Abu Dhabi-based road training and safety institute Emirates Driving Company will host the inaugural edition of the EDC – Mobility Education Summit at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from today (November 14 to 16).
Hosted in collaboration with the European Driving Schools Association, Abu Dhabi Police and the Integrated Transport Centre, EDC – Mobility Education Summit is the first global mobility education gathering in history to welcome driving schools from every corner of the earth.
Withindustry professionals from various countries expected to attend, itwill also mark the only time that the European Union has presented its research on driving education outside of Europe.
Dedicated to promoting road safety education and developing sustainable driving solutions, the three-day event will feature panel discussions, immersive workshops, and seminars focused on the latest techniques and innovations in road safety education.
Topics such as driver education and training, mobility safety awareness and future mobility (impact of AI smart pods and simulators on helping assess reactions and driving abilities) will be taken on by experts and attendees.
The talks will feature a number of high-profile subject matter experts with representatives from the European Driving Schools Association, Swedish National Association of Driver Educators, Dutch Institute for Road Safety Research, Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and the Global Driving Standards Certification, World Road Transport Organisation, and the International Road Federation.
The event will also showcase Emirati traditions and customs through interactive displays presented by local artisans, including falconry, henna painting, and calligraphy. With local cuisine integrated throughout the catering options, every attendee will leave feeling more enlightened and knowledgeable about the culture of the UAE.
Outside ADNEC every attendee will tour EDC’s comprehensive driving school facilities and amenities, including the largest practical training area in the UAE and the driver’s testing centre exclusively.
Guests are also invited to use the summit as an opportunity to get out and explore the many amazing heritage sites and mesmerising landscapes of the UAE. The interactive Abu Dhabi tour takes in the most famous wonders of the UAE capital, including the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Abu Dhabi Corniche, while the desert safari provides a fully immersive experience through the true essence of Arabia, and the Dubai tour includes the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, the Burj Khalifa and more. Finally, the monumental summit will be concluded in spectacular style with a grand gala dinner, complemented by enchanting live entertainment and stunning views of Abu Dhabi.
Khalid Al Romaithi, chairman of EDC, said: “EDC is so excited and honoured to welcome driving schools, road safety associations and government authorities from across the globe for the first edition of the EDC – Mobility Education Summit. We believe that events like this are vital for progress in road safety development, and I look forward to connecting with other leaders in our industry, swapping ideas and hearing more about their future and preferred training techniques. It will be the first time in history that all the world’s leading driving training experts will be gathered in one place, and I’m sure it will be a hugely inspiring and uplifting experience.
“I want to thank our partners from the European Driving Schools Association, Abu Dhabi Police, and the Integrated Transport Centre for making it possible for us to hold this event in Abu Dhabi. We have so many interesting, creative, and awe-inspiring activities planned for the summit, and I can’t wait to see everyone there.”