Thank you all who joined us at CME2026! A photo gallery of the event is available at the link below.
CME2026 Photo Gallery
Powering Prosperity Through Innovation and Clean Mobility
The University of California, Davis Institute of Transportation Studies and Ghent University hosted a two-day international conference in Ghent, Belgium this September, continuing the tradition of bringing together senior policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers from Europe, the United States, and beyond. The conference had two overarching objectives: 1) bring science to policy and 2) strengthen transatlantic collaborations among researchers, policymakers, and industry. Now, more than ever, we must be intentional about building a transatlantic community to address common goals and interests.
The program shone a spotlight on policy-relevant, practical, solution-oriented pathways to advance clean transportation while boosting economic and industrial competitiveness. The conference was organized around three main tracks:
The future of urban mobility at a time of digitalization, artificial intelligence and vehicle automation.
Opportunities and challenges in vehicle electrification and e-mobility.
The evolving role of biofuels and e-fuels in various sectors, including shipping and aviation.
This conference brought together cutting-edge researchers, industry representatives, national and international policymakers. The programme featured keynote speeches, policy panel discussions, podium presentation sessions and poster sessions. Thank you to all who attended and made this year's conference a success!
Agenda At-a-Glance
View the full agenda here.
**NOTE: As a perk for our attendees, all CME participants can use the voucher code DOTTXCME on Dott bicycles and scooters during the conference days.
Room Legend
Eau'rangerie | De Leie | De Lieve |
Monday, September 14, DAY 0
| 10:00-17:00 | Side meeting: International EV Policy and Research Network WorkshopDe Krook Public Library, Meeting Room De Verwondering, 2nd Floor, Platteberg 11, 9000 Gent |
| 15:00 | Technical tour in the City of Ghent: “It’s all about space!”Organized in collaboration with City of Ghent, sponsored by Dott |
| 17:30 | Boat tour with aperitivo on board (optional, extra fee)De Bootjes van Gent (Jetty at The Green Boathouse), Korenlei 4a, 9000 Gent |
Tuesday, September 15, DAY 1
The Oude Vismijn, Sint-Veerleplein 5, 9000 Ghent
| 9:00 | Registration and Coffee/light refreshments | ||
| 9:30 | Opening remarks and welcome | ||
| 9:45 | Keynote Speakers | ||
| 11:00 | Session 1 - Global light duty vehicle market dynamics | ||
| 12:30 | Lunch | Session 2.3 - Poster Session: Light-Duty Vehicle Electrification | |
| 14:00 | Session 2.1 - Urban Logistics and Last-mile Distribution | Session 2.2 - Light Duty Vehicle Charging | |
| 15:30 | Coffee Break | ||
| 16:00 | Session 3 - Vehicle Automation Opportunities for Passenger Mobility | ||
| 17:30 | Networking Reception | ||
Wednesday, September 16 - DAY 2
The Oude Vismijn, Sint-Veerleplein 5, 9000 Ghent
| 8:30 | Registration and Coffee/light refreshments | ||
| 9:00 | Session 4 - E-trucks vehicle deep-dive | ||
| 10:30 | Coffee Break | ||
| 11:00 | Session 5.1 - Make Cities Work - Reducing Car Dependence | Session 5.2 - Fuel Supply | Session 5.3 - Poster Session: Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification and Alternative Fuels |
| 12:30 | Lunch | Session 6.3 - Poster Session: Urban Mobility | |
| 14:00 | Session 6.1 - Fuel Demand | Session 6.2 - E-trucks infrastructure deep-dive | |
| 15:30 | Coffee Break | ||
| 16:00 | Closing Session - Industrial policy for clean mobility | ||
Thursday, September 17 - DAY 3
De Krook Public Library, Meeting Room De Vos/Hass, Floor -1, Platteberg 11, 9000 Gent
| 10:00 – 18:00 | Side Workshop: Transatlantic Dialogue on Automated Mobility and the Future of Transportation |
