Ministers' Tour of the Exhibition during the International Transport Forum's 2025 Summit on "Transport Resilience to Global Shocks" in Leipzig on 21 May 2025.

Ministers' Tour of the Exhibition during the International Transport Forum's 2025 Summit on "Transport Resilience to Global Shocks" in Leipzig on 21 May 2025.

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.

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.

Walking and Cycling: An ACTIVE PATH Towards More Resilient Transport event organised by the Partnership for Active Travel and Health (PATH), World Bank, Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and ACTIVE at the International Transport Forum Summit on 23 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. Speakers include Lucas Harms, Deputy Director Active Mobility, Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands; Nicolas Peltier-Thiberge, Global Director for Transport, World Bank and Bronwen Thorton, CEO, Walk21.

Summit President Juan Carlos Muñoz, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunication of Chile, will report on key discussions and decisions taken by the Council. The press conference also marks the official handover of the ITF Presidency from Chile to Azerbaijan for 2025/26, with the participation of Rahman Hummatov, Deputy Minister of Transport of Azerbaijan. It takes place during the International Transport Forum’s 2025 Summit on “Transport Resilience to Global Shocks” held in Leipzig on 22 May 2025.

Exhibiton Stands

Modal Shift to Rail: CargoBeamer Innovation event organised by the Saxon State Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development at the International Transport Forum Summit on 23 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. Speaker Nicolas Albrecht, CEO, CargoBeamer and policy makers discuss new solutions for shifting non-craneable semi-trailers to rail through automated loading technologies and expanding intermodal networks across Europe.

The session “We Rely On Each Other: Building Partnerships and Transport System Resilience presents voices from those working in modes such as maritime, inland waterways, aviation, rail, road and public transport to explore examples of challenges and crises and discuss potential solutions and best practices. Moderator: Lucie Anderton, Director Sustainability, UIC. Speakers: Miguel Caso Florez, Technical Director, PIARC; Arthur Cormier, Sustainable Development & Design and Culture Committee Manager, UITP; Laure Herbert, Project Director, SETEC and Chair, Adaptation Working Group, PIANC; Francisco Esteban Lefler, President, PIANC. Lukasz Wyrowski, Economic Affairs Officer, Sustainable Transport Division, UNECE.

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.

Organised by Uber, the panel discusses how cities and the private sector can support a shift towards more resilient, multimodal transport systems. This session is held during the International Transport Forum's 2025 Summit on “Transport Resilience to Global Shocks" held in Leipzig on 22 May 2025. It is moderated by Paula Boecken, Germany Public Policy Senior Associate, Uber and speakers include Tobias David, Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Leipzig; Andrea San Gil-Leon, Executive Director, Global Network for Popular Transport; Lidia Signor, Head of Multimodal Mobility Unit, UITP; Karen Vancluysen, Secretary-General, POLIS.

This session, organised by the Israel Ministry of Transport and Road Safety and the Israel National Cyber Directorate, explores Israel’s leadership in cybersecurity for connected and digitalised land transport systems. It showcases the work of CyITS, the national centre for intelligent transport systems’ cybersecurity, and highlights technologies that protect communication networks, traffic control systems, and EV charging infrastructure. The session is moderated by Tamir Goren, Director of Strategic Programs, Israel National Cyber Directorate and speakers include Avi Atzur, Cybersecurity Researcher at CyITS; Kobi Ben-Aharon, Head of Cyber, Ministry of Transport and Road Safety, Israel; Dr. Matthias Lenk, Sales Engineering Manager, Upstream; Yaniv Oz, VP Strategic Partnerships, Cylus; Miri Regev, Minister, Ministry of Transport and Road Safety, Israel; Giuseppe Serio, VP market Development, Upstream Security and Eddy Thesee, VP Cybersecurity at Alstom. 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.

Workforce Resilience and Emergency Preparedness plenary session at the International Transport Forum Summit on 22 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. Geraldine de Baston moderates the session and speakers include Andrea San Gil León, Executive Director, Global Network for Popular Transportation; Hiroaki Yamaguchi, Senior Director of the Transport Sector Office at ADB; Nannette Lafond-Dufour, Chief Impact Officer, Publicis Groupe, President, Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society; Stephen Cotton, General Secretary of the International Transport Workers’ Federation and Umberto de Pretto, Secretary General of IRU. The session explores strategies for supporting and recognising workers, addressing workforce shortages, and improving emergency preparedness in transport systems.

