European Transport Conference 9-11 September 2026: University of Porto, Portugal Transport Economics, Finance and Appraisal: Beyond the Balance Sheet This dynamic stream interrogates how we measure value when budgets are squeezed, uncertainty is the norm, and the old certainties of cost–benefit analysis no longer hold. As inflation bites and funding tightens, the question is sharper than ever: what really counts, and who decides? Sessions tackle the frontier of appraisal head

European Transport Conference 9-11 September 2026: University of Porto, Portugal Designing Places for a Changing World: Planning for Sustainable Land Use and Transport at ETC 2026 This stream provides a home for issues at the leading edge of policy development, at the interface between land use and transport planning. Its focus is on sustainable solutions to land use and transport problems and how to measure and evaluate their effectiveness and impacts. In recent years we hav

European Transport Conference 9-11 September 2026: University of Porto, Portugal From Complexity to Clarity:Explore Systems Thinking at ETC 2026 Transport systems are infrastructural, economic, technical, political and sociological. They are dynamic and complex, as well as being closely connected to other sectors such as energy, environment and health. Addressing today’s transport challenges requires moving beyond linear thinking to better understand how these systems behave

European Transport Conference 9-11 September 2026: University of Porto, Portugal Keep Rail Moving Forward:Rail Policy & Planning at ETC 2026 BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW Network with international colleagues The conference programme also provides ample social opportunities and technical visits for all participants to engage with transport experts from around the world, experience local transport first-hand and become part of our specialist community. Tuesday 08 September Ice Breaker R

European Transport Conference 9-11 September 2026: University of Porto, Portugal Moving Public Transport Forward: Local Public Transport at ETC 2026 Public transport is at the heart of creating accessible, sustainable and connected communities. As cities and regions respond to changing travel patterns, decarbonisation targets and evolving passenger expectations, there is an increasing need for innovative, inclusive and data-driven approaches to planning and delivering public

European Transport Conference 9-11 September 2026: University of Porto, Portugal Explore the latest developments in Freight and Logistics at ETC 2026 From decarbonising road freight to digital logistics and the future of urban deliveries, the Freight and Logistics programme at the European Transport Conference addresses the key challenges and opportunities shaping the movement of goods across Europe and beyond. The committee's programme covers a broad range of timely topics,