The Council of Ministers of Transport is held during the International Transport Forum’s 2025 Summit on “Transport Resilience to Global Shocks" in Leipzig on 22 May 2025.

The Council of Ministers of Transport is held during the International Transport Forum’s 2025 Summit on “Transport Resilience to Global Shocks" in Leipzig on 22 May 2025.

Organised by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan, Life-Links, Kuehne Climate Center, IRF, Oris Materials Intelligence, and the Asian Transport Observatory, this session explores how to improve the resilience and connectivity of international logistics networks disrupted by global shocks. Panel 1, moderated by Emiko Araki (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism), features Sakiko Hirokane (Logistics and Road Transportation), Yaroslav Kholodov (ITF), Miyoung Kim (Toyota Tsusho Corporation), Kazuhito Yoda (Nissin Corporation), and Aleksandra Suladze (Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia). They discuss diversifying freight routes between Europe and Northeast Asia through Central and Southeast Asia, addressing challenges like transportation costs, lead times, and procedures. Panel 2, moderated by Sophie Punte (Life-Links), features Gonzalo Alcaraz (International Road Federation), Mark Major (Kuehne Climate Center), Jamie Leather (Asian Development Bank), Nicolas Miravalls (Oris Materials Intelligence), Susanna Zammataro (FIDIC), Andrea San Gil Léon (Global Network for Popular Transport), and Warwick Townsend (Alstom). This panel discusses the resilience of existing supply chains and corridors, focusing on KPIs that support policy, investment, and empower local communities and transport providers, particularly in the Global South. This session explores how lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic guide the development of resilient transport systems that prevent the spread of future infectious diseases. Speakers Bertrand de Lacombe (Airbus), Billy Hann (Dublin Bus), François Davenne (UIC), Sonal Shah (Urban Catalysts), and Tomas Serebrisky (IDB) discuss the implementation of better detection mechanisms, buffer zones at critical infrastructure points, and preparedness strategies, including contingency plans, communication frameworks, and international collaboration. They also explore the role of digital technologies in enhancing safety and flexibility for both workers and passengers. The session takes place during the International Transport Forum’s 2025 Summit “Transport Resilience to Global Shocks” held on 21 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany.

Organised by the Saxon State Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development, the session presents the Dresden–Prague rail project, innovations in intermodal terminals to support modal shift, and sustainable urban logistics solutions from Leipzig’s SuCoLo pilot. Dr. Sebastian Langer, Saxon State Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development moderates the session. Speakers include Henrik Saske, Director, New Railway Line Dresden–Prague EGTC; Tim Krause, Head of Communications, CargoBeamer; and Silvia Torres Landaverde, Head of Strategic Communication, Logistics Living Lab.

The session explores how strong governance, cross-sector collaboration and institutional innovation can enhance investment in resilient transport systems, drawing lessons from sectors such as energy and telecommunications. Speakers include Hiba Fares, CEO, RATP Dev; Naoki Fujii, CEO, Narita International Airport Corporation; and Umberto de Pretto, Secretary-General, International Road Transport Union.

The session explores how strong governance, cross-sector collaboration and institutional innovation can enhance investment in resilient transport systems, drawing lessons from sectors such as energy and telecommunications. Speakers include Hiba Fares, CEO, RATP Dev; Naoki Fujii, CEO, Narita International Airport Corporation; and Umberto de Pretto, Secretary-General, International Road Transport Union.

Spotlight on Research sessions organised jointly by the International Transport Forum, European Commission, European Conference of Transport Research Institutes (ECTRI), Transportation Research Board (TRB) and World Conference on Transport Research Society (WCTRS) at the International Transport Forum Summit on 23 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. Speakers include Mauricio Orozco-Fontalvo, Transport Researcher and Lecturer, Specialising in MaaS, User Behavior, and Urban Mobility, Luciano Agustin Pana Tronca, Phd researcher, University of Trieste and IUSS Pavia, Gernot T.Liedtke, Acting Director, Institute of Transport Research, DLR and Aseem Kinra, Prof. Systems Transition Engineering, Heriot-Wattt University, Scotland. Victoria Sheehan, Executive Director of the US Transportation Research Board – National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, moderates the session.

