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27–28 October 2026 · Madrid
MadridAutonomousMobilitySummit2026
Europe's capital for autonomous urban mobility
- Dates and venue
- 27–28 October 2026 · Green Patio, Madrid
- Venue website
- Green Patio, Madrid
- Format
- 2 days · in-person · bilingual (EN/ES, simultaneous translation)
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Context
Why Madrid, why now
Autonomous mobility stops being a pilot and becomes a market in 2026. Madrid is where Europe's deployment, regulation and capital meet.
Europe's largest regulatory sandbox
The Villaverde Mobility Sandbox offers 20 km² of real urban environment for testing autonomous and connected mobility.
Spain's first Level 4 autonomous bus
EMT put Spain's first SAE Level 4 autonomous bus into service in September 2025, rated 8.4/10 by users.
A decisive regulatory year
2026 brings the UNECE global regulation on ADS, the EU Automotive Industrial Action Plan and the DGT's ES-AV framework programme.
At a glance
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Agenda pillars
Summit themes
Five threads run through both days, from global strategy to Madrid's own value chain.
Geopolitics01
The geopolitics of autonomous driving
China vs. USA vs. Europe: industrial strategy, supply chains and the race for standards.
Operations02
Lessons from Europe's live pilots
What London, Oslo and Leuven have learned about running autonomous services in real cities.
Ecosystem03
The new urban mobility ecosystem
Robotaxis, MaaS, V2X, AI and the integration of autonomy into public transport.
Investment04
Madrid as an investment and talent hub
Startup pitches, investor matchmaking and the Madrid Declaration on autonomous urban mobility.
Value chain05
Madrid's SMEs in the AV value chain
Internationalisation in software, data, AI, logistics and infrastructure.
Two days
Programme
Panels, keynotes and matchmaking across two full days at Green Patio.
Tuesday 27 October 2026
The Geopolitics of Autonomous Mobility
- 10:00
Institutional welcome
Madrid City Council
- 10:20
Keynote: the global race for autonomous driving
Proposed profile: international AV strategy analyst
- 10:50
Panel 1 — China vs. USA: the geopolitics of AVs
Proposed profiles: industrial policy, OEM strategy, research
- 12:15
Fireside — the European operator's dilemma
Proposed profiles: European transport operators
- 14:30
Panel 2 — Business models: London, Oslo, Leuven
Proposed profiles: pilot programme leads
- 16:00
Panel 3 — Regulation: from the EU framework to the DGT
Proposed profiles: regulators and standards bodies
- 17:15
Networking apéro
AV showcase open
Speakers are being confirmed. The programme reflects the technical memoir submitted to the call. All speakers are listed as proposed profiles, never as confirmed participants.
Live exhibition
AV Showcases
Across both days, a live exhibition of autonomous vehicles and mobility technology is open to all attendees during networking and lunch breaks — vehicles and systems you can walk around, ask about and evaluate.
Target exhibitor profiles
- Urban AV operators
- Last-mile logistics robotics
- Level 3–4 electric vehicles
- Fleet-management software
- Vehicle cybersecurity
Participants
Who attends
A senior, international room built around six participant profiles.
Transport operators & authorities
Public and interurban transport operators and mobility authorities running or exploring AV pilots.
AV manufacturers & technology
OEMs and Tier-1s, autonomous-driving software, and sensor providers (LiDAR, radar, cameras).
Robotaxi platforms & operators
Robotaxi, MaaS and on-demand mobility platforms, and autonomous fleet managers.
Regulators & administrations
National traffic and mobility regulators, EU institutions, standards bodies and city administrations.
Startups & scaleups
European mobility startups and scaleups, alongside Madrid-based SMEs across the value chain.
Investors & ecosystem
Mobility VC/CVC funds, family offices, and innovation and ecosystem networks.
Business programme
B2B matchmaking & investment
Two structured rounds of bilateral meetings connect international buyers, operators and investors with Madrid's mobility value chain.
Bilateral meeting rounds
Pre-scheduled 20-minute slots, matched by profile and interest, across two rounds on day 2.
Pitch session
10-minute pitch plus 5-minute Q&A in front of investors, operators and corporates.
At least 50% Madrid-based
Half of the participating companies are Madrid-based SMEs and scaleups, by design.
Registration
Register your interest
Places are allocated by profile to keep the room balanced. Tell us who you are and how you would like to take part.