2024 STA ANNUAL AWARDS: RECOGNISING MS EMANUELA STOCCHI (AISCAT) AND THE “SPECIAL CIVIL PROTECTION PLAN AGAINST FLOODS” OF THE MADRID REGIONAL GOVERNMENT (SPAIN)

As part of its tradition, the STA honours outstanding innovations and commitments to transport infrastructures for the future through the STA Innovation Awards, during the 9th edition of the STA Annual Conference, taking place in Madrid, Spain on 7 November 2024.

This year, two remarkable Awardees have been selected as recipients of the 2024 STA Innovation Awards and will join us at the STA Innovation Awards Ceremony on 7 November 2024.

The Person of the Year is Ms Emanuela Stocchi, Director of International Affairs at the Italian Association of Motorway and Tunnel Concessionaires (AISCAT),Vice-Chair of the European Association of Operators of Toll Road Infrastructures (ASECAP). Ms Stocchi is a recognised expert in EU legislation and policies with a remarkable international background and extensive experience in transportation. STA recognises her instrumental contributions to advance sustainable and efficient transportation solutions in Europe and beyond, with a specific focus on the EU taxonomy.

The award for the Best Innovation Solution goes to the Madrid Regional Government for the development of the Special Civil Protection Plan against Floods (in Spanish) and the complte work carried out after the floods in September 2023. An immense effort involved over 500 workers to provide a rapid response in supporting affected comminities and residents, by issuing six emergency orders and setting up 18 contracts within just one week. In less than one year, the Regional Government has been responsible for repairing several structures in Aldea del Fresno, along with 16 roads and transport infrastructures in the southwest, with a total investment of 42 million euros.

Both Awardees will have the opportunity to share insights into their successes and innovative approaches during the Award Ceremony. Attendees are encouraged not to miss this opportunity to engage with these global innovators and learn more about the forefront of transportation infrastructure development.

Do not miss out on the Award Ceremony and register for the 2024 STA Annual Conference & Innovation Awards, to be held at the School of Civil Engineering of the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) in Madrid, Spain, on Thursday 7 November 2024.

Join us for a unique opportunity to delve into the digitisation of transportation infrastructures and engage with experts while honouring global innovators shaping the future of transport infrastructures!