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Welcome to a SAFER Research Day – an inspiring morning focused on CCAM and the safety impact!

We are excited to invite you to our next SAFER Research Day, where we’ll explore how we can maximise the safety benefit of Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM) together.

There is a lot happening in this field – and within the SAFER platform, several exciting projects are currently shaping the future of safe mobility. During the session, we’ll dive into key results and insights from some of these initiatives and open up the floor for forward-looking discussions on how we can make the most out of our research – in real-life impact and international collaboration.

We will also look at how Sweden can take a stronger position in this field going forward.

🥗 We will wrap up the morning with a joint lunch – stay for good food and great conversations!

Warm welcome!

DRAFT AGENDA

08:30 Coffee and networking opportunities

09:00 Welcome by SAFER’s director Magnus Granström

09:05 Shaping the future of automated mobility in Europe – strategies, synergies and Sweden’s role,          Keynote by Ingrid Skogsmo, VTI

What is Europe’s vision for the future of connected and automated mobility – and how can Sweden contribute to making it a reality? In this keynote, Ingrid Skogsmo, senior research at VTI and a key actor in shaping EU research agendas, will give us an up-to-date overview of CCAM-related strategic issues including developments within the Horizon Europe framework and the work of the recently announced European Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Alliance. Expect  insights into where we are heading, how European efforts are aligning, and opportunities  for Swedish stakeholders who want to be part of the transformation.

09:25 CCAM Sweden – A platform for impact and participation in EU Mobility, Anna Larsson, RISE

09:40 FAME – Results and tools for scalable CCAM testing

As the project nears its end, this session offers a great opportunity to get an overview of key outcomes and tools developed to support harmonised CCAM testing across Europe. The presentation will begin with a summary of overall results, followed by highlights from three core work packages:

• Federated data sharing and data platforms, Erik Svanberg, Chalmers University of Technology
• Legal and ethical frameworks for testing, Justin Hidalgo Vélez, IDIADA 
• The EU Common Evaluation Methodology (EU-CEM), Mats Rosenquist, Volvo Group

10:25  Networking break

10:50 SUNRISE – A common approach to CCAM verification and validation

As the SUNRISE project approaches its final phase, this session offers a sneak peek into key results. The project is building a harmonised framework for verifying and validating the safety of automated vehicles through scenario-based testing, simulation tools, and shared evaluation methods – paving the way for trusted large-scale CCAM deployment in Europe.

• Overview of the project results, John-Fredrik Grönvall, Chalmers Industriteknik
• Use-case 4.1 ”Freight vehicle automated parking validation”: Anders Thorsén, RISE

The SUNRISE Safety Assurance Framework (SAF) is demonstrated for a use case of reverse parking of a truck with a semitrailer at a logistic hub. A scenario-based safety assurance is showcased using a combination of results from Carla/WayWise based simulations, tests with a WayWise controlled model truck, and aligned with tests using Revere’s “Rhino”.

11:20 Synergies, Fredrik Warg, RISE

In this session, we’ll get a first look at SYNERGIES, the follow-up project to SUNRISE (and before that, HEADSTART). SYNERGIES aims to strengthen the safety assurance framework for CCAM by developing tools, datasets, and a European scenario data space for the development, training, and virtual testing of automated vehicles. Fredrik Warg will introduce how this project builds on SUNRISE’s foundations and further supports safe, large-scale deployment of CCAM systems in Europe.

11:30 Dialogue session: Sweden as a key player in CCAM – How do we take the next step together

In this interactive session, we invite participants to reflect on how Sweden can take a stronger and more strategic role in the European CCAM landscape – and how the SAFER platform can support this journey. What added value can we create together? How can we align national efforts with European initiatives? And what is needed to position SAFER and its partners at the centre of future CCAM research, testing and innovation? The session is an open discussion – your insights and ideas are most welcome!

