Q-Park Event & Award
Date: Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Theme: Mobility transition for communities
Urban mobility1
Europe is one of the most urbanised regions in the world, with a huge variety of towns and cities that are important hubs of economic and social activity. Our cities are often attractive places to visit, live, study, work and do business in. They do however face major challenges to further improve their mobility and transport systems, and they have to tackle the negative consequences of transport modes for society, health and environment, congestion and road fatalities.
Mobility is a critical aspect of social inclusion and an important determinant of human well-being, enabling people to integrate into society and the labour market. As a Sustainable Mobilty Partner, we seek to support local authorities with their Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs), urban nodes2, relevant data, capacity building, planning and financing. This means strong partnerships, active mobility (walking, cycling) options, efficient zero-emission urban logistics, digital solutions, and connected mobility and communities.
The transition to safe, accessible, inclusive, smart, resilient and zero-emission urban mobility requires a clear focus on active, collective and shared mobility, public transport3 and multimodality. Our keynote speakers are here to address Mobility transition for communities challenges and engage with the audience and students on a way forward.
Student award
Part of the event is the annual Q-Park Student Award. The competition is organised by the Erasmus University Rotterdam and Q-Park, and open to students from European colleges and universities. Any bachelor or master project related to parking and/or mobility, in the broadest sense of the word, is eligible. During the event, the three students who submitted the best projects will present their results.
Date: Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Theme: Mobility transition for communities
Keynote speakers
Frank De Moor knows a thing or two about parking today and has a clear vision on parking (and mobility) in the future. Frank is CEO at Q-Park BV and a member of the Q-Park Student Award jury. He will present the award to the students with the best projects.
Giuliano Mingardo is specialised in parking policy and mobility management and regularly advises (local) governments and companies on these issues. He will welcome you and introduce this year's theme 'Mobility transition for communities'. Giuliano is senior researcher at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Raymond Gense, Director Pon Mobility, was in charge of corporate sustainable development of Pon and took care of governmental and branch relations in order to create optimal conditions for innovative products. New developments in mobility products and concepts encouraged Pon to invest in Greenwheels. Raymond's position as Director Pon Mobility is closely linked to Pon's “Mobility Service & Retail” and incorporates all smart mobility services: electric vehicles, car sharing and bicycles included.
Rogier André de la Porte, Director of City Development (Municipality of Rotterdam), has held various positions within the municipality of Rotterdam over the past seven years. As former Head of Mobility and Head of Strategy, Rogier played a crucial role in shaping the city’s mobility and strategic plans. In his current role, he is responsible for creating an attractive city and a pleasant living environment for all residents of Rotterdam. This involves maintaining resilient neighbourhoods and a future-proof built environment. Rogier oversees the preservation of cultural heritage and manages municipal real estate and ensures its development where necessary. His position is closely linked to Rotterdam’s vision of sustainable urban development and encompasses all aspects of urban renewal, from housing to community facilities.
Event moderator
Theo Thuis is an innovator and inspirator with a more than average interest in solutions for smart cities and smart mobility. He will guide us through the event, Theo loves to challenge all guests to engage with the speakers, students and each other.
Basic event information
Date: 13 November 2024
Agenda:
13:00 Welcome reception
14:00 Keynote speakers
15:00 Discussion & break
16:00 Student presentations & Award ceremony
17:00 Networking, beverages & bites
Venue: Kantine Walhalla
Address: Veerlaan 11, 3072 AN Rotterdam
Q-Park Walking Tour
The urban developments on Wilhelminapier and Katendrecht in Rotterdam are impressive. They unify the North with South parts of Rotterdam, and transform the area in an attractive and vibrant urban location.
It includes the iconic Erasmus bridge, having the train (and cars) underground, constructing new apartment buildings and housing blocks, space for various cultural venues and two colleges. All on two peninsulas: Wilhelminapier and Katendrecht.
You are more than welcome to the Q-Park Walking Tour, in the morning of 13 November - showcasing the amazing developments from different perspectives with a focus on how it embraces the mobility transition for communities.
Date: 13 November 2024
Agenda:
10:30 Welcome
11:00 Start walking tour in groups
12:00 Drink on the go
13:00 Lunch at Kantine Walhalla
Venue: Kantine Walhalla
Address: Veerlaan 11, 3072 AN Rotterdam
- The importance of urban nodes is not just for the people who live in towns and cities. Around one third of the population lives in villages, small towns and peri-urban areas on the outskirts of cities and is often dependent on private cars for reaching nearby urban nodes to get to work or to school, to socialise, travel or shop.
- Public transport is facing challenges to cope with high demand during peak hours, and congested rail and road networks, trains, trams, buses and metros can face constraints that hinder the flow of traffic in the urban node.