Student Award
Date: Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Where: Nieuwe Kerk The Hague
Theme: Perspectives on urban mobility: then, now and tomorrow
Join an inspiring event with perspectives on urban mobility: then, now and tomorrow
We are excited to invite you to the Q-Park Walking Tour, Q-Park Thoughtleader Event & Q-Park Student Award. Together with our speakers, students and other guests, we seek to delve into the evolving landscape of urban mobility.
This event is designed to inspire and engage a diverse audience, including public and private landlords, local officials, (micro-)mobility providers such as car rental/sharing or bicycle sharing, and public transport services.
Event highlights
Walking tour: Visit interesting sites in The Hague and learn about the city's plans and needs for sustainable urban mobility.
Thoughtleaders: Three renowned experts will share their insights on the past, present, and future of urban mobility.
Student awards: Three brilliant students will present their winning research, offering fresh perspectives and solutions.
Why attend?
Urban mobility is a critical challenge for larger cities, where the need to connect and combine residents, commuters and visitors, with businesses and local amenities, is ever-growing. As an international parking owner-operator, we are committed to being a Sustainable Mobility Partner in an ecosystem of sustainable mobility solutions.
And we believe that sharing knowledge creates value for all. Sharing knowledge from different perspectives: from topical experts, from students, and from local officials is very powerful and inspirational. Strengthening our collective goal to create and offer solutions to enhance accessibility, urban liveability, economic viability and sustainable mobility together.
Join us to explore the future of urban mobility and be part of the conversation that shapes our cities. Together, we can create a more sustainable and connected urban environment.
Walking tour
The Hague, like many metropolitan areas, faces unique challenges in urban mobility. The city's dense road network and high economic activity demand innovative solutions to reduce private vehicle use and promote sustainable transport options. Efforts to prioritise walking, cycling, and public transport are essential to address congestion and improve safety. By integrating these strategies, The Hague aims to create a more connected and sustainable urban environment.
Thoughtleaders
Giuliano Mingardo is specialised in parking policy and mobility management and regularly advises (local) governments and companies on these issues. He will welcome you and introduce this year's theme 'Perspectives on urban mobility - then, now and tomorrow'. Giuliano is senior researcher at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Carlo van de Weijer is General Manager of the Eindhoven AI Systems Institute at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). He focuses on bringing the potential benefits of AI to the foreground. He will take us by the hand along the developments of the past decade to today and tomorrow. From smart parking and MaaS, from autonomous and connected vehicles, to shared and electric mobility ... and to AI for mobility.
Arjen Kapteijns is Alderman for Energy Transition, Mobility and Raw Materials in The Hague. He will elaborate on the plans of The Hague to remain accessible and liveable for everyone (residents, visitors, entrepreneurs and commuters).
Student awards
Part of the event is the annual Q-Park Student Award. The competition is organised by the Erasmus University Rotterdam and Q-Park, and open to students from European colleges and universities. Any bachelor or master project related to parking and/or mobility, in the broadest sense of the word, is eligible. During the event, the three students who submitted the best projects will present their results.
Frank De Moor knows a thing or two about parking today and has a clear vision on parking (and mobility) in the future. Frank is CEO at Q-Park BV and a member of the Q-Park Student Award jury. He will present the awards to the students with the best projects.
Event moderator
Theo Thuis is an innovator and inspirator with a more than average interest in solutions for smart cities and smart mobility. He will guide us through the event, Theo loves to challenge all guests to engage with the thoughtleaders, students and each other.
Event information
Date: 19 November 2025
Agenda:
11:00 Walking tour (including break)
13:00 Welcome reception
14:00 Thoughtleaders
15:00 Discussion & break
16:00 Student presentations & Award ceremony
17:00 Networking, beverages & bites
Venue: Nieuwe Kerk Den Haag
Address: Spui 175, 2511 BM The Hague