AWARDH2020 2nd Final Conference: Revolutionizing Logistics

The AWARD project is delighted to invite you to its Final Conference, a key event for the automation and logistics sector, taking place on June 13, 2024, at Comet Meetings - Louise, Brussels. This day will serve as an unparalleled opportunity for professionals, researchers, policy makers, and all stakeholders interested in the latest innovations and future perspectives of this rapidly evolving field.

The conference will highlight significant advancements and key outcomes achieved by the AWARD project, providing a deep dive into the potential impact of emerging technologies in automation and logistics. Through a series of thematic discussions, interactive sessions, and dedicated exhibition spaces, participants will have a unique chance to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices, as well as explore synergies and future collaboration opportunities.

From the introduction by CINEA, offering a comprehensive overview of funded projects in the sector, to sessions led by thought leaders and prominent figures in innovation, such as the MODI project and ALICE, the day will be filled with insightful and networking moments. The event will culminate in a panel discussion reflecting on future research and regulatory needs, charting the path forward for a more efficient, sustainable, and integrated sector.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of this innovation-driven day!

*On 12 June at 18:30 there will be a networking dinner at Comet Meetings - Louise: please indicate when registering if you will attend.

AGENDA

*The registration desk, where you will receive your badge, will open as of 8:30 AM.

• 8:30 - 9:00 | Registration and Welcome coffee
• 9:00 - 9:30 | Opening Address: EU funded projects on automation and logistics - Moderator: Pablo Perez-Illana, CINEA
• 9:30 - 10:20 | AWARD Insights - Speaker: Arwed Schmidt, EasyMile (AWARD)
• 10:20 – 10:50 | Coffee Break – Rollup Exhibition
• 10:50 – 11:35 | Road Transport Automation Innovative Use Cases and Scalability - Moderator: Ragnhild Wahl , Director for Research and Innovation at ITS Norway and MODI Coordinator
• 11:35 - 12:30 | Road automation integration in logistics nodes and multimodal operations - Moderator: Giuseppe Luppino, ALICE
• 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch Break
• 13:30 – 13:50 | Business Models and applications of automated vehicles in logistics - Speaker : Ted Zotos, IRU (AWARD)
• 13:50 - 14:40 | Panel discussion : Applications of automation in logistics operations - Moderator: Ted Zotos, IRU (AWARD)
• 14:40 – 15:30 | Regulation and the Future: An Open Conversation - Moderator: Maria Cristina Galassi , DG GROW
• 15:30 – 16:00 | Coffee Break – Rollup Exhibition
• 16:00 – 16:45 | Next Horizons: Funding Future Research - Moderator : Guido Di Pasquale, PAVE Europe / CCAM
• 16:45 – 17:00 | Closing Remarks and Final Reflections - Moderator: Sergio Escriba, CINEA