Le conferenze SOLUTRANS 2025

Per la sua 18a edizione, SOLUTRANS si terrà dal 18 al 22 novembre 2025 presso Lyon Eurexpo, in Francia, e metterà la decarbonizzazione al centro delle discussioni. Il mix energetico, l’idrogeno, la sicurezza informatica, le infrastrutture e l’intelligenza artificiale saranno tra i temi principali affrontati.

Una serie di conferenze e tavole rotonde internazionali, a partire da una plenaria con la Commissione Europea, offrirà ai professionisti l’opportunità di anticipare i cambiamenti normativi in arrivo e di scoprire soluzioni concrete per accelerare la transizione nel settore.

Ecco il programma completo

Tuesday 18 November 2025

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14:30 – 16:00  [Plenary session] Commerical vehicle sector – European Union: why don’t we talk?

Against a backdrop of profound transformation in the industrial vehicle sector, marked by technological, environmental and economic challenges, it is crucial to strengthen cooperation between industry players and European institutions. The development of a common roadmap aims to align strategic objectives, promote innovation, and ensure the competitiveness of this key sector in the energy and digital transition.

Speakers:

Jean-Louis COLSON, Chef d’unité à la Direction Générale de la Mobilité et des Transports, DG MOVE, de la Commission Européenne/ Head of Unit at the Directorate General for Mobility and Transport, DG MOVE, of the European Commission ; Raluca MARIAN, Déléguée général de la Délégation permanente de l’IRU auprès de l’UE/Director EU Advocacy and General Delegate of the Permanent Delegation to the EU at IRU ; Christian LEVIN, Président des véhicules utilitaires de l’ACEA et CEO de Scania Group/President ACEA Commercial Vehicles and President and CEO of Scania Group ; Stef CORNELIS, Directeur du programme Electrification des flottes et Fret routier Transport & Environnement / Director Electric Fleets and Freight Transport & Environment ; Eric RABOUIN, Président de la FNTR Pays-de-la-Loire, membre de la commission Europe et international / President of FNTR Pays-de-la-Loire, Member of the Europe and International Affairs Commission ; Marco DIGIOIA, Secrétaire Général UETR/Secretary General of the UETR ; Michaël REUL, Secrétaire général de l’UPTR/ Secretary General of UPTR

16:00 – 17:00  CSIAM talk: Making decarbonisation a lever for sovereignty and innovation in the truck industry

Rather than seeing decarbonisation as a constraint on competitiveness, what if it were to be turned into a driver of transformation and innovation? Far from simply adjusting to standards, this transition can redefine the French/European truck industry and position it as a world technological leader.

Wednesday 19 November 2025

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09:30 – 11:00 Hydrogen: building a strong European industry

The energy transition is forcing us to rethink our modes of transport, and heavy-duty mobility is at the heart of this transformation. The commercial vehicle industry is gradually adopting a promising solution: hydrogen. Numerous projects (manufacturers, infrastructure) already illustrate the integration of this energy into heavy-duty mobility. The aim of this symposium is to bring together the main players in the hydrogen field and to draw up guidelines for the Heavy Duty Mobility H₂ vertical.

Speakers:

Jean-Michel AMARÉ, Vice-Président de FRANCE HYDROGÈNE/Vice-president FRANCE HYDROGENE ; Erwin PENFORNIS, vice-président de la branche mondiale Hydrogène Énergie AIR LIQUIDE/ Vice President of the Global Hydrogen Energy Business Line AIR LIQUIDE ; Charles CAMBOURNAC, Directeur général de HYUNDAI HYDROGEN MOBILITY GERMANY/Managing Director of HYUNDAI HYDROGEN MOBILITY GERMANY ; Christophe DUBRUQUE, Directeur du développement Mobilité LHYFE/Development Director Mobility LHYFE ; Guirec DUFOUR, Directeur général QAIR/ Director QAIR

11:00 – 12:30 FFC talk: European reforms in 2026: what impact will these have on commercial vehicle bodybuilding and road haulage operators?

2026 will mark a key milestone for commercial vehicle body building and all transport stakeholders. Several European reforms will redefine the rules applicable to manufacturers, developers and professionals in the sector. Understanding these developments today is essential in order to anticipate the technical, economic and environmental impacts.

During this talk, we will create a forum for discussion between experts, manufacturers, fitters and regulatory authorities, focusing on new regulations in legal metrology, for example. We will also address technical and safety issues for bodybuilders and manufacturers of variable gross combination weight vehicles, depending on the type of trailers and equipment fitted. Not to mention the ELV (End-of-Life Vehicles) regulation and the new environmental responsibilities in end-of-life vehicle management. Finally, we will discuss upcoming standards and best practices for anticipating inspections and avoiding non-compliance for fitters.

