The 17th World Conference on Transport Research (WCTR 2026) is one of the most important global scientific events dedicated to transportation research and policy. The conference will take place from July 6 to July 10, 2026, in Toulouse, France, and will be hosted by the Toulouse School of Economics at Toulouse Capitole University. Organised by the World Conference on Transport Research Society (WCTRS), the event brings together researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry professionals from around the world to exchange knowledge and discuss the future of global transport systems.
Held every three years, the World Conference on Transport Research is widely recognised as one of the leading international forums for multidisciplinary research in the transport sector. The conference aims to connect academic research with practical applications and policy development in transportation systems. Participants represent universities, research institutes, government organisations, and private companies involved in transport planning, infrastructure development, logistics, and mobility services.
The WCTR 2026 program is structured around multiple thematic areas that cover key aspects of transport research. These include transport modes such as rail, air, maritime, and road transport, as well as freight logistics, traffic management, transport demand, transport economics and finance, infrastructure design and maintenance, and sustainable mobility planning.
The conference will feature scientific presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and networking events designed to encourage collaboration between academia, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. With around 1,500 transport experts expected to attend, WCTR 2026 provides a unique platform for sharing research findings, discussing emerging challenges, and shaping the future of mobility and transportation systems worldwide.
EIT Urban Mobility at WCTR
EIT Urban Mobility will curate and participate in a panel session on Urban Transportation as a Response to Environmental Challenges. Hub Souh’s regional director, Martí Massot, will share his knowledge and EIT Urban Mobility’s expertise and best practices on the topic. The rest of the confirmed speakers are Maxime Boyer, in charge of mobility projects at the City of Toulouse and Frédéric Cherbonnier, Professor of Economics, Toulouse School of Economics. A couple of additional speakers will be confirmed soon.
Moderated by the French journalist Sophie Voinis, the session will take place on 7 July.
(More details about the session, its content and confirmed speakers will be published soon)