SUB-SESSION 60min

16:15 – 17:15

From the Flemish Ardennes to rural Japan, shared mobility is taking root well beyond the big cities. But how? In this session, we explore powerful success stories from regions where local governments, intercommunal alliances and operators work hand in hand. Get inspired by smart rural solutions and learn what it takes to make shared mobility thrive where the streets have no name.

Performers

Hi, I’m Azarel. As Smart Mobility Lead at Mirai Share, one of Japan’s largest ridepooling platforms, I’m on a mission to make universal accessibility a reality for communities worldwide. My journey has taken me through sustainable transport and new mobility projects across public institutions, private companies, and academia in China, the UK, France, Cambodia, and Spain. Along the way, I’ve learned that mobility connects more than just places, it connects people. Also, fair warning: I may have the longest hair in the transport world, but my karaoke skills are notoriously bad.
Hi, I’m Nathalie. With a background in Communication Sciences, I first worked in video production—until the mobility bug caught me. For more than a decade I shaped parking policy and shared mobility at the City of Antwerp. Now, as project manager at SOLVA, I focus on mobility hubs and innovative shared mobility projects. Blending strategic insights with hands-on experience, I know how to make shared mobility work and rock, even in the most challenging contexts.
Hi, I’m Bram. Since 2018 I’ve been working at Way To Go, coordinating projects and policies that push shared and electric mobility forward. From hubs to MaaS, I focus on making shared mobility both accessible and affordable, whether by advocating lower VAT rates or designing smarter policies. I’m especially passionate about weaving micromobility like e-scooters into the bigger transport picture, with infrastructure and users in mind. For me, it’s about building systems that are practical today and sustainable tomorrow.

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