Doha, September 08 (QNA) - The 2nd edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB) concluded today after being hosted by the Ministry of Transport over two days at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC).

The event was organized by Just Us & Otto and drew broad participation from leading officials, experts and pioneers in the smart transportation sector from Qatar and around the world.

The expert program covered the latest developments in the sustainable transportation ecosystem through specialized panel discussions addressing the future of autonomous public transport and the expansion of autonomous vehicle deployment from free zones to city streets, with the participation of major institutions and entities. It also explored the prospects for air mobility through electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft and regulatory safety standards.

Participants discussed the electrification of the maritime sector, autonomous vessels, green ports, the implications of cybersecurity and data privacy, innovations in ultra-fast charging batteries, and global policy and regulatory frameworks.

The side stage, or parallel track, also featured advanced technical workshops on integrating electric vehicle charging systems with smart grids, with the participation of Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa). The workshops also addressed AI-powered intelligent traffic systems and included case studies on the deployment of autonomous mobility regionally and globally, in cooperation with academic and research institutions, most notably Qatar University and the University of Doha for Science and Technology.

The program also featured interactive discussions and live polls on safety and ethical issues related to self-driving vehicles, electric vehicle ownership experiences in the State of Qatar and the associated challenges. Sessions on education and talent highlighted future jobs in the autonomous mobility industry and ways to bridge the skills gap and train young technicians and engineers, with the participation of leading academic and financial institutions. (QNA)