The 2025 International Conference on Intelligent Driving and Smart Transportation (IDST 2025) concluded successfully on November 25, 2025 in Milan, marking a significant milestone in advancing the field of intelligent driving and smart transportation.

The conference was officially opened by Professor Marzio Barresi from Politecnico di Milano, who delivered the opening remarks. In his address, he extended heartfelt thanks to the Conference Chairs—Professor Francesco Benedetto of Roma Tre University, Professor Xiangjie Kong of Zhejiang University of Technology—for their exemplary leadership in guiding this global event, the participating experts, and all attendees for their valuable contributions and support.

IDST 2025 featured distinguished keynote speakers.

Professor Giambattista Gruosso, Chair of the IEEE Italy Section from Politecnico di Milano, who addressed developments in electric mobility and charging infrastructure;

Prof. Giambattista Gruosso, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy Speech Title: Shaping the Future of EV Charging: Impacts and Integration with Power, Communication, and ICT Systems

Professor Vinko Lesic, Chair of the IEEE Croatia Section from the University of Zagreb, who presented on artificial intelligence applications for sustainable energy and transportation; 

Prof. Vinko Lešić, University of Zagreb, Croatia Speech Title: Data-driven Optimisation of Transportation Infrastructure

Mr. Fabio Pressi, CEO of A2A E-Mobility, who shared insights into industry innovations and future perspectives.

Fabio Pressi, A2A E-mobility Speech Title: The future of mobility? Electric, autonomous, shared

The conference program was further enriched by a diverse range of oral presentations and dynamic discussions, with participants from a broad array of countries and regions—including France, Türkiye, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Mainland China—bringing together diverse perspectives that formed a vital foundation for the event's success.

The topics addressed encompassed key aspects of intelligent driving and smart transportation, including autonomous vehicle safety testing and behavior modeling, AI-driven traffic sign detection for connected and automated vehicles in rural environments, advanced traffic signal control strategies, and the generalization of lane detection across varied driving conditions.

Other presentations focused on innovative electric mobility technologies such as wireless charging systems, adaptive cruise control, and optimal scheduling for electric vehicle fleets integrated with renewable energy sources. Critical analyses of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, cyberattack impacts on power grid stability, and safety assessments of emerging technologies were also featured. This comprehensive breadth of research set new standards for practice and advancement in the field. 

The connections established and ideas generated at IDST 2025 are expected to have a lasting impact on the future development of intelligent driving and smart transportation worldwide. The organizers thank all attendees and contributors for their indispensable role in making IDST 2025 an outstanding success and look forward to continued collaboration in the advancement of the field.