Road user charging. Freight transformation. National Harmonisation. Quantum computing. These are no longer future concepts – they are the issues reshaping Australia’s transport system today.
As part of the ITS Australia Global Summit, taking place from 22–24 September at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, industry’s toughest conversations will take centre stage through its signature Big Issues sessions – part of a robust, three-day program carefully curated for Australia’s intelligent transport sector.
Designed as interactive discussions rather than traditional presentations, the sessions bring together government leaders, researchers, infrastructure owners and technology innovators to debate real-world challenges and explore practical solutions already delivering results.
ITS Australia CEO Susan Harris said the Global Summit provides a unique opportunity for the industry to tackle complex issues together.
“The challenges facing transport today are simply too significant for any one organisation to solve alone,” Ms Harris said. “The Global Summit brings together the people shaping the future of transport to share ideas, challenge thinking and learn from one another. Some of the industry’s best solutions emerge through these conversations.”
Among the most anticipated discussions is Road User Charging, examining how Australia and international jurisdictions are responding to declining fuel excise revenue while maintaining sustainable investment in road infrastructure.
Experts from Australia, the United States and Asia will explore policy reform, community acceptance and lessons from around the world. The Future Technology session will move beyond the AI hype to examine where artificial intelligence and quantum computing are already improving transport planning, network management and operational decision-making.
Experts from Quantum Australia, RMIT University and Swinburne University of Technology will showcase practical applications delivering measurable benefits today. Australia’s growing freight challenge will also be in focus.
With road freight forecast to increase by 26 per cent by 2050, the Future Freight session will examine how connected vehicles, automation, artificial intelligence and predictive analytics can improve productivity, safety and resilience while supporting Australia’s increasingly complex supply chains.
As Australia’s transport system continues to evolve, successful infrastructure delivery will depend on more than technology alone. It will require collaboration, informed debate and a shared commitment to implementation.
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