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Global Leadership

Our vision is to unite manufacturers, regulators, researchers, innovators, and civil society to co-create the mobility policies, standards, and solutions of tomorrow. We aim to anticipate change, align with internationally recognized best practices, and design frameworks that make mobility safer, cleaner, and smarter for all.

Global Mobility Leadership

As a next-generation federation, we aim to proactively shape the future of mobility through policy alignment, forward-looking standards, and collaborative innovation.

Our Vision

We plan to build an inclusive, evidence-driven federation that guides the safe, sustainable, and intelligent evolution of mobility. Our vision is to convene manufacturers, regulators, academia, startups, and civil society to co-design global solutions aligned with internationally recognized standards and regulatory frameworks.

Policy Alignment

We aim to support policy development through multi-stakeholder dialogue, structured feedback cycles, and impact assessments that reflect international best practices.

  • Planned policy dialogues and public consultations
  • Regulatory horizon scanning & briefing notes
  • Cross-border comparability & coherence goals
Standards in Development

We plan to design performance-based criteria for safety, sustainability, digital integrity, and smart mobility, consistent with international standards ecosystems.

  • Modular, updatable requirements
  • Validation via pilots & evidence
  • Transparent consultation roadmap
Collaborative Ecosystem

We intend to convene global partners to accelerate knowledge-sharing and real-world testing through open calls and themed working groups.

  • Themed committees & expert panels
  • Regional hubs & local liaisons
  • Open knowledge & tooling initiatives

Planned Flagship Initiatives

Mobility Futures 2030

We aim to publish annually refreshed outlooks on technology, safety, sustainability, and user experience.

Roadmap
Global Policy Labs

We plan to test policy concepts in sandbox settings before broader adoption.

Pilots
Innovation Testbeds

We intend to coordinate multi-site trials for crash/ADAS, energy systems, and data integrity.

Field Trials
IAF Knowledge Hub

We plan to launch a secure portal with briefs, datasets, and consultation tools for members.

Data & Insights

Impact Areas We Aim to Advance

Safety

We plan to elevate crashworthiness, ADAS reliability, and occupant protection through repeatable, transparent methods.

Sustainability

We aim to support lifecycle-based carbon metrics and circular manufacturing practices.

Digital Integrity

We intend to promote secure software, data privacy, and audit-ready digital architectures.

Smart Mobility

We plan to foster human-centred UX and intelligent transport integration for safer, smoother journeys.

How You Can Participate

Planned Participation Tracks
  • Standards & policy consultation windows (scheduled cycles)
  • Working groups & expert panels (by domain)
  • Pilot calls & testbed onboarding
  • Research partnerships & data-sharing frameworks
Principles We Intend to Uphold
  • Impartiality, transparency, and evidence-based decisions
  • Alignment with internationally recognized standards
  • Open, inclusive, and geographically diverse participation
  • Continuous improvement through measured outcomes

Roadmap (Planned)

2025

Pre-draft consultations & working group formation; policy labs setup.

Q1 2026

Committee reviews of draft criteria; pilot selection & scoping.

Q3–Q4 2026

Public release of initial standards; pilot results & refinement cycles.

2027+

Scaling, periodic reviews, and expanded global collaboration tracks.

Outcomes We Aim to Track

Cross-Border Coherence

Number of jurisdictions referencing aligned criteria.

Evidence Quality

Peer-reviewed pilots & reproducible datasets contributed.

Participation Diversity

Stakeholder and regional representation across programs.

Time-to-Consensus

Cycle time from consultation to adopted criteria.

Help Build the Framework

We invite early members, public authorities, and research partners to co-design the next generation of mobility policy and standards with us.

Our Network, Our Members

From regional OEMs to global tech pioneers, IAF unites a diverse community committed to shaping tomorrow’s mobility.

  • Active global outreach across key mobility regions
  • Strategic onboarding of founding corporate & expert members
  • Monthly roundtables, knowledge-sharing & draft consultations
  • Early-stage collaborations with research & policy networks

…and many more benefits designed to amplify your impact in the evolving mobility ecosystem.

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Join Us in Shaping the Future of Global Mobility

Be part of a powerful movement driving safer, smarter, and more sustainable transportation systems worldwide. Connect with leaders, influence policies, and co-create the automotive innovations of tomorrow with the International Automotive Federation.