FEHRL

26/05/2026

TRA 2026 is a wrap — and what a week it was in Budapest! 🇭🇺

From leading strategic sessions on future skills, infrastructure resilience and biodiversity, to signing a new MoU with China Highway and Transportation Society, welcoming Ireland's Minister of State to our stand, and hosting a CIRCUIT board game — it was four days packed with knowledge, networking and great encounters.

A huge thank you to all our Members, partners and colleagues who were part of it. Read the full recap on our website 👇
https://www.fehrl.org/news/fehrl-at-tra-2026-a-week-of-research-collaboration-and-innovation-in-budapest-

20/05/2026

18/05/2026

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐑𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 ✨

An inspiring first day at the Transport Research Arena (TRA) filled with insightful discussions, innovative ideas, and valuable connections across the European transport and road research community.

From engaging sessions to meetings with partners and stakeholders, Day 1 highlighted the importance of collaboration in shaping the future of sustainable, safe, and smart mobility.

A big thank you to everyone who visited us and contributed to the conversations throughout the day. We are looking forward to another exciting day at TRA!



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18/05/2026

🎤 Happening now at the Transport Research Arena (TRA) 2026

FEHRL Secretary General Thierry Goger is moderating the strategic roundtable:

🚀 “Future skills and workforce for a green, digital, and competitive transport sector”

As transport undergoes rapid green and digital transformation, the discussion focuses on one essential question:

How do we ensure people remain at the heart of the transition?

Experts from policy, industry, research, and labour organisations are exploring:
🔹 the skills needed in an AI-driven transport ecosystem
🔹 lifelong learning and workforce adaptation
🔹 ethical and inclusive transitions
🔹 aligning digital innovation with sustainability goals

A future-ready transport system requires more than technology — it requires empowered people, new skills, and resilient organisations.

17/05/2026

🌿 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?

As mobility networks continue to expand, transport infrastructure remains one of the major pressures on ecosystems — fragmenting habitats, disrupting wildlife corridors, and contributing to pollution and biodiversity loss.

At the Transport Research Arena (TRA) 2026 next week, FEHRL Secretary General Thierry Goger will moderate the roundtable:
🎤 “Biodiversity in transport”

The session will explore how transport infrastructure can move beyond impact mitigation and become an active contributor to biodiversity goals through innovation, nature-based solutions, and systemic design.
Topics will include:
🌱 integrating biodiversity throughout the transport lifecycle
🌱 nature-based solutions for resilient infrastructure
🌱 tools and methods to reduce ecological impacts
🌱 restoring habitats and ecological connectivity
🌱 co-benefits for climate resilience and human well-being

🗓️ Thursday 21 May | 15:30–17:00
📍 Room G9-G10-G11

Speakers:
🔹 Elke Hahn (Bundesministerium für Innovation, Mobilität und Infrastruktur)
🔹 Sylvain Moulherat (TerrOïko)
🔹 Mátyás Hullár (Magyar Közút Nonprofit Zrt. - Hungarian Public Roads)
🔹 Johan Rydlöv (Trafikverket)
🔹 Lazaros Georgiadis (Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH))

Transport and biodiversity do not have to be opposing forces — the future lies in designing infrastructure that connects both people and nature.

17/05/2026

🛡️ 𝐈𝐬 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞’𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰’𝐬 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬?

From climate change and ageing assets to cyber threats and geopolitical instability, Europe’s transport networks are facing an increasingly complex hazards landscape.

Next week at the Transport Research Arena 2026, FEHRL is proud to contribute to the organisation of the high-level roundtable:
🎤 “Strategic imperatives for Europe’s transport infrastructure in a changing hazards landscape”

This session will explore how resilience can be embedded across the entire lifecycle of transport infrastructure — from planning and design to operation, maintenance, renovation, and upgrade.

