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2nd Thuringian Mobility Conference

August 24, 2026
COMCENTER Brühl | Mainzerhofstraße 10 | Erfurt

The 2nd Thuringian Mobility Conference once again demonstrated how important the exchange is for shaping the mobility of tomorrow. Stakeholders from politics, business, science, and practice came together to discuss current developments, challenges, and opportunities for Thuringia.

The focus was on the topics of automated and connected driving (ACD) as well as current projects in Thuringian cycling. In addition, the Mobility Market offered diverse opportunities for discussions, networking, and knowledge transfer.

The conference set important impulses for the further development of sustainable mobility in the Free State. New perspectives, practical insights and numerous Contacte provided valuable suggestions for future projects and collaborations.

Program

  Event moderation: Denis Peisker, LEG
Framework presentation Thuringian Mobility Conference
09:30 Welcome coffee
10:00 Welcome to the conference participants
Steffen Schütz | Thuringian Minister for Digital Affairs and Infrastructure
Management of LEG Thüringen
10:10 Keynote speech "Between Country and City: Rethinking Mobility“
Steffen Schütz | Thuringian Minister for Digital Affairs and Infrastructure
   
   

Topic block Automated and Connected Driving “Modern Opportunities for Rural Areas – AVF?“

10:30 „Cooperation, competition and strengthening the German market through AVF“
Jan Brandstetter | Department of Autonomous Driving and Robotics at VDV e.V. | Cologne

„THAIM – the Thuringian concept for an AVF model region in Thuringia“
Univ.-Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Matthias A. Hein | Director of the Thuringian Innovation Center for Mobility at TU Ilmenau

„The AVF Competence Center Thuringia“
Prof. Dr. Uwe Plank-Wiedenbeck | Head of the Chair of Transport System Planning at Bauhaus University Weimar | European Digital Innovation Hub Thuringia | Chair of Transport System Planning

Panel discussion
  • Kai Philipps | Head of Department for Public Transport and Regional Rail Transport at TMDI
  • Prof. Dr. Matthias Hein | ThIMo Ilmenau
  • Prof. Dr. Uwe Plank-Wiedenbeck | Bauhaus-Uni Weimar
  • Jan Brandstetter | Department of Autonomous Driving and Robotics at VDV e.V. | Cologne
  • District Administrator Marko Wolfram | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt District
  • Moderation: Denis Peisker | LEG Thüringen
Discussion
12:30 Opening of the Mobility Market
Dr. Tobias Knoblich | State Secretary | Thuringian Ministry for Digital Affairs and Infrastructure
  • Autonomous vehicles in the courtyard
  • Booths and topic tables in the atrium
12:30 Lunch break / Networking
13:30 Presentation of the afternoon program
Denis Peisker | LEG

Focus topic: Cycling in Thuringia

13:45 “Potential study of Bike+Ride facilities in Thuringia“
Holger Schmidt | Planning Company RV-K mbH | Jena
14:15 "BiciBuses in Thuringian municipalities“
Wolfgang Andrä | Initiative “Radentscheid Weimar“
14:45 "Integration of photovoltaics in transport infrastructure - Solar roof bike path in Freiburg im Breisgau“
Jana Strecker | Environmental Protection Office of the City of Freiburg im Breisgau.
15:15 "Solar-covered cycle path – a project idea in the Thuringian city triangle on the Saale bend“
Hannes Neupert | EnergyBus GmbH | Tanna

"Solar-covered bike path – Implementation from a municipal perspective“
Thomas Schubert | Mayor of Bad Blankenburg

“Financing options for the public sector“
Edgar Wolf | Chairman of the Management Board AGL Activ Services GmbH | Hanover

Conclusion

16:15 „Mobility in rural areas – A comparative analysis of approaches in Europe“
Melanie Schade, Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development (BBSR), Competence Center for Rural Mobility (KoLMo)
16:45 Discussion
Moderation: Denis Peisker, LEG
17:00 Closing remarks
TMDI
Get together at the Mobility Market
until max. 6:00 PM

Impressions

Conversation at an event of the Thuringian Mobility Network: State Secretary Dr. Tobias Knoblich (right) in discussion with another participant. The image was taken in the context of the Thuringian Mobility Conference 2026 and shows the professional dialogue on mobility and regional development in Thuringia.Three people in business attire sit side by side at an event and attentively watch a presentation outside the picture.Presentation slide on an event stage with the title “Opening of the Mobility Market“. In the foreground, there are two standing tables with water carafes and glasses, as well as two chairs. On the screen, “Dr. Tobias Knoblich, State Secretary at the Thuringian Ministry for Digital and Infrastructure“ is mentioned.Autonomous shuttle vehicle and black test vehicle with roof sensors are parked in front of a modern office building with a glass facade.Large conference room with numerous seated participants at an event. In the foreground, people are sitting in several rows, some are clapping. On the right, there is a table with microphones for a presentation or discussion.Conference room with a large audience during a presentation. A speaking person stands at the lectern in front of a large presentation slide, while the participants look at the stage.Person stands at a lectern with a microphone and gives a presentation in a bright conference room. In the foreground, a listening person is visible out of focus.Large event in a light-flooded glass atrium: Numerous people stand at high tables and information booths, chat, and use the catering offer in the middle of the hall.Several participants of a network or industry event meeting stand around a high table in a modern foyer and engage in conversations. Two people greet each other with a handshake, while other guests in the background talk to each other at information booths and tables.People greet each other with a handshake at a networking event in a modern conference area; on a standing table in the foreground are coffee cups and a glass of drink.Thuringia's Minister of Transport Steffen Schütz answers questions from media representatives at an event of the Thuringian Mobility Network on the Thuringian Mobility Conference 2026.Roll-up banner on the topic of sustainable mobility in Thuringia at the Thuringian Mobility Network with information on consulting services for companies, municipalities, and private individuals.Several seated people at an event are applauding. In the foreground, there is a person with glasses in a dark jacket; in the background, more participants are visible, depicted out of focus.Several seated people at an event are applauding. In the foreground, there is a person with glasses in a dark jacket; in the background, more participants are visible, depicted out of focus.Presentation slide for the Thuringia Mobility Conference about the ThAIM project with an autonomous shuttle vehicle and speakers from science and practiceParticipants sit in several rows at an event and listen to a presentation. In the foreground, a person with a name badge in a dark jacket is visible; other people are out of focus in the background.Steffen Schütz speaks at a lectern of the Thuringian Mobility Network in front of participants of the Thuringian Mobility Conference 2026.Large networking event in a bright foyer: Numerous participants stand together in groups, chat at standing tables, and use a catering buffet with drinks and snacks.

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