Autonomous vehicle systems are nowadays, from a technical point of view, ready for standard operation. While more and more cities are testing the use of automated vehicles in local public transit to expand local transportation options, the widespread introduction of autonomous mobility still faces a number of challenges. How can individual projects be transformed into robust, economically viable applications? How can autonomous systems be put into operation in compliance with the law? What standards apply across Europe, and where do national regulations differ?

On 2 and 3 September 2026, in Hamburg, the Lex Mobilis Congress will for the first time bring together experts from regulatory authorities, industry, municipal utilities, law firms, operator organisations, associations, and research institutions to address current issues and challenges related to the widespread adoption of autonomous mobility.

Website: https://www.lex-mobilis.eu/

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According to an Amendment to Delegated Act No. 305/2013, existing eCall infrastructure must have been enabled for Next Generation eCall (NG eCall) since 1 January 2026. Third-party Services and testing options shall be integrated into the emergency call processes. The Webinar eCall and Third-party Service Providers of the EU project X_HeERO on 10 June 2026, 14.30 to 15.30 h CEST, will inform and discuss what data/further information should be sent from TPSP to PSAP beyond standards, and how the data can be sent.

X_HeERO Webinar #5 eCall and Third-party Service Providers
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
14.30 to 15.30 h CEST
Online Via Teams
Information and registration: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a211af9d-4098-45bd-8525-e8e68a665f62@e91b8a92-a4e8-4cd8-ad67-763902c9d9e6

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The EU project X_HeERO, which supports the upgrading of public safety answering points (PSAPs) in EU members states for Next Generation eCall, is continuing its webinar series. On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. (CEST), X_HeERO invites to another webinar session that will provide a preview of two events in the coming months that are significant for the international eCall community: the EENA 2026 Conference & Exhibition from April 15 to 17, 2026, in Riga (Latvia), and the ETSI Plugtest event in Ljubljana (Slovenia), including the NG112 Plugtests from May 26 to 29, 2026 and the NGeCall Plugtests from June 1 to 5, 2026.

X_HeERO Webinar #4 – Upcoming Events: ETSI Plugtest and EENA Conference
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 14.30 to 15.30 h (CEST)
Online via Teams
Registration: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/574d7ba4-152e-42e9-83e9-da7f3c41f3f8@e91b8a92-a4e8-4cd8-ad67-763902c9d9e6

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The international network of national Intelligent Transport Systems associations, ITS Nationals,  will be electing a new Chair this summer following the announcement that Donal Hodgins will step down at the end of his current term.

“Regrettably, I will not be putting my name forward again,” Mr Hodgins said, explaining that the demands of the voluntary role means he cannot allocate the time required to the Network.  “ITS Nationals has been transformed over the past four years and the success of the entity raising it’s profile internationally and supporting over 2,200 members of national ITS associations requires a level of continued input that would be challenge for me to maintain. It is important to me on a personal level that I would rather ITS Nationals continues to grow then restrain the ambition of the group.”

Mr Hodgins has been a high-profile Chair of ITS Nationals, sitting on the ITS European and World Congress Programme Committees, as well as presenting at events in Canada, Dubai and Australia, promoting ITS Nationals, on behalf of its members.  The Irishman was Vice Chair of the Network for two years before taking over the top job.

An election process for a new Chair is now underway.

(Picture – ITS Nationals)