STOA Workshop: Automated Vehicles in the EU – Deployment and Impacts

The European Parliament’s Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) is organising a workshop dedicated to the deployment and impacts of automated vehicles in the European Union.

The event will take place on April 21, 2026, from 15:00 to 17:00 in Brussels (European Parliament, Room SPAAK 5B1) and will also be accessible via webstream.

As the European Union continues to advance its regulatory framework for automated vehicles, including the General Vehicle Safety Regulation and related acts, this workshop will provide a timely platform to explore both technological developments and policy considerations. The increasing availability of automated vehicle models and the rapid evolution of the sector are expected to significantly transform mobility systems and urban transport across Europe.

Hosted by MEP Pierfrancesco Maran, the workshop will examine key drivers shaping the deployment of automated vehicles and explore policy options to support future EU decision-making. It will also mark the publication of the STOA study “Expected Impact of the Deployment of Automated Vehicles in the EU,” offering participants early insights into its findings.

The programme includes keynote presentations and a panel discussion featuring representatives from the European Commission, academia, and industry, followed by an exchange with participants. This will provide an opportunity to engage with experts and policymakers on the challenges and opportunities associated with automated mobility in Europe.

The event is open to stakeholders, researchers, and all those interested in the future of connected, cooperative, and automated mobility.

Registration and further details are available here.