1. The Working Party on Automated/Autonomous and Connected Vehicles (GRVA) met on 23 June 2026 in Geneva, following consultations held during an informal meeting hosted by Canada in Montréal (Canada) at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Conference Centre from 18 to 22 June 2026. The meeting was chaired by Mr. R. Damm (Germany). Accredited experts from the following countries participated in the work, in accordance with Rule 1 of the Rules of Procedure of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/690/Rev.2): Australia, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Kenya, Korea (Republic of), Luxembourg, Netherlands (Kingdom of the), Norway, Portugal, Spain, Singapore, Sweden, Türkiye, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America and Zimbabwe. The European Commission also participated.

2. Experts from the following non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and international organizations participated: the American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC), the Association for Emissions Control by Catalyst (AECC), the International Motor Vehicle Inspection Committee (CITA), the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA/MEMA/JAPIA), E-Mobility Europe (EME), the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO), the European Association of Internal Combustion Engine Manufacturers (EUROMOT), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) and SAE International.

3. The Chair recalled the special format of the twenty-fifth session. He reflected on the success of the informal meeting and the opportunities it provided for technical discussions and networking among experts. He thanked the host, as well as the experts from AAPC, CVMA, CITA, FIA, OICA and PMG Technologies, for their support and for organizing side events, including two technical visits: one to the testing and research centre in Blainville and one to the Formula 1 facilities on Notre Dame Island, where experts received information on safety-related infrastructure and operational aspects associated with the organization of the Formula 1 Grand Prix.