Join us at the “SUMP in the Nordics: How to succeed with sustainable Urban Mobility and Logistics Plans in Nordic Cities” event in Jūrmala, Latvia!
Nordic cities are leading the way towards cleaner, smarter and better-connected transport systems. Central to this transformation is the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) framework, a strategic tool that helps municipalities design future-ready mobility strategies.
This event brings together city representatives, mobility experts and private sector innovators, including logistics companies, to explore what is working, what remains challenging and what lies ahead for sustainable mobility in the region.
Cities with successfully advanced SUMPs will present, examine the key challenges they have faced and discuss how public-private collaboration can accelerate the transition towards more sustainable mobility.
Highlights of the event
- Presentation of a new report with insights from research conducted in partnership with leading urban logistics companies across the Baltics
- Keynote presentations from international experts on SUMP development and intersection of urban logistics and SUMP strategies
- Panel discussion on the role of SUMPs and urban logistics in shaping resilient cities
- Co-creation workshop on best practices for embedding urban logistics into SUMP frameworks
During the forum, there will be plenty of opportunities to network with experts, planners and decision-makers from both the public and private sectors.
Programme
- 9.30-10.00: Arrival & Registration
- 10.00-10.20: Introduction
- Gatis Truksnis, Mayor of the City of Jurmala (tbc)
- Viesturs Celmins, Managing Director of VEFRESH
- City of Riga (tbc)
- Michael Skibsted Nielsen, EIT Urban Mobility
- 10.20-10.45: Keynote and Q&A: “What is a SULP and why logistics matter?”, Riccardo Erriu, Roma Tre University
- 10.50-11.15: Presentation and Q&A: “Challenges in urban logistics: Insights from the private logistics sector research”, VEFRESH
- 11.15-12.20: Co-creation workshop: “Mapping challenges for SUMP development and thematic integration of urban logistics”
- 12.20-12.50: Lunch break and networking
- 12.50-13.15: Presentation and Q&A: “SUMP funding: Where to get support”, Baiba Miltoviča
- 13.15-14.05: Panel discussion: “Creating and deploying a SUMP: What would I do if I were to start in 2026?”
- Baiba Miltoviča (tbc)
- City of Liepaja
- City of Riga
- Riga Metropolitan Area
- Ministry of Transport (tbc)
- 14.05-14.35: Presentation and Q&A: “POLIS Network: SUMP support mechanisms for cities”, Raffaele Vergnani, POLIS Network
- 14.35-15.00: Presentation and Q&A: “Private and public sector working together (Wolt Deliveries)”, WOLT (tbc)
- 15.00-15.30: Wrap-up & networking
EIT Urban Mobility, VEFRESH and the city of Jurmala co-organise the event.
