SUNRISE

AUTO.AI USA
2025-06-29 - 2025-07-01
Auto.AI USA – America’s No. 1 Event on Deep Driving for Level 3+ Automated Driving.
Auto.AI USA is the leading conference on artificial intelligence for SAE Level 3 to 5 autonomous vehicles. It brings together more than 250 top automotive industry experts and decision-makers in machine learning, AI, perception, computer vision, and data processing. Join now and discuss self-supervised and behavioral learning concepts, scalable machine and reinforcement learning approaches, benchmarking perception, and computer vision systems for autonomous driving with your peers from the automotive AI community.
Discover the next era of AI for autonomous vehicles now!

SAE Vehicle Automation Symposium
2025-06-24 - 2025-06-25
Moving the Needle on Getting to Mass Adoption
Researchers forecast that by 2025 we will see approximately 8 million autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles on the road. As Automated Driving Systems move vehicles from pilots to “on road” application, there are still many critical technologic and application challenges before SAE L4 high automation systems will be allowed in mass deployment by governments. The industry has invested many resources in the development of L4 applications, however, continues to face many obstacles to deploy commercially.
To help the industry advance, this event shares the exchange of practical experiences from leading experts representing OEMs, government agencies and discrete part developers representing both hardware and software perspectives to answer the question – how do we get to mass deployment of L4 vehicles? Real world applications will be featured in this event include point to point (robotaxi) to long haul commercial vehicle. Take this opportunity to network and problem solve at an event from the organization that designed the levels of driving automation!
Topics to be addressed include:

Security and Connectivity
Standards
Legislation and Adoption of L4
Verification and validation
System Architecture
Sensors and Actuators

MOVE 2025
2025-06-18 - 2025-06-19
MOVE is the world’s #1 tech mobility event, bringing together the people and companies redefining mobility.
MOVE connects the entire ecosystem focused on tech, business models and sustainable futures. Leaders and visionaries from across the mobility value chain gather for an unparalleled opportunity to learn, innovate, partner and do business.
We host executives from world leading CPOs, OEMs, fleet operators, governments and cities, battery manufacturers, transport operators, investors and utilities.
We believe in the power of cross-sector partnerships to push boundaries and solve mobility’s most pressing issues.
Join us in transforming the next decade of mobility together.

SUNRISE Final Event
2025-06-17 - 2025-06-18

FISITA World Mobility Conference 2025
2025-06-03 08:00 - 2025-06-05 17:00 (Europe/Brussels)
In 2023, the Technology of Mobility Conference and Exhibition (TMCE) welcomed 2,100+ delegates, hosted 12 panel sessions and 80+ technical sessions supported by 400+ presentations, and featured 130+ sponsors and exhibitors. 92% of participants rated the overall experience as good /excellent.
Following the success of TMCE in 2023, the event has evolved in alignment with the strategy of FISITA to become the World Mobility Conference (WMC). This rebrand reflects the broader, more inclusive vision of the future of technology of mobility.
The FISITA World Mobility Conference (WMC) is a unique meeting of technology leaders and experts from
the world’s leading automotive and mobility brands and one of the most important events in the international mobility systems calendar.

Why attend WMC 2025

The event, held at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya in Barcelona, promises to be the hub for the international mobility systems engineering community. FISITA members and global industry stakeholders will gather to discuss and engage with experts on the technology of mobility under one roof. This provides a valuable opportunity for face-to-face engagement, networking, and refocusing community goals.
By attending WMC, you can expect to meet with over 2,000+ senior industry experts, hear from 300+ speakers and visit over 130+ exhibition stands.
The FISITA World Mobility Conference is an industry flagship event for all engaged in the development and delivery of the technology of mobility. From student to CTO, get ready to set the scene for the future mobility engineering.

