ITS World Congress 2024: PTV Group and Econolite to Highlight Next-Generation ITS Solutions as part of Umovity

Karlsruhe 28 August 2024. As part of Umovity, PTV Group and Econolite will participate in the 30th edition of the ITS World Congress, held from September 16-20 in Dubai. In line with the event's theme, "Mobility Driven by ITS," they will showcase their comprehensive portfolio of software and hardware solutions designed to address industry challenges and unlock the full potential of intelligent transportation systems.

PTV Group and Econolite adopt a holistic strategy to enhance mobility by prioritizing safety, intelligence, and sustainability. At booth H6-B9, visitors can explore best-in-class solutions for intelligent traffic management systems, cloud-based adaptive traffic control, real-time traffic management software, controllers, cabinets, and sensor products by Econolite, and simulation and predictive modelling software by PTV Group. Center stage at the Umovity booth will be flagship products such as PTV Optima, the real-time traffic management software deployed in cities worldwide, PTV Model2Go, the smart automation technology for rapid traffic model creation and PTV Vissim, for multimodal traffic simulation. Additionally, Econolite’s cutting-edge EVO RADAR™, the high-definition video sensor Autoscope^Ò Vision, as well as traffic control cabinet solutions will be on display. Complementing these offerings is the AI-powered cloud tool for incident visualization and congestion forecasting, PTV Flows.

As a special highlight, Umovity will offer a glimpse into the future by unveiling its Tech Vision at ITS World Congress, featuring a groundbreaking Dynamic Multimodal Network Management concept.

Christian U. Haas, CEO of Umovity, explained “We are developing an integrated management, operational planning, and decision support system that will empower cities and organizations to shape and organize mobility in the best way possible across all modes of transportation. This holistic approach has the potential to transform the way we manage and organize transportation, taking it to the next level.”

Noteworthy experts in the ITS World Congress Program:

Umovity experts will share insights into groundbreaking innovations and projects through a series of in-booth sessions and technical presentations during the ITS World Congress scheduled program. Notably, CEO Christian U. Haas will deliver a keynote speech on the panel "Data and AI for Future Mobility: What's at Stake" at the international forum IF1 on Tuesday, September 17th.

Other Umovity presentations in the program will include: 

1. “Proactive Traffic Management via Unusual Congestion Recognition from Floating Car Data” - Luca Paone | September 16, 9:00am
2. “Smart Infrastructure Deployments for Increased Safety and Mobility in the US and UAE” - Dario Menichett, PhD | September 16, 3:15pm
3. Cloud-based Digital Twin for Public Transport Operational Decision Support - Daniele Tiddi, PhD | September 17, 2:00pm
4. Analysis of the impact of fleet renewal and electrification on clean mobility through simulation – Dr.-Ing. Matthias Pfriem | | September 17, 4:00pm
5. New Data-Driven Dilemma Zone and Intersection Safety Strategies Needed for a Vision Zero Future - "Sunny" Chakravarty | September 19, 11:00am

In addition, the chairman of the Umovity Advisory Board and member of the Board of Directors for ITS World Congress Abbas Mohaddes will speak in the session “Harnessing Intelligent Transportation Systems for Safe and Sustainable Futures” (September 17, 2:00pm).

For more information, please visit: https://www.ptvgroup.com/en/resources/events/its-world-congress-2024

To schedule a meeting or interview with one of Umovity's experts during the ITS World Congress, kindly reach out to Stefanie Schmidt at stefanie.schmidt@ptgroup.com.