We’re coming to Birmingham! Industry signals excitement for ITS World Congress 2027
The people behind the 2027 Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress at Birmingham’s NEC say they have had an “overwhelmingly positive” response from the highways and transport technology industries during the Intertraffic Amsterdam show last week. Representatives from organisers ERTICO – ITS Europe, hosts Transport for West Midlands plus Intelligent Transport Systems UK hosted a joint […]
Intertraffic 2026: Road safety breakthroughs, smarter road maintenance and the politics of road charging thanks to SWARCO, Westcotec, AGD Systems and TRL
From the buzzing show floor in Amsterdam, today’s Highways Voices from Intertraffic 2026 captures the energy of the event and looks at some important views around road safety, maintenance and taxation, as well as focussing on how to make a great exhibition. In this episode, sponsored by SWARCO, Westcotec, AGD Systems and TRL, you’ll hear […]
ERTICO – ITS Europe and Young Mobility Network bring talent and industry together
By connecting young professionals with companies and mobility leaders, a new collaboration between the ERTICO – ITS Europe and Young Mobility Network (YMN) strengthens ITS European Congress in Istanbul as a platform for cooperation, knowledge exchange, and future-ready talent development. At a time when the transport sector is undergoing rapid transformation, shaping the future of […]
ERTICO Chairman Amditis issues end of year message
Dr Angelos Amditis, the chairman of ERTICO’s Supervisory Board has issued a lengthy end of year message that Highways News is republishing in full below. “As 2025 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on a year of momentum, sometimes bold, sometimes quiet, in which our strategic vision matured, our partnerships deepened, and our […]
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 […]
ERTICO issues Call for Tender to host 2028 and 2029 ITS European Congresses and the 2030 ITS World Congress
As Europe’s flagship events for smart and sustainable mobility, the ITS Congresses provide host cities with a unique platform to showcase their long-term mobility vision, demonstrate innovative solutions already in deployment, and strengthen international cooperation. Each Congress brings together global leaders, innovators, and policymakers, offering unparalleled visibility and the opportunity to accelerate progress toward safer, cleaner, and […]
Innovation in Action: Behaviour-changing tech, smarter networks and global transport trends
On the final day of the ITS Australia Summit on Queensland’s Gold Coast, Paul Hutton talks to more speakers, exhibitors and thought leaders here on Highways Voices, as we discuss global issues and why the US state of Michigan, the birthplace of the American automotive industry, is represented here to explain how it’s transitioning into […]
Deadline approaches for speakers at 2026 ITS European Congress in Istanbul
The organisers of next year’s ITS European Congress in Istanbul are reminding would-be speakers that the call for contributions closes on Monday 24 November. Researchers, industry leaders, transport and mobility professionals, and public and private sector experts from Europe and beyond have been invited to send in submissions for the technical programme for the event […]
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 […]