JSAE Annual Congress
2025-05-21 08:00 - 2025-05-23 17:00 (Europe/Brussels)

ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo 2025
2025-05-20 - 2025-05-22
ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo 2025 Stuttgart returns to Stuttgart, Germany – Europe’s most influential hub for automotive innovation, research and development – on May 20, 21 & 22, 2025!
Exhibitors will showcase the latest technologies to enable and accelerate end-to-end autonomous and ADAS applications, including testing tools, simulation, software, sensing and AI.
You can also benefit by networking in one dedicated meeting place with international delegates and speakers from the adjoining Automotive Testing Expo Europe.

ITS European Congress 2025
2025-05-19 - 2025-05-21
Welcome to the 16th ITS European Congress in Seville, the unique 2025 event for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in Europe, uniting experts from mobility, technology, and policy to advance key European mobility and sustainability initiatives.

EUCAD 2025
2025-05-13 - 2025-05-15
The European Commission, together with the European Partnership on Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM) and the FAME project, are pleased to announce the 5th European Conference on Connected and Automated Driving (EUCAD 2025), which will take place in Ispra, Italy, on 13 to 15 May 2025.
EUCAD 2025 is the only event gathering political leaders from the European Commission and Member States with European and international high-level representatives of industry, academia and road authorities to discuss challenges, needs and synergies towards deployment of CCAM solutions, in Europe and beyond.
The EUCAD 2025 conference will take stock of latest research, policy, and regulatory developments in the field of CCAM and demonstrate European projects and recent R&I results supporting the market uptake of CCAM solutions.
The Conference will consist of a series of policy-oriented sessions, complemented by more technical sessions to discuss specific R&I challenges. In parallel, an exhibition and demonstrations of European and national R&I CCAM projects will be accessible throughout the duration of the event.
Stay tuned and follow us for updates! #EUCAD2025

IEEE INTELLIGENT VEHICLES SYMPOSIUM
2025-01-22 - 2025-01-25
The IEEE INTELLIGENT VEHICLES SYMPOSIUM (IV 2025) is the premier annual forum organized by the IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Society (ITSS). IV 2025 will take place in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Researchers, academics, and practitioners from universities, industry, and government agencies are invited to submit their latest research papers, simulation challenges, and applications on Intelligent Vehicles and Intelligent Vehicle Infrastructures. The symposium will feature Plenary Talks, Technical Sessions, Poster Sessions, Tutorials, Workshops, Exhibitions, and Industrial Demonstrations and Challenges. Also, it will provide a memorable Social Program to all participants around the world. Authors are invited to submit full-length papers up to 6 pages for technical content including figures and references. Additional pages will be charged at the rate of $100 per page and is limited to two pages per paper. Each accepted paper must be covered by at least one non-student registration. Additional papers by the same authors will be charged at the flat rate of $400 per paper

RTR Conference
2025-01-02
Going on its 8th edition, the RTR Conference is a unique entry point into the achievement of EU-funded projects in road transport. Once again this year, participants will learn about Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe projects’ results and expected impacts, and what the next research steps are in essential areas for road transport: Green Vehicles, Urban Mobility, Logistics, Intelligent Transport Systems, Safety, Automated Road Transport. The conference will deliver a holistic view of how the European research scene is moving forward in these fields, bringing benefits to the environment, economy, and European society overall.

IEEE ITS Conference 2024
2024-09-24 - 2024-09-27
The IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC) is an annual flagship conference of the IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Society (ITSS). Researchers, engineers, practitioners, and students, from industry, universities and government agencies are invited to present their latest work and to discuss research and applications for intelligent vehicles and vehicle-infrastructure cooperation. ITSC welcomes articles in the field of intelligent vehicles dealing with new developments in theory and applications, vehicle technologies and demonstrations. It also welcomes proposals for workshops and tutorial sessions to be offered the day before the symposium.
The 27th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (IEEE ITSC 2024) is the annual flagship conference sponsored by the IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Society (ITSS). It includes various invited sessions, workshops, tutorials, and regular paper submissions. The conference welcomes articles and presentations in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), conveying new developments in theory, analytical and numerical (including high-fidelity) simulations, modeling, experimentation, advanced deployment and case studies, and results of laboratory or field operational tests. IEEE ITSC 2024 particularly invites and encourages prospective authors to share their recent work, findings, perspectives, and developments as related to implementation and deployment of advanced ITS applications. Accepted papers will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore subject to meeting IEEE Xplore’s scope and quality requirements.

