eSafety Challenge 2011

Time and place

The eSafety Challenge is an annual event that promotes and highlights the life-saving potential of advanced vehicle safety technologies. In its continuous efforts for eSafety deployment, the third edition of the eSafety Challenge will take place at the ÖAMTC Safe Driving Centre Teesdorf (map),  close to Vienna, on 31 May 2011.

An array of activities is being prepared to show delegates the potential of eSafety systems to save lives on the roads. A point of attraction will be again the technology demonstrations opened by celebrity drivers, including F1-Champion Sebastian Vettel.

The event will include:

• eSafety Demonstration with Celebrity Drivers
• International eSafety Conference
• Hands-on Driving experience for the Participants
• eSafety Exhibition
• eSafety Excellence Prizes
• Expert Panels and Launch of a new eSafety Study

More than 300 delegates and journalists are expected to attend this high level conference, which will feature presentations from, among a distinguished line-up, eSafetyAware and FIA President Jean Todt, and Werner Kraus, President of ÖAMTC. The event is supported by some of the world’s best drivers from Formula One, 24 Hours Le Mans, Rally World Championship and DTM.

As for the hands-on driving sessions for delegates, twelve technologies will be showcased, focusing on Electronic Stability Control, Blind Spot Monitoring, Park Assist, ABS for Motorcycles, eCall, Lane Support Systems, Speed Alert, Eco-driving, Warning and Emergency Braking Systems, Adaptive Headlights and Tyre Pressure Monitoring.

Admittance to the event is free, but registrations will be handled on a first come, first serve basis. More information and registration available here.  

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