Congress Themes
Sustainable Roads & Transport Development
1.1 Smart and Sustainable Transportation Systems
1.2 Roads as Catalysts of Connectivity & Economic Development
1.3 Cross-Border Connectivity and Cooperation
1.4 Harmonising Standards for International Road Networks
1.5 Sustainable Freight Transportation Solutions
1.6 Resilient Road Networks for Resilient Transport & Societies
1.7 Good Governance and Road Systems’ Reforms
Inclusive and Accessible Mobility
2.1 Universal Design for Roads and Transport
2.2 Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities
2.3 Social Equity in Transportation Planning
2.4 Gender-specific Issues in Road Transport
2.5 Technology for Inclusive and Accessible Travel
Urban and Rural Roads and Mobility
3.1 Urban Planning and Integrated Transportation
3.2 Multi-Modal Transportation Solutions
3.3 Mobility as a Service (MaaS)
3.4 Public Transport & Informal Transport
3.5 Redesigning Streets for People & Planet
3.6 Cycling & Walking
3.7 Rural Roads for Development
3.8 Local Community Involvement in Rural Road Development & Maintenance
Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation
4.1 Decarbonisation in Road Infrastructure & Transport
4.2 Climate-Resilient Roads & Transportation
4.3 Innovative Materials and Practices in Climate-Adaptive Roads
4.4 Emission Reduction Strategies in Logistics
4.5 Extreme Weather Events & Disaster Preparedness and Management
Safe Roads and Mobility
5.1 Road Safety Innovations and Evidence-Based Practices
5.2 Multi-modal Transport and Land-use Planningfor a Safe System
5.3 Institutional Capacity Development for Safer Roads
5.4 Safety Standards, Policies and Legislation
5.5 Road Safety Audits and Inspections
5.6 Pedestrian Safety
5.7 Powered Two-And-Three-Wheeler Safety
5.8 Emergency Response and Incident Management
5.9 Road Safety Education & Public Awareness Campaigns
5.10 Innovative Finance Mechanisms for Safer Roads & Mobility
Environmental Stewardship
6.1 Biodiversity Conservation in Road Projects
6.2 Minimising Environmental Impact in Road Construction & Operations
6.3 Sustainable Materials and Practices in Road Infrastructure
6.4 Materials Recycling and Pavement Preservation
6.5 Air Quality & Noise Management
6.6 Landscaping & Aesthetics
Innovative Technologies & Practices
7.1 Digitalisation for Better Planning, Design & Construction
7.2 Big Data Applications in Transportation Planning
7.3 Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
7.4 Emerging Technologies in Road Construction & Maintenance
7.5 Digitalisation for Better Planning, Design & Construction
7.6 Data-Driven Decision Making in Asset Management
7.7 Innovation for Bridges & Tunnels
7.8 Data Privacy and Security in Smart Transportation
Energy Transition Electric and Alternative Fuels
8.1 Integration of Electric Vehicles (EVs) into Transportation Systems
8.2 Sustainable Fuels for Public and Private Transport
8.3 Charging Infrastructure and Battery Technology
8.4 Electric Road Systems
8.5 Policy & Regulatory Frameworks for the Energy Transition
Connected, Cooperative, & Automated Mobility (CCAM)
9.1 Physical and Digital Infrastructure (PDI)
9.2 Cybersecurity
9.3 Ethical Considerations
9.4 Policy & Regulation
9.5 CCAM and Traffic Efficiency, Safety and Sustainability
9.6 Data Management and Analytics
9.7 International Collaboration in CCAM Development
Funding & Financing for Sustainable Infrastructure
10.1 Innovative Financing Models for Road Projects
10.2 Sustainable Funding for Road Maintenance and Upgrades
10.3 Public-Private Partnerships for Road Projects
10.4 Tolling & Road Users Charging
10.5 Performance-Based Contracts
Workforce Development
11.1 Capacity Building for Road Professionals
11.2 Skills Development in the Road Construction Industry
11.3 Diversity and Inclusion in the Road Workforce
11.4 Attracting & Retaining Talents
11.5 Leadership & Governance