Workforce Resilience and Emergency Preparedness plenary session at the International Transport Forum Summit on 22 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. Geraldine de Baston moderates the session and speakers include Andrea San Gil León, Executive Director, Global Network for Popular Transportation; Hiroaki Yamaguchi, Senior Director of the Transport Sector Office at ADB; Nannette Lafond-Dufour, Chief Impact Officer, Publicis Groupe, President, Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society; Stephen Cotton, General Secretary of the International Transport Workers’ Federation and Umberto de Pretto, Secretary General of IRU. The session explores strategies for supporting and recognising workers, addressing workforce shortages, and improving emergency preparedness in transport systems.

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 Opening Plenary is moderated by Arianne Alcorta, Journalist and panellists include Alenka Bratušek, Minister of Infrastructure, Slovenia; Eugenijus Sabutis, Minister of Transport and Communications, Lithuania; Jean Todt, UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety; Juan Carlos Muñoz, Minister of Transport and Telecommunications, Chile; Lulu Ranne, Minister of Transport and Communications, Finland; Stanislaw Bukowiec, Secretary of State, Government Plenipotentiary for Counteracting Trasnport Exclusion, Poland; Tatiana Molcean, Executive Secretary, UNECE and Young Tae Kim, Secretary-General, International Transport Forum. The discussion highlights the importance of anticipating and mitigating cascading effects across interconnected systems such as transport, energy, and telecommunications. 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.

Ministers' Tour of the Exhibition during the International Transport Forum's 2025 Summit on "Transport Resilience to Global Shocks" in Leipzig on 21 May 2025.

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.

Walking and Cycling: An ACTIVE PATH Towards More Resilient Transport event organised by the Partnership for Active Travel and Health (PATH), World Bank, Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and ACTIVE at the International Transport Forum Summit on 23 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. Speakers include Lucas Harms, Deputy Director Active Mobility, Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands; Nicolas Peltier-Thiberge, Global Director for Transport, World Bank and Bronwen Thorton, CEO, Walk21.

Walking and Cycling: An ACTIVE PATH Towards More Resilient Transport event organised by the Partnership for Active Travel and Health (PATH), World Bank, Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and ACTIVE at the International Transport Forum Summit on 23 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. Speakers include Lucas Harms, Deputy Director Active Mobility, Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands; Nicolas Peltier-Thiberge, Global Director for Transport, World Bank and Bronwen Thorton, CEO, Walk21.

This media event is held during the International Transport Forum's 2025 Summit on "Transport Resilience to Global Shocks" in Leipzig on 22 May 2025 showcasing recent innovations in European rail driven by EU-Rail, the European Union's partnership for rail research and innovation.

Enhancing Cooperation for a Resilient, Sustainable, and Digital Middle Corridor session organised by the World Bank at the International Transport Forum Summit on 22 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany.

Enhancing Cooperation for a Resilient, Sustainable, and Digital Middle Corridor session organised by the World Bank at the International Transport Forum Summit on 22 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany.

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.

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.

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.

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

This session presents key findings from the 2025 ITF Transport Outlook and discusses implications and challenges for the global shift toward a more resilient, sustainable, and decarbonised transport sector. Speakers include Diana Ürge-Vorsatz, Juan Carlos Muñoz, Minister of Transport and Telecommunications, Chile and Maruxa Cardama, Secretary General, SLOCAT.

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.

Panel discussion: Emerging risks and macroprudential policy

Recent shocks, from natural disasters and cyberattacks to geopolitical tensions, have heightened uncertainty. These events impact financial markets and institutions, challenging regulatory and supervisory authorities. This panel will explore these risks and strategies to manage them and the associated uncertainty.

Chair: Thorsten Beck, Professor, European University Institute, Chair of the ESRB Advisory Scientific Committee

Panellists:

Ian Goldin, Professor, Oxford Martin School

Trevor Maynard, Director, Centre for Risk Studies, University of Cambridge

Fernando Restoy, Chair, Financial Stability Institute

Jukka Savolainen, Director, Hybrid CoE

Photo: © Adrian Petty/ECB

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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

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.

Ministers' Tour of the Exhibition during the International Transport Forum's 2025 Summit on "Transport Resilience to Global Shocks" in Leipzig on 21 May 2025.

