EVENTS Final Event Successfully Concludes in Delft and Online
The EVENTS Final Event took place on 25 February 2026 at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of Delft University of Technology in Delft, the Netherlands, and online, marking the successful completion of this research project funded under the Horizon Europe.
The event brought together researchers, industry representatives, policymakers and CCAM stakeholders for a full day of presentations, technical discussions and live demonstrations, highlighting how EVENTS contributes to safer and more resilient Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM).
A Strong Opening and EU Perspective
The day opened with a policy intervention by Marzena (Skubij) Jougounoux, Policy Officer at the European Commission, followed by welcome notes from Dr. Angelos Amditis, EVENTS Coordinator and Research & Development Director at ICCS/NTUA, and Prof. Dariu Gavrila from Delft University of Technology.
The morning sessions showcased key research achievements of the consortium, covering:
- Autonomous driving in complex urban environments
- Perception under adverse weather and low-visibility conditions
- Collision avoidance on slippery roads
- Platoon re-forming after roundabouts
- Self-assessment in perception through complementary Vehicle-to-Everything communication
- Safe highway merging
- Long-distance detection of small objects in bad weather
- Resilient onboard perception and behaviour anticipation
Speakers from consortium partners, including TU Delft, ICCS, Tecnalia, Ulm University, Hitachi, Aptiv, WMG and Perciv AI demonstrated how EVENTS developed a robust and resilient perception and decision-making system capable of handling situations where normal CAV operation is close to disruption.
Live Vehicle Demonstrations: Research Meets the Road
A highlight of the event was the two live on-site vehicle demonstrations, offering participants a direct view of EVENTS technologies in action:
🚘 Vehicle Demo 1: Interaction of Automated Vehicle with Vulnerable Road Users
Presented by Delft University of Technology
🚘 Vehicle Demo 2: Radar-First Perception for On-Road and Off-Road Autonomy
Presented by Perciv AI
The demonstrations showcased how enhanced perception, decision-making and resilient system design can strengthen safety, reliability and trust in automated mobility — even in demanding environmental conditions.
From Research to Real-World Impact
Throughout the event, discussions emphasized the importance of validated safety, secure system behaviour and trustworthy interaction among road users. The Final Event clearly demonstrated how EVENTS moves CCAM research closer to real-world deployment by addressing complex operational scenarios and triggering enhanced Minimum Risk Manoeuvres when required performance levels are not met.
We would like to warmly thank all speakers, partners, attendees (both on-site and online), and the European Commission for their valuable contributions and engagement.
📄 The detailed agenda of the Final Event is available here
The EVENTS consortium is proud of the results achieved over the past 3.5 years and looks forward to seeing these innovations contribute to safer and more resilient automated mobility across Europe.
