2027 World Congress concentrates on human factors, sustainability, breakthrough technology and business
The organisers of the major Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress in Birmingham in October 2027 have proposed four thematic areas that the event will concentrate on. They’re around humanising safe, smart, multi-modal mobility, a sustainable resilient planet, breakthrough technology for the next era of transport and business strategies to fuel growth, prosperity and quality of […]
Two years to go: The buzz is building for Birmingham’s ITS World Congress 2027
The Chair of the UK National Advisory Board working on the 2027 Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress at Birmingham’s NEC says he’s confident that the event will be “every bit as special as we dreamed of.” Paul Campion, the CEO of TRL, was speaking two years ahead of the opening of the event, which will […]
2027 ITS World Congress organisers report “exceptional” response to NEC Open Day
Members of the highways and transport technology industry have voiced their enthusiasm and excitement for the Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress when it comes to Birmingham’s NEC two years’ time, as organisers sign up their first corporate supporters. Transport for West Midlands, which is hosting the event welcomed industry representatives to the venue during Highways […]
Technology, teamwork, and tomorrow’s transport: Highways Voices live from Highways UK 2025 thanks to Clearway, SWARCO, Arcadis and Westcotec
Every corner of the UK highways sector – from local authorities and major contractors to tech innovators and policymakers – have converged under one roof to shape the future of transport at Highways UK 2025, and Highways Voices is here at the NEC to bring you what’s being talked about. In today’s podcast, sponsored by […]
TfWM officer sets out devolved transport strategy ahead of World Congress 2027
Transport for West Midlands’ Principal Policy and Strategy Officer has set out ideas for a range of improvements to the region’s transport infrastructure that could be showcased in 2027 when the Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress comes to Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre. Adam Harrison, speaking at a recent ITS UK – Urban Mobility Partnership event […]
UK Consul General urges British firms to seize transport opportunities in the US
The United Kingdom’s Consul General for six states in Southeastern USA has told British businesses at the ITS World Congress in Atlanta that there’s a real opportunity for them to work with firms based in the region, especially in transport. Rachel Galloway was speaking at a reception at her residence in Atlanta for UK delegates […]
No-one left behind: How inclusive tech and autonomous shuttles are redefining mobility
What if a single innovation could prevent visually impaired passengers from being left behind at bus stops, or if autonomous shuttles could fill the critical gaps in our transport networks? In this episode of Highways Voices from the 2025 Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress, Paul Hutton speaks with pioneers reshaping the future of inclusive and […]
ERTICO CEO feels the buzz for Birmingham
The CEO of European ITS organisation ERTICO says he has found a real enthusiasm to visit the ITS World Congress in Birmingham in two years’ time. Joost Vantomme’s organisation is working with Transport for West Midlands and the UK Department for Transport to deliver the major event the next time it comes to Europe, with initial […]
The Highways Voices Pitwalk: Smarter roads, safer cities, and the UK’s global ITS impact
What happens when innovative British ITS companies bring their latest breakthroughs to the global stage in Atlanta, revealing how traffic management, enforcement, simulation, and even noise control are being redefined for the next decade? You’ll find out on today’s Highways Voices from the ITS World Congress, where we have our popular “pitwalk” podcast, chatting to […]
ITS World Congress opens “deploying today, empowering tomorrow”
The President of ITS America has opened the 2025 ITS World Congress in Atlanta saying that the tools and systems we thought were on the horizon are now here. Laura Chace (pictured) told a packed auditorium at the event, which has the slogan “deploying today, empowering tomorrow”, that the reality is that innovation delivers the […]