On February 24, 2026, the official kick-off of AiMTT took place at the Mondai House of AI in Delft. About sixty representatives from AiMTT partners attended the event. They were treated to an inspiring, full-day program featuring lectures and panel discussions focused on AI, mobility, and education.
In the first part, attendees were presented with the ‘project context’. This included the objectives of the funding provider AIC4NL regarding ‘AI learning communities,’ how AiMTT interprets these objectives, and how the partners contribute to them.
After the coffee break, the program delved into substantial content focused on various cases. The results of the crowd management case SAIL were discussed, alongside upcoming cases concerning visitor flows, synchromodality, and AI skills for vehicle inspectors.
Afternoon Sessions
The afternoon started with a panel discussion on the current and future role of AI in traffic management. It became apparent that AI will significantly accelerate the shift towards network-wide, multimodal, and proactive (predictive) traffic management. Or perhaps better stated: thanks to AI, we can finally fulfill the promise of network-wide, multimodal, and proactive management. The session also addressed the effects of simultaneous and coordinated traffic management measures, both in-car and roadside.
Following a presentation on impact and upscaling—crucial for quickly bringing results from cases into the “real” practice—there was a session on AI in (mobility) education. AI is transforming both the job market and education. However, how can we ensure that the professionals we train truly fit into the job market of tomorrow? The challenge is that not only models and tools are changing, but the entire traffic and transportation system. New opportunities and players are redefining the value chain at a rapid pace, often much faster than curricula can adapt. How should education respond to this? Which skills will remain necessary, and which (new) skills deserve a place in the educational curriculum?
Atmosphere
There was certainly enough content to digest. However, what stood out was the excellent atmosphere during the kick-off. Attendees were actively listening, participating, and engaging in lively discussions and networking during coffee breaks and lunch. This bodes well for the coming years!