DSC Europe 2024
2024-09-18 - 2024-09-20
The Driving Simulation Conference gathers driving simulation specialists from the industrial and academic communities as well as commercial simulation providers. This 23rd edition follows that of 2023, held in Antibes, in a hybrid version with about 300+ participants. The exhibition is coming back towards more than 40 professional exhibitors and up to 400 on site participants. With about 80 speakers in scientific and industrial product solution sessions, keynotes, tutorials and round tables, you will get the latest trends in XIL (MIL, SIL, HIL, DIL, VIL, CIL) and XR simulation for ADAS, automotive HMI and driving simulation design, motion sickness and rendering, as well as connected and autonomous vehicle verification and validation.
Themes include state of the art in driving simulation technology, research and developments, extended with progressively emerging virtual and augmented reality (XR) developments. This year’s program will also host a special session on virtual validation and certification tools for autonomous and connected vehicles along with advanced driving assistance system (ADAS) applications. Human factors and motion rendering nevertheless will stay as a now traditional axes of the conference.
You are welcome to the DSC 2024 Europe Conference organized by the Driving Simulation Association, in cooperation with Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology and Gustave Eiffel University, held on September 18-20 in Strasbourg for the conference and exhibition!

ITS World Congress 2024
2024-09-16 - 2024-09-20
The 30th ITS World Congress in Dubai is organised by ERTICO – ITS Europe, with the support of RTA Dubai as the host. The ITS Congresses, powered by ERTICO-ITS Europe, represent the ultimate showcase of smart mobility services and ITS deployment. Every two years ERTICO organises a European Congress and every third year, we host the ITS World Congress in the EMEA Region.
The mission of ITS Congress is to raise awareness of smart mobility solutions among policymakers, experts and the general public. The ITS Congresses feature dynamic discussions with ITS specialists, across a top-nudge high level programme, over 200 technical sessions, as well as an international exhibition and demonstration area.
Click here to learn more about previous congresses

CENEX Expo 2024
2024-09-04 - 2024-09-05
Cenex Expo, originally Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM, is the leading event in the UK innovation community. With over 4,000 visitors in attendance last year, the event offers a wide range of exhibitors, an extensive seminar programme and many networking opportunities. As part of the outdoor exhibition there is also the opportunity to ride & drive the latest research & development vehicles. Supported by government agencies, the event brings together the people who will deliver the net zero and connected automated mobility future.

TRB ARTS 2024
2024-07-29 08:00 - 2024-08-01 17:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
Convened by TRB, the Automated Road Transportation Symposium will be held July 29 – August 1, 2024 in San Diego, CA. The convening of global thought leaders from the industry, government, and research communities will collaborate on the opportunities and challenges associated with automating road transportation.
ARTS24 will provide updates on the current research and development, advanced engineering progress, and field deployment results. The symposium will also provide a strong focus on issues impacting the U.S. DOT and state departments of transportation resulting from road vehicle automation advancements. It builds on the highly successful 2012-2020 Automated Vehicle Symposia and the 2021-2023 Automated Road Transportation Symposia.

ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo 2024
2024-06-04 - 2024-06-06
ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo 2024 Stuttgart returns to Stuttgart, Germany – Europe’s most influential hub for automotive innovation, research and development – on June 4, 5 & 6, 2024!
Exhibitors will showcase the latest technologies to enable and accelerate end-to-end autonomous and ADAS applications, including testing tools, simulation, software, sensing and AI.
You can also benefit by networking in one dedicated meeting place with international delegates and speakers from the adjoining Automotive Testing Expo Europe.
Save the dates – book your booth today!

