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Top 10 Mobility Events and Conferences in 2021 – Selected

Transport Ticketing Global 2021

26-27 January

Transport Ticketing Global gathers an audience of leading smart ticketing and mobility experts from 71 countries.

The event offers opportunities to meet leaders, decision-makers and ticketing specialists from transport operators, authorities, industry bodies and technology providers. Explore the latest industry developments and hear from ticketing pioneers in conference sessions or discover world-class solutions in the 80+ stand exhibition.

#transportation #ticketing #innovation

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The Powertrain of Tomorrow 2021 (Hybrid)

27 – 28 January

The Powertrain of Tomorrow Conference will be held in conjunction with the Grid Integration + Electrified Mobility Event.

It’s the meeting point for all players in public transport and sustainable mobility in Europe. More than 10,000 highly skilled participants meet for three days to share and exchange  knowledge about the latest innovations.

Topics Include:

  • Powertrain Systems: Development open to all technologies
  • Life Cycle Analysis: Sustainable decision-making
  • Development Processes: Developing efficiently and accurately
  • Batteries: Technology assessments and developments
  • Charging Infrastructure: Regulations and customer interests
  • Grid Integration: Challenges and costs

#powertrainsystems #batteries #charging #gridintegration

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Mobility Pioneer 2021

9 February

Mobility Pioneer will showcase the greatest innovations in mobility for 2021, bringing together local and international governments, automotive companies, investors, and startups through panel discussions, live demos, presentations, and 1-1 meetings.

​It will offer all sides of the mobility ecosystem a unique format to exchange ideas, discuss trends and future breakthroughs, and network for real business and investment opportunities.

Topics Include:

  • Public Transit
  • Infrastructure
  • Transportation Systems Management and Operations
  • Fleet Operations
  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • Electric Vehicles

#publictransit #autonomousvehicles #electricvehicles

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Battery Technology Show 2021

23 – 24 February

At the Battery Technology Show you will have access to seminars from Global & European Key Players across the Battery Technology and eMobility markets, the opportunity to meet new contacts at a C-Suite level, and countless opportunities to source new products, services and innovative solutions that will help to further grow and diversify your business.

Topics Include:

  • The Future of Battery Technology
  • The Future of Hybrid & EV

#batterytechnology #emobility #hybridvehicles #electricvehicles

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Shared Mobility 2021

24 February

The Shared Mobility World Conference will bring together shared mobility providers, city authorities, investors, urban mobility experts, public transport operators, and vehicle manufacturers to discuss the current urban mobility changes and updates.

Topics Include:

  • COVID-19: Impact on shared mobility
  • Public transit and shared mobility collaboration
  • Micro-mobility revolution: bike and scooter sharing
  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • Insurance models
  • How shared mobility is changing car industry
  • Maas
  • Fleet management

#MaaS #publictransit #mircomobility #fleetmanagement #autonomousvehicles #insurance

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Paris Space Week 2021 (Hybrid)

9 – 10 March

Paris Space Week gathers the World’s Space Tech Ecosystem under one roof for 2 Days. The event brings together the brightest space agencies, large groups, SMEs, and start-ups and investors. And naturally, the international press and thousands of enthusiastic space executives.

#spacetech #innovation #research #agencies

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The Autonomous Hybrid Event 2021

New Date – 29 September

The Autonomous main event brings together the people and companies working on crucial safety topics for the future of autonomous mobility.

They’ve created a conference pass that will allow attendees to join on March 10, 2021, either in person at Vienna’s Imperial Palace or virtually, by booking an online conference pass.

Topics Include:

  • Innovation vs. Incremental change
  • Regulatory Bodies
  • Cybersecurity Challenges
  • Vehicle Security
  • Safety in AI

#autonomousmobility #deeptech #AI #cybersecurity #safety #regulations

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The Smart City Summit and Urban Mobility Expo 2021

16 – 17 March

The Smart City Summit and Urban Mobility Expo will bring together leading companies and delegates from across the UK along with global partners to present life changing innovations.

With the rollout of 5G, the Smart City of the future becomes a realistic vision. Stakeholders will come together over a packed two-day conference program to discuss the future of seamless connectivity, and how it will improve lives and cities.

Topics Include:

  • Smart Cities and Planning
  • Urban Mobility Solutions
  • Micromobility
  • MaaS and Public Transportation
  • Autonomous Vehicles

#smartcities #micromobility #MaaS #autonomousvehicles #sustainability

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Intertraffic Amsterdam 2021

23 – 26 March 2021

Since its launch in 1972, Intertraffic Amsterdam has become the platform of choice for professionals from around the world.

