On 5th and 6th February in Brussels, the European Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Alliance (ECAVA) brought together close to 100 representatives from European OEMs, suppliers, technology companies, and public institutions (including Mosaic Factor!). The objective was clear: strengthen cooperation and accelerate Europe’s position in connected and autonomous mobility.
The meeting marked an important early milestone for ECAVA’s working structure. The day began with a road mapping of current European initiatives in autonomous driving, highlighting both the depth of activity already underway and the need for better alignment. With global competition intensifying and “China speed” referenced repeatedly throughout the discussions, participants pointed to the rapid pace at which China is advancing in the tech and autonomous driving space. The shared understanding was that Europe must strengthen coordination and accelerate execution to build its own competitive, high-performance European AI capable of matching that momentum.
From strategy to software foundations
A key part of the dialogue centred on advancing a European Autonomous Driving software stack. Rather than duplicating efforts, participants explored how shared foundations and clearer governance could support scalable innovation while reinforcing Europe’s technological sovereignty.
Two priority areas shaped the exchanges:
- Technical governance and coordination across initiatives
- Structured collaboration on a European AD software stack
Parallel discussions on Autonomous Driving Deployment and AI and data pooling added practical depth to the conversation. Topics ranged from deployment pathways and cross-border testing to how data sharing and computing capabilities can underpin competitive, trustworthy AI systems.
Momentum across the ecosystem
The strong turnout signalled growing alignment across the automotive value chain. Industry leaders shared perspectives on deployment models and real-world implementation, sparking thoughtful debate and reinforcing the need to move beyond discussion toward tangible progress.
To maintain continuity and avoid fragmentation, a dedicated core team will be formed under the leadership of soon-to-be-elected co-chairs. Further structural details are expected at the next Steering Committee meeting in March, reflecting ECAVA’s ambition to remain lean, focused, and outcome-oriented.
Mosaic Factor’s CEO, Stefano, attended the sessions as part of the broader industry dialogue, contributing to the collective effort shaping Europe’s autonomous driving roadmap.
The takeaway from Brussels was simple and practical: Europe has the expertise and industrial capacity. The next step is disciplined, coordinated execution.
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