This ministerial session explores how collaboration between the public and private sectors can strengthen transport system resilience. Melinda Crane, Chief Political Correspondent, Deutsche Welle moderates the session and speakers Machteld de Haan (President, Downstream, Renewables and Energy Solutions, Shell), Mathias Cormann (Secretary-General, OECD [Video Message]), and Tobias Meyer (CEO DHL Group) will highlight real-world examples of how both sectors contribute to recovery and adaptability. The session takes place during the International Transport Forum’s 2025 Summit on “Transport Resilience to Global Shocks†held in Leipzig on 22 May 2025.This ministerial session explores how collaboration between the public and private sectors can strengthen transport system resilience. Melinda Crane, Chief Political Correspondent, Deutsche Welle moderates the session and speakers Machteld de Haan (President, Downstream, Renewables and Energy Solutions, Shell), Mathias Cormann (Secretary-General, OECD [Video Message]), and Tobias Meyer (CEO DHL Group) will highlight real-world examples of how both sectors contribute to recovery and adaptability. The session takes place during the International Transport Forum’s 2025 Summit on “Transport Resilience to Global Shocks†held in Leipzig on 22 May 2025.

ITF Secretary-General Young Tae Kim meets with IRF Director General Gonzalo Alcaraz during the International Transport Forum’s 2025 Summit on “Transport Resilience to Global Shocks” in Leipzig on May 23, 2025.

Learning From the Data: Recommendations to Reduce Non-exhaust Emissions in Cities session organised by EIT Urban Mobility at the International Transport Forum Summit on 22 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. This session addresses the growing issue of non-exhaust emissions (NEEs) from road transport, focusing on the impact of brake, tyre, and road wear particles on air quality and public health. Speakers include Laura Dyett, Senior Strategy and Policy Manager – Air Quality Transport Policy at Transport for London; Phoebe Stockton, Senior Policy and Programme Officer, Air Quality Team at Greater London Authority, and Yoann Le Petit, Thought Leadership Manager at EIT Urban Mobility.

Learning From the Data: Recommendations to Reduce Non-exhaust Emissions in Cities session organised by EIT Urban Mobility at the International Transport Forum Summit on 22 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. This session addresses the growing issue of non-exhaust emissions (NEEs) from road transport, focusing on the impact of brake, tyre, and road wear particles on air quality and public health. Speakers include Laura Dyett, Senior Strategy and Policy Manager – Air Quality Transport Policy at Transport for London; Phoebe Stockton, Senior Policy and Programme Officer, Air Quality Team at Greater London Authority, and Yoann Le Petit, Thought Leadership Manager at EIT Urban Mobility.

Digital Infrastructure for Resilient Supply Chains and Competitive Economies session organised by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands and the Directorate-General for Infrastructure, Transport and Mobility of France at the International Transport Forum Summit on 22 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. Marieke Smit, Head of Strategy for Mobility, Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands moderates the session and speakers include Kristof Almasy, Policy Officer, Euripe Nico Anten, Secretary-General International Affairs at Connekt; Sharon Davies, VP Public Affairs EU at DHL Express; Adriana Diaz, Innovation Director at EIT Urban Mobility Foundation; Vincent Erard, Senior Director – Strategy & Development at IRU; Jon Kuiper, Senior Policy Advisor at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands and Kees van der Burg, Director-General at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands.

Digital Infrastructure for Resilient Supply Chains and Competitive Economies session organised by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands and the Directorate-General for Infrastructure, Transport and Mobility of France at the International Transport Forum Summit on 22 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. Marieke Smit, Head of Strategy for Mobility, Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands moderates the session and speakers include Kristof Almasy, Policy Officer, Euripe Nico Anten, Secretary-General International Affairs at Connekt; Sharon Davies, VP Public Affairs EU at DHL Express; Adriana Diaz, Innovation Director at EIT Urban Mobility Foundation; Vincent Erard, Senior Director – Strategy & Development at IRU; Jon Kuiper, Senior Policy Advisor at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands and Kees van der Burg, Director-General at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands.

Digital Infrastructure for Resilient Supply Chains and Competitive Economies session organised by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands and the Directorate-General for Infrastructure, Transport and Mobility of France at the International Transport Forum Summit on 22 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. Marieke Smit, Head of Strategy for Mobility, Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands moderates the session and speakers include Kristof Almasy, Policy Officer, Euripe Nico Anten, Secretary-General International Affairs at Connekt; Sharon Davies, VP Public Affairs EU at DHL Express; Adriana Diaz, Innovation Director at EIT Urban Mobility Foundation; Vincent Erard, Senior Director – Strategy & Development at IRU; Jon Kuiper, Senior Policy Advisor at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands and Kees van der Burg, Director-General at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands.

