05/05/2023

PRIMAAS Final Conference: Paving the Way for the Future of Multimodal Transport

The University of Aveiro and CIM Coimbra is hosting the PRIMAAS Final Conference, a two-day event taking place on May 30-31, 2023, focused on exploring the future of rural mobility. The conference will bring together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders in the field of sustainable and inclusive mobility to share their knowledge and experiences, as well as to discuss the best practices and innovative solutions for addressing the challenges faced by rural areas.

EVENT DETAILS

Title: PRIMAAS Final Conference

Dates: May 30-31, 2023

Location: University of Aveiro, Portugal

Organized by: University of Aveiro and CIM Coimbra

 

AGENDA

The PRIMAAS Final Conference will include a mix of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive workshops designed to engage participants and facilitate meaningful conversations. The following is the proposed agenda for the event:

 

Day 1: May 30, 2023

Venue: CIM Região de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

Time (WEST) Moderator: Vítor Pereira

09:30 – 10:00 Reception

10:00 – 10:45 Opening session

10:45 – 11:10 Interreg Europe Programme and PriMaaS project overview, Aleksandra Niechajowicz, Joint Secretariat and Jorge Bandeira, LP

11:10 – 11:30 Coffee-break

11:30 – 12:00  Keynote 1 (Rui Velasco, Portuguese Institute for Mobility and Transport IMT)

12:00 – 12:30 Keynote 2  (Brian Masson, Multi Modal Transport Solutions Ltd)

12:30 – 14:00 Networking Lunch

  • Session 1: Linking rural and urban transport systems
  • Session 2: Ticket integration towards Integrated Mobility Services
  • Session 3: New funding approaches for MaaS initiatives and sustainable mobility

17:50 – 18:00 Roundtable discussion (Q&A)

18:00 – 18:30 Closing session (LP team)

 

Day 2: May 31, 2023

Venue: CIM Região de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

Time (WEST) Moderator: Margarida Coelho

10:30 – 11:00 Coffee-break

Session: Innovative tools and approaches for connecting underserved areas

11:00 – 11:20 Joining forces to create one EU Portal for Innovative Transport & Clean Mobility Solutions: ENTRANCE & RECIPROCITY pathway of collaboration for climate neutrality – (Héctor Cañas (ENTRANCE) and Anne Häner (RECIPROCITY)

11:20 – 11:40 Demand-Responsive Transport for territories

11:40 – 12:00 Innovative tools and approaches for connecting underserved areas

12:00 – 12:30 Roundtable discussion (Q&A)

12:30 – 14:00 Networking Lunch

14:00 – 17:00 Technical visit – (Metro Mondego)

17:00   End of meeting

 

The PRIMAAS Final Conference promises to be a valuable opportunity for stakeholders in rural mobility to learn from each other, share experiences, and develop new strategies to address the challenges and opportunities in this sector. By fostering collaboration and innovation, this event will contribute to the development of more sustainable, inclusive, and efficient mobility solutions for rural communities, helping to improve the quality of life for residents and promote sustainable development in these regions.

Find more information and register HERE.