In cities where every street evokes the past, how do we design mobility systems that meet the needs of the future?  

This year’s Mobility Forum invites city leaders, planners, and innovators to explore that question – examining how heritage-rich cities can absorb increasing pressure while steering a more sustainable, interconnected future. 

Set against the backdrop of cities like Rome, where ancient layers meet cutting-edge mobility solutions, the forum will look at how cities can manage mobility at moments of peak pressure, including major events, surges in tourism, daily rush hours, or seasonal changes. In line with the EU’s forthcoming Tourism Strategy, discussions will focus on approaches that allow cities to deal with these pressures through cleaner, more efficient modes, such as public transport, cycling, walking, and micromobility, while enhancing the visitor experience and preserving the urban environment.

At the same time, with the EU aiming to double high-speed rail by 2030 and build a fully integrated network by 2040, rail is fast becoming a central pillar of Europe’s climate ambitions. The forum will explore the vital role cities play as urban nodes within the TEN-T network: how they can welcome increased long-distance travellers, integrate stations seamlessly into local mobility hubs, collaborate across cities and regions to address shared challenges, and prioritise the investments needed to make rail-centred mobility and freight logistics a reality.

Beyond rail, the forum will also reflect broader European priorities shaping mobility in cities where historic urban landscapes meet growing transport demands. From managing tourism and visitor flows to ensuring that mobility systems are accessible to all, these themes highlight how cities can adapt infrastructure and services without compromising their cultural and spatial identity. They also point to the transition to cleaner and safer modes of transport; to the use of digital tools to create more responsive and connected mobility systems, guided by public value and transparent data governance; the need for sustained investment in complex urban environments; and the ambition to eliminate road deaths and serious injuries through safer street design and speed management. 
These themes will come to life through interactive workshops and site visits, offering hands-on engagement with key aspects of urban mobility. Throughout the programme, the forum will explore how Europe’s cities, ancient and modern alike, can honour their heritage while enabling the sustainable flows of the future.

Join us as we imagine mobility in cities where every journey connects centuries.

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Cities on the MOVE: poster session

Would you like to showcase a success story? Are you facing a particular challenge that you would like to discuss with peers? Would you like to share the results from one of your projects?

This session is made for you! Read how to apply to have your city featured in the poster session HERE.

Deadline to apply: 13 February 2026