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.

Organised by Instituto Superior Tecnico, Lisbon, this open-stage session introduces the concept of airport metabolism a framework that goes beyond airport decarbonisation to explore how circular economy principles can drive systemic change. As global greenhouse gas emissions and material use rise, the session invites an interactive discussion on making airports more sustainable. Speaker include MarÃ-a Santos Alfageme, Researcher, Instituto Superior Tecnico, Lisbon.

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.

Walking and Cycling: An ACTIVE PATH Towards More Resilient Transport event organised by the Partnership for Active Travel and Health (PATH), World Bank, Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and ACTIVE at the International Transport Forum Summit on 23 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. Speakers include Lucas Harms, Deputy Director Active Mobility, Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands; Nicolas Peltier-Thiberge, Global Director for Transport, World Bank and Bronwen Thorton, CEO, Walk21.

This media event is held during the International Transport Forum's 2025 Summit on "Transport Resilience to Global Shocks" in Leipzig on 22 May 2025 showcasing recent innovations in European rail driven by EU-Rail, the European Union's partnership for rail research and innovation.

Exhibiton Stands

Enhancing Cooperation for a Resilient, Sustainable, and Digital Middle Corridor session organised by the World Bank at the International Transport Forum Summit on 22 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany.

Enhancing Cooperation for a Resilient, Sustainable, and Digital Middle Corridor session organised by the World Bank at the International Transport Forum Summit on 22 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany.

Enhancing Cooperation for a Resilient, Sustainable, and Digital Middle Corridor session organised by the World Bank at the International Transport Forum Summit on 22 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany.

Enhancing Cooperation for a Resilient, Sustainable, and Digital Middle Corridor session organised by the World Bank at the International Transport Forum Summit on 22 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany.

This session, organised by the Israel Ministry of Transport and Road Safety and the Israel National Cyber Directorate, explores Israel’s leadership in cybersecurity for connected and digitalised land transport systems. It showcases the work of CyITS, the national centre for intelligent transport systems’ cybersecurity, and highlights technologies that protect communication networks, traffic control systems, and EV charging infrastructure. The session is moderated by Tamir Goren, Director of Strategic Programs, Israel National Cyber Directorate and speakers include Avi Atzur, Cybersecurity Researcher at CyITS; Kobi Ben-Aharon, Head of Cyber, Ministry of Transport and Road Safety, Israel; Dr. Matthias Lenk, Sales Engineering Manager, Upstream; Yaniv Oz, VP Strategic Partnerships, Cylus; Miri Regev, Minister, Ministry of Transport and Road Safety, Israel; Giuseppe Serio, VP market Development, Upstream Security and Eddy Thesee, VP Cybersecurity at Alstom. 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.

This session, organised by the Israel Ministry of Transport and Road Safety and the Israel National Cyber Directorate, explores Israel’s leadership in cybersecurity for connected and digitalised land transport systems. It showcases the work of CyITS, the national centre for intelligent transport systems’ cybersecurity, and highlights technologies that protect communication networks, traffic control systems, and EV charging infrastructure. The session is moderated by Tamir Goren, Director of Strategic Programs, Israel National Cyber Directorate and speakers include Avi Atzur, Cybersecurity Researcher at CyITS; Kobi Ben-Aharon, Head of Cyber, Ministry of Transport and Road Safety, Israel; Dr. Matthias Lenk, Sales Engineering Manager, Upstream; Yaniv Oz, VP Strategic Partnerships, Cylus; Miri Regev, Minister, Ministry of Transport and Road Safety, Israel; Giuseppe Serio, VP market Development, Upstream Security and Eddy Thesee, VP Cybersecurity at Alstom. 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.

Workforce Resilience and Emergency Preparedness plenary session at the International Transport Forum Summit on 22 May 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. Geraldine de Baston moderates the session and speakers include Andrea San Gil León, Executive Director, Global Network for Popular Transportation; Hiroaki Yamaguchi, Senior Director of the Transport Sector Office at ADB; Nannette Lafond-Dufour, Chief Impact Officer, Publicis Groupe, President, Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society; Stephen Cotton, General Secretary of the International Transport Workers’ Federation and Umberto de Pretto, Secretary General of IRU. The session explores strategies for supporting and recognising workers, addressing workforce shortages, and improving emergency preparedness in transport systems.

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.