Driving Digital Transformation in Road Transport

Join us in Brussels on 14 and 15 September for the 2nd edition of IRU’s Innovation and Technology Event.

Bringing together operators, shippers, policymakers, OEMs and technology providers in a closed door and highly interactive environment, the events will explore the latest developments in eCMR interoperability, access to in-vehicle data, EU and global regulatory developments, and emerging technologies. 

This edition’s theme is Driving Digital Transformation in Road Transport. 

The Innovation and Technology Roundtable will take place on 14 September at 14:00, followed by a cocktail.
The roundtable will focus on electronic consignment notes (eCMR) and platform interoperability. While eCMR adoption is accelerating, ensuring seamless data exchange between systems remains essential to unlock its full benefits. The roundtable will look at future functional requirements for eCMR and explore practical approaches to cross-platform interoperability and trusted digital signatures.
 

The Commission on Innovation and Technology (CIT) meeting will take place on 15 September at 08:30. 
The first CIT sessions are for IRU members only; non-members will be able to join from 11:00. 
CIT will review ongoing IRU advocacy activities, EU regulatory initiatives and the European Commission's future work programme. A key focus will be on digital transport legislation and the evolving framework governing access to vehicle-generated data.

The programme will include a panel discussion on access to in-vehicle data, bringing together representatives from industry, technology providers and policymakers to examine how data can support innovation, new business models, operational efficiency and enhanced transport services while ensuring fair, secure and non-discriminatory access conditions.

The programme will conclude on 15 September in the afternoon with visits to the European Commission and the European Parliament.