Market leaders and experts attend to get up to speed on the developments in the fields of infrastructure, traffic management, safety, parking and smart mobility.

World leading companies and stakeholders demonstrate their latest solutions during the four-day exhibition with a focus on personal encounters.

Topics Include:

  • MaaS
  • Smart Mobility
  • Connected and Automated driving
  • Urban Parking
  • Road Safety
  • Infrastructure
  • Traffic Management

#MaaS #automateddriving #urbanparking #roadsafety #infrastructure #trafficmanagement

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Vehicle & Transportation Technology Innovation Meetings 2021

30-31 march 2021

VTM Torino brings together the vehicle and transportation community: from vehicle makers and tier suppliers to mobility decision makers, technology entrepreneurs and solution providers.

A full program of conference sessions will bring together the vehicle and transportation community to explore the key challenges and opportunities of the future of mobility and new vehicle technologies.

Topics Include:

  • Connected, Automated, Shared and Electric (CASE) vehicles
  • Electric and Hybrid vehicles, batteries and electric components
  • Short and long-range Connectivity, smart infrastructures, cloud services
  • Mobility concepts and business models
  • Safety-Security validations and certifications
  • Embedded Systems, HMI, Sensors and Actuators of CASE vehicles

#sharedmobility #batteries #electricvehicles #hybridvehicles #smartinfrastructures #embeddedsystems

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European laboratories are embracing AI-powered microscopy at unprecedented rates, with productivity gains of up to 75% driving investment across the continent. This surge in digitalisation reflects broader trends in MedTech automation as regulatory frameworks like the EU’s Medical Device Regulation create demand for more precise, traceable diagnostic tools. Swedish biotech Cytely has secured €3 million in funding to accelerate its smart microscopy platform across European markets. The round was led by Ugly Duckling Ventures, positioning the Stockholm-based company to capitalise on growing demand for AI-enhanced laboratory equipment. Founded in 2021, Cytely has developed automated microscopy solutions that reduce analysis time whilst improving accuracy in cellular research. The company’s platform combines advanced imaging with machine learning algorithms to streamline workflows for pharmaceutical research and clinical diagnostics. Smart microscopy funding attracts Nordic investors Ugly Duckling Ventures, known for backing early-stage Nordic deeptech companies, led the investment round. The Stockholm-based VC has previously invested in companies like Kognic and Recorded Future, demonstrating their commitment to AI-powered solutions with global potential. “We’re seeing laboratories across Europe struggling with bottlenecks in microscopy analysis,” explains a spokesperson from Ugly Duckling Ventures. “Cytely’s approach of combining hardware optimisation with intelligent software creates compelling value for research institutions facing increasing workloads.” The funding positions Cytely within a growing ecosystem of Nordic companies applying AI to traditional industries. Sweden’s strong research infrastructure and talent pipeline in both life sciences and artificial intelligence create natural advantages for companies like Cytely competing in global markets. European investors are increasingly focused on companies that can demonstrate clear productivity improvements in regulated industries, particularly where AI adoption has lagged behind other sectors. European laboratories drive adoption of automated microscopy Cytely’s platform addresses specific challenges within European research environments, where varying regulatory requirements across member states create complexity for traditional microscopy workflows. The company’s automated approach helps standardise analysis protocols whilst maintaining compliance across different jurisdictions. “Traditional microscopy requires extensive manual intervention, creating variability in results,” notes Cytely’s leadership team. “Our platform ensures consistent, reproducible analysis whilst dramatically reducing time-to-insight for research teams.” The funding will support expansion across key European markets, including Germany’s pharmaceutical research sector and the UK’s biotech clusters. Cytely plans to establish partnerships with major research institutions whilst developing additional AI capabilities for specialised microscopy applications. Competition in the automated microscopy space includes established players like Leica Microsystems and emerging AI-first companies. However, Cytely’s focus on European regulatory requirements and local partnership strategies provides differentiation in fragmented markets. This investment reflects growing confidence in Nordic deeptech companies that combine hardware innovation with AI capabilities. As European laboratories face increasing pressure to improve efficiency whilst maintaining quality standards, solutions like Cytely’s platform become increasingly attractive for research institutions and commercial laboratories alike.

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