The Slovenian ITS Association, under the umbrella of the Electrotechnical Association of Slovenia, is organizing the 32nd International Symposium on Electronics in Transport – ISEP 2024 which promotes a strategic objective of integrating and strengthening the European Research Area in Slovenia as well as in the other member States, Accession States and some nearby countries in South Eastern Europe.

The theme of the 2024 Symposium is “ITS and greening transport”. The theme revolves around the integration of Intelligent Transport Systems and Services (ITS) with initiatives aimed at greening transport. It focuses on leveraging advanced technologies and sustainable practices to optimise transportation systems, reduce environmental impact, and enhance overall efficiency and eco-friendliness in the realm of transportation. This entails implementing innovative solutions such as smart traffic management, renewable energy-powered vehicles, and eco-friendly infrastructure to create a more sustainable and intelligent transport ecosystem. We can say that innovative and new services are the opportunity for better mobility, especially in South Eastern Europe where poor transport infrastructure and demographic differences are severe obstacles to faster development.

On the other hand, it is of great importance to establish a research network in Slovenia and nearby countries in the area of ITS and to tie it to European and regional research. Each of you will come with your own aspirations to the Symposium and will share them with new and old colleagues.

Unique to this event is the encouragement of participation by Ph.D. students involved in current state-of-the-art transport research and practical issues concerning ITS. The symposium will give Ph.D. students the opportunity to present their Ph.D. work to a knowledgeable audience. At the same time, it will offer the opportunity for the presentation of achievements of Slovene and foreign researchers.

Further, the symposium allows participants from ministries, universities, research organisations, and industries to establish contacts to stimulate an efficient transfer of research results to the market, according to the needs and expectations of the users of all modes of transport.

The aim of the symposium is also to encourage dialogue and cooperation among the participants who are involved in solving transport problems and looking for common ITS solutions.