The CARNET Symposium on Urban Mobility Challenges provides a platform to address key topics in the transportation and automotive fields. Over the years, it has explored crucial themes such as digital transformation, the rise of digital twins in mobility, and the societal impacts of autonomous vehicles and connected technologies.

Bringing together experts, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders, the symposium promotes collaboration to shape the future of sustainable urban mobility. Each edition dives deep into emerging trends, evaluates the real-world impact of innovation, and seeks solutions to enhance transportation systems without forgetting the ultimate goal of improving quality of life for citizens.

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CARNET Ecosystem Day is an annual event in which we bring together entrepreneurs, our founding members (Volkswagen Group Innovation, SEAT S.A. and Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech), industrial partners and other relevant stakeholders from the areas of automotive and urban mobility to foster a dynamic space for dialogue, collaboration and the unveiling of the most promising start-ups emerging within the thriving South European ecosystem. This unique gathering is addressed to start-ups developing innovative solutions solving current challenges in the automotive and urban mobility sectors.

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On the 3rd of June of 2025, CARNET celebrated its 10th anniversary at CASA SEAT, marking a decade of innovation, collaboration, and commitment to the future of urban mobility.

Founded in 2015 by UPC, SEAT, and Volkswagen Group Innovation, CARNET was created to drive the transformation of the automotive and mobility sectors through research, pilot projects, and partnerships between academia, industry, and public institutions

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