ITS Nationals network looks to expand beyond Europe
The network of national Intelligent Transport Systems associations is looking to add to its knowledge sharing network by inviting country associations beyond Europe to join. The comment was made at a breakfast event hosted on the UK Pavilion at the ITS World Congress in Dubai where the work of the 25-year old network was celebrated. […]
The world introduced to traditional British afternoon tea on UK Pavilion in Dubai
The Transport Technology Forum and Innovate UK have together shared afternoon tea to the multinational audience at the ITS World Congress in Dubai. The networking session took place on the first full day of the five-day event on the central stand in the exhibition hall, which is showcasing UK ITS and the work of stand […]
Busy start for UK SMEs at ITS World Congress in Dubai
Companies supporting the UK Pavilion at the 30th ITS World Congress in Dubai have reported a high level of interest on the first day of the event. Eleven small and medium enterprises are promoting British transport technology excellence, thanks to the support of the Transport Technology Forum, Department for Transport, Innovate UK and the Department […]
WATCH – the ITS 30th anniversary song
This song was played at the opening ceremony of the ITS World Congress in Dubai, marking the 30th time the Congress has been held by going through the themes of each event. We think it needs a wider audience: Courtesy of ERTICO – ITS Europe
Jennie Martin inducted into ITS Hall of Fame
The former ITS (UK) Secretary General, Jennie Martin MBE has been inducted into the ITS Hall of Fame during the 2024 World Congress in Dubai. Mrs Martin joins Prof Eric Sampson CBE, Prof Phil Blythe and the late Richard Harris as UK recipients of the honour. She was honoured for her work on women in […]
Taiwan chosen to host 2029 ITS World Congress
Taiwan has beaten Brisbane in Australia to be the host of the 2029 ITS World Congress when it is Asia Pacific’s turn to host the global event. Taiwan has failed in bids to host several times, but was chosen in a vote of ITS Asia Pacific members on Sunday 15 September ahead of this year’s […]
ITS World Congress 2024 opening ceremony – follow main points live
The 30th Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress is getting underway in Dubai. The Opening Ceremony will feature the emirate’s leader, His Royal Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, underscoring the importance of the Congress to Dubai’s vision of becoming a global hub for smart and sustainable mobility. The organisers ERTICO say his attendance reflects […]
UK Pavilion built and ready to promote the country’s transport tech in Dubai
Eleven Small and medium enterprises are ready to begin promoting British transport technology excellence at the ITS World Congress in Dubai, thanks to the support of the Transport Technology Forum, Department for Transport, Innovate UK and the Department Business and Trade. The UK Pavilion is being hosted by the Local Council Roads Innovation Group and […]
ITS pioneer Richard Harris remembered at ITS World Congress event
A gathering has taken place at the ITS World Congress in Dubai to remember the long-serving Intelligent Transport Systems expert Richard Harris, who died of cancer in June. The ITS Hall of Famer was internationally recognised as a leading authority on ITS and a respected thought leader on transport and mobility policies and trends. He […]
UK transport technology leaders gear up for the ITS World Congress in Dubai
Participants in the UK Pavilion at next week’s ITS World Congress in Dubai have spoken of their excitement at taking part in the global event, calling it an “invaluable opportunity to forge new business partnerships.” Eleven small and medium enterprises are exhibiting on the pavilion which is hosted by the Local Council Roads Innovation Group […]