Ministers' Roundtable on Ukraine held during the International Transport Forum’s 2025 Summit on “Transport Resilience to Global Shocks"in Leipzig on 22 May 2025.

Presidency Reception at the International Transport Forum’s 2025 Summit “Transport Resilience to Global Shocks” held on 21 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany.

Organised by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan, Life-Links, Kuehne Climate Center, IRF, Oris Materials Intelligence, and the Asian Transport Observatory, this session explores how to improve the resilience and connectivity of international logistics networks disrupted by global shocks. Panel 1, moderated by Emiko Araki (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism), features Sakiko Hirokane (Logistics and Road Transportation), Yaroslav Kholodov (ITF), Miyoung Kim (Toyota Tsusho Corporation), Kazuhito Yoda (Nissin Corporation), and Aleksandra Suladze (Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia). They discuss diversifying freight routes between Europe and Northeast Asia through Central and Southeast Asia, addressing challenges like transportation costs, lead times, and procedures. Panel 2, moderated by Sophie Punte (Life-Links), features Gonzalo Alcaraz (International Road Federation), Mark Major (Kuehne Climate Center), Jamie Leather (Asian Development Bank), Nicolas Miravalls (Oris Materials Intelligence), Susanna Zammataro (FIDIC), Andrea San Gil Léon (Global Network for Popular Transport), and Warwick Townsend (Alstom). This panel discusses the resilience of existing supply chains and corridors, focusing on KPIs that support policy, investment, and empower local communities and transport providers, particularly in the Global South. This session explores how lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic guide the development of resilient transport systems that prevent the spread of future infectious diseases. Speakers Bertrand de Lacombe (Airbus), Billy Hann (Dublin Bus), François Davenne (UIC), Sonal Shah (Urban Catalysts), and Tomas Serebrisky (IDB) discuss the implementation of better detection mechanisms, buffer zones at critical infrastructure points, and preparedness strategies, including contingency plans, communication frameworks, and international collaboration. They also explore the role of digital technologies in enhancing safety and flexibility for both workers and passengers. The session takes place during the International Transport Forum’s 2025 Summit “Transport Resilience to Global Shocks” held on 21 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany.

The session explores how local leadership and community-driven approaches shape transport resilience, highlighting vision-led planning, grassroots financing models, and strategies to align funding with locally driven solutions. Speakers include Burkhard Jung, Mayor, City of Leipzig; Antonia Höög, Chief Sustainability Officer, Keolis; Raquel Barrios, Executive Director, Youth for Road Safety; Carlos Moreno, Scientific Director, ETI Chair, IAE Paris-Sorbonne University; Mohamed Mezghani, Secretary General, UITP; Rahman Hummatov, Deputy Minister, Digital Development and Transport, Azerbaijan; and Arturs Smilkstins, Managing Director & Partner, Global Topic Leader for City Mobility Solutions, Boston Consulting Group.

Organised by the Saxon State Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development, the session presents the Dresden–Prague rail project, innovations in intermodal terminals to support modal shift, and sustainable urban logistics solutions from Leipzig’s SuCoLo pilot. Dr. Sebastian Langer, Saxon State Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development moderates the session. Speakers include Henrik Saske, Director, New Railway Line Dresden–Prague EGTC; Tim Krause, Head of Communications, CargoBeamer; and Silvia Torres Landaverde, Head of Strategic Communication, Logistics Living Lab.

Organised by the Saxon State Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development, the session presents the Dresden–Prague rail project, innovations in intermodal terminals to support modal shift, and sustainable urban logistics solutions from Leipzig’s SuCoLo pilot. Dr. Sebastian Langer, Saxon State Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development moderates the session. Speakers include Henrik Saske, Director, New Railway Line Dresden–Prague EGTC; Tim Krause, Head of Communications, CargoBeamer; and Silvia Torres Landaverde, Head of Strategic Communication, Logistics Living Lab.

