Explore the full programme for Urban Mobility Days 2025

Urban Mobility Days 2025, organised by the European Commission, takes place in Vilnius, Lithuania, from 30 September to 2 October 2025. With just a few months to go, the full programme is now available, and the speakers list will be updated soon.

Hosted in Vilnius, the European Green Capital 2025, this three-day conference focuses on three core themes:

• Urban nodes and the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN‑T)
• Cycling and the European Declaration on Cycling
• Public transport

These pillars will be explored alongside the cross‑cutting topics of competitiveness, innovation and tourism. Participants from cities, regions, EU institutions, NGOs, industry, and academia will gather to exchange ideas, showcase innovation, and share best practices.

Urban nodes day

The opening day explores how urban nodes connect local mobility with the wider TEN‑T network, including:

• First- and last-mile solutions
• Multimodal freight terminals and logistics
• Cross-level governance coordination

As the revised TEN‑T Regulation requires Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) in all 431 designated urban nodes by 2027, discussions will focus on implementation challenges, data reporting, and the development of multimodal passenger hubs.

Cycling day

Cycling takes centre stage on the second day, with a focus on the European Declaration on Cycling, adopted in 2024. The progress report will be discussed, offering insights into achievements and next steps for cycling as a safe, convenient and accessible transport mode.

Key sessions include:

• Data and infrastructure: how digital tools, mapping platforms and analytics are reshaping cycling infrastructure planning
• Gender and mobility: exploring women’s perspectives in urban transport and how gender-responsive planning leads to inclusive mobility systems

Public transport day

The final day focuses on public transport as a driver of social equity and climate action. Sessions will cover strategies for modal shift, integration with active and private transport, and innovation in financing and governance frameworks. Emphasis will be placed on leveraging public transport to bridge equity gaps, support economic growth, and meet climate targets.  

Discussions will also highlight how cities are rolling out zero-emission fleets, including electric buses and trams, to meet climate targets while ensuring affordability and accessibility.

Across all three days, innovation and competitiveness feature prominently, with sessions covering:

• Advances in the European bicycle industry, including e-bikes and bike-sharing systems
• Integration of autonomous vehicles into urban settings
• New public transport solutions, such as on-demand shuttles, AI-powered scheduling, and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platforms

Tourism and mobility are also explored, with case studies on how cities can align cycling and tourism strategies, manage visitor flows, and reduce the environmental footprint of urban tourism while improving mobility for all.

Explore the full programme and stay updated on the official website.

Author: Sara Mercatti

Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not reflect those of the European Commission.