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 […]
WATCH – ITS World Congress 2027 Birmingham contract signed at Parliamentary event
The organisers of the prestigious ITS World Congress, ERTICO – ITS Europe have signed the contract for the West Midlands to host the 2027 event at Birmingham’s NEC. ERTICO CEO Joost Vantomme and West Midlands Combined Authority Deputy Mayor Sharon Thompson put pen to paper at the ITS UK Parliamentary Reception. Mr Vantomme commented how […]
West Midlands confirmed as host of 2027 ITS World Congress
The West Midlands has been confirmed as host for the ITS World Congress 2027, to be held at the National Exhibition Centre near Birmingham. It follows a successful bid led by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) and was signed during an Intelligent Transport Systems reception at the Houses of Parliament today (Wednesday) Thousands of delegates […]
UK’s Ambassador to UAE attending UK Pavilion at ITS World Congress
The British Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Edward Hobart (pictured), will host a reception on the UK pavilion at the Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress in Dubai on Thursday 19 September at 1.30pm. The reception, sponsored by highways and transport solutions provider Clearview Intelligence, will showcase British innovation in transport technology at the 20,000-person event. […]
UK Pavilion leads networking initiatives at ITS World Congress
Visitors to the ITS World Congress in Dubai next month will get two special opportunities to meet leading UK-based transport technology companies at special breakfast networking sessions. The UK Pavilion is led by Transport Technology Forum and organised by Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), with support from the Department for Transport, Innovate UK and […]
Chief Scientific Adviser joins speaker list for ITS World Congress
The Department for Transport’s Chief Scientific Adviser, Prof Sarah Sharples, has been added to the list of high-level speakers for next month’s ITS World Congress in Dubai. She’ll be taking part in a plenary session discussing how to balance the development of new tools in a single transport mode with focusing on fully integrated cross-sectorial […]