Future events

We are excited to announce that the 10th edition of the International Conference on Driver Distraction and Inattention (DDI) will be held in Gothenburg October 20-22, 2026 to celebrate our milestone anniversary! This will be the sixth time the conference takes place at SAFER’s home base, Lindholmen Science Park, Sweden’s leading hub for future mobility.

Welcome to the conference Autonomous transport: what’s new and what’s next? The conference brings together leading researchers, industry experts and policymakers to present recent developments, examine the challenges ahead and discuss the way forward. Register and join us for the conversation! New developments in vehicle technology, infrastructure and transport services are bringing autonomous transport closer to widespread use, while important

We are happy to welcome Magda Lindman, Research leader traffic, If, Frida Wedin, Vehicle insurance specialist, If and Sofia Jonsson, Research data-collection manager, If The introduction of a new legal requirement on 23 December 2023 made motor insurance mandatory for certain e-scooters in Sweden. In this study, claims involving e-scooters, e-bikes, and class II mopeds from 2022 to May 2026

Linnea Kjeldgård; VTI, will present findings and insights from the mapping of crashes involving heavy vehicles and discuss how this knowledge can support future research, the development of safety measures, and more targeted road safety initiatives.

These recurring webinars offer a comprehensive overview of current activities at our collaboration platform. We share the latest updates from our thematic working groups, highlight ongoing projects, and present upcoming knowledge-building initiatives, project creation workshops and networking opportunities.

Neuropsychiatric conditions such as ADHD and autism can influence how individuals interact with the road transport system, raising important questions related to driver licensing, mobility, and traffic safety. In this seminar, Lina Hertzberg, Linköping University and Helena Selander from VTI will present a research initiative focusing on drivers with neuropsychiatric functional variations (NPF) and their experiences in relation to licensing

Cities play a crucial role in creating safe, accessible, and sustainable transport systems. In this seminar, Mikael Ivary from the City of Gothenburg will share perspectives on road safety from a municipal and urban development perspective. Practical Information SAFER Thursday lunch seminars are held both at the SAFER office, Chalmers Campus Lindholmen, building Kuggen, Lindholmsplatsen 1, floor 1 or online

Välkommen till Sveriges mötesplats för trafiksäkerhet! Den 1–2 december samlas vi i Göteborg på Karlatornets konferensanläggning på Lindholmen för Sveriges Trafiksäkerhetsdagar, en unik mötesplats för alla som brinner för säker mobilitet. Med SAFER som värd och i samverkan med Sveriges Kommuner och Regioner (SKR) och Trafikverket förenar vi krafter för två dagar fyllda av dialog, samskapande och inspiration som ska

Helena Stigson is Head of Research at Folksam, Associate Professor in Traffic Safety at Chalmers University of Technology, and one of Sweden's leading experts in road safety and injury prevention. For more than two decades, she has been actively involved in the development and implementation of Vision Zero and has contributed to the advancement of the Safe System approach, which

This informal session is open to anyone who would like to learn more about SAFER, our community, and the different ways to engage with the platform.

For more than a decade, Axkid has been at the forefront of child safety, developing innovative restraint systems and contributing to the advancement of knowledge on child protection in transport. In this seminar, Anton Wall and Daniel Lundgren will share perspectives on current challenges in child safety, emerging research needs, and opportunities for future collaboration between industry and academia.

🎄 Welcome to SAFER Christmas Breakfast 2026 🎄 Before we wrap up the year and head into the holiday season, we would like to invite SAFER partners, colleagues, and friends to our annual Christmas Breakfast. Welcome to join us for a festive morning with good food, great company, and an opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the SAFER network

Automated speed enforcement has been one of the most successful road safety measures in Sweden, contributing to lower speeds and fewer fatalities and serious injuries. In this seminar, Per Hurtig, Road Safety Investigation Leader at the Swedish Transport Administration, will present the next generation of Automated Traffic Safety Control (ATK) cameras and their role in future road safety work.

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.

SAFER collaboration – Highlights & Insights from 2026 One year of collaboration, knowledge exchange and joint steps towards safer roads. What has collaboration within SAFER contributed to during 2026? Join us for an open session where we share key results, learnings and insights from the platform over the past year. Our Working Group leaders will highlight the topics that have

Save the date for the next SAFER General Assembly. We very much hope that as many of you as possible will join us in person!

Save the date: 18 March 2027 This time, SAFER is heading to Jönköping! Join us for a full day of visits, conversations, new perspectives – and plenty of time to connect with each other. We will visit Jönköping University, Jönköping Municipality, Xense, and NTF Jönköping . The purpose is simple: to get to know our network even better. What research

ABOUT SAFER RESEARCH DAYS 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

ABOUT SAFER RESEARCH DAYS 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