This online course builds on a year-long research project on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Mass Public Transport conducted at the UITP Asia-Pacific Centre for Transport Excellence in Singapore.

More than 100 experts from authorities, operators, industry providers and academics contributed to the research in providing insights on the future of AI in public transport and helping define key building blocks for the sector to successfully embark in their AI journey.

The extensive knowledge collated during the research together with experience from early AI adopters in public transport and beyond will be shared during the online training.

The course also includes a special session on the New perspectives and developments with the Covid-19 crisis.

Learning objectives

The aim is to teach and discuss the possible applications of AI in public transport. Trainers and guest speakers will address the topic with a reduced coverage of the technical know-how. 

  • Understand and discuss the concept of AI and Machine Learning
  • Broaden your knowledge and perspective on possible applications of artificial intelligence in public transport by learning and sharing experience with professional leaders
  • Learn about the possible opportunities for making public transport modes more efficient and customer oriented with artificial intelligence applications
  • Understand the impact of new technology and how organisations can leverage on the opportunity
  • Learn from best practices from around the world: showcases from local operators, authorities and the industry
  • Learn about approaches, challenges and possible causes of failures in implementing AI projects in the public transport industry

Who is it for?

  • Public transport managers and engineers in operation, strategy, planning, maintenance and IT/innovation departments
  • Data scientists/analysts, modellers seeking to have a better understanding of public transport market needs
  • Staff from strategic management
  • AI companies’ employees with particular interest in public transport market
  • Staff from public transport operators or authorities responsible for the planning, implementation & running of AI and automation related services
  • The course is suitable for participants from companies worldwide

Why choose an online course?

  • Interact with public transport professionals from across the world
  • Be time efficient, with 7 sessions over a 2 week timespan
  • Flexibility to join the sessions from any location in the world, at work or at home

A top level methodology

  • Get inspired by our trainers, understand the main principles of artificial intelligence from successful best practices
  • Participate to interactive plenary sessions with introduction by course leaders, presentation by trainers and open discussion with participants
  • Address topics and issues from an international perspective, enriched by different cultural approaches and points of views
  • Participate in practical exercises ‘in the field’ allowing you to apply the principles and methods learnt during the training course
  • Benefit from a unique exchange of knowledge and experience between professionals

UITP Training Programmes and all related processes are certified for ISO29990:2010 – the standard for learning services for non-formal education and training.

Programme

Welcome & Introduction to the course

10:00 10:30
  • Three disruptions driving the fourth industrial revolution
  • Communication technologies, sensors and IoT
  • Big Data and its role in AI
  • Different definitions of AI
  • Types of AI
  • AI in daily life
  • AI in public transport and in other sectors
  • Growing interest of AI in government policies

Trainers

Alok JAIN

CEO & Managing Director
Trans-Consult Ltd., Hong Kong SAR, China

Lawrence CHIU

COO
Trans-Consult Ltd., Hong Kong SAR, China

Stéphanie PRIOU

Transport Authorities & Innovation Expert
Ubiquity Consulting, Spain

Maximilian KAISER

International Sales Manager for Intermodal Solutions
Siemens Mobility GmbH, Germany

Henrik KOBERG

Senior Product Manager
Siemens Mobility

Paolo SANNINO

Director of Digital Factory- Digital and Lumada Solution Unit
Hitachi Rail, Italy

Contact Us

Adrian POHER

Senior Manager – Events Management Unit
Events and Academy Services, Belgium

Organiser

UITP Academy