoveries about autonomous mobility. Meeting key players and visiting companies at the cutting edge of technology reinforced my conviction that autonomous mobility is a major element of the future of mobility in Belgium. This trip was a source of inspiration for the FPS Mobility, which is committed to collaborating and supporting the regions to develop an ambitious and sustainable policy in order to integrate autonomous mobility into the Belgian landscape.
Emmanuelle Vandamme
President of the FPS Mobility and Transport
“My experience at the Mobility Masterclass trip to the USA in August 2023 was rich in discoveries about autonomous mobility. Meeting key players and visiting companies at the cutting edge of technology reinforced my conviction that autonomous mobility is a major element of the future of mobility in Belgium. This trip was a source of inspiration for the FPS Mobility, which is committed to collaborating and supporting the regions to develop an ambitious and sustainable policy in order to integrate autonomous mobility into the Belgian landscape.
Emmanuelle Vandamme
President of the FPS Mobility and Transport
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
Espaces-Mobilités
Rue d'Arlon 22
1050 Brussels
www.espaces-mobilites.com
+32 2 513 13 36
© 2024 Espaces-Mobilités
• Support from our team
• All visits, activities and workshops
• Delegation dinner
• Local transportation
Included
• Flight to and from the USA, nor domestic flight
• Accomodation
• Food and beverages
Not included
What is included in the price?
There are numerous flights between Europe and San Francisco.
We have selected the following flights, and invite participants to join us. Reserving the flight remains the responsibility of each participant.
Outbound:
• Brussels Midi - Paris CDG, by train (AF6190, 08/17 at 06:09)
• Paris CDG - SFO (AF0084, 08/17 at 10:15)
Inbound:
• SFO - Paris CDG (AF0081, 08/23 at 8:10 p.m.)
• Paris CDG - Brussels Midi, by train (AF7187, 01/24 at 7:07 p.m.)
Link to flight details on Google Flight
Recommended flight
Study trip participants will be able to benefit from a reduced rate of $189 (+tax) per night, negotiated with the following hotel:
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
Breakfast is not included (and not recommended at the hotel) because it is very expensive.
We will communicate to participants all the details to facilitate booking and payment.
Hotel
Details about flight and accomodation
San Francisco
From August 17 to 24
Outbound trip
August 17
Flight to San Francisco (participant's responsibility)
Welcome evening
San Francisco
August 18
San Francisco tour with Waymo’s robotaxis service
Waymo
August 19
Meeting with Waymo officials
Visit to the Google Plex and discussion with Google's Data and AI teams
Visit Waymo's autonomous vehicle depot
Tesla
August 20
Meeting with Tesla officials
Test of Tesla's "Full self-driving" system
Tour of the Tesla manufacturing plant
Conference
August 21
Conference debate with representatives of state authorities (California Department of Transportation), San Francisco city authorities (SFMTA), local associations and academics.
European night at Hub.Brussels
Logistics
August 22
Tour of Kodiak, Nuro and Gatik
Delegation dinner
ZooX - Nvidia
August 23
Meeting with Nvidia officials
Visit to ZooX
Flight from San Francisco to Brussels
Return trip
August 24
Flight from San Francisco to Brussels
Dallas and Houston
August 22 to 24
Visit to Aurora (autonomous trucks)
Meeting with state authorities (Texas Department of Transportation)
Visits
August 22
Visit to Kodiak and Gatik
Departure return flight to Brussels
Visites
23 août
Flight to Brussels (arrival on August 24)
Return trip