{"id":10967,"date":"2026-05-26T20:05:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T10:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/irap.org\/?p=10967"},"modified":"2026-05-26T21:44:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T11:44:03","slug":"event-summary-2026-irap-innovation-workshop-and-tra-budapest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/irap.org\/es\/event-summary-2026-irap-innovation-workshop-and-tra-budapest\/","title":{"rendered":"Event Summary: 2026 iRAP Innovation Workshop and TRA Budapest"},"content":{"rendered":"

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iRAP was proud to host our 11th iRAP Innovation Workshop showcasing world-leading R&D in Budapest last week in association with Transport Research Arena (TRA2026)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What a busy week it was! From the 1-day Innovation Workshop focussed on Future Ready Roads; to showcasing European Commission-funded research projects driving new insights for safer, more inclusive mobility; our booth in the TRA exhibition and the iRAP Innovation Dinner; to bilateral meetings with key partners \u2013 it was a pleasure to see old and new faces and share the amazing work of our partners and programme across the world.<\/p>\n

TRA, held this year from 18-21 May, is Europe\u2019s biggest transport conference attracting over 3,000 participants and 100 exhibitors from across the world drawn from industry, government, transport operators, financing institutions, academia and civil society. With the theme \u201cReGeneration in Transport\u201d, TRA2026 explored challenges facing the global transport sector, new solutions and business models, and latest research and developments in mobility and transport.<\/p>\n

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iRAP\u2019s one-day Innovation Workshop was a high-energy, thought-provoking forum on 20 May drawing 100 road safety leaders and experts working at the cutting edge to create\u00a0\u201cFuture Ready Roads for Safe, Sustainable Mobility\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n

Innovation and collaboration will be key to promoting safe, inclusive, green and efficient transportation systems in the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport 2026-2035. Momentum must also continue to drive progress in the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 which aims to halve global road deaths and injuries by 2030.<\/p>\n

Presentations and panel discussions explored cutting edge innovation and practical experience driving evidence-based technologies, policy, financing and systems for a world free of high-risk roads.\u00a0 By integrating cutting-edge technology, expert insights and global learnings, world-leading solutions are empowering safer, more resilient roads in the face of rapid global urbanisation.<\/p>\n

iRAP launched\u00a0Modelo de Calificaci\u00f3n por Estrellas Versi\u00f3n 3.10<\/a> during the event, the latest update to its flagship methodology which has supported road safety assessments in 140 countries. The new model update is a major leap forward for evidence-based road safety investment, offering stronger protection for vulnerable road users and improved sensitivity to safety gains.<\/p>\n

Using the iRAP methodology, road safety infrastructure changes and safer speeds have prevented\u00a0860.000 muertes y lesiones graves a nivel mundial desde 2016<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on the event, iRAP CEO Greg Smith said, \u201ciRAP is working with European and global partners to support evidence-based policy, investment, and action to eliminate high-risk roads. New tools and methods, including AI-based solutions like AiRAP<\/a>, are enhancing network-wide road safety assessments and risk analysis, helping partners to optimise their decisions and road assets at scale. Safety approaches focussed on vulnerable road users are being tested in real-world living labs, and data combined in clear, actionable formats are informing safer, more resilient, and inclusive transport networks for people of all ages and abilities.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn Europe, action is guided by the EU road safety policy framework and the Vision Zero ambition to eliminate road deaths and serious injuries by 2050, with a 50 per cent reduction target by 2030.<\/p>\n

\u201cInnovation and collaboration will be vital to the future of smart and sustainable mobility. We\u2019re really proud to be working with the European Commission and 38,000 partners across the world to innovate and optimise road safety in the transport sector.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Stephanie Leonard
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Joost Vantomme
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Athina Tympakianaki
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Stefano Ammirati
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Karen Vancluysen<\/strong>
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Rob McInerney AO
\n<\/strong>Jefe de Impacto Futuro
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Ricardo Lobo
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Richard Owen
\n<\/b>Director ejecutivo
\nAgilysis<\/p>\n

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Rafaela Machado
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Emma Timson<\/strong>
\nSenior Policy Advisor – Road Safety
\nNational Highways UK<\/p>\n

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Katia Pagle<\/b>
\nSenior Researcher and CAMBER Project Manager, ICCS
\nNational Technical University of Athens (NTUA)<\/p>\n

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James Bradford
\n<\/b>Director T\u00e9cnico Global
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M\u00f3nica Olyslagers
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Bruce Hamilton
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\nRoadway Safety Foundation<\/p>\n

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Steve Phillips
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Marko Sevrovic
\n<\/b>Vice Dean, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb (FPZ)
\nDirector, European Institute of Road Assessment (EIRA)<\/p>\n

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Olivera Rozi
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Marc Figuls
\n<\/b>Socio Director
\nFactual Consulting<\/p>\n

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Young-Jun Moon
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Judy Williams
\n<\/b>Gerente Global de Programas y Comunicaciones
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In addition to enlightening panel discussions, seven focussed presentations shared the latest developments in iRAP and partner tools. You are welcome to download and peruse them:<\/p>\n