ITS Congress Istanbul: Building Future Mobility

The conversation around the future of transport is shifting from theory to reality. As the industry prepares to gather in Istanbul, the ITS European Congress 2026 is positioning itself as the pivotal junction where high-level partnerships and innovative programming converge to build the transport systems of tomorrow.

Moving from Dialogue to Deployment: The Co-Created Sessions

A central pillar of this year’s Congress is the Co-Created Sessions. Designed to bridge the gap between research and real-world application, these sessions bring together city leaders, researchers, and industry stakeholders to move past discussing challenges and start demonstrating solutions.

Key highlights from the Istanbul lineup include:

• Workforce Evolution (with PAVE EUROPE): A roadmap for future-ready teams, exploring how autonomous mobility is reshaping roles, skill sets, and gender balance.

• Multimodal Silo-Breaking (with SESAR JU): A deep dive into data governance across air, maritime, and rail sectors to create a truly seamless ecosystem.

• Digital Scaling (with CILT Türkiye): Insights into how AI and governance can transform "big digital ideas" into scalable logistics solutions.

• Universal Design (with European Passengers’ Federation): An exploration of how designing for all ages and abilities creates a safer, more accessible mobility network for everyone.

Note: Access to these Co-Created and Technical sessions is exclusive to Knowledge Pass holders. Secure your pass here.

Google Joins as Official Innovation Partner

In a major boost to the event’s technological lineup, the Congress has announced Google as an official Innovation Partner. Attendees can engage with Google across several platforms:

1. The Plenary: Google will participate in the "One Journey" session, addressing interoperability and seamless travel.

2. The ITS Arena: Teams from Google Maps and Waze for Cities will share deployment success stories within the Seamless Travel track.

3. The Exhibition Floor: Visit Stand G2 to meet the teams, test new tools, and discuss how real-time data is currently shaping global mobility.

A Global Ecosystem of Collaboration

The Congress is more than just a series of talks; it is a cross-sector platform supported by a powerful alliance of public authorities, media partners, and the Network of ITS National Associations.

By bridging the gap between local needs and national strategies, these partners ensure that the innovations discussed in Istanbul are ready for real-world deployment, keeping the global community connected and informed.

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