UPPER at CIVITAS Forum 2026
The CIVITAS Forum 2026 is heading to Thessaloniki, Greece, from 15 to 17 September, meaning that this year, it’s taking place in one of the UPPER cities!
The Forum brings together cities, policymakers, practitioners, researchers and mobility professionals from across Europe to exchange ideas and explore the future of smarter, more inclusive and sustainable urban mobility.
Coming to CIVITAS Forum 2026? UPPER will be there too. Take a look at where you can find us throughout the event and join the conversation!
Tuesday, 15 September
16:15 - 17:15 | AGORAs / Market-ready solutions
How can innovative mobility solutions move beyond pilots and reach more cities? This session will showcase promising CIVITAS solutions ready to be replicated, scaled and connected with new partners.
16:15 - 17:15 | UPPER stand - Level 0 of the Thessaloniki Concert Hall | Thematic Corner: Public Transport & New Mobility Services
Wednesday, 16 September
12:30 - 13:15 | From Data to Decisions: Planning, Monitoring and Managing Urban Mobility
From mobility data to better decisions: this session looks at how cities can use data, digital tools and stronger governance to improve planning, public transport and day-to-day mobility management.
12:30 - 13:15 | Inclusive & Accessible Public Transport for All
What does truly inclusive public transport look like? The session will explore how accessibility, affordability and user needs can be built into planning, operations and investment from the start.
13:15 – 14:30 | UPPER stand - Level 0 of the Thessaloniki Concert Hall | Thematic Corner: Public Transport & New Mobility Services
17:30 – 19:00 | Novel forms of Public Transport and collaboration with the Mobility Eco-system; Examples from the UPPER project
Public transport is evolving. Drawing on experiences from Rome, Île-de-France and Thessaloniki, this UPPER session will explore new ways of combining traditional public transport with flexible services, shared mobility and multimodal travel.
Thursday, 17 September
11:30 – 12:45 | Sustainable Tourism Mobility
How can cities make tourism more sustainable without compromising accessibility and convenience? This session will explore mobility solutions that help visitors move around more efficiently while reducing pressure on urban transport systems.
See you in Thessaloniki!
Drop by the UPPER stand, join one of our sessions, and exchange ideas with us on how to make public transport more attractive, accessible and connected across Europe - and, true to the UPPER name, unleash its full potential!
