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 ETC 2026 Early Booking Discounts available throughout June Early Booking rates for this year’s European Transport Conference (ETC) are available until 30 June, giving delegates the opportunity to secure their 3-day place at a reduced rate. To help you plan your visit, the preliminary conference programme is now available online. Featuring ETC's renowned multi-seminar format, the programme brings t

European Transport Conference 9-11 September 2026 University of Porto, Portugal ETC 2026 Preliminary Programme Now Available The preliminary programme for the European Transport Conference 2026 is now available online. This year’s conference, taking place in Porto from 9–11 September, will once again bring together transport policy makers, practitioners and researchers from across Europe and beyond to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of mobility. Wi

European Transport Conference 9-11 September 2026 University of Porto, Portugal ETC 2026 Early Booking is now open! The AET European Transport Conference (ETC) moves to Portugal this year, taking place on 9 – 11 September at the University of Porto. Join the leading minds in transport planning, policy and research at the University of Porto for three days of insight, innovation and impact. Book now to take advantage of our 3-day Early Booking Discount, which represents excell

FREE WEBINAR: 8 January 2026 11:00-12:00 CET / 10.00 – 11.00 GMT The future of mobility: Can we really get there? The future of mobility: Can we really get there? AET’s Transport & Mobility Forum (TMF) is proud to present the inaugural address by