FINAL EVENT
- 16/01/2025
- 09:00-18:00
- Madrid, Spain
- Meet face-to-face
- 0 – Free of charge
- Register by 9 Jan!
- #SmartRoads
Come and join us!
Roads are the lifeblood of the modern society and economy—for daily commuting, weekend getaways and the smooth transport of goods. But Europe’s roads are old. To safeguard their future by monitoring and maintaining their condition in ways that support public and road-worker safety, the EU-funded projects OMICRON and InfraROB have developed various intelligent road asset management solutions. These will be showcased in a one-day, free-of-charge conference — ‘Old Roads, New Technologies: safe and intelligent road asset management’.
We welcome representatives of transport authorities, road operators, concessionaires, construction companies, engineering and material supplier companies, research entities, associations, media organisations, policymakers and regulators, and anyone else who’s interested in finding out more. Register and come and join us in Madrid from 09:00-18:00 CET on 16 January 2025!
The number of seats is limited and participation requests are subject to approval by the organising team.
Old roads, new technologies
This collaborative event ‘Old Roads, New Technologies: safe and intelligent road asset management’ will explore four key themes:
- Digital inspection technologies — e.g. UAVs and car-mounted equipment;
- Smart construction — e.g. of bridges and urban pavements;
- Predictive maintenance — e.g. using a Digital Twin and Decision Support System;
- Smart intervention — e.g. with the support of virtual or augmented reality (VR, AR) and robotics.
- Safe intervention – e.g. V2X communication & remote piloting.
Why take part?
‘Old Roads, New Technologies’ will be the final event of the OMICRON and InfraROB projects. The day will include opportunities to:
- network with diverse experts from the projects and audience, representing all kinds of players in Europe’s road sectors and value chains;
- get direct information and follow-up about the solutions presented in the sessions and the breaktime exhibition;
- contribute your views and help set the agenda for future collaboration and developments in the relevant sectors;
- experience the historic heart of Madrid venue, the Colegio de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos (College of Engineers for Roads, Canals and Ports).
Organised by ‘sister-projects’ OMICRON and InfraROB, the event will also feature HERON project, highlighting mutual areas of focus, results and benefits. Partners and guests will discuss developments, bigger-picture challenges and next steps for Europe’s roads.
Preliminary agenda
(updated 17 September 2024)
Built in 1917 by architect Manuel María de Smith Ibarra, Casa Garay was the residence of Basque landowner and politican Antonio Garay Vitorica. This unique, beautiful and historic mansion is now the headquarters of the Colegio de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos – Spain’s College of Civil Engineers, Canals and Ports.
ADDRESS: Calle de Almagro 42, 28010 Madrid
Well equipped with versatile spaces for meetings and exhibitions, the venue of our event is also located in the heart of Madrid, making city visits an easy and enjoyable addition to your stay.
OMICRON and InfraROB cannot book hotels for participants, we have not block-booked rooms, nor can we make any specific recommendations. However, there are many options near the venue or connecting metro stations, including the following 4-star hotels within walking distance of the Colegio de Ingenieros (examples only):
If you have any questions or otherwise wish to contact the organisers, please email:
- OMICRON – Laura Durnford: ld@esci.eu.
- InfraROB – Adewole Adesiyun: Adesiyun@fehrl.org
Please help spread the word !
Please help OMICRON and InfraROB to reach a wider audience for this event by spreading the word:
- Feel free to download and share our graphic (png) and preliminary agenda / invitation (pdf).
- Share/adapt our registration announcement in your own newsletter / mailing list or contact networks.