14:00 – 15:00 Energy Transition talk : New energies, new uses: the new propositions

The truck industry is evolving rapidly thanks to the development of renewable energies and green technologies. Several alternatives to traditional diesel propulsion are now available: electric, gas, hydrogen and biofuels. Business models are also evolving. Manufacturers are now marketing zero-emission vehicles on a pay-as-you-go basis. At this talk, new energy sources will be addressed from 3 angles: technological, usage and financial.

Speakers:

Jean-Yves KERBRAT, Directeur général MAN Truck & Bus FRANCE/ Director MAN Truck & Bus France ; Olivier METZGER, Directeur des Energies Alternatives, RENAULT TRUCKS FRANCE / Director of Alternative Energies, RENAULT TRUCKS France ; Ovarith TROEUNG, CEO HYLIKO ; Clément MOLIZON, délégué général de l’AVERE/General delegate AVERE ; Adrien BERTO, Président du Directoire Groupe BERTO/ Chairman of the Board of Directors BERTO GROUP ; Bastien LE BOUHELLEC, Directeur d’OLEO100/ Director OLEO100 ; Etienne VALTEL, Directeur de ALTENS/Director ALTENS

15:00 – 16:00 CNR talk: Road haulage operating costs: 2025 review and 2026 outlook

The Comité National Routier (CNR) is the only organisation of its kind in the world. Entrusted with a mission of general interest by the French government, it is primarily dedicated to carrying out economic studies and analyses on the road haulage market. Particular attention is paid to monitoring fluctuations in operating costs in this sector.

Speakers:

Alexis GIRET, Directeur du CNR/Director CNR ; Olivier RAYMOND, Chef statisticien du CNR/ Chief Statistician CNR ; Julie LEE-QUIL, Présidente des Transports QUIL/President Transports QUIL

16:00 – 17:00 Presentation of the OpinionWay survey for Solutrans 2025:

Road transport viewed by the French: perceptions, expectations and sector challenges

To mark the 180th anniversary of the French Bodywork Federation (FFC), Solutrans and OpinionWay present an exclusive study on how the French view road freight transport. Conducted in September 2025, this survey explores the image and perception of trucks and light commercial vehicles in everyday life, as well as public expectations regarding ecological transition and safety.

This talk will reveal detailed results and feature reactions from professional organisations and industry players.

Speaker:

Frédéric Micheau, Directeur général adjoint d’OpinionWay / Deputh Managing Director, OpnionWay.

Thursday 20 November 2025

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10:00 – 11:00 Understanding the rise of zero-emission trucks in Northern Europe

Zero emission trucks are selling well in Northern Europe for several reasons. Firstly, northern European governments (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands) impose very strict regulations on CO₂ emissions and diesel vehicles. Low-emission zones (LEZs) and progressive diesel bans encourage hauliers to switch to electric or hydrogen. In addition, generous subsidies and tax exemptions reduce the initial cost of zero-emission trucks, making the investment more attractive to companies.

Speakers:

Alexandre HELIBERT, Public Affairs Manager MILENCE ; DAIMLER ; SCANIA

11:00 – 12:00 Experimental talk: Artificial intelligence, already present in transport (with Lab’IA Transport)

Artificial Intelligence is transforming road transport, improving efficiency, safety and sustainability. One of the major roles of AI is to optimise logistics flows using sophisticated algorithms. However, these technologies are not yet widely deployed due to technical, regulatory and ethical challenges.

Speakers:

DASHDOC; ADDSECURE; DJTAL SYSTEM

14:00 – 15:00 Sustainable Development talk: Retrofitting, regeneration, recycling: how to improve the value of a vehicle

Faced with environmental and economic challenges, the transition to more sustainable mobility requires more than the acquisition of new vehicles. Retrofitting, regeneration and recycling offer innovative and credible alternatives to extend truck lifespans, reduce costs and adopt a circular economy approach. By combining these approaches, carriers can prolong the profitability of their fleets, minimise their environmental impact and meet new market demands.

Speakers:

Pierre MASCLET, Directeur des Véhicules Reconditionnés et d’Occasion, RENAULT TRUCKS FRANCE/ Director of Refurbished and Used Trucks, RENAULT TRUCKS France ; Frédéric STRADY, Directeur général de QINOMIC/Managing Director of QINOMIC ; Arnaud VILLEGIER, Président de l’OVI/President OVI ; Emmanuel VINCENT, Président de SAMPA FRANCE/President SAMPA France ; André ZAFFIRO, Directeur général de CYCLEVIA/General manager CYCLEVIA ; Daniel GASPAR, Directeur des opérations de maintenance de TIP / Director of maintenance operations, TIP.

