Autonomous Mobility & Smart Transport: Technology, Safety and Social Inclusion | JOIST Πάρκο Καινοτομίας

Autonomous Mobility & Smart Transport: Technology, Safety and Social Inclusion

DATE
October 7 2025
October 7 2025
October 20 2025
ADMISSION
FREE
PARTICIPATION
Hybrid
JOIST Innovation Park (Larissa)
JOIST Innovation Park (Larissa)
JOIST Innovation Park, Larissa
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DATE & TIME

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 19:00-20:30

ADMISSION

FREE

DESCRIPTION

In today’s world, the need for sustainable and smart mobility has become a central priority for Europe. Cities and regions face pressing challenges such as climate change, urban congestion, and the reduction of emissions. Against this backdrop, technological advancements open new possibilities for efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly transport solutions.

This event focuses on the role of Autonomous Mobility and Digital Infrastructures in shaping modern transport networks that serve both densely populated urban areas and remote communities. The aim is to promote sustainability, accessibility, and inclusion, ensuring that no one is left behind in terms of the green and digital transition.

A key priority is the development of inclusive transport systems, designed to address the needs of people with disabilities and vulnerable groups, while improving everyday life for all citizens.

Greece is still at an early but rapidly evolving stage in the field of autonomous mobility. The development of digital platforms and next-generation networks is laying the foundations for smart transport ecosystems that can transform mobility in both cities and regions.

  • How can smart infrastructure technologies upgrade public transport, making it more sustainable and efficient?
  • What strategies can be applied in transport systems to secure inclusive mobility?
  • What lessons can we learn from European best practices, and how could they be adapted to the Greek context?

Target Audience

  • Technology companies
  • Startups and solution providers developing autonomous vehicles, digital platforms, and data management systems
  • Research centers, universities, and the academic community
  • Environmental associations and citizen organizations promoting green development and smart cities
  • Associations of people with disabilities and organizations representing vulnerable groups, advocating for social inclusion
  • Local and regional government authorities

The event is organised by the JOIST Innovation Park, iED and Interreg Euro-MED ArtMED project.

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Agenda

Introduction: Thodoris Alexandrou, Executive at RIS3Thessaly

Session 1 (On-site participation only)

  • Evangelos Papalexis, Deputy Mayor for Municipal Police and Traffic Interventions, responsible for Sustainable Mobility issues for the Municipality of Larissa
  • Nikolaos P. Ventikos, Professor at the National Technical University of Athens, founder of the Maritime Risk Group research team at the School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens
  • Theocharis Vlachopanagiotis, CEO & Co-founder, Rhoé
  • Stefanos Paikos, President of the Regional Federation of People with Disabilities of Thessaly

Session 2 (Hybrid: On-site & Online Participation)

  • Albert Borreguero Ruiz, Innovation Project Manager at CARNET – UPC (online)
  • Fabio Antonialli, Researcher at École Centrale Lyon, Associate Professor and Bachelor Program Director at PPA Business School (Paris) (online)
  • Cyrille Médard de Chardon, Researcher at LISER (Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research) (online)
  • Vasileios Podimatas, Senior Researcher in the Maritime Risk Group research team at the School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens
  • Theocharis Vlachopanagiotis, CEO & Co-founder, Rhoé

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