The session explores how strong governance, cross-sector collaboration and institutional innovation can enhance investment in resilient transport systems, drawing lessons from sectors such as energy and telecommunications. Speakers include Hiba Fares, CEO, RATP Dev; Naoki Fujii, CEO, Narita International Airport Corporation; and Umberto de Pretto, Secretary-General, International Road Transport Union.

The session explores how strong governance, cross-sector collaboration and institutional innovation can enhance investment in resilient transport systems, drawing lessons from sectors such as energy and telecommunications. Speakers include Hiba Fares, CEO, RATP Dev; Naoki Fujii, CEO, Narita International Airport Corporation; and Umberto de Pretto, Secretary-General, International Road Transport Union.

The session explores how strong governance, cross-sector collaboration and institutional innovation can enhance investment in resilient transport systems, drawing lessons from sectors such as energy and telecommunications. Speakers include Hiba Fares, CEO, RATP Dev; Naoki Fujii, CEO, Narita International Airport Corporation; and Umberto de Pretto, Secretary-General, International Road Transport Union.

The ITF Secretary-General tours the Expo at the ITF 2026 Summit.

The session explores how analytical approaches can support evidence-based decisions on funding and prioritising resilient transport investments, featuring selected research on cost-benefit analysis, high-speed rail financing, infrastructure protection, resilience assessment tools and urban mobility. Moderator: Arjen ’t Hoen, Deputy Director and Core Theme Manager, KiM Netherlands Institute for Transport Policy Analysis. Speakers include Stuart Samberg, RK&K, LLP; Michele Gesualdi, International Union of Railways; Beatriz Martinez Pastor, University College Dublin; Kalliopi Anastassiadou, German Federal Highway and Transport Research Institute; and Kay Axhausen, ETH Zürich.

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McKinsey Global Infrastructure Initiative Summit

Tokyo, Japan

Thursday, October 20th, 2022

10:35–11:10

BUILDING CYBER RESILIENCE

Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, such as the Colonial Pipeline, are increasing in frequency and size. Concurrently, infrastructure operators are implementing new technologies that increase efficiencies, but these could also make their assets more vulnerable to cyberattacks. How can the industry embrace digital adoption while managing cyberthreats? What can be done about zero-day exploits—that is, cyberattacks that occur the same day a vulnerability is discovered by a hacker? What preventive strategies might reduce downtime?

Panelists:

Mark Fialkowski, President Mobility Solutions, Parsons

Marc Ganzi, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Bridge

Shinichi Yokohama, Chief Information Security Officer, EVP Security and Trust, NTT Group

Moderator: Swarna Ramanathan, Partner, McKinsey & Company

Photograph by McKinsey Global Infrastructure/Stuart Isett

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McKinsey Global Infrastructure Initiative Summit

Tokyo, Japan

Thursday, October 20th, 2022

10:35–11:10

BUILDING CYBER RESILIENCE

Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, such as the Colonial Pipeline, are increasing in frequency and size. Concurrently, infrastructure operators are implementing new technologies that increase efficiencies, but these could also make their assets more vulnerable to cyberattacks. How can the industry embrace digital adoption while managing cyberthreats? What can be done about zero-day exploits—that is, cyberattacks that occur the same day a vulnerability is discovered by a hacker? What preventive strategies might reduce downtime?

Panelists:

Mark Fialkowski, President Mobility Solutions, Parsons

Marc Ganzi, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Bridge

Shinichi Yokohama, Chief Information Security Officer, EVP Security and Trust, NTT Group

Moderator: Swarna Ramanathan, Partner, McKinsey & Company

Photograph by McKinsey Global Infrastructure/Stuart Isett

This ministerial session explores how collaboration between the public and private sectors can strengthen transport system resilience. Melinda Crane, Chief Political Correspondent, Deutsche Welle moderates the session and speakers Machteld de Haan (President, Downstream, Renewables and Energy Solutions, Shell), Mathias Cormann (Secretary-General, OECD [Video Message]), and Tobias Meyer (CEO DHL Group) will highlight real-world examples of how both sectors contribute to recovery and adaptability. The session takes place during the International Transport Forum’s 2025 Summit on “Transport Resilience to Global Shocks†held in Leipzig on 22 May 2025.This ministerial session explores how collaboration between the public and private sectors can strengthen transport system resilience. Melinda Crane, Chief Political Correspondent, Deutsche Welle moderates the session and speakers Machteld de Haan (President, Downstream, Renewables and Energy Solutions, Shell), Mathias Cormann (Secretary-General, OECD [Video Message]), and Tobias Meyer (CEO DHL Group) will highlight real-world examples of how both sectors contribute to recovery and adaptability. The session takes place during the International Transport Forum’s 2025 Summit on “Transport Resilience to Global Shocks†held in Leipzig on 22 May 2025.

