The Brainport Region, Netherlands, hosted an international event in cooperative driving as part of the i-GAME project, supported by the European Commission. GCDC 2016 was a significant demonstration of cooperative vehicle automation and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication.

hands-on learning opportunities at i-GAME Master Class

Key Highlights:

  • Location: A270 Highway between Helmond and Eindhoven.
  • Participating Teams: 10 European teams from universities, research institutes, and companies.
  • Scenarios: Automated lane-changing, merging, crossing, and creating space for emergency vehicles.

Public Day – GCDC 2016

Date: Saturday, 28 May 2016
Location: Automotive Campus, Helmond
Time: 11:00 – 19:00
Entry: Free

  • Highlights: Interactive demos, vehicle showcases, and family-friendly activities to raise public awareness of cooperative driving.
  • Coincided with: Dutch Technology Week.

Mobility Expert Day – GCDC 2016

Date: Sunday, 29 May 2016
Location: Automotive Campus, Helmond
Time: 13:30 – 17:30
Entry: Free

  • Focus: Mobility experts and press.
  • Features: Futuristic vehicle demos, live GCDC demonstrations, and tours of the Traffic and Innovation Centres.

i-GAME Congress – Monday, 30 May

Location: Eindhoven University of Technology
Time: 09:30 – 17:30

  • Audience: Policymakers, researchers, automotive industry leaders.
  • Topics Covered: Safety and legal aspects of cooperative driving. Standardization challenges and public acceptance.

Programme Highlights:

  • Opening Plenary: Florien van der Windt (Ministry of Infrastructure) – National policy on automated driving. Prof. Peter Zegelaar (Ford Research) – Ford’s vision on driver assistance.
  • Parallel Sessions: Certification challenges, legal aspects, and infrastructure discussions. Public support for cooperative driving, including end-user involvement.

Master Class on Cooperative Mobility – Tuesday, 31 May

Location: Eindhoven University of Technology
Time: 09:30 – 14:00
Entry: Free (Includes lunch)

  • Audience: Students, young professionals, researchers.
  • Key Sessions: Trends in automated driving by Hans Jeekel (Rijkswaterstaat). Lessons learned in the i-GAME project, including human-machine interaction and creating public awareness.