EUCAD Symposium 2024
2024-04-18 - 2024-04-19
The third Interactive Symposium on Research & Innovation for Connected and Automated Driving in Europe (EUCAD Symposium 2024) on 18-19 April 2024, in conjunction with the TRA Conference in Dublin.
The Symposium is the continuation of previous EUCAD events, the bi-annual EUCAD conferences as well as the EUCAD 2018 Symposium in Vienna and virtual EUCAD 2020 Symposium.
Complementary to the Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (sub-)theme of TRA 2024, the event aims to delve deeper into specific key topics and challenges for CCAM Research & Innovation and testing, in Europe and beyond.
The Symposium is organised by the FAME initiative and supported by the European Commission Directorate General for Research & Innovation (RTD) as well as the CCAM Partnership. It is targeted at public and private stakeholders in road transport, interested in exchanging views on immediate next steps and future actions required for connected and automated mobility. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn more about European Research & Innovation activities on CCAM.
The Symposium is targeted, though not limited to, automotive and telecom industries, researchers, user associations, road and transport operators, regulators, public authorities, representatives from the European institutions, Member States inside and outside Europe.
Participation at the event is free of charge, but registration is compulsory.

Transport Research Arena (TRA)
2024-04-15 - 2024-04-18
This event gathers individuals and organisations in the shared pursuit of knowledge and innovation in the field of transportation and mobility. We aim to foster an environment where ideas flourish, discussions thrive, and connections are forged, solutions emerge, and the seeds of future breakthroughs are planted. TRA2024 will provide a shared opportunity to push the boundaries of what we know and to chart new territories in transport research.
The vast array of presentations, workshops and discussions curated for this conference demonstrates the value and impact of the research being conducted globally. From sustainable urban and rural mobility to cutting-edge technological advancements, we will explore the full spectrum of issues that define the transport landscape across the road, rail, aviation, water and cross-logistics industries.

SUNRISE Webinar – Requirements for CCAM safety assessment data framework content
2024-03-07 13:00 - 14:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
Webinar Thursday 07 March 2024
Safety assurance of automated vehicles is crucial for their successful adoption. It is commonly accepted that scenario-based validation, combining both physical and virtual testing is the most promising approach to test and assess the reliability of automated vehicles. However, the lack of a common European validation framework, and homogeneity regarding safety validation procedures, hampers the deployment of CCAM solutions.
The SUNRISE project develops a Safety Assurance Framework (SAF) for scenario-based safety validation of CCAM systems, covering a broad portfolio of test cases and validation tools, with standardised, open interfaces and quality-controlled data exchange. To this end, the project has identified the needs of the different stakeholders involved in testing and safety assessment of automated vehicles.
The topic of this webinar is SUNRISE data framework and constituting federated scenario databases, and the first related report identifying the requirements for their content definition.
Agenda:

SUNRISE project introduction (Sjef van Montfort, TNO)
Content harmonisation of data framework and scenario databases (Sjef van Montfort, TNO)
Requirements for CCAM safety assessment data framework content (Fadi Alakkad, University of Warwick)
Q&A

Register here!

Aachen Colloquium 2024
2024-02-11 - 2024-02-15
The Aachen Colloquium Sustainable Mobility continues the long tradition of the Aachen Colloquium Automotive and Engine Technology, but puts a clear focus on sustainable solutions in the field of mobility. This year, for the 33rd time, internationally renowned experts from research and industry will come together to discuss the future of mobility and experience the latest innovations.

The event will take place at the Eurogress Aachen and promises an exciting program of presentations with selected expert lectures and plenary speeches. Outside the conference halls, renowned companies will present their innovations in person and answer your questions. You will also have the opportunity to experience new mobility concepts up close at Circus Minimus.

Every year, the Aachen Colloquium offers numerous opportunities for discussion and direct exchange with experts from all over the world.
Whether you participate as a speaker, exhibitor or participant – we welcome you and look forward to seeing you in Aachen!

SUNRISE Webinar – Relevant subsystems to validate Connected and Automated Mobility Systems
2024-01-22 13:00 - 14:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
Webinar Monday 22 January 2024
Safety assurance of automated vehicles is crucial for their successful adoption. It is commonly accepted that scenario-based validation, combining both physical and virtual testing is the most promising approach to test and assess the reliability of automated vehicles. However, the lack of a common European validation framework, and homogeneity regarding safety validation procedures, hampers the deployment of CCAM solutions.
The SUNRISE project develops a Safety Assurance Framework (SAF) for scenario-based safety validation of CCAM systems, covering a broad portfolio of test cases and validation tools, with standardised, open interfaces and quality-controlled data exchange.
The topic of this fourth webinar will be SUNRISE verification and validation (V&V) simulation framework for CCAM systems, and the first related report identifying the relevant subsystems, and requirements from a SAF perspective, of a harmonised CCAM V&V simulation framework.
Agenda:

SUNRISE project introduction (Bernhard Hillbrand, Virtual Vehicle)
SUNRISE verification and validation (V&V) simulation framework for CCAM systems (Bernhard Hillbrand, Virtual Vehicle)
Relevant subsystems and requirements of a harmonised CCAM V&V simulation framework (Anders Thorsén, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB)
Q&A

Register here!

SUNRISE Webinar - Scenario-based testing methodologies for safety assurance of Connected and Automated Mobility Systems
2023-12-13 13:00 - 14:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Online
Safety assurance of automated vehicles is crucial for their successful adoption and deployment in society.
Worldwide, several initiatives have started to develop test and assessment methods for automated vehicles, applying a scenario-based approach, and combining both physical and virtual testing. However, the lack of a common European validation framework, and homogeneity regarding safety validation procedures, hampers the deployment of CCAM solutions. The SUNRISE project will specify and demonstrate a harmonized and scalable Safety Assurance Framework that fulfils the needs of the different stakeholders involved in testing and safety validation of CCAM systems, from developers and Certifiers to Researchers and tool developers. To achieve this goal, SUNRISE will establish a European federated database centralising detailed scenarios for testing of CCAM functions and systems in a multitude of relevant test cases, with standardised, open interfaces and quality-controlled data exchange.
The topic of this webinar will be scenario-based testing methodologies for safety assurance of CCAM: the definition of the SUNRISE methodology to support the safety argumentation, and the first related report analysing existing methodologies and relevant standardization efforts to identify best practices and gaps to be addressed in SUNRISE.
Agenda

Welcome & SUNRISE project introduction (Daniel Beckers, RWTH Aachen University)
SUNRISE Methodology for Safety Assurance (Daniel Beckers, RWTH Aachen University)
Overview and gaps of existing methodologies and standardization efforts (Anders Thorsén, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB) ]
Q&A

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SUNRISE Webinar - Developing a Safety Assurance Framework for Connected and Automated Mobility Systems – State-of-the-Art, gaps and requirements
2023-12-04 13:00 - 14:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
Safety assurance of automated vehicles is crucial for their successful adoption and deployment in society. Worldwide, several initiatives have started to develop test and assessment methods for automated vehicles, applying a scenario-based approach, and combining both physical and virtual testing. However, the lack of a common approach is leading to silo solutions, hampering the large-scale and safe introduction of automated vehicles in our society. The SUNRISE project develops a harmonized and scalable Safety Assurance Framework that fulfills the needs of the different stakeholders involved in testing and safety assessment of automated vehicles, from CCAM systems developers and Certifiers to Researchers and tool developers.
To achieve this goal, SUNRISE will establish a European federated database centralising detailed scenarios for testing of CCAM functions and systems in a multitude of relevant test cases, based on a virtual simulation environment with standardised, open interfaces and quality-controlled data exchange.
This webinar will present the SUNRISE Safety Assurance Framework (SAF) development, as well as the first related report which provides a comprehensive overview of existing safety assessment frameworks for CCAM systems, their strengths and limitations, as well as the identified requirements to be considered, covering the needs of each stakeholder, to support the development of SUNRISE SAF.
Agenda:

Welcome & SUNRISE project introduction (John-Fredrik Grönvall, CHALMERS)
SUNRISE Safety Assurance Framework development (John-Fredrik Grönvall, CHALMERS)
Overview and gaps of existing safety assurance frameworks (Jordi Pont, IDIADA)
Q&A

Register here!

