CITA at the 15th VERT Forum & VERT Focus Day 2025
CITA proudly participated at the 15th VERT Forum and VERT Focus Day 2025, held on March 27th and 28th at the Akademie EMPA in Dübendorf, Switzerland. This prestigious annual event brings together leading experts from industry, research institutions, and regulatory bodies to address the most pressing developments in emission control technologies and sustainable solutions for cleaner air.
This year’s VERT Forum, hosted exclusively as an in-person event, provided a platform to share insights and foster collaboration on the future of emissions monitoring and reduction. The agenda featured a rich lineup of presentations, showcasing innovation, policy alignment, and practical implementation strategies across the mobility and environmental sectors.
CITA was represented by Pascal Buekenhoudt, Vice-President of Technical Affairs, and Alejandro Checa, Technical Director. Both played active roles in the forum, contributing to discussions that shape the global landscape of vehicle emissions testing and control.
Mr. Checa delivered a compelling presentation emphasizing the importance of effective coordination between type approval and periodic technical inspection (PTI) processes. His talk highlighted how harmonized and robust testing procedures are critical to ensuring that vehicle emission limit requirements are consistently met—not only in regulatory frameworks but in real-world scenarios.
Mr. Buekenhoudt’ presentation, “PN-PTI Successfully Implemented Requires Little Extra Effort in PTI-Stations,” illustrated how particle number measurements can be effectively integrated into PTI without significantly increasing operational burden. His insights showcased a CITA’s member practical experience in promoting high-impact, feasible solutions for emission compliance.
Engaging in high-level discussions with global leaders, policymakers, and technical experts further reinforced CITA’s commitment to driving innovation and establishing new standards in vehicle emission control. It remains dedicated to playing an active role in shaping the future of emissions testing and sustainable transport solutions.
CITA is grateful to VERT for providing such a collaborative space where knowledge, research, and regulatory foresight came together.