Events

The HLPF convenes from 7 to 15 July 2026 at UN Headquarters in New York, under the auspices of ECOSOC, with a three-day ministerial segment from 13 to 15 July. The theme is "Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for a sustainable future for all." The Forum will conduct in-depth reviews of SDG 6 (water and sanitation), SDG 7 (energy), SDG 9 (infrastructure and innovation), SDG 11 (sustainable cities and communities), and SDG 17 (partnerships). 36 countries will present Voluntary National Reviews. The review of SDG 11 makes this session particularly relevant to the sustainable transport community.

The 4th Global Mobility Conference, will be held 7–9 September 2026, hosted by ITF, MOLIT, and KOTSA. It responds to a key tension in advanced mobility today: while technologies like autonomous vehicles and urban air mobility have moved beyond pilots into real-world deployment across cities, significant gaps remain between demonstration success and sustainable, at-scale services, largely because regulation, operations, public trust, and viable business models struggle to keep pace with technological progress. The conference will bring together experts, innovators, operators, and policymakers to examine what is and isn't working, and to chart a path for turning promising mobility innovations into solutions reliably integrated into everyday life.

The Regional Conference on Autonomous Vehicles in Asia and the Pacific, hosted by ESCAP, will take place on 9–10 September 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, in a hybrid format allowing both in-person and virtual participation. The conference brings together policymakers, industry leaders, technical experts, and other changemakers from across the region to examine how autonomous vehicle technologies can help build transport systems that are safer, greener, more inclusive, and more efficient. Discussions will focus on the latest policy, regulatory, and governance approaches to autonomous mobility, with participants sharing national and regional experiences, emerging best practices, and lessons learned. Through this exchange, the conference aims to shape a shared vision and practical pathways for integrating autonomous vehicles into the future of transport across Asia and the Pacific.

The 39th session of the UNECE Working Party on Transport Trends and Economics (WP.5) will take place from 23–25 September 2026 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The session opens with a high-level special segment on inter-regional transport connectivity, bringing together senior officials to explore synergies between ECE inland transport corridors and initiatives in the Middle East, Gulf, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions. The agenda covers a wide range of priorities, including progress on Euro-Asian Transport Links (such as the Trans-Caspian and Almaty–Tehran–Istanbul corridors and EATL Railway Route No. 1), updates on the Trans-European Motorway and Railway projects, the Trans-European Transport Network, and Mediterranean regional transport cooperation. Delegates will also review the International Transport Infrastructure Observatory, climate resilience initiatives (including a new Technical Body on Inland Transport Climate Resilience and a Quick Guide on assessing critical transport assets), efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from inland transport, and the rollout of a new Cycle Route Network Convention group of experts. Further sessions address inland transport security, strategic foresight in transport policymaking, technical assistance to countries with economies in transition (including the SITCIN platform and support for landlocked developing countries), and updates from other ECE bodies.

This year's PATH symposium brings together a diverse and inspiring array of voices from around the world who are committed to promoting walking and cycling as ways to create healthy and sustainable communities. Whether you are a policymaker, practitioner, advocate, or partner, the symposium provides a valuable platform for connecting with peers, sharing insights, and gaining inspiration from innovative approaches to advancing walking and cycling globally. Together, participants will explore how these active mobility solutions can help build healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities for everyone.

The 9th edition of this annual flagship event on transport and climate takes place online from 5 to 9 October 2026, under the theme "Global Alliances and Opportunities for Decarbonising Transport." Over its past editions, the week has brought together more than 2,000 participants, experts, and decision-makers from over 100 countries to exchange ideas, build capacity, and develop solutions for a net-zero transport future. The 2026 programme also features a digital art exhibition open to photographers, filmmakers, poets, and makers worldwide, with submissions accepted until 18 September. Stay informed via their newsletter.

ITF Secretary-General Young Tae Kim addresses the inaugural session of the FIATA World Congress. This year’s Congress marks its 100th anniversary and is centered on the theme “Empowering Global Logistics.” It represents one of the most significant gatherings of global logistics stakeholders. The 2026 FIATA Congress will serve as an important platform for senior leaders to reflect on a century of progress and to help shape the future of resilient, efficient, and sustainable global supply chains.

The 2026 International Conference on Sustainable Mobility and Climate (CIMDC 2026), will take place from 19–22 October 2026 at the Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, under the auspices of the country's Ministry of Transport. The conference aims to convene public and non-state actors from Africa and around the world to share innovative solutions and strengthen cooperation in support of mobility that is sustainable, inclusive, and climate-friendly.

The first-ever Global Convening on Informal and Shared Mobility takes place from 26 to 28 October 2026 at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. GloCon brings together 400+ researchers, public officials, practitioners, workers, and operators to build interdisciplinary understanding of informal and shared mobility systems, with a particular focus on knowledge from and for the Global South. From matatus to tuk-tuks to jeepneys, these services are the main mode of travel for hundreds of millions of people and are critical to achieving the SDGs and decarbonizing transport. The convening centres the people who run and depend on these systems as active partners in shaping fair, inclusive, and people-centred mobility futures. Registration is open.

The IRF 2026 Annual Conference will take place from 16–18 November 2026 in Geneva, bringing together the global road community to address the critical issues shaping the future of the sector. As road agencies and transport leaders navigate increasing demands, greater public scrutiny, tighter budgets, and rising expectations, the conference offers a timely platform to tackle these pressing challenges. Participants will engage with industry peers, policymakers, and experts to exchange insights, best practices, and innovative solutions on the key issues confronting the sector.

The Forum will bring together member states, private sector representatives, international and regional organizations, non-governmental organizations, academics, and experts from around the world to exchange experiences, identify policy options, and consider practical measures to enhance the resilience, sustainability, and inclusiveness of transport and logistics systems. This second edition builds on deliberations from the first UNCTAD GSCF, held in Bridgetown, Barbados in 2024 in collaboration with the Government of Barbados, as well as the outcomes of an UNCTAD16 ministerial roundtable dedicated to supply chain issues. The Forum will further examine the impacts of supply chain disruptions on trade and development, along with potential response measures. Notably, the 2nd UNCTAD Global Supply Chain Forum will be held in conjunction with the Global Logistics Forum, organized by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services.

The 8th Women and Transport Africa Conference, organised by Flone Initiative, takes place from 2 to 4 December 2026. WTA has become a leading continental platform advancing gender-responsive, inclusive, and climate-resilient mobility systems across Africa. The 2026 edition will convene over 400 stakeholders from across the continent and beyond to drive action at the intersection of transport, gender equality, climate action, innovation, and economic inclusion. The conference brings together governments, development partners, foundations, the private sector, academia, mobility innovators, and civil society to co-create solutions, shape policy, and accelerate Africa's sustainable transport transition. Organisations interested in partnering can contact Flone Initiative

The World Bank and WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities are bringing global transport leaders together in Washington, DC and online, March 15–19, with two main forum days on March 16–17. The focus: scaling what already works. From new financing mechanisms and business models to electric mobility, digitalization, AI and public-private collaboration, #TTDC27 will explore how proven transport innovations can be expanded and replicated to deliver real impact, stronger supply chains, better corridors, and greater access to jobs, markets and services worldwide.