Key topics include:
🔹 climate adaptation and extreme weather resilience
🔹 ageing infrastructure and long-term funding challenges
🔹 cyber and geopolitical risks
🔹 infrastructure readiness for emerging strategic demands
🔹 research and policy priorities for 2027–2030

🗓️ Wednesday 20 May | 10:30–12:00
📍 Room E1

Speakers:
🔹 David Batchelor (SESAR Joint Undertaking)
🔹 Francisco Esteban Lefler (PIANC International)
🔹 Thierry C. (European Defense Agency)
🔹 Idriss Pagand (European Railway Agency)
🔹 Ewa Ptaszyńska (CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency)

Building resilient transport infrastructure is no longer optional — it is a strategic imperative for Europe’s future.

17/05/2026

What will the next generation of pavements need to deliver?

As infrastructure systems face growing pressure from climate change, heavier mobility demands, and long-term performance expectations, the road sector is rethinking how pavements are designed, built, and maintained.

Join the International Road Federation - IRF Global at the Transport Research Arena Budapest 2026 for Sustainable & Resilient Pavements, a session exploring innovative pavement solutions that combine sustainability, durability, and resilience.

📍 TRA Budapest 2026
🗓️ Tuesday, 19 May 2026 | 🕒 11:45 – 13:00
📌 Room G7–G8

The discussion will feature perspectives from research, industry, and engineering leaders working at the forefront of pavement innovation.

Nina Elter, Senior Advisor at , will moderate the session alongside contributions from Dr. Thierry Goger, Director General of FEHRL, Joseph Yaede, P.E., Director of Engineering at FORTA Asphalt Fiber, and Josef Fliegl, Sales Manager at Fliegl Bau- und Kommunaltechnik GmbH.

We look forward to welcoming you in Budapest.

17/05/2026

As the road and mobility sector continues to evolve, the question of skills, talent, and workforce readiness is becoming more important than ever.

Join the International Road Federation - IRF Global at the Transport Research Arena (TRA) Conference in Budapest for Workforce Development: Skills for the Future, a discussion on how the sector can attract, prepare, and retain the people it needs for the years ahead.

📍 TRA Budapest 2026
🗓️ Tuesday, 19 May 2026 | 🕒 10:30 – 11:30
📌 Room G7–G8

🎙️ Moderator
Nina Elter — Senior Advisor, International Road Federation (IRF Global)
👥 Speakers
*Marko Sevrovic — Professor, University of Zagreb / Sveučilište u Zagrebu
* Ricardo Z. Tiago — Senior Advisor, IMT - Instituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes, Portugal
* Dr. Thierry Goger — Director General, FEHRL
* Matina Loukea — Scientific Associate & Head of Central Directorate Office, Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH)

We look forward to welcoming you in Budapest.

15/05/2026

🚀 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞.

How can the transport sector prepare its workforce for the twin green and digital transition?
What skills will be needed in an AI-driven mobility ecosystem?
And how do we ensure this transformation remains ethical, inclusive, and human-centered?
These are some of the key questions that will be explored next week at the Transport Research Arena 2026 roundtable:
🎤 “Future skills and workforce for a green, digital, and competitive transport sector”

Moderated by FEHRL Secretary General Thierry Goger, the session will bring together experts from policy, industry, research, and labour organisations to discuss the future of transport jobs and skills.

🗓️ Tuesday | 15:30–17:00
📍 Room F6-F7-F8

Speakers:
🔹 Dominik Piotrowski (DG MOVE)
🔹 Ciaran McNally (University College Dublin)
🔹 Jean-Luc di Paola-Galloni (Valeo)
🔹 Hildegunn McLernon (Kongsberg Maritime)
🔹 Bela Galgoczi (European Trade Union Institute (ETUI))
🔹Rapporteur: Marit Due (Statens vegvesen - Norwegian Public Roads Administration)

Because the future of mobility is not only about technology — it’s about people.

13/05/2026

📣 Press Conference | TRA 2026 – Budapest

Journalists and media representatives, join us on Monday 18 May for the TRA 2026 Press Conference – in person in Budapest or online!

🎙️ Senior speakers from the European Commission, Hungarian authorities, and 6 pan-European transport platforms will present the latest advances in transport research and innovation under the theme "Re-Generation in Transport".

📋 Register now to confirm your attendance (in-person or online): 👉http://kntn.io/5PBRYJ