As Europe accelerates its journey towards sustainable, connected, and climate-neutral mobility, collaboration between cities and innovation leaders is more important than ever. ERTICO – ITS Europe stands at the forefront of this transformation, forging strategic partnerships with cities to drive long-term impact in line with European Commission objectives. The ITS European Congress is not only a flagship event for the mobility sector; it also serves as a powerful platform to deliver change on the ground. Our collaboration with the City of Seville for the ITS European Congress 2025 is a clear and compelling example of this vision in action.
At the heart of our mission is the commitment to shape a smarter, cleaner, and more efficient transport future for Europe. One of the most effective ways we achieve this is through deep, strategic engagement with host cities for the ITS Congresses. These partnerships are not limited to logistics; they are long-term collaborations built around shared values, mutual learning, and measurable urban mobility progress.
In Seville, this collaboration goes far beyond event preparation. Together, we are aligning efforts to support European Green Deal objectives, improve liveability, and accelerate the digital transformation of mobility systems. The city’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and resilience makes it an ideal partner to demonstrate what future-ready urban mobility can look like.
A Model of Effective Collaboration
Our joint work with Seville reflects a shared ambition to turn policy into practice. From the early stages of Congress planning, ERTICO and the City of Seville have closely collaborated to identify local mobility challenges, showcase solutions, and integrate innovative ITS deployments into the broader urban strategy.
This includes pilot projects, smart mobility solutions, and urban data platforms that support real-time decision-making and better mobility services for citizens. The Congress provides the ideal opportunity to highlight these achievements on an international stage, while also enabling Seville to learn from peers and engage directly with the global ITS community.
The Congress as a Platform for Real-World Impact
The ITS European Congress in Seville (19–21 May 2025) will serve as a living laboratory for future mobility. It will demonstrate the outcomes of our partnership through on-the-ground showcases, technical visits, and policy discussions that highlight the transformative power of intelligent transport systems. From clean and connected urban mobility solutions to resilient infrastructure and multimodal integration, attendees will experience first-hand how collaborative innovation translates into real-world results.
Why Congress Rotation Matters
ERTICO’s decision to rotate the ITS European Congress among leading cities each year is a strategic choice designed to amplify innovation, stimulate cross-border knowledge exchange, and give local best practices a global platform. Each host city brings its priorities, challenges, and achievements to the table, enriching the European mobility dialogue and creating a ripple effect of innovation across the continent.
In 2025, Seville joins the ranks of other pioneering cities that have hosted the Congress, contributing its unique insights and successes to Europe’s collective mobility journey.
Supporting European Commission Goals at the ITS European Congress 2025
ERTICO’s strategy is directly aligned with European Commission priorities, including the EU’s Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, the Urban Mobility Framework, and the goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. Through our events and partnerships, we contribute to advancing policies on decarbonisation, digitalisation, and urban resilience, while offering a platform for cities and innovators to pilot, scale, and share their solutions.
The ITS European Congress 2025 in Seville offers a unique opportunity for all stakeholders, from mobility leaders and policymakers to cities and innovators, to come together and actively shape the future of transport. Participation provides direct access to cutting-edge solutions, high-level policy discussions, and collaborative networks that are driving Europe’s mobility transformation.