This panel brings together representatives from the cities of Amsterdam, Shanghai, Mexico City and Korea to share how they are deploying Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) to make their cities smarter, safer and more sustainable. Each city will present practical examples of ITS solutions already in use, highlighting how technology is improving traffic management, enhancing road safety and reducing environmental impact. The discussion will explore lessons learned, common challenges and how cities around the world can learn from each other’s approaches to urban mobility.
Willem van Heijningen is a strategist in the field of public space and mobility. He has a comprehensive view of the domain and explores the challenges related to public space. He has a strong drive for sustainability, inclusivity and quality of life, and is involved for instance with drones, the subsurface, greening public spaces, micromobility and data/digitization.
To find various substantive and organizational approaches and solutions to the challenges, he connects content, people, and stakeholders. Willem regularly proposes innovative strategies and solutions. He addresses, sets the agenda, and mobilizes attention for the challenges and possible approaches. He develops or maps out the route by which such an approach can actually be realized.
He utilizes the knowledge and experience he gained through his studies in public administration, political activities, work in logistics, and at the Dutch Railways (NS) on stations and the City of Amsterdam in the field of spatial projects, mobility and public space. Willem has special expertise in:
- railway stations and mobility hubs
- urban logistics
- cycling and micromobility (shared mobility)
Willem is a member of the Expert Group on Urban Mobility for the EU
Max Sugarman is Chief Executive of Intelligent Transport Systems UK, the national voice of the transport technology industry. He manages the strategy and direction of the organisation, representing the sector to government and stakeholders and making the case for the value of intelligent transport.
He has around a decade of experience working in transport, innovation and communications. He has previously worked at the Catapult Network, where he supported the nine Catapult innovation centres on cross-cutting policy issues and political engagement, and as Public Affairs & PR Director at the Railway Industry Association (RIA), the leading UK trade body for rail suppliers, where he led an award-winning communications function.
He has previously worked at the Institution of Civil Engineers, at a corporate communications agency in the City, at London City Hall and at the House of Representatives in the US. He has a diploma in professional PR, is a Chartered PR Practitioner and was Chair of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Public Affairs Group from 2021 to 2023. In 2023 he was recognised as one of the Outstanding Leaders of the Year in the CIPR Volunteer Awards. Max is passionate about transport and the role it plays in people’s lives, in supporting economic growth and reaching net zero.
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