IAA MOBILITY Visionary Club x Markus Papke, Chief Innovation Officer bei Riese & Müller GmbH

In the thirteenth episode of the IAA MOBILITY VISIONARY CLUB, host Sarah Harman welcomes Markus Papke, Chief Innovation Officer at Riese & Müller. With a visionary outlook, Papke paints a picture of an urban future where e-bikes are not just a means of transportation, but the centerpiece of sustainable, livable cities. He discusses the “Smart Shift” toward cleaner, more connected, and safer mobility, shares inspiring examples from major cities around the world, and explains why e-bikes are a true lifestyle choice—one that has the power to fundamentally change our daily lives and the way we move. Discover how innovative technologies—from AI-powered maintenance to V2X communication—are transforming comfort and safety, the role of circular economy principles and sustainable design, and why bold infrastructure decisions made today can be the game-changer for the mobility of tomorrow.