Date and Time: Wednesday, July 12, 2023: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Richard Damm
President , Federal Motor Transport Authority (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt, KBA), Germany
Presentation Description
The presentation informs about the national context of activities on automated and connected driving in Germany. The implementation of the legal basis for autonomous vehicles in the past two years was a major step for the deployment of technology in this field. Focus on further activities is shown especially also the need for international collaboration on automation and connectivity.
Speaker Biography
Richard Damm is President of the Federal Motor Transport Authority (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt, KBA) in Germany. He is also chairman of the UNECE Working Party on Automated, Autonomous and Connected Vehicles in Geneva where the globally effective regulations on automation of vehicles are generated.
Before being appointed President of KBA, Mr. Damm served at the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure in Bonn and Berlin.
Richard is an internationally recognised expert in the field of the worldwide harmonisation of vehicle regulations. His current focus is on automation, connectivity and digitisation at national and international level.
He graduated from the Technical University of Munich as mechanical engineer in automotive engineering and product development.