This ministerial session explores how collaboration between the public and private sectors can strengthen transport system resilience. Melinda Crane, Chief Political Correspondent, Deutsche Welle moderates the session and speakers Machteld de Haan (President, Downstream, Renewables and Energy Solutions, Shell), Mathias Cormann (Secretary-General, OECD [Video Message]), and Tobias Meyer (CEO DHL Group) will highlight real-world examples of how both sectors contribute to recovery and adaptability. The session takes place during the International Transport Forum’s 2025 Summit on “Transport Resilience to Global Shocks†held in Leipzig on 22 May 2025.This ministerial session explores how collaboration between the public and private sectors can strengthen transport system resilience. Melinda Crane, Chief Political Correspondent, Deutsche Welle moderates the session and speakers Machteld de Haan (President, Downstream, Renewables and Energy Solutions, Shell), Mathias Cormann (Secretary-General, OECD [Video Message]), and Tobias Meyer (CEO DHL Group) will highlight real-world examples of how both sectors contribute to recovery and adaptability. The session takes place during the International Transport Forum’s 2025 Summit on “Transport Resilience to Global Shocks†held in Leipzig on 22 May 2025.

Digital Infrastructure for Resilient Supply Chains and Competitive Economies session organised by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands and the Directorate-General for Infrastructure, Transport and Mobility of France at the International Transport Forum Summit on 22 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. Marieke Smit, Head of Strategy for Mobility, Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands moderates the session and speakers include Kristof Almasy, Policy Officer, Euripe Nico Anten, Secretary-General International Affairs at Connekt; Sharon Davies, VP Public Affairs EU at DHL Express; Adriana Diaz, Innovation Director at EIT Urban Mobility Foundation; Vincent Erard, Senior Director – Strategy & Development at IRU; Jon Kuiper, Senior Policy Advisor at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands and Kees van der Burg, Director-General at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands.

Presidency Reception at the International Transport Forum’s 2025 Summit “Transport Resilience to Global Shocks” held on 21 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany.

Exhibition, International Transport Forum

Exhibition, International Transport Forum

The session explores how strong governance, cross-sector collaboration and institutional innovation can enhance investment in resilient transport systems, drawing lessons from sectors such as energy and telecommunications. Speakers include Hiba Fares, CEO, RATP Dev; Naoki Fujii, CEO, Narita International Airport Corporation; and Umberto de Pretto, Secretary-General, International Road Transport Union.

Special Ministers' Roundtable on Ukraine on Ukraine held during the ITF 2026 Summit.

This plenary explores why resilience must be central to transport investment. This session also highlights how inclusive, forward-looking strategies - co-developed with financial actors and enabled by digitalisation and modernisation - can help countries navigate uncertainty while advancing resilient transport for all. Speakers include Young Tae Kim, Secretary-General, International Transport Forum; Yang Li, Vice Minister of Transport, China; Rashad Nabiyev, Minister of Digital Development and Transport, Azerbaijan; Jon Ivar Nygård, Minister of Transport, Norway, Óscar Puente Santiago, Minister for Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Spain; Anacláudia Rossbach, Executive Director, UN-Habitat; Patrick Schnieder, Federal Minister of Transport, Germany; Jean Todt, UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, United Nations; Anna Westerberg, President, Volvo Buses; and Stan Zurkiewicz, CEO & Chairman of the Management Board, Dekra. Melinda Crane, Chief Political Correspondent, Deutsche Welle moderates this session. This plenary is held during the ITF 2026 Summit on Funding Resilient Transport on 06 May 2026.

The session explores how analytical approaches can support evidence-based decisions on funding and prioritising resilient transport investments, featuring selected research on cost-benefit analysis, high-speed rail financing, infrastructure protection, resilience assessment tools and urban mobility. Moderator: Arjen ’t Hoen, Deputy Director and Core Theme Manager, KiM Netherlands Institute for Transport Policy Analysis. Speakers include Stuart Samberg, RK&K, LLP; Michele Gesualdi, International Union of Railways; Beatriz Martinez Pastor, University College Dublin; Kalliopi Anastassiadou, German Federal Highway and Transport Research Institute; and Kay Axhausen, ETH Zürich.

