Priscila Haidar Sakalem

Secretary of State for Transport and Urban Mobility | Government of Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Priscila Haidar Sakalem

Biography

Priscila Sakalem, with a Master’s in Taxation and Finance from UERJ, has served in Rio’s State Government since 2020. Now Secretary of Transport and Urban Mobility, she led the train system transition, the Gávea station works’ resumption, and modernization of ferry services and electronic ticketing.

Sessions

11:00h
Thematic Keynote | TOMORROW.MOBILITY

Redesigning Cities Using Autonomous Public Transportation Systems

Priscila Haidar Sakalem
Priscila Haidar Sakalem Government of Rio de Janeiro Secretary of State for Transport and Urban Mobility Speaker
Yann Simon
Yann Simon EIT Urban Mobility Innovation Manager Moderator

#TMWC

2025-11-05 11:00 2025-11-05 11:15 Europe/Madrid Redesigning Cities Using Autonomous Public Transportation Systems

His panel explores how autonomous public transportation systems can transform urban mobility, fostering smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive cities. The discussion will be illustrated through real-world examples from the State of Rio de Janeiro, highlighting opportunities, challenges, and innovative solutions in urban planning and transport. Palabras clave: Mobility; Urban Sustainability; Transportation Innovation; Autonomous Technologies.

Stage: Move Better
Wed 5 11:00h - 11:15h Stage: Move Better All Passes
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