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The aim of the seminar is to enable learning about various experiences in Finland and abroad, and enable discussion on possibilities and limits of modelling as tools for assessment and organizational learning, in relation to planning and policymaking as a process. The seminar is intended for a diverse set of professionals in the field, from civil servants, to consultants and academia. 

This seminar volume is organized by the Spatial Planning and Transportation Engineering group at Aalto University and Ministry of Transport and Communications.

Tentative Agenda:

• 12:15-12:20 - Opening words (Niko-Matti Ronikonmäki, Ministry of Transport and Communications)
• 12:20-12:50 - History of transportation engineering research and education at Aalto University (Matti Pursula, Aalto University)
• 12:50-13:10 - Introducing new Assistant Professors (Shaya Vosough & Hannah Hook, Aalto University)
• 13:10-13:50 - National transport model development: An update (Jens West, Traficom)
• 13:50-14:15 - Analysis of Finnish transport modeling practices (Laura Jaunaka, Tampere University)
• 14:15-15:00 - Coffee and discussion break
• 15:00-15:45 - National transport modeling and backcasting: Global perspectives (Luis Martinez, International Transport Forum)
• 15:45-16:30 - The role of the Danish national transport model in transport planning – Advantages and challenges (Thomas Pedersen, Danish Road Directorate)
• 16:30-16:35 - Closing reflection (MiloÅ¡ Mladenović, Aalto University)
• 16:35 - Moving to external location for further informal discussions

Previous seminar volumes, with recordings:

1. /en/events/whats-modelling-got-to-do-with-planning
2. /en/events/whats-modelling-got-to-do-with-planning-0
3. /en/events/whats-modelling-got-to-do-with-planning-1