Welcome!
The Conference on ASIA Road Safety (CARS) 2024 aims to bring together policymakers, scientists, researchers, practitioners, law enforcers, academicians, and a wide range of public and private organizations from across Asia and around the world, all with a shared interest in advancing the future of road safety.
With the theme of 'Safer Journey, Sustainable Future', join us as we embark on this journey towards a safer and more sustainable future for all road users!
0830 - 0930 | REGISTRATION AND ARRIVALS | ||
0930 - 1015 | PLENARY 1![]() Weimin Ren, Director of Transport Division, United Nations Economics and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) |
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1015 - 1030 | TEA BREAK | ||
1030 - 1115 | PLENARY 2![]() Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Siti Zaharah Ishak Director General, Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) |
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1115 - 1200 | PLENARY 3![]() Datuk Nik Airina Nik Jaffar Managing Director, PLUS Malaysia Berhad |
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1200 - 1230 | PLENARY 4![]() Dato’ Sri Dr. Mohammed Azman bin Aziz Mohammed Group Chief Executive Officer, Social Security Organization (PERKESO) and President, International Social Security Association (ISSA) |
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1230 - 1400 | NETWORKING LUNCH | ||
1400 - 1530 | Opening Ceremony | ||
1530 - 1615 | PLENARY 5![]() Prof. Dr. Walter Eichendorf President, European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) |
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1615 - 1645 | PLENARY 6![]() Niels de Boer, Senior Programme Director, Centre of Excellence for Testing & Research of Autonomous Vehicles – NTU (CETRAN) |
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1645 | Adjourn |
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1930 - 2200 | Road Safety Awards Dinner (by invitation only) |
0830 - 0900 | REGISTRATION AND ARRIVALS | ||
0900 - 1030 | Breakout Session: Catalyzing Industry Leadership on the Road to Morocco Welcome and Introduction Weimin Ren Chairman of Steering Committee, UN Road Safety Fund (UNRSF) Keynote Statement Jean Todt UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety UN Road Safety Initiatives Valeria Motta Partnership Officer, UN Road Safety Fund ![]() Ir. Ts. Azhar Hamzah, Director, Human Factors and Road User Behavioural Centre, Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) Venue: Dewan Perdana |
Breakout Session: Safe and Sustainable Mobility ![]() Dr. Susilawati, Senior Lecturer Monash University, Malaysia ![]() Dr. Syrus Borja Gomari MobilityVision+ ![]() Carolin Maniselvi Santhiavoo Safety Officer & CEPSWAM KPJ Tawakkal KL Specialist Hospital Venue: Dewan B |
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1030 - 1045 | TEA BREAK | ||
1045 - 1245 | Breakout Session: Catalyzing Industry Leadership on the Road to Morocco ![]() Tomofumi Saito, Vice President of Technology, Autoliv Asia Roundtable Discussion by Industry Leaders
Wrap-up and Next Steps Valeria Motta Partnership Officer, UN Road Safety Fund Venue: Dewan Perdana |
Breakout Session: Innovative Safety Solutions for the Future of Transportation ![]() Tetsuya Matsushita Manager, R&D Autoliv Japan Ltd., Japan ![]() Ts. Mohd Sharulnizam Sarip Chief Operating Officer (COO), Malaysia Automotive Robotics & loT Institute (MARii) Session 3 – Practical Applications of AI and Data Science for Safer Streets and Sustainable Mobility Dr. Syrus Borja Gomari MobilityVision+ ![]() Ramesh Balakrishnan Chief Operating Officer of Rail Railway Assets Corporation (RAC) Venue: Dewan B |
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1245 - 1400 | NETWORKING LUNCH | ||
1400 - 1430 | PLENARY 7![]() Dr. Azlan bin Darus Head of the Prevention, Medical and Rehabilitation Division, Social Security Organization (PERKESO) |
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1430 - 1500 | PLENARY 8![]() Alejandra Cruz Ross, Transport Specialist, International Labour Organization (ILO) |
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1500 - 1630 | FORUM - “Innovating Safety: Navigating Tomorrow's Roads for Fleet and Commuting Safety” Moderator: MIROS ISSA, ETSC, UNRSF, ILO |
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1630 - 1700 | Closing Remarks and Ceremony |
The third day of this conference offers several activities and is open to participants of the Conference on ASIA Road Safety (CARS) 2024. However, participation in these activities is limited according to a set quota. Please refer to the information below for further details.
Further details of each activity can be obtained here.
Registration for this activity will open during the first day of the conference.
HEAVY VEHICLE CONFERENCE 2024 (HEVTEC)![]() |
CARS 2024 TECHNICAL VISIT ![]() |
Location : Conference Hall, PICC Time: 9.00am to 4.40pm Open to 100 CARS2024 delegates |
TECHNICAL VISIT 1 Location: PERKESO Rehabilitation Center, Ayer Keroh, Malacca Time : 8.00am to 7.30pm Limited to 40 CARS2024 Participants |
TECHNICAL VISIT 2 Location: MIROS Provisional CRASE Crash Centre (MIROS PC3), Tiang Dua, Malacca Time : 8.00am to 7.30pm Limited to 40 CARS2024 Participants |
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TECHNICAL VISIT 3 Location: PLUS Traffic Monitoring Centre (TMC), Persada PLUS, Petaling Jaya, Selangor Time : 10.00am to 3.00pm Limited to 120 CARS2024 Participants |
For Universities Student participants
[6 May 2024 - 26 August 2024]
Open to all participants
[6 May 2024 - 31 July 2024]
[1 August 2024 - 26 August 2024]