Exhibition

Ministers of Transport Family Photo

023

McKinsey Global Infrastructure Initiative Summit

Tokyo, Japan

Thursday, October 20th, 2022

10:35–11:10

BUILDING CYBER RESILIENCE

Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, such as the Colonial Pipeline, are increasing in frequency and size. Concurrently, infrastructure operators are implementing new technologies that increase efficiencies, but these could also make their assets more vulnerable to cyberattacks. How can the industry embrace digital adoption while managing cyberthreats? What can be done about zero-day exploits—that is, cyberattacks that occur the same day a vulnerability is discovered by a hacker? What preventive strategies might reduce downtime?

Panelists:

Mark Fialkowski, President Mobility Solutions, Parsons

Marc Ganzi, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Bridge

Shinichi Yokohama, Chief Information Security Officer, EVP Security and Trust, NTT Group

Moderator: Swarna Ramanathan, Partner, McKinsey & Company

Photograph by McKinsey Global Infrastructure/Stuart Isett

023

McKinsey Global Infrastructure Initiative Summit

Tokyo, Japan

Thursday, October 20th, 2022

10:35–11:10

BUILDING CYBER RESILIENCE

Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, such as the Colonial Pipeline, are increasing in frequency and size. Concurrently, infrastructure operators are implementing new technologies that increase efficiencies, but these could also make their assets more vulnerable to cyberattacks. How can the industry embrace digital adoption while managing cyberthreats? What can be done about zero-day exploits—that is, cyberattacks that occur the same day a vulnerability is discovered by a hacker? What preventive strategies might reduce downtime?

Panelists:

Mark Fialkowski, President Mobility Solutions, Parsons

Marc Ganzi, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Bridge

Shinichi Yokohama, Chief Information Security Officer, EVP Security and Trust, NTT Group

Moderator: Swarna Ramanathan, Partner, McKinsey & Company

Photograph by McKinsey Global Infrastructure/Stuart Isett

Spotlight on Research sessions organised jointly by the International Transport Forum, European Commission, European Conference of Transport Research Institutes (ECTRI), Transportation Research Board (TRB) and World Conference on Transport Research Society (WCTRS) at the International Transport Forum Summit on 23 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. Speakers include Mauricio Orozco-Fontalvo, Transport Researcher and Lecturer, Specialising in MaaS, User Behavior, and Urban Mobility, Luciano Agustin Pana Tronca, Phd researcher, University of Trieste and IUSS Pavia, Gernot T.Liedtke, Acting Director, Institute of Transport Research, DLR and Aseem Kinra, Prof. Systems Transition Engineering, Heriot-Wattt University, Scotland. Victoria Sheehan, Executive Director of the US Transportation Research Board – National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, moderates the session.

Spotlight on Research sessions organised jointly by the International Transport Forum, European Commission, European Conference of Transport Research Institutes (ECTRI), Transportation Research Board (TRB) and World Conference on Transport Research Society (WCTRS) at the International Transport Forum Summit on 23 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. Speakers include Mauricio Orozco-Fontalvo, Transport Researcher and Lecturer, Specialising in MaaS, User Behavior, and Urban Mobility, Luciano Agustin Pana Tronca, Phd researcher, University of Trieste and IUSS Pavia, Gernot T.Liedtke, Acting Director, Institute of Transport Research, DLR and Aseem Kinra, Prof. Systems Transition Engineering, Heriot-Wattt University, Scotland. Victoria Sheehan, Executive Director of the US Transportation Research Board – National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, moderates the session.

This interactive session marks the launch of the joint ITF–FIA Foundation study on gender and transport resilience and brings together ITF stakeholders from government, international organisations, business and academia, including participants of the ITF 2025 Annual Consultation on Gender and the Women in Transport Network. The breakout sessions will be moderated by the session speakers, Emiko Araki, Director of International Cooperation Office, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Japan; Mario Tartaglia Leader of FS Research Centre, FS Italiane, Member ITF CPB; Keisha Alena Mayuga, Advisor, Gender and Inclusivity, TUMI/ Women Mobilize Women; Joo Hyun Ha, Sustainability Strategy and Climate Advocacy, UIC; Heather Allen, Independent Consultant; Philippe Crist, Senior Advisor, Innovation & Foresight, ITF and Magdalena Olczak-Rancitelli, Senior Manager, ITF This session is held during the International Transport Forum’s 2025 Summit on “Transport Resilience to Global Shocks” in Leipzig on May 22, 2025.

