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Join us at the Zero Emission Bus Conference @Busworld Europe in Brussels from October 7th to 9th, 2025.

Building on our previous successful editions, we will bring together transport operators & authorities, policymakers, manufacturers, and industry experts to discuss decarbonizing public and private transportation.

ZEB 2025 is being organised by ERM in partnership with Busworld Foundation. Thanks to this partnership, the 6th edition of the European ZEB Conference will be held at Busworld Europe in October 2025. This will bring considerable mutual benefits to both events: the conferences and the exhibition. All ZEB attendees will have free entrance to the Busworld Europe 2025 exhibition.

The ZEB 2025 programme is designed to give bus and coach operators, public transport authorities, and local policy makers a complete overview of the considerations for deploying zero emission fleets at scale. Building on the feedback from ZEB 2023, ZEB 2025 will offer more in-depth technical content than ever before.

The Networking Dinner on Tuesday, 7th October is a key highlight of the week, bringing together attendees from both the ZEB Conference and the Busworld Congress in one shared, relaxed environment. Set against the backdrop of good food and engaging conversation, this joint event provides a unique opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, industry leaders, and innovators across the zero-emission and bus transport sectors. All speakers from both conferences will be present, making it an ideal occasion to continue discussions, exchange insights, and build valuable relationships in an informal and welcoming setting. It’s the perfect chance to expand your network, gain fresh insights, and enjoy a memorable evening in great company.

 

Key figures from ZEB 2023:

>400
Audience
>70
Speakers
>50
Operators & Authorities

ZEB 2025

ZEB 2025 will complement the plenary sessions with interactive breakout sessions. Those breakout sessions are expected to facilitate more technical discussions and address key questions about the opportunities and challenges associated with battery and fuel cell buses.

ZEB 2025 is expected to be the biggest edition yet!

We have listened to your feedback from previous editions and the next edition of ZEB will have even more interactive elements including more technical breakout sessions, more live Q&A and the same great networking opportunities!

Feedback from ZEB 2023

  • 80% rated ZEB as Good or Excellent value for money
  • 95% of attendees were satisfied with the content of the conference
  • “The depth of the talks, and especially the panel discussions, was very good”
  • “It was a great conference/event in all respects… Thanks all for your effort for organising it”
  • “Everything was very well organized”
  • “There were some great networking opportunities, especially the networking dinner.”
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Speakers

Beatriz Yordi
Director of DG CLIMA B, European Commission
Sergio Fernandez Balaguer
Head of Department, EMT Madrid
Pieter Bovijn
Research Project Manager, Flanders Make
Martin West
Principal Engineer, Transport for London
Lieven Vandevelde
Professor, Ghent University
Katie Black
Energy Transition Director, Transdev
Jerome Sahuc
Head of Energy Transition IT Systems, RATP
Eduardo Segura
Key Account Manager, Jema Energy
Cedric De Cauwer
Project Manager Electric & Autonomous Vehicles, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Dr. Wenjuan Mattis
Chief Technology Officer, Microvast
Tommy Carnebo
Risk Management Specialist, DAFO Vehicle
Steven Meersmann
Founder Director, ZENOBE
Carlos Rivo
Commercial Director, UNVI
Benjamin Roelands
Program Manager, STIB
David Barnett
General Manager Engineering, Translink
Alexander Stiehl
Team Leader Plant Technology, Regionalverkehr Köln GmbH
Santosh Alexander
CEO, WideSense
Nicolas Pocard
Vice President, Marketing & Strategic Partnerships, Ballard Power Systems
Martin Dean
Managing Director of Bus, The Go-Ahead Group
Lidia León Talavera
Deputy Director for Operation Centres, Empresa Municipal de Transportes de Madrid (EMT Madrid)
Jon Stenslet
Manager Vehicles & Depots, Ruter
Eamonn Mulholland
Researcher, International Council on Clean Transportation
Claudius Jehle
CEO & Founder, Volytica Diagnostics
Andreas Meyer
Technical Director, WSW (Wuppertaler Stadtwerke)
Alexandre Charr
Chief Operating Officer, Connected Energy
Richard Ferrer
Head of Alternative Fuels Sector, CINEA - European Commission
Thomas Fabian
Chief Commercial Vehicles Officer, ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association)
Erwan Bruneau
Product Manager Hydrogen for Mobility Europe & Africa, Air Products
Magali Senaux
Senior Consultant, ERM
Sam Schott
Researcher, VIVES University of Applied Sciences
Matt Greener
Zero Emission Institute Director, Arriva Ltd
Max Mollière
Road Freight Researcher, Transport & Environment
Sanne van Breukelen
Team Lead Transport & Mobility, Cenex
Bruno Lapeyrie
Director, Keolis
Gerard Hellburg
Team Coordinator & Program Manager, Vervoerregio Amsterdam
Riccardo Schiavo
Editor, Sustainable Bus
Flip Konings
Policy Advisor, OV-bureau Groningen Drenthe
Luca Poggi
Data Analyst, Transport & Environment  
Tim Howgego
Managing Technical Consultant, ERM
Michel van der Mark
Strategic Program Director, QBuzz
Magda Kopczyńska
Director-General for Mobility and Transport, European Commission

Become a Sponsor

Do you want to reach out to a targeted audience of transport operators and authorities? Become a sponsor of the 2025 ZEB edition and help make this edition the best ever.

