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Upcoming transport Conferences on 2025

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
18th June Tokyo, Japan
18th June Jinan, China
20th June Nanjing, China
25th June New Delhi, India
27th June Haikou, China
27th June Amsterdam, Netherlands
30th June Singapore, Singapore
4th July Zurich, Switzerland
4th July Vienna, Austria
7th July Montréal, Canada
9th July Lisbon, Portugal
10th July Helsinki, Finland
15th July Hohhot, China
15th July Chicago, United States
16th July Barcelona, Spain
22nd July Boston, United States
25th July wuhan, china
25th July Qingdao, China
25th July Tokyo, Japan
28th July Budapest, Hungary
4th August Tokyo, Japan
8th August zhengzhou, china
18th August Kunming, China
22nd August Macau, China
22nd August Macau, China
22nd August Nanning, China
22nd August Nanning, China
22nd August liyang, china
24th August Atlanta, United States
26th August Tokyo, Japan
29th August Venice, Italy
10th September vilnius, lithuania
12th September Fukuoka, Japan
12th September Chengdu, China
15th September Amsterdam, Netherlands
19th September Wuhan, China
22nd September shanghai, china
24th September hamburg, germany
24th September detroit, united states
25th September stuttgart, germany
16th October detroit, united states
16th October singapore, singapore
17th October Beijing, China
17th October Beijing, China
24th October Beijing, China
24th October Xi'an, China
28th October detroit, united states
28th October Nara, Japan
7th November Shenzhen, China
11th November Italy, Italy

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