11:55 Summary of today’s Research day, Magnus Granström

12:00 Networking lunch

ABOUT THE PROJECTS

CCAM Sweden – Strengthening Sweden’s role in European automated mobility
CCAM Sweden is a new national project that supports Swedish actors in the European CCAM Partnership, including many SAFER partners. The project offers a platform to increase Swedish influence in shaping future EU programmes and to create strong traffic safety research projects within the field of Cooperative, Connected and Automated Mobility (CCAM).

Through a national mirror group, CCAM Sweden provides tools, coordination, and opportunities to engage in EU activities, scale up existing projects, and connect SAFER’s research and network with ongoing European developments. The goal is to strengthen Sweden’s role and impact in building safer, smarter, and more sustainable mobility across Europe.

SAFER Partners: VTI, RISE, Chalmers, Autoliv, Volvo Cars, Volvo Group, Scania, City of Gothenburg, the Swedish Transport Administration and the Swedish Transport Agency.

FAME – Building the foundation for scalable and collaborative CCAM testing in Europe
FAME is creating a shared European framework for CCAM testing, focusing on collaboration, harmonised evaluation methods, and federated data sharing. By promoting best practices and enabling structured exchange of data and insights, the project supports smoother cooperation across sectors and prepares the ground for large-scale deployment of automated mobility.  Read more about the project here!

SAFER Partners: Chalmers University of Technology & Volvo Group

SUNRISE – Safety assUraNce fRamework for connected, automated mobIlity SystEms
SUNRISE is developing a shared European framework to ensure the safety of connected and automated vehicles. The project focuses on creating harmonised methods for safety validation, scenario-based testing, and data-driven evaluation – all to support the safe, large-scale rollout of automated mobility. With tools for both virtual and real-world testing, a European scenario database, and a strong link to previous research efforts, SUNRISE offers practical building blocks for a safer future. 

SAFER Partners: RISE & Chalmers University of Technology

SYNERGIES – Shaping consumer-inclusive data pathwaYs towards the eNERGy transItion, through a reference Energy data Space implementation

The SYNERGIES project envisions a future where CCAM systems are safely and seamlessly integrated into everyday transport across Europe. By building on the Safety Assurance Framework developed in the SUNRISE project, SYNERGIES will strengthen the tools and processes needed for large-scale, scenario-based validation of automated systems. Central to the project is the creation of a unified European Scenario Dataspace, supported by AI-driven innovations, open datasets, best practices, and advanced tools for data collection, processing, and use in virtual testing.

Through close collaboration with stakeholders and standardisation bodies, SYNERGIES aims to set a new benchmark for the safe development and certification of CCAM technologies. The project contributes directly to the EU’s Vision Zero goal by making automated mobility systems more trustworthy, robust, and ready for real-world deployment.

SAFER Partner: RISE

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SAFER Research Days aim to share insights, engage in meaningful discussions, present project results, identify next steps, strengthen networks, and gain new inspiration through thematic sessions, deep dives, guest speakers, and working group presentations.

Our Research Days are designed to achieve several important objectives:

• Disseminate knowledge: Share the valuable insights and discoveries generated from our diverse project portfolio.
• Engage in meaningful discussions: Participate in panel dialogues and workshops to delve into our partners’ findings, plan future steps, and emphasize practical applications in society as well as potential new projects.
• Identify next steps for projects: Explore potential next steps, paving the way for innovative proposals that drive progress and impact.
• Strengthen collaborative networks: Connect with peers, partners, and experts to exchange ideas and build stronger relationships for future cooperation.

In addition to these goals, our Research Days will feature:

• Thematic focus: Participate in sessions that focus on specific themes relevant to our research community.
• Deep dives and workshops: Engage in detailed explorations of specific topics to gain deeper understanding and insights.
• Guest speakers: Gain inspiration and knowledge from guest speakers who are leaders in their respective fields.
• Working Group presentations: Hear from various working groups about their ongoing projects and achievements.
• New inspiration: Discover new ideas and inspiration to drive your own research and projects forward.

We look forward to a productive and inspiring Research Day event together with you!

These mini-conferences are for SAFER partners only!