Study Day in Paris - What potential for highly-automated shuttles in Europe ?

This study day will feature trials of the autonomous shuttles proposed by WeRide and Renault, followed by a discussion on the broader potential of highly-automated shuttles in Europe.

This event is a collaboration between Mobility Masterclass, Renault Group, Swiss Association for Autonomous Mobility, and WeRide.

The programme for the day is as follows :

10:30 : Meeting at Porte d'Auteuil metro station - autonomous shuttle stop

10:45 : WeRide shuttle test rides

12:00 : Lunch at Fédération des Amicales Régionales du Groupe Renault (FARGR)

13:00 : Introduction : Xavier Tackoen - CEO (Espaces-Mobilités)

13:20 : Technological performance of new generation shuttles : Dr. Zhong Hua - Senior VP of Engineering (WeRide)

13:50 : Renault Group’s strategy for autonomous driving & ambition for automated road transport : Nicolas Champetier, VP Innovation Hub Renault Group

14.20 : Project in Valence (France) : Benjamin Beaudet - CEO (Beti Automated Mobility)

14.40 : Projects and regulatory framework in Switzerland : Oliver Nahon - Director of Operations (Swiss Association for Autonomous Mobility)

15.00: Coffee break

15.30: Project in Leuven (Belgium) : Koen Schietecatte - Project Manager Autonomous Mobility (De Lijn - Flanders PTO)

15.50: Regulatory framework in France : Elsa Lanaud - Project Manager Autonomous Mobility (French Ministry of Transport - DGITM)

16.10: Debate with the speakers and the audience : Dario Deserranno - Senior Consultant (Espaces-Mobilités)

16.50: Conclusion : Gautam Rao - Head of Professional School (EIT Urban Mobility)

Participation in this event is free of charge thanks to the support of EIT Urban Mobility. However, a contribution of €75 excluding VAT will be charged to anyone who registers and does not attend the event, unless they cancel at least 48 hours before the date.