This ministerial session explores how collaboration between the public and private sectors can strengthen transport system resilience. Melinda Crane, Chief Political Correspondent, Deutsche Welle moderates the session and speakers Machteld de Haan (President, Downstream, Renewables and Energy Solutions, Shell), Mathias Cormann (Secretary-General, OECD [Video Message]), and Tobias Meyer (CEO DHL Group) will highlight real-world examples of how both sectors contribute to recovery and adaptability. The session takes place during the International Transport Forum’s 2025 Summit on “Transport Resilience to Global Shocks†held in Leipzig on 22 May 2025.This ministerial session explores how collaboration between the public and private sectors can strengthen transport system resilience. Melinda Crane, Chief Political Correspondent, Deutsche Welle moderates the session and speakers Machteld de Haan (President, Downstream, Renewables and Energy Solutions, Shell), Mathias Cormann (Secretary-General, OECD [Video Message]), and Tobias Meyer (CEO DHL Group) will highlight real-world examples of how both sectors contribute to recovery and adaptability. The session takes place during the International Transport Forum’s 2025 Summit on “Transport Resilience to Global Shocks†held in Leipzig on 22 May 2025.

The Council of Ministers of Transport is held during the International Transport Forums 2025 Summit on Transport Resilience to Global Shocks" in Leipzig on 22 May 2025.

This session, organised by Amazon, explores the evolution of last-mile delivery vehicles, such as cargo bikes, mopeds, trailers, and pushcarts, designed to decarbonise urban logistics. Joy Pasquet, Transport Strategy & Policy lead – FR BE LUX, Amazon Logistics moderates the session and speakers include Paola Cossu, Board of Directors, ALICE (& CEO, FIT Consulting); Linda Maier, Head of Quality, Velotech.de GmBH; Stefan Räth, Managing Director, Mubea; Natalia Tomiyama, Founder & CEO, NÜWIEL GmbH. This session takes place during the International Transport Forum’s 2025 Summit “Transport Resilience to Global Shocks” held on 21 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany.

Organised by the Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI), this session reflects on the global impact of the TUMI E-Bus Mission, which works with cities across Asia, Africa, and Latin America to accelerate the shift to electric buses. Speakers include Rabea Schmecht (GIZ), Tu-My Tran (ICLEI) and Ben Welle (World Resources Institute). This session is held during the International Transport Forum’s 2025 Summit on “Transport Resilience to Global Shocks” in Leipzig on May 20, 2025.

Sustainable and Resilient Transport in South America session hosted by Chile as President of the International Transport Forum (ITF) at the International Transport Forum Summit on 23 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. Panellists include Ricardo Montecino, Director of Development, Engineering and Projects Division, State Railways Company of Chile (EFE); Guillermo Muñoz, President, Metro de Santiago; Cristóbal Pineda, Head of Regional Public Transport Division, Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications of Chile; Paola Tapia, Board Director, Port of San Antonio (EPSA); Joaquín Urrutia, CEO, Red Global S.A. (BancoEstado); Eduardo Zbikoski, Director, Metropol Group and Juan Carlos Muñoz, Minister, Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications of Chile. Shokraneh Minovi, Senior Partnership Specialist, Global Transport Department, World Bank moderates the panel.

Sustainable and Resilient Transport in South America session hosted by Chile as President of the International Transport Forum (ITF) at the International Transport Forum Summit on 23 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. Panellists include Ricardo Montecino, Director of Development, Engineering and Projects Division, State Railways Company of Chile (EFE); Guillermo Muñoz, President, Metro de Santiago; Cristóbal Pineda, Head of Regional Public Transport Division, Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications of Chile; Paola Tapia, Board Director, Port of San Antonio (EPSA); Joaquín Urrutia, CEO, Red Global S.A. (BancoEstado); Eduardo Zbikoski, Director, Metropol Group and Juan Carlos Muñoz, Minister, Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications of Chile. Shokraneh Minovi, Senior Partnership Specialist, Global Transport Department, World Bank moderates the panel.