Registration – Reception

Welcome Addresses & Official Opening

Conference Opening:
Welcome, Conference Objectives & Topics Covered

• Representative of the European Commission
• Minister of Transport, Communications and Works
• Union of Cyprus Municipalities
• Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ETEK)
• University of Cyprus
• Cyprus Association of Transportation Engineers

Cypriot Cities, with their Historic Centres and Traditional Municipal Cores, as Hubs of Sustainable Mobility

1. Keynote Speech/Presentation:
   1. Impact on adopting more sustainable / active mobility – walkable & cyclable future, through investments
2. Contributions by Mayors of Cypriot Cities on actions being implemented as part of the regeneration of urban cores and/or commercial corridors that facilitate sustainable mobility.
3. Round Table Discussion on each Municipality’s Vision and Ways to Accelerate its Implementation

Investment Plan and Progress in Implementing Sustainable Mobility Projects

1. Keynote Speech/Presentation:
   Presentation of the Overall Investment Plan of the THALIA Programme – Directorate General for Growth
2. Presentations: Infrastructure Projects by the Public Works Department:
   1. Public Passenger Transport Infrastructure – (Shelters, Stations, Park & Ride)
   2. Sustainable Mobility Infrastructure in the Cities of Limassol and Larnaca
   3. Infrastructure to Improve Accessibility and Complete the Road Network
   Infrastructure Projects by Municipalities:
   1. Nicosia Municipality: Redevelopment of the Outer Arc – Stasinou, Charilaou Trikoupi, Eptanisou, Konstantinou Palaiologou; Redevelopment of Evagorou Avenue (prospects for connecting all projects to the Commercial Triangle and the Old City) and expected impacts.
   2. Strovolos Municipality: Strovolos Core, Tseriou Avenue, Pedieos.
   3. Limassol Municipality: Revitalisation of the Urban Environment in Limassol Neighbourhoods
   4. Larnaca Municipality: Redevelopment of Streets and Squares in Larnaca Urban Centre & Redevelopment of Akropoleos Square, Alkis Square and the Surrounding Streets in Larnaca
   5. Kourion Municipality: Infrastructure for Promoting Urban Mobility in Ypsonas – Phase A
3. Round Table Discussion on Capitalising on Investments Made to Date

Mobility as a Service (MaaS)

1. Keynote Speech/Presentation:
   Accelerating the Transition to Sustainable Urban Mobility – E.I.T.
2. Presentations:
   1. WeeDrive Service & Mobility Hubs in Cyprus – DRT - MaaS Lab & EMEL.
   2. Public Transport Service & MaaS – Contributions by Bus Operators EMEL & CPT
   3. Urban Space & Mobility – Human Perspective – MaaS Lab
   4. Open Mobility Ecosystem – MaaS Alliance
   5. GREENMO – Green & Inclusive Mobility Hubs - Transportation Engineering Laboratory, University of Cyprus
3. Round Table Discussion on Accelerating the Development of New and Integrated Mobility Services

Sustainable Mobility-Oriented Urban Development

1. Keynote Speech/Presentation:
   Urban Development and Mobility – Supportive Planning Principles
2. Presentations:
   1. Integrated Policies for the Transition to Sustainable Urban Mobility - MaaS Lab
   2. Required Actions for Urban Development and Planning – Department of Architecture, University of Cyprus & SURF Lab.
   3. Viability of Trams & Trains in Cyprus – Cyprus Association of Transportation Engineers
   4. The Future of Trams & BRT in Cypriot Cities – Opportunities & Modern Requirements – From Study to Implementation – Transportation Engineering Laboratory – University of Cyprus
   5. Science and Technology perspectives on urban mobility: the power of ad-hoc and why pure data is not enough – University of Manchester
3. Round Table Discussion on how integrated policies at the level of

Day 1 Conclusions & Close of Conference Proceedings

Arrival - Reception

Research and Innovation by Universities & Companies in Cyprus

1. Keynote Speech/Presentation:
   The Evolution of Intelligent Systems in the EU - CEO of ERTICO
2. Presentations:
   1. Intelligent Pavements - Transportation Engineering Laboratory, University of Cyprus
   2. Automated and Cooperative Driving – ERTICO
   3. Artificial Intelligence in Transport – NOVOVILE
   4. Real-time Analysis of GTFS Traffic Data for Early Incident Detection – Department of Civil Engineering & Geomatics - Cyprus University of Technology
   5. Wireless Charging Infrastructure for Urban Buses – Cyprus Public Transport
   6. The First Hydrogen Production Infrastructure in Cyprus - GreenH2Cy
   7. Accelerating Trustworthy AI Innovation in Cyprus - Pharos-CY
   8. DiGiNN: European Digital Innovation Hub Cyprus
3. Round Table Discussion on the Future of Transport with the Introduction of Artificial Intelligence, Automated Driving and Clean Fuels.

National ITS Actions & Infrastructure in Cyprus

1. Keynote Speech/Presentation:
   Automated Driving and Transport Digitalization - Swedish Research Leader in Digitalization of the Transport System
2. Presentations: By the Public Works Department:
   1. Intelligent Transport Systems – Investment Plan
   2. Smart Traffic Signal Control Applications in Cyprus
   KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence - University of Cyprus:
   1. TISGRADE & VERKKO Projects – How They Will Lead to Improved Information Quality and Traffic Management
   2. Activities & Capabilities of the Traffic Management Centre
   3. Cyprus Digital Twin – GNOSIS Geographic Information System & National Access Point (NAP)
   Companies:
   1. Telematics Systems for Public Transport – Expected Technological Developments – GMV Sistemas
   2. Video Analytics & Artificial Intelligence – Milestone
   3. Innovations & Systems in ITS – Swarco
3. Round Table Discussion on Medium- and Long-Term Developments in the Field of Intelligent Transport Systems

Smart Cities – Actions Being Implemented in Cyprus and Abroad

1. Keynote Speech/Presentation:
   Deputy Minister of Research and Innovation
2. Presentations:
   1. Civic intelligence: How AI is powering smarter cities – Mastercard
   2. Development of an Integrated Information System for the Municipalities of Cyprus - Union of Cyprus Municipalities
   3. Development of Smart City Infrastructure and Systems - Nicosia Municipality
   4. Integrated P&R Systems – Novovile & Iframind
   5. Fix Cyprus – KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence – University of Cyprus
3. Round Table Discussion on Integrated Solutions in the Cities of Tomorrow.

Conclusions & Close of Conference Proceedings