The 17th ITS European Congress 2026 will bring the entire transport and mobility ecosystem together in a city that exemplifies this year’s theme: “Bridging innovation: Integrated, safe and seamless mobility.”
ITS European Congress 2026 will take place in Istanbul, Turkey, on the 27th-29th of April 2026. Set at the convergence point of two continents and at the forefront of a bold mobility transformation, Istanbul, Turkey, is more than a destination – it is a demonstration of how intelligent transport systems can shape future-ready cities.
What to expect in 2026
The 17th ITS European Congress will offer three days of insight, dialogue and engagement across multiple content pillars:
- 3000+ attendees.
- 100+ sessions.
- 140+ exhibitors.
- 55% private sector and 45% public sector.
- High-Level Programme: Where high-level public and private leaders debate the future of European mobility.
- Technical Programme: Presentations and discussions featuring real-world use cases, research, and deployment stories.
- ITS Arena: Connecting buyers and decision-makers with solutions, from emerging players to market leaders.
- Exhibition & Demonstrations: A live stage for transport technologies in action—on the show floor and in the streets of Istanbul.
Call for Contributions
The European Congress invites experts and innovators from across Europe and beyond to shape the congress programme with the Call for Contributions – open from 2th of September – 24th of November. Present your ideas, research, innovations and real-world applications at Europe’s leading stage for Intelligent Mobility!
Join Europe’s leading event for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) – Where mobility, technology, and policy converge!
