For over a decade, professional driver shortage has become a chronic problem across Europe and it is getting worse. Increasing lack of drivers is a real threat to EU mobility and supply chains and, hence, to the EU’s economy as a whole.
The problem has solutions and young drivers are at their heart. Join IRU and leading figures from EU institutions such as Director-General DG MOVE Henrik Hololei, governments, drivers, shippers and the wider road transport industry to debate three key topics:
Barriers to entry: Can we unblock obstacles for young people and broaden the driver pool?
Working conditions: How do we improve the driver experience?
Industry Image: Is looming automation an opportunity to attract new talent?
Hosts & Keynote speakers
Petar Vitanov, S&D, Bulgaria
Member of the European Parliament
S&D, Bulgaria
Barbara Thaler, Member of the European Parliament, EPP, Austria
Member of the European Parliament
EPP, Austria
Dragos Pislaru, Member of the European Parliament, RE, Romania
Member of the European Parliament
RE, Romania
Maria Walsh, Member of the European Parliament, EPP, Ireland
Member of the European Parliament
EPP, Ireland
Henrik Hololei, Director-General of the EC department for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE)