{"id":10967,"date":"2026-05-26T20:05:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T10:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/irap.org\/?p=10967"},"modified":"2026-05-27T13:20:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T03:20:52","slug":"event-summary-2026-irap-innovation-workshop-and-tra-budapest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/irap.org\/nl\/event-summary-2026-irap-innovation-workshop-and-tra-budapest\/","title":{"rendered":"Evenementoverzicht: 2026 iRAP Innovatieworkshop en TRA Boedapest"},"content":{"rendered":"

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iRAP was proud to host our 2026 iRAP Innovation Workshop showcasing world-leading R&D in Budapest last week in association with Transportonderzoeksarena (TRA2026)<\/a>. The Innovation Workshop is iRAP’s long-standing flagship road safety event, hosted in major cities worldwide for more than a decade.<\/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\u201c"Toekomstbestendige wegen voor veilige en duurzame mobiliteit".<\/em><\/p>\n

Innovatie en samenwerking zullen cruciaal zijn voor het bevorderen van veilige, inclusieve, groene en effici\u00ebnte transportsystemen in het VN-decennium voor duurzaam transport (2026-2035). Ook in het decennium van actie voor verkeersveiligheid (2021-2030), dat tot doel heeft het aantal verkeersdoden en -gewonden wereldwijd tegen 2030 te halveren, moet de vaart erin blijven.<\/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\u00a0Sterrenbeoordelingsmodel versie 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\u00a0Sinds 2016 zijn er wereldwijd 860.000 doden en ernstig gewonden gevallen.<\/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>, "We verbeteren de verkeersveiligheidsbeoordelingen en risicoanalyses op netwerkniveau, waardoor partners hun beslissingen en weginfrastructuur op grote schaal kunnen optimaliseren. Veiligheidsbenaderingen gericht op kwetsbare weggebruikers worden getest in praktijkgerichte 'living labs', en de gecombineerde gegevens in duidelijke, bruikbare formats dragen bij aan veiligere, veerkrachtigere en inclusievere transportnetwerken voor mensen van alle leeftijden en met diverse mogelijkheden."\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201c"In Europa wordt dit gestuurd door het EU-beleidskader voor verkeersveiligheid en de ambitie van Vision Zero om het aantal verkeersdoden en ernstig gewonden tegen 2050 uit te bannen, met een streefdoel van 50 procent reductie tegen 2030.".<\/p>\n

\u201cInnovatie en samenwerking zullen essentieel zijn voor de toekomst van slimme en duurzame mobiliteit. We zijn er enorm trots op samen te werken met de Europese Commissie en 38.000 partners wereldwijd om te innoveren en de verkeersveiligheid in de transportsector te optimaliseren.\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
\n<\/b>Directeur Verkeersveiligheid en Wereldwijde Belangenbehartiging
\nFIA<\/p>\n

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Karen Vancluysen<\/strong>
\n<\/b>secretaris-generaal
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Rob McInerney AO
\n<\/strong>Hoofd Toekomstige Impact
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Ricardo Lobo
\n<\/strong>Wereldwijde innovatiemanager
\nAleatica<\/p>\n

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Richard Owen
\n<\/b>CEO
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Rafaela Machado
\n<\/b>Programmes Manager
\nFIA Foundation<\/p>\n

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Emma Timson<\/strong>
\nSenior Policy Advisor – Road Safety
\nNationale snelwegen VK<\/p>\n

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Katia Pagle<\/b>
\nSenior onderzoeker en CAMBER-projectmanager, ICCS
\nNationale Technische Universiteit van Athene (NTUA)<\/p>\n

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James Bradford
\n<\/b>Wereldwijd technisch directeur
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Monica Olyslagers
\n<\/b>Global Innovation Manager en Specialist in Veilige Steden
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Bruce Hamilton
\n<\/b>Uitvoerend directeur
\nStichting Verkeersveiligheid<\/p>\n

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Steve Phillips
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Marko Sevrovic
\n<\/b>Vice-decaan, Faculteit Verkeers- en Transportwetenschappen, Universiteit van Zagreb (FPZ)
\nDirecteur, Europees Instituut voor Wegbeoordeling (EIRA)<\/p>\n

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Olivera Rozi
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Marc Figuls
\n<\/b>Managing Partner
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Jonge-Jun Maan
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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