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Agenda

Two Days of Intelligence

The two-day agenda for Road User Charging Conference 2025 is developed to ensure all delegates receive:

Ideas from leading senior international practitioners who understand your challenges.

Invaluable case studies on what authorities around the world have learned.

Networking breaks, including drinks reception, to help you dissect the event with your peers.

Agenda

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08:50
  1. Chair's Opening Remarks
    10 mins
09:00
  1. Innovations in tolling projects, systems, and technologies
    25 mins
    • Examination of cutting-edge tolling technologies and their implementation in recent projects
    • Case studies on successful tolling systems across various regions
    • Discussions on the integration of new technologies with existing infrastructure
09:25
  1. Tolling schemes in The Netherlands
    25 mins
    • The implementation of free-flow tolling
    • What progress has been made?
    • Future predictions and targets to meet
09:50
  1. Sund & Baelt session
    25 mins
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10:15
  1. Lead partner session - Capita
    25 mins
    • Session details TBCliiii
10:40
  1. Morning Networking Break
    40 mins
11:20
  1. Road User Charging Schemes - Challenges within the Portuguese Mobility Sector
    25 mins
    • Mobility public policies aim to increase PT share from 16% to 20% by 2030
    • Portugal has extensive expertise in highway tolling systems, expertise that can be effectively leveraged both internationally and in urban settings.
    • RUC schemes are anticipated to play a pivotal role in the future of mobilityxdf
    Teresa Santos
    Teresa Santos, Advisor - Cabinet of the Secretary of State for Mobility
11:45
  1. Panel discussion: Balancing Innovation and Equity: Trends and Challenges in Road User Charging across Europe
    45 mins
    • The role of data and technology in advancing fair and efficient tolling systems
    • Challenges in harmonizing policies across countries in the EU
    • Strategies for mitigating potential inequalities in access and affordability
12:30
  1. Sponsored session - Quarterhill
    25 mins
    • Session details TBCgu
12:55
  1. Lunch & Networking
    60 mins
13:55
  1. USA National Pilot Program - the latest information
    25 mins
    • The Requirements as stipulated by Congress in the Bi-Partisan Infrastructure Bill
    • The role and need of a National Advisory Board
    • The concepts to be explored in the National Pilot Test
    • What we have learned so far in the USA National testinggkm
    Jack Opiola
    Jack Opiola, Program Manager, Mileage Based User Fees - United States DOT/FHWA
14:20
  1. Sponsored session - Continental
    25 mins
    • Session details TBC gfhgtj
    Daniel Brunelli
    Daniel Brunelli, Head of Product & Program Management - Tolling Solutions - Continental
14:45
  1. Panel discussion: Sustainable Transportation Funding - The Role of Road User Charging in Europe’s Green Transition
    45 mins
    • Examples of successful green tolling initiatives in Europe
    • Balancing economic incentives with environmental objectives
    • Insights into public and political support for green tolling measures
15:30
  1. Afternoon Networking Break
    40 mins
16:10
  1. Sponsored Session
    25 mins
16:35
  1. Truck tolls in the Baltics
    25 mins

    • Lithuania’s approach to road user charging schemes

    • How impactful are ETC systems in Lithuania?
    • A Lithuania case study
17:00
  1. Co2 tolling experience in Austria
    25 mins
    • Experiences with the introduction of the CO2 toll in 2024
    • Some key figures from the year 2024 and outlook of upcoming changes 2025 
    • The essential role of communication between all actors involved to implement upcoming changes in a coordinated manner across Europev b
    Bernd Datler
    Bernd Datler, Managing Director - ASFINAG Maut Service GmbH
17:25
  1. Toll Collect on the way to climate neutrality by 2028
    25 mins

    •   Sustainability as part of the corporate strategy

    •  Accounting of climate emissions and the key levers for reducing

    • Use of solar energy and electro mobility and the impact on the reduction of climate emissions

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    Dr. Peter Junker
    Dr. Peter Junker, Head of Quality and Sustainability Management - Toll Collect
17:50
  1. Chair's Closing Remarks
    10 mins
08:50
  1. Chair's Opening Remarks
    10 mins
09:00
  1. Legislation and policy development for RUC
    25 mins
    • Overview of current legislative frameworks governing road user charging
    • Policy development processes and stakeholder involvement
    • Analysis of recent legislative changes and their implications
09:25
  1. Türkiye’s high-speed toll system
    25 mins
    • History of tolling and payment methods on Türkiye’s highways
    • Benefits of the conversion to high-speed tolling system (HGS) such as increased speed of traffic and reduced congestion
    • Road user charging rates such as taxes and toll faresjunj
    Üsame Ekici
    Üsame Ekici, Civil Engineer, PhD - Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of the Turkish Republic
09:50
  1. London's Ultra Low Emissions Zone
    25 mins
    • The environmental impact of ULEZ
    • Public perspective on ULEZ’s expansion
    • How and where the revenue raised through the charge invested
10:15
  1. Lead partner session - Capita
    25 mins
    • Session details TBCrtgt
10:40
  1. Morning Networking Break
    40 mins
11:20
  1. Road user charges on HGVs in Estonia
    25 mins
    • Impact of the Eurovignette in Estonia
    • Overview of road pricing in urban areas
    • How effective has RUC been on HGVsMaris
    Kristjan Jarvan
    Kristjan Jarvan, Deputy Mayor of Transport - City of Tallinn
11:45
  1. Panel discussion: The Evolution of Road User Charging in Europe: Lessons Learned and Future Directions
    45 mins
    • Case studies of road user charging systems in different European countries
    • Lessons learned from early adopters of tolling and distance-based fees
    • Future projections: How will European road user charging look in 2030?
12:30
  1. Sponsored session
    25 mins
12:55
  1. Lunch & Networking Break
    60 mins
13:55
  1. Importance of enforcement process and integration with EUCARIS in DARS tolling systems
    25 mins
    • Enforcement
    • Tolling system
    • EUCARISegn
    Luka Babnik
    Luka Babnik, ETS specialist - DARS d.d. Slovenia
14:20
  1. Sponsored session
    25 mins
14:45
  1. Panel discussion: Clean Air Zones in Europe: Strategies, Challenges, and Successes
    45 mins
    • Overview of CAZ Models and Implementation
    • Impact on Air Quality and Public Health
    • Encouraging Sustainable Mobility Through CAZs
15:30
  1. Afternoon Networking Break
    40 mins
16:10
  1. Sponsored Session
    25 mins
16:35
  1. Ensuring equity in road user charging
    25 mins
    • Addressing equity concerns in the implementation of RUC systems
    • Strategies to ensure fair access and avoid disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups
    • Analysis of equity-focused RUC programs and their effectiveness
17:00
  1. Introduction of HGV tolls in Sweden
    25 mins
    • Application of new tolls in Sweden from May 2024
    • Focus on emission-based road tolls
    • An understanding of the Road Infrastructure Charges Act and Heavy Vehicle Carbon Dioxide Emission Class Act
17:25
  1. Effective communication and PR in RUC programs
    25 mins
    • Strategies for public communication and stakeholder engagement in RUC projects
    • Managing public perception and addressing concerns about RUC
    • Role of media and PR campaigns in promoting RUC initiatives
17:50
  1. Chair's Closing Remarks
    10 mins

Previous Speakers


 

  • "Overall interesting, informative, and a great networking opportunity."
    Senior Executive
    ITS New Zealand
  • "A great place to meet the movers and shaker of the road user charging industry."
    Director
    Trevor Ellis
  • "I enjoyed taking part in the RUC conference, the learning and contributing in a vibrant and innovative community."
    Director
    Wyeval Consulting
  • "There was a good variety of presentations!"
    Project Manager
    The Danish Road Directorate
  • "What was special was the networking opportunities..."
    Commercial Director
    TollPlus Europe
  • "Good mix of presentations and networking"
    Business Development
    Kapsch Traffic Com AG
  • "The sense of camaraderie among the delegates was great. Very friendly and inviting."
    Senior Executive
    IBBTA
  • "Great opportunity to get a good glance of the sector."
    Business Devlopment
    A-to-Be Mobility Technology

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