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ROAD TRANSPORT CONFERENCE 2024

Šamorín

X-Bionic

Date of the event

19. 9. 2024

Speakers

20 transport experts

Number of participants

350

Already after two years of the Road Transport Conference, organized by the ČESMAD Slovakia Association at the X-Bionic Sphere in Šamorín, we can conclude that it is becoming a permanent forum where transport experts, carriers, and partners from the sector meet. The excellent reputation of the event is confirmed by the fact that over 350 participants gathered here last year. The individual panels offered twenty different speakers. Be part of the conference this year!

This year, as a bonus, there will also be foreign guests and speakers from the fields of IT and AI. Therefore, simultaneous interpretation (SK-EN) will be provided for the conference participants.

Conference topics

Driver shortage and how to address it

Slovakia is facing a shortage of over 13,800 truck and bus drivers, which is an alarming situation. We need to seek solutions primarily at home by improving the connection between education and practice to make the profession more attractive to young people.  Generational replacement is happening very slowly, with young drivers under 25 making up only 5%, and the average age of a driver in Slovakia is 50 years. Additionally, we will discuss how to streamline the hiring processes for drivers from third countries and address issues related to the recognition of their professional qualifications in Slovakia. We’ll also provide answers to your questions about how to successfully search for drivers abroad.

The impact of ESG sustainability reporting on green transport investment

In this panel, we will address the area of business sustainability reporting, the new regulation for calculating transport emissions, and the possible mandatory purchase of zero-emission vehicles. What will customers require from carriers as part of their sustainability reports, and what will their obligations be? How does transportation contribute to the indirect emissions of each company? What is the state of infrastructure for alternative fuel vehicles, and how should the state support the transition to green mobility in freight and bus transport? What changes are needed in state policy, and will the EU funds help us? We will present a model example of how to calculate emissions from transport services and explain its importance and added value in the context of procuring these services by customers.

More efficient traffic management – optimisation for the operators

How can carriers leverage modern technology and innovation to optimise their operations? Intelligent transport systems and the use of artificial intelligence are key elements in achieving more efficient traffic management, resulting in lower costs and reduced empty runs. Can carriers still manage their transport operations and fleets efficiently on their own without the help of digital tools? How can these technologies help carries identify optimal routes and minimize fuel consumption? Will we have real-time data on parking areas? Together, we will explore how innovations in transport management can enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of transport companies. In short, we will discuss about the new standard in fleet management and also offer a CMR solution in electronic form. We will also address the mandatory replacement of tachographs, be warned, there’s no postponement, and introduce you the new features of the smart tachograph version 2, which will help you avoid fines.