Webinar ‘A multi-connectivity approach for CCAM Services: PoDIUM’s architecture platform’
2023-11-30 11:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
PoDIUM is inviting you to the webinar ‘A multi-connectivity approach for CCAM Services: PoDIUM’s architecture platform’, which will take place on Thursday, 30 November at 11:00 – 12:00 CET.
This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of PoDIUM’s High-level Architecture Platform, exploring its common aspects such as communication, functionalities, data exchanges, IT environment and software integrity and data truthfulness.
More information is available on PoDIUM’s website here, while registration is open and free through this link.

SUNRISE at the P.E.A.R.S General Assembly
2023-11-22
On 22 November, the P.E.A.R.S. (Prospective Effectiveness Assessment of Road Safety) activity will hold its General Assembly: SUNRISE will be presented by Jorge Lorente Mallada (Toyota Motor Europe).
PEARS is a consortium active since 2012 and developing an ISO document for the prospective assessment of road traffic in vehicle active safety solutions based on virtual simulation. It is the initiative based on which the EU project V4SAFETY was established.
An ISO Technical Report has already been published, and an ISO Technical Specification is currently under finalisation. Several SUNRISE partners are part of the PEARL activity and will present SUNRISE during the General Assembly: a great opportunity to expand our network.

SUNRISE at the Mobility Forum 2023
2023-11-15 08:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Gothenburg
SUNRISE will be represented at the Mobility Forum 2023 by RISE’s Anders Thorsén.
The Mobility Forum 2023 will answer the following questions:

“Our transportation system, energy system, and society are becoming more and more interconnected, plugged in, and connected. How is the ecosystem changing, and what new roles and stakeholders are needed as we transition to a fossil-free future?”

Follow the link to find out more!

SUNRISE at the Post SIP-adus symposium
2023-11-13 - 2023-11-19 | Tokyo
SUNRISE will be represented at the Post SIP-adus symposium in Tokyo during the week 13-17/11/2023 by Stefan de Vries (IDIADA, Project Coordinator) and Stephane Dreher (Senior Project Manager at ERTICO).
Stefan de Vries will speak in various sessions about Safety Assurance, together with representatives of AV safety related organizations (like AVSC) and twin-projects (like V&V Methods and Sakura). This event will provide the opportunity to further strengthen the relationship with these related organizations and twin- projects.

The SUNRISE project invites Experts to join its Platform and subscribe to its first Workshop (on October 31st)
2023-10-31 13:00 - 14:45 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Online
We are happy to announce that the SUNRISE project will celebrate its first workshop on Tuesday 31st of October 2023, from 13:00 to 14:45 CEST.
In that first workshop, participants will be presented with a high level introduction to the SUNRISE project, and a summary of its main activities and goals. In this workshop, participants will then have the opportunity to provide their feedback through our Cooperation Platform (online forum for Expert Platform members), and discuss that feedback between all. Future workshops will target more specific areas of the project.

Interested CCAM stakeholders are welcome to join this first workshop, and to register to the Expert Platform, to engage in a continuous dialogue with SUNRISE partners. Please note that access to future workshops will be limited to members of the SUNRISE Expert Platform only.

If you have not already done so, register now to the SUNRISE Expert Platform to not miss any of these future exchanges of knowledge and experience. And register to the first workshop on October 31st, to get informed about and influence the SUNRISE plans, activities and goals. Registration to the workshop is open until October 27th. Participants will receive the link to join the online workshop after registration.

Looking forward to see you on our Expert Platform and our first workshop!

IEEE ITSC-2023
2023-09-24 - 2023-09-28 | Bilbao
SUNRISE will be presented at this year’s IEEE ITSC in Bilbao.
The 26th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC 2023) is the annual flagship conference sponsored by the IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Society.
IEEE ITSC 2023 welcomes articles and presentations in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems, conveying new developments in theory, analytical and numerical simulation and modeling, experimentation, advanced deployment and case studies.
ITSC 2023 particularly invites and encourages prospective authors to share their work, findings, perspectives and developments as related to implementation and deployment of advanced ITS applications.
