Stage 1 of the Navigate Mobility 2026–2027 Conference

8 October 2026 | Format: Virtual Live Interaction

PROGRAM SESSIONS

The transition to sustainable urban transport is shifting rapidly from policy ambition to implementation. Achieving urban mobility goals requires overcoming urgent challenges around urban congestion, transport equity and infrastructure financing. Navigate Mobility Virtual bridges European public and private transport leaders across 20+ countries. Designed to eliminate non-essential travel while preserving actionable B2B dialogue, this 2-day digital event delivers focused panel debates, policy updates, and interactive Q&As to de-risk municipal innovation. 1-Day Virtual Summit Program (Thursday, 8 October 2026) Time Zone: 13:30 – 17:15 CEST (GMT+2) | Total Duration: 3h 45m (with break)

Setting the stage for Q4 digital insights leading into the Spring 2027 Prague Conference.

Combined Keynote & Panel: What transit leaders must commit by 2030 and where political authority, veto power, and funding accountability sit before capital is committed.

 

Key Focus: Reconciling climate mandates with municipal budget cycles and political timelines

Combined Panel & Case Study: Stress-testing transit systems against energy risks and labor shortages, alongside separating promised e-bus operating savings from actual fleet ROI.

Key Focus: Securing EU funding mechanisms without losing project control and balancing peripheral service equity within strict financial limits.

Platform buffer allowing attendees to check emails, stretch and engage in moderated digital chat networking

Combined Panel & Case Study: Moving beyond “SaaS for transport.” Integrating AI, Mobility Digital Twins, and digital platforms with physical city infrastructure and real-time data governance.

 

Key Focus: Reallocating street space for active transport and developing multimodal hubs that actually shift mode share.

The conference concludes with a closing address reflecting on the key insights, discussions, and outcomes of the event, while acknowledging the contributions of speakers, participants, and organizers and looking ahead to future collaboration and continued engagement.

Reason for virtual

As our early registered participants are already aware, Navigate Mobility 2026 was originally scheduled as an in-person gathering in Prague on 8–9 October. We built Navigate Mobility to connect you with a critical mass of senior urban transit decision-makers. To protect the ROI of your time and investment, we restructured our 2026–2027 calendar around three core realities

1. Aligning with Public Sector Timelines: A major portion of our core audience represents municipal authorities, city planners, and public transport operators. Because Q4 public-sector travel budget approvals often move slowly, pushing forward with a physical event in October would mean hosting a smaller gathering that dilutes your networking value. Rescheduling the in-person Prague Conference to March 10–11, 2027 aligns directly with fresh Q1 municipal budget cycles.

2. Delivering Immediate Q4 Industry Insights:: Urban mobility challenges will not wait until spring. Converting our October dates into a focused Virtual Conference delivers time-sensitive policy updates and market insights directly to your screen with zero travel friction or expenses.

3. A 2-Stage approach: This pivot expands Navigate Mobility into a dual-touchpoint effort. Stage 1 (Virtual) provides immediate Q4 digital lead generation and strategic briefings; Stage 2 (in-person conference in Prague) delivers high-touch physical networking and important session in Prague.

AUDIENCE PROFILE & DEMOGRAPHICS

Seniority: 60% Director Level and Above (Mayors, Deputy Mayors, Transit COOs, Project Directors)


Public Sector (55%): 30% Policy Makers & Municipalities, 25% Transit Operators


Private & Technical (35%): 20% Urban Planners & City Strategists, 15% Tech Providers & Mobility Consultants


Academic & Financial (10%): 10% Research Institutions & Development Banks


Geographic Reach: 20+ Countries (European regions included are CEE, DACH, Nordic and Benelux)

Speakers

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Registration Info

 8 October 2026 | Virtual Conference | Free Access | Register Here

11–12 March 2027 | In–Person Conference in Prague |
Paid Registration | Reserve Tickets

ATTENDEE FEEDBACK

Matthew Eastwood, Head of EV Infrastructure, Consumer Incentives and Fleets Environment, Transport Scotland

Prof. Angela Francke, Professor of Cycling and Sustainable Mobility, University of Kassel, Germany

Johnny Ojeil, Global Urban & Transport Planning Leader, Ramboll UK Ltd

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Practical Information

Dates: 8–9 October 2026

Thursday: 14:00–16:30 (CEST) Friday: 14:00–16:00 (CEST)

Platform: Google Meet or Zoom (will be announced closer to the event)

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(+420) 228 224 950

The organising company effistride s.r.o. is registered in the commercial register kept at the
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CONTACT US

ORGANIZER

effistride s.r.o.

Malešická 2855/2b, Žižkov

130 00 Prague, Czech Republic

Tax Identification number: 19585713

Phone: (+420) 228 224 950

FOR GENERAL INQUIRIES: inquire[at]navigatemobility.com

DIRECT CONTACTS

Kristyna / Head of Operations

kristyna[at]navigatemobility.com

Vishesh / Founding Director

vishesh[at]navigatemobility.com

Date and location

8–9 October 2026 | Prague, Czech Republic

CIIRC, Jugoslávských partyzánů 1580/3, 16000

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Phone: (+420) 228 224 950

The organising company effistride s.r.o. is registered in the commercial register kept at the Municipal Court in Prague, section C, insert 388812 under tax identification number 19585713

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