15:00 – 16:00 Urban logistics: technological innovations and new strategies

Faced with ULEZ traffic restrictions, the rise of e-commerce and growing expectations in terms of sustainability, urban logistics are undergoing radical change. Transport and delivery companies must rethink their models to adapt to these new demands, while maintaining their competitiveness.

Speakers:

Christophe MARTIN, Directeur Général de Renault Trucks France / Senior Vice-President Renault Trucks France ; Philippe DIVRY, CEO de FLEXIS/CEO FLEXIS ; Elisabeth MORETTI, Directrice déléguée au développement durable de l’union TLF/ Sustainable Development Division Advisor TLF ; Hélène QUEVREMONT, Directrice aux affaires techniques à l’environnement et à l’innovation de l’OTRE ; Loïc CHAVAROCHE, Directeur Qualité, Sécurité, Sureté, Environnement GROUPE STERNE/ Director of Quality, Safety, Security, Environment STERN GROUP ; Guillaume PERDU, Dirigeant de EKOLIS/Director EKOLIS

16:00 – 17:00 Michelin talk: What opportunities are there for the transport sector?

Given the current economic, societal and environmental challenges, what opportunities should the transport sector be taking advantage of?

Speakers:

Laure Jaubert, directrice de la Prospective du groupe Michelin / Director of Foresight at Michelin Group and Eric Heyer, Économiste et Directeur de Département Analyse et Prévisions de l’OFCE / Economist and Director of Analysis and Forecasting Department at OFCE.

Friday 21 November 2025

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10:00 – 11:00 CYBERSECURITY : SECURING OUR DATA AND OUR FLEETS

In the digital age, managing fleets and sensitive data is becoming a major strategic challenge for transport and logistics companies. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and THE Internet of Things (IoT) is opening up new prospects to enhance safety, optimise operations and prevent risks.

Speakers:

Thomas LACROIX, Directeur du produit marketing Connected Solutions MICHELIN/Director of Product Marketing Connected Solutions MICHELIN ; Christophe JUHEL, Développeur d’affaires DJTAL SYSTEM/ Business Developper DJTAL SYSTEM ; Stéphane MALBRANT, Directeur de COJALI France/Director COJALI ; Jacques VELOT, Directeur Mobilité Transport Décarbonation IN GROUP

11:00 – 12:00 Tyre talk: The challenges of eco-responsible tyres

For a century since its invention, the tyre has been constantly evolving to improve its safety performance and increase its load-carrying capacity for transport, without taking ecological requirements into account. Since the 1990s, tyres have resolutely embarked on an eco-responsible course, integrating these imperatives into their manufacture, use and recycling. To meet regulatory requirements, and even without waiting for them, the major tyre manufacturers have embarked on an extraordinary technological competition to make tyres neutral by 2050. Speakers:

Cyrille ROGET, Directeur de la Communication Technique et Scientifique Michelin/ Director of Technical and Scientific Communication MICHELIN ; Eric MULLER, Directeur Produits et Innovation GOODYEAR/ Director of Products and Innovation GOODYEAR ; Islem BELKOUS, Directeur Economie, développement durable et relations extérieures ELANOVA/ Director of Economy, Sustainable Development and External Relations ELANOVA ; François CHANUDET, Directeur ATLANTIQUE BRETAGNE RECHAPAGE/Director ATLANTIQUE BRETAGNE RECHAPAGE ; Hervé DOMAS, Directeur Général ALIAPUR/ General manager ALIAPUR

14:00 – 15:00 Infrastructure : charging, the key challenge for electric vehicles

The future growth of electric vehicles, one of the key solutions for decarbonising transport, depends directly on the charging infrastructure that accompanies them. While the technology of electric vans and trucks is evolving rapidly, the adaptation and development of charging stations must follow suit to ensure a successful transition to zero-emission fleets.

Speakers:

Saïd KAYAL, Vice-président Truck Solutions TOTAL ENERGIES/Vice-president Truck Solutions TOTAL ENERGIES ; Vincent PASSOT, Manager des Systèmes de Recharge à SCANIA FRANCE/ Charging Systems Manager at SCANIA France ; Anthony WELC, Directeur Général France Mobilize Power Solutions/Managing Director France Mobilize Power Solutions ; Tariel CHAMEROIS, Directeur RSE Développement Durable et Livraison urbaine DB SCHENKER/Head of Sustainability DB SCHENKER ; Christophe THARRAULT, Dirigeant de CONSULTRUCK/DIRECTOR CONSULTRUCK ; Ludovic LAVARDE, Directeur Développement Poids Lourds de la société IZIVIA/ Head of Heavy Truck Development at IZIVIA ; Tom LYONNET, Responsable du marché transport et logistique BUMP/ Transport and Logistics Market Manager BUMP

Full talks programme available at Solutrans.fr

*Programme subject to change.

Free admission, subject to available seats. Talks will be simultaneously translated (French-English).