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Thank you for the great organisation of the ZEB Conference and your support

Caroline Blauvac, Messer

Thanks for the preparation and discussions around the panel yesterday (…) some interesting topics either side of the panel

Fraser McGregor, Siemens Financial Services

Excellent quality of speakers. Excellent networking opportunities

Lionel Boillot, Clean Hydrogen Partnership

Perfect event from our side. Hope to be part of it with you again next time

Francois Vauxion, RATP

Great added value of the combination between the conference and Busworld. I enjoyed all panels and liked the set-up of having a conversation instead of listening to presentations

Gerard Hellburg, Vervoerregio Amsterdam

Thank you very much on behalf of the whole Flix team! We appreciate the great organisation and collaboration. The event was a great success

Daniel Zellinger, Flixbus

It was great to see all stakeholders in the Zero Emission Buses in the conference, and we greatly benefited from the discussions

Fatih Canitez, Imperial College

Great work at the conference – really good sessions, very informative and seamless. Well done

David Barnett, Translink

ZEB Innovation Showcase

The ZEB 2025 Innovation Showcase offers funded ZEB projects a prime opportunity to display their findings in the Mezzanine networking hub at Brussels Expo, where 400+ industry leaders will gather. Participants receive premium visibility through newsletter, LinkedIn, website, and brochure features, plus one complimentary conference ticket. Secure your spot to showcase your innovation and connect with top industry stakeholders!

Explore the ZEB Innovation Showcase opportunity here

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Venue & hotel

The European ZEB 2025 Conference will be hosted at the Brussels Expo Centre in the north of Belgium’s capital, alongside Busworld Europe—the continent’s largest bus and coach exhibition. Busworld Europe features over 500 exhibitors, including the world’s leading bus manufacturers and suppliers of key technologies such as charging and fueling infrastructure, energy management systems, engines, powertrains, ITS, and ADAS solutions. In 2023, the event attracted more than 40,000 visitors from 111 countries, offering unmatched networking and industry insight opportunities.

To support attendees, a wide range of accommodation options is available through Busworld Europe’s official hotel booking platform, provided by Brussels Booking Desk. This service offers exclusive rates on hotels located near the Brussels Expo Centre, catering to various preferences and budgets. Early booking is highly recommended, as demand for rooms during the event is expected to be high. For more information or to secure your stay, visit the Busworld Europe Hotels page.

The distinctiveness of the Brussel Expo Centre lies in the originality of its architecture, which dates to the early 1930s with architectural style of Art Deco. This functional venue offers a variety of settings for conferences, and naturally creates an environment beneficial to the exchange of ideas, while bringing together all the material and equipment necessary to ensure the success of an event such as the European Zero Emission Bus Conference.

Previous editions

The 5th edition of the Zero Emission Bus Conference was held in Brussels on 9th-12th October 2023. Over 430 attendees heard from >70 speakers and >90 representatives from transport operators and authorities attended.

The 2023 Zero Emission Bus Conference was the biggest-ever edition, and the first to be held at Busworld Europe, the world’s largest B2B bus and coach exhibition.

The 4th edition of the European Zero Emission Bus conference was held in Paris on 17th & 18th November 2021. The conference was held over two days at the Maison de la Chimie and attended by 400 attendees from the zero-emission bus sector. Experienced operators and industry experts outlined the pathways towards achieving full fleet transitions to zero emission.

What we accomplished:

  • A successful in person event during COVID-19, meeting COVID guidelines and regulations.
  • A digital QR code programme – No programmes were printed at this event, making it more environmentally friendly.
  • A conference with approximately 50 speakers in person and some virtual due to regulations in their country.
  • We ran shuttle bus tours with our sponsors Caetano and IVECO’s buses, one hydrogen and one battery electric.
  • 17 sponsors participated with exhibition booths; we received positive feedback from everyone looking forward to the next ZEB.

Throughout the autumn of 2020, the organisers hosted a series of free webinars in the lead up to the 4th conference edition in Paris 2021.

The ZEBINAR programme covered key elements of the transition to zero emission. Participants heard directly from operators on how they are integrating zero emission vehicles into their bus fleets; industry representatives developing zero emission infrastructure and vehicles; and policy makers developing the next phase of European directives.

The programme covered the following topics:

Zero Emission Buses & The Green Recovery – Tuesday 22nd September 2020
An overview of the policy framework and strategies for accelerating zero emission bus deployment in Europe. Speakers discussed how zero emission buses can play a part in Europe’s green recovery strategy.

Transforming Infrastructure: HYDROGEN – Tuesday 13th October 2020
Industry representatives discussed solutions for rolling out affordable infrastructure and pathways to green hydrogen.

Transforming Infrastructure: BATTERY – Tuesday 10th November 2020
Industry representatives and bus operators discussed solutions for rolling out affordable and reliable recharging infrastructure. Speakers tackled topics including connection to the grid, interoperability, and smart charging solutions.

Optimising Operations: Considerations For A Full Fleet Conversion – Tuesday 1st December 2020
Operators shared their experiences and best practices of operating ZE buses. Speakers shared their practical solutions for integrating zero emission buses into their existing fleets and plans for transitioning to fully zero emission fleets in the 2020s.

The 2nd edition of the European Zero Emission Bus conference was held in Cologne on the 27th & 28th November 2018. 

With over 350 attendees, the European Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) conference 2018 successfully brought together an audience of policy makers, bus manufacturers, operators, local authorities and industry experts.

The 1st edition of the Zero Emission Bus conference was held in London on 30th November 2016. Over 250 high level stakeholders from 22 countries attended the event, including representatives from local authorities, transit operators, industry, and national and financial regulatory and funding agencies held lively discussions around zero emission bus (ZEB) technologies’ readiness levels and commercialisation paths.

It was agreed unanimously that ZEB technologies are ready to be deployed globally.

Contact

General Enquiries
ERM
zebconference.eu@erm.com

Jessica Pickles
Jessica.Pickles@erm.com

@EUZEBconference

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