RIS SUMMIT 2026

Road Accident Reconstruction

The first edition of the Italian event entirely dedicated to the application of Artificial Intelligence technologies in the analysis and reconstruction of road traffic accidents. A meeting point for professionals who work daily in the technical, forensic and insurance assessment of accidents.

Why attend

The event represents a unique opportunity for professional development and high-level networking, fostering direct discussion among industry operators, experts and decision makers. RIS Summit brings together professionals and experts from the following fields:

● Forensic and accident investigation
● Insurance
● Telematics applied to claims
● Road safety
● Artificial Intelligence
● Law enforcement agencies
● Legal and medico-legal fields

The content will be highly specialised and technical, with a strong educational focus, and will feature selected professionals and university lecturers, who will be progressively announced in the months leading up to the event.
To stay updated on speakers, guests and programme details, you can follow the official Liablix LinkedIn page.

Event Format

Duration

The event will take place over two full days, Friday 15 and Saturday 16 May 2026, in Bologna, at the Ceremonial Hall of Hotel I Portici, one of the city’s most prestigious historic venues, located in the city centre and within walking distance of the main railway station.

Language

The event will be conducted primarily in Italian. To ensure participation by international guests and professionals, a simultaneous English translation service will be available throughout the entire conference.

Restaurant

Refreshment and networking moments will take place on the hotel’s panoramic terrace, with lunch served in a reserved setting. Attendance includes, for both days, mid-morning and mid-afternoon coffee breaks, as well as a buffet lunch.

Booking

It is also possible to book accommodation directly at Hotel I Portici, subject to availability. The hotel’s restaurant is Michelin-starred.

SPEAKERS

The speakers have been selected with the objective of providing high-level technical and scientific content in the field of road accident analysis and reconstruction. The panel brings together university professors, nationally and internationally recognized engineers and experts, forensic medicine specialists, representatives of law enforcement agencies, and members of the Liablix team.

The program of talks has been designed to offer a structured and comprehensive overview of the key topics in the field, integrating academic, technical, and operational perspectives in order to provide participants with a complete and multidisciplinary understanding of the subject.

ACCIDENT ANALYSIS
Chairman of the Executive Board of EVU, the leading European association for accident research and analysis. Speech 1: “News in the UN-ECE Working Group on EDR and DSSAD”. Speech 2: “Possibilities and Limitations of Fraud Clarification Through Driving Data”
Michael Weyde
Dr. Eng.
ACCIDENT 3D SIMULATION
Internationally renowned scientist and expert in computational dynamics. Full Professor at the University of Wisconsin, USA. Speech: “Vehicle Modeling and Simulation with the Open-Source Chrono Multiphysics Engine”
Radu Serban
Prof.
COMPUTER VISION
Internationally recognized scholar in the field of Computer Vision and Full Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Bologna. Speech: “Computer Vision: From Deep Learning to GenAI to Physical AI”
Luigi Di Stefano
Prof.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Full Professor of Mechanical Design at the University of Florence, a leading academic figure in the field of accident reconstruction. Speech: “Injury Risk Models for Applied Engineering in Road Safety”.
Dario Vangi
Prof.
FORENSIC MEDICINE
Senior Medical Director at AOU Careggi and Full Professor of Pharmacology at the University of Florence. Speech: “Psychoactive Substances, Reaction Times, and the Interpretation of Toxicological Data in Forensic Contexts”.
Guido Mannaioni
Prof.
INSURANCE
Head of Claims Intelligence at the Claims Division of Allianz S.p.A., with a key role in antifraud strategies and advanced claims analysis. Speech: "Damage incompatibility: a strategic value in combating fraud".
Davide Cosci
Dr.
TELEMATICS
Professional specialized in road accident reconstruction at EPTAR. Technical consultant in accident analysis and trainer for EuDarts. Speech: “Use of EDR Data in Road Accident Reconstruction”.
Mattia Sillo
Dr. Eng.
VEHICLE ENGINEERING
Expert in road accident reconstruction and Adjunct Professor of Accident Reconstruction at the University of Pisa. Speech: “Reconstructing Vehicle Dynamics from Black Box Data”.
Francesco Del Cesta
Dr. Eng.
ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION
Co-founder and CPO of Liablix. Among the leading Italian experts in road accident reconstruction and lecturer in specialized industry seminars. Speech: “Impact Analysis Using the Smooth Contact Model”
Filippo Begani
Dr. Eng.
ROAD SAFETY
Associate Professor of Roads, Railways and Airports at the University of Florence and expert in traffic accident analysis. Speech: “Experimental Measurement of Reaction Times in Controlled Driving Scenarios”.
Monica Meocci
Prof.
FORENSIC MEDICINE
Specialist in Forensic Medicine and Insurance Medicine, Head of Forensic Medicine at ASL Toscana Centro and court-appointed expert. Speech: “Injury Assessment in Road Traffic Accidents from a Forensic Medical Perspective”
Edoardo Franchi
Dr.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Chief Technical Superintendent of the Italian State Police. Head of the Central Laboratory for Automotive Analytics and Forensics. Speech: “New Frontiers of the Italian State Police in Road Accident Reconstruction – The Central Automotive Analytics and Forensics Laboratory of the Traffic Police"
Mario Porretto
Eng.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Inspector of the Italian State Police. Operator at the Central Laboratory for Automotive Analytics and Forensics. Speech: “New Technologies for Traffic Police Scene Surveys and 3D-Based Accident Scene Reconstruction"
Alessandro Zadra
Isp.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
PhD Researcher in Mechanical Design at the University of Florence, active in the field of accident reconstruction. Speech: “Injury Risk Models for Applied Engineering in Road Safety”.
Giulio Vichi
Eng.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Co-founder and CEO of Liablix. Expert in artificial intelligence applied to accident analysis and reconstruction. Speech: “AI-Driven Accident Reconstruction: Live Demonstration”.
Davide Castellucci
Eng.
ACCIDENT 3D SIMULATION
Co-founder and CTO of Liablix. Expert in the development of software platforms and advanced technologies for accident reconstruction. Speech: “Talk and live demo on AI applied to Accident Reconstruction”
Davide Moricoli
Eng.
COMPUTER VISION
Founding AI Engineer, 3D Computer Vision at Liablix. Works on advanced computer vision technologies applied to accident analysis. Speech: "Advancing Accident Reconstruction Through Modern AI Tools and Traditional Approaches".
Alessandro Fiorini
Eng.

AGENDA

9:00 - 10:00

Participant registration and Liablix introduction

10:00 - 10:45

Michael Weyde

“Updates from the UN-ECE Working Group on EDR and DSSAD”.

10:45-11:00

Coffee Break

11:00-12:00

Michael Weyde

“Opportunities and limitations in fraud detection through driving data”.

12:00-13:00

Radu Serban

“Vehicle modeling and simulation using the open-source engine ‘Chrono Multiphysics’”.

13:00-14:00

Pranzo

14:00-14:45

Guido Mannaioni

“Psychoactive substances, reaction times, and interpretation of toxicological data in forensic contexts”.

14:45-15:30

Monica Meocci

“Experimental measurement of reaction times in controlled driving scenarios”.

15:30-16:00

Davide Cosci

“Damage incompatibility: a strategic value in fraud prevention”.

16:00-16:30

Coffee Break

16:30-17:30

Francesco Del Cesta

“Reconstruction of vehicle dynamics using black box data”.

17:30-18:30

Mattia Sillo                            “Use of EDR data in road accident reconstruction”

9:00 -11:00

Filippo Begani                       “Impact analysis using the Smooth Contact model”.

11:00 -11:15

Coffee Break

11:15-12:15

D.Vangi & G. Vichi

“Injury risk models for applied road safety engineering”.

12:15-12:45

Luigi Di Stefano

“Computer vision: from Deep Learning to Generative AI and Physical AI”.

12:45-13:15

Alessandro Fiorini

“Evolution of accident reconstruction between modern AI tools and traditional approaches”.

13:15-14:15

Pranzo

14:15-16:00

Team Liablix

“Liablix: a new methodology for road accident analysis”.

16:00-16:30

Coffee Break

16:30-17:00

Mario Porretto

“New frontiers of the State Police in road accident reconstruction”.

17:00-17:30

Alessandro Zadra

“New technologies for traffic police surveys and 3D scene reconstruction”.

17:30-18:15

Edoardo Franchi

“Assessment of injuries in road accidents from a medico-legal perspective”.

18:15 - 18:30

Survey and certificate issuance