The Elbe as a connecting element - opportunities for the Elbe Valley
The Mobile Elbe Valley cordially invites you to the last future workshop of the year as part of the Mobile Elbe Valley project. Under the title "The Elbe as a connecting element - opportunities for the Elbe Valley" we would like to work with you to develop perspectives for future mobility across and along the Elbe.
- When? Tuesday, 09 September 2025 from 10:30 to 14:45
- Where? Coworking Hitzacker, Drawehnertorstr. 15, 29456 Hitzacker
- Free registration using the form at the bottom of the page
A central topic of the workshop is autonomous ferry transport. You can look forward to two exciting keynote speeches:
- Harald Ziegler (Amt Lenzen-Elbtalaue) provides practical insights into ferry operations in the region.
- Prof Dr Hauke Schramm (Kiel University of Applied Sciences) sheds light on the potential and challenges of autonomous ferry connections.
Based on the specific needs and problems in regional ferry transport, we would like to discuss the possible applications and challenges of autonomous shipping in the Elbe Valley with you. We would also like to take a look at the Cycling - in the context of tourism and in everyday life - along the Elbe.
| Time | TOP |
| 10:30 - 10:35 | Greeting |
| 10:35 - 10:45 | Agenda and goals |
| 10:45 - 11:15 | Keynote speech: Ferry operations in the region - experiences and challenges incl. short discussion (approx. 5-10 min.), Harald Ziegler | Amt Lenzen-Elbtalaue |
| 11:15 - 12:00 | Plenary discussion: Problems and needs in regional ferry transport |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch break with vegetarian/vegan catering |
| 13:00 - 13:30 | Keynote speech: Potentials and challenges of autonomous ferry connections incl. short discussion (approx. 5-10 min.), Prof. Dr Hauke Schramm | Kiel University of Applied Sciences |
| 13:30 - 14:15 | Work phase in small groups Working group 1: Opportunities and challenges of autonomous ferry connections Working group 2: Cycling and (cycle) tourism along the Elbe |
| 14:15 - 14:30 | Presentation of the results in plenary |
| 14:30 - 14:45 | Outlook and next steps |
We look forward to working with you to develop future mobility solutions - and cordially invite you to help shape them!
You are also welcome to forward this invitation to interested colleagues and experts in your organisation. Further information on the Mobile Elbe Valley can be found here on the project website and on the social media channels LinkedIn and Instagram.
The project "Mobile Elbe Valley - future lab for resilient and sustainable mobility in rural areas" becomes from the IZT - Institute for Futures Studies and Technology Assessment non-profit organisation as part of the WIR! alliance Elbe Valley and included in the programme "WIR! - change through innovation in the region". from the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space promoted.
Free registration for the future workshop "The Elbe as a connecting element - opportunities for the Elbe Valley"
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