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Upcoming transport Conferences on 2025

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
14th December Da Nang, Vietnam
14th December Prague, Czech Republic
18th December Singapore, Singapore
18th December Singapore, Singapore
19th December Hong Kong, China
26th December harbin, china
27th December Wuhan, China
27th December Wuhan, China
5th February Istanbul, Turkey
20th February Barcelona, Spain
20th February London, United Kingdom
26th February Rotterdam, Netherlands
27th February Tokyo, Japan
6th March Vienna, Austria
12th March Berlin, Germany
20th March Lisbon, Portugal
20th March Sydney, Australia
23rd March frankfurt, germany
23rd March frankfurt, germany
26th March Osaka, Japan
26th March Osaka, Japan
26th March Prague, Czech Republic
27th March Oxford, United Kingdom
27th March Budapest, Hungary
31st March Paris, France
8th April Savannah, United States
8th April Nagoya, Japan
10th April johor bahru, malaysia
11th April Tokyo, Japan
16th April rebais, france
18th April Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
24th April Madrid, Spain
8th May Kyoto, Japan
15th May London, United Kingdom
20th May Milan, Italy
5th June Cambridge, United Kingdom
12th June Vienna, Austria
17th June Manchester, United Kingdom
19th June Amsterdam, Netherlands
7th July London, United Kingdom
20th July Delft, Netherlands
3rd August Urumqi, China
18th August Tokyo, Japan
18th August Tokyo, Japan
21st August Macau, China
21st August Macau, China
10th September Perth, Australia

Transport Conferences - FAQs

Here’s a comprehensive Transportation Conferences FAQ and Resource Guide for industry professionals, policymakers, researchers, and logistics experts:

Flagship Events:

  • ITS World Congress
  • Transport Research Arena (TRA)
  • International Transport Forum Summit

Mode-Specific Conferences:

  • Airports Council International (ACI) Annual Conference
  • International Rail Conference
  • Maritime Transport Conference

Submission Process:

  1. Check deadlines ( 6-12 months in advance )
  2. Prepare:
  • Technical paper (3,000-5,000 words for peer-reviewed conferences)
  • Case study (industry-focused events)
  1. Presentation formats:
  • Oral presentations (20 mins + Q&A)
  • Poster sessions
  • Technology demonstrations

Pro Tip: Many conferences like ITS WC offer "Young Professionals" programs with reduced fees.

Registration Fees:

Conference

Industry

Government/Academic

Student

ITS World Congress

$1,200

$800

$400

TRA

€900

€600

€300

Virtual Option

50-70% discount

Funding Sources:

  • EU Horizon transport grants
  • TRB (Transportation Research Board) scholarships
  • Industry sponsorships (common for startups)
  • University department funds

Virtual Advantages:
✓ Access to global speakers
✓ Lower carbon footprint
✓ On-demand content

In-Person Value:
✓ Vehicle/tech demonstrations
✓ B2B matchmaking
✓ Site visits (ports, control centers)

Hybrid Option available at most major events.

Essential Checklist:

  • Tablet/laptop with presentation backups
  • 100+ business cards (high networking density)
  • Portable charger
  • Comfortable shoes (large exhibition halls)
  • Industry white papers (for potential partners)

Pro Strategies:

  1. Use conference matchmaking apps (ITS WC uses proprietary platform)
  2. Attend "Meet the Buyer" sessions
  3. Join young professionals' breakfasts
  4. Follow #MobilityTwitter for live updates

Credentialing Opportunities:

  • CILT International Conference (logistics certifications)
  • ASCE Transportation Conference (PDHs for engineers)
  • UITP Global Summit (public transport management)

Trending Themes:

  • AI in traffic management
  • Hydrogen fuel infrastructure
  • Urban air mobility regulations
  • Automated port operations
  • Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) integration

Selection Matrix:

Focus Area

Best Conferences

Smart Cities

ITS WC, Smart City Expo

Aviation

ACI, IATA Summit

Rail

InnoTrans, Rail Live

Maritime

Nor-Shipping, Posidonia