The research group Transport Telematics of the Saarland University of Applied Sciences organizes in cooperation with the city of Merzig an exclusive congress under the topic “Mobility without borders” in Merzig!

On April 28 and 29, 2022, a top-class program awaits you at the Merzig City Hall as part of the congress.

Immerse yourself in current topics related to borderless mobility. By participating, you will have the unique opportunity to exchange ideas, opinions and to establish contacts in the region and beyond.

The unique concept highlights the importance and relevance of intelligent mobility, thus drives the development of the mobility sector. The program covers topics in the area of new legislation for automated driving in Germany, cross-border mobility and other relevant topics. This will be followed by a panel discussion with representatives from various mobility sectors.

Exclusive guests such as Peter Busch from Robert Bosch GmbH, Prof. Dr. Raphael Frank from the University of Luxembourg or Ann-Christin Koch from MOGEok as well as other participants from industry, research and politics will enrich the program with interesting discussions and contributions.

On April 29, you can also participate live in current research projects at htw saar through test drives.

Mark the date in your calendar and register here!

The preliminary program:

Day 1: Thursday, April 28, 2022

12:30   13:30

Admission and registration

13:30   13:40

Welcome and introduction Prof. Dr. Horst Wieker, Head of Transport Telematics Research Group Marcus Hoffeld, Mayor of Merzig   Greeting Oliver Luksic, Parliamentary State Secretary BMDV

13:40   14:55

Traffic infrastructure and autonomous driving Prof. Gerd Riegelhuth, Head of Traffic Management, Operations and Transport, Autobahn GmbH Cross-border autonomous mobility Prof. Dr. Raphael Frank, Senior research scientist/Head of 360Lab, University of Luxembourg Less traffic. More mobility. Dr. Stefanie Wolff, Program Manager Electromobility,NOW GmbH

14:55   15:30

Coffee break and networking

15:30   16:25

Functional Safety as Application Examples for Level3/4/5 on LSAs and VRU Protection Franz Schober, Business Development and Standardization for Connected Mobility, Yunex GmbH SSI and DLT as enablers for new mobility Peter Busch (Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Informatik), Product Owner DLT Mobility, Robert BOSCH GmbH

16:25   16:45

Coffee and changeover break

16:45   17:45

Panel discussion “Mobility without borders”: Participants: Ann-Christin Koch (M.A.) (MOGEoK GmbH, Bundesverband eMobilität e.V.) Andreas Krüger (MDirig BMDV- Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr) Prof. Gerd Riegelhuth (Autobahn GmbH) Franz Schober (Yunex GmbH) Prof. Dr. Horst Wieker (htw saar) Annette Pauli (Dipl. Sozialpädagogin) (EUTB – Ergänzende Unabhängige Teilhabeberatung der Landesvereinigung SELBSTHILFE e.V.)

Moderation of the event: Isabel Sonnabend

19:00   22:00

Evening event & networking

Day 2: Friday, April 29, 2022 

08:30   09:00

Admission and registration

09:00   12:30

Poster session and demo rides

12:30

End of the congress

We would be pleased to welcome you in Merzig!