Podcasts Envisioning the Future of Transportation Infrastructures

A conversation with Antonio Ammengual, Director of Road Safety at Road Steel by Gonvarri Industries, helps us dive into the future of road barriers made from low carbon and circular materials for reduced carbon footprint and increased recyclability and reusability of materials on the road.

A discussion with César Bartolomé, Director for Innovation at the Spanish Institute of Cement and its Applications (IECA), exploring the application of the new EU classification system to the cement industry and whether cement can be eligible under the new taxonomy criteria.

An enlightening discourse with Dr Elena de la Peña, Deputy Director for Technical Affairs at the Spanish Road Association (AEC) and Chair Smart Mobility (TCI) of STA, exploring the EU Taxonomy and its implications for transportation infrastructures.

A fruitful discussion with Ricardo Lobo, Head of the R&D Department at Aleatica, on how the EU taxonomy criteria can be applied to road transport operations, presenting real-case examples that pave the way for a more sustainable future for the transport industry, fully aligned with European Green Deal objectives.

An insightful discussion with Mrs Emanuela Stocchi, Director of International Affairs at the Italian Association of Motorway and Tunnel Concessionaires (AISCAT), exploring the policy context of the EU Taxonomy and its impact on existing and new road concessionaires.

An enlightening conversation with Mr Joseph Marra, Chief Business Development Officer at GDTech, on the integral role of simulations in the development of roadside safety equipment and the continual advancement of road safety.

A compelling debate on the future of Infrastructure Financing in Europe with Dr Prof José Manuel Vassallo, Member of the Transport Research Centre (TRANSyT) at the Technical University of Madrid (UPM), and Dr Prof Thierry Vanelslander, Professor at the Department of Transport and Regional Economics, Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Antwerp.

A dynamic discussion with Mr Kevin Borras, a well-reputed transport communicator and founder of ^THIS Media Co. Mr Borras, with over 26 years of experience in the field of transport and mobility, shares with the audience the emerging trends & challenges for transportation infrastructure in the media landscape.

An enlightening discussion with Dr Eddy Declercq, Senior Division Manager at Global Solutions Division of Oriental Consultants Global (OC Global, Japan), discussing the future of transport infrastructures in Africa. Dr Declercq, an expert in transportation infrastructure with extensive experience in African markets, shares his insights and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

A roundtable discussion with Dr Elena de la Peña, Deputy Director for Technical Affairs at the Spanish Road Association (AEC) & Vice-President and Chair of Smart Mobility (TC1) at STA, and Mr Jorge Alfonso, Researcher at the Visual Telecommunications Application Group (GATV), a Research Group of the Technical University of Madrid (UPM), exploring the improvement of European transport infrastructure through digitisation.