Connecting Europe Days 2024

Organised on 2-5 April in Brussels by the European Commission, the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency, and the Belgian Presidency of the EU, the Connecting Europe Days will gather politicians, financial institutions, industry representatives, transport stakeholders, and the European Commission to discuss and exchange ideas on achieving a fully decarbonised, resilient, seamless, and digital transport network across Europe. The event will evaluate progress towards the ambitious targets outlined in the EU Green Deal and the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy.

A key focus will be on the updated trans-European transport network (TEN-T) Regulation, which introduces nine new European Transport Corridors and a restructured governance system overseen by eleven European TEN-T Coordinators. Discussions will also explore future funding mechanisms for infrastructure projects and enhancing infrastructure climate resilience.

Considering challenges to transport connectivity, the conference will explore vulnerabilities in the EU Single Market. Sessions will examine the EU transport network’s role in maintaining connectivity with neighbouring countries and its ability to withstand external threats while ensuring preparedness and resilience.

Two ERTICO projects, PoDIUM and ENVELOPE will be showcased at the event. Discover more about these projects at booth 38 in the exhibition area. Christian Kleine, President of the TN-ITS platform, joins a panel discussion on “Data-Driven Mobility and Transport Policy: The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI).” The session will delve into key areas like AI, data sharing, interoperability, and data quality control. The DFRS platform marks a significant milestone at the event with the signing of a Collaboration Agreement with TISA.