iEXODDUS at EUCAD 2025
From 13–15 May 2025, Dr. Selim Solmaz and Iona Kirkpatrick proudly represented iEXODDUS at EUCAD 2025, hosted in Ispra, Italy, near Milan. They were joined by consortium partners IRF, CANON, CEIT, and THI at this major European event on Connected, Cooperative, and Automated Mobility (CCAM). Nearly 400 experts gathered at the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC)—a secure research facility dedicated to key EU priorities—to explore the future of automated mobility in Europe.
The conference opened with a high-level panel session on The Future of CCAM, followed by focused discussions on priority topics, including the first outcomes of the CCAM Partnership and the roadmap for implementation of CCAM technologies across the EU.
On the evening of 13 May, the exhibition area officially opened, offering a showcase of EU-funded initiatives across the mobility landscape. iEXODDUS and its sister project FRODDO shared a booth, highlighting their close collaboration and shared research goals. This occasion marked the first in-person meeting with FRODDO coordinators Nikolaos Tsampieris and George Christou, establishing a strong foundation for deeper cooperation moving forward—particularly with ERTICO and fellow CCAM initiatives.
A highlight of the event was the Integrated CCAM Technologies Cluster Meeting, co-organised by iEXODDUS and FRODDO. Held on the second day of the conference, the session brought together representatives from leading projects including AITHENA, CONDUCTOR, EVENTS, PoDIUM, and others. The discussion focused on shared technical challenges and opportunities, such as Operational Design Domain (ODD) extension, digital twin integration, and future collaborative activities—from technical workshops and joint publications to coordinated live demonstrations.
In addition, partners explored the definition of the target audience for the CCAM cluster, optimal venues for future meetings, and concrete next steps to ensure continuous alignment and momentum across projects.
Expert Contributions and Hands-On Technology at EUCAD 2025
As part of the technical program, Dr. Selim Solmaz participated in the panel session titled “Technology Enabling CCAM: From Inception to Adoption.” His presentation focused on key enablers and challenges in the validation and deployment of CCAM technologies, highlighting:
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The ongoing advancement of CCAM and the essential role of robust validation and verification (V&V) processes,
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The importance of incorporating innovations from adjacent technology domains,
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The four pillars shaping the evolution of V&V:
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Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs)
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System-level integration
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Energy efficiency and sustainability
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User trust enhancement,
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And the growing societal expectations related to safety, cybersecurity, reliability, and sustainability—emphasizing the need for V&V methodologies to evolve in parallel with technological progress.
One of the standout aspects of EUCAD 2025 was the opportunity for participants to experience hands-on demonstrations of advanced CCAM solutions on the JRC campus.
The ULTIMO project showcased its Navya autonomous shuttle, which provided on-site transport while demonstrating cutting-edge in-vehicle technologies such as vandalism and violence detection, along with V2X features like traffic light recognition.
In parallel, the Hi-Drive project presented its test vehicle, featuring notable progress in motorway and urban object detection and seamless transitions between automated and tele-assisted driving in complex urban environments.
These demonstrations reinforced the importance of real-world validation and cross-project collaboration in advancing Europe’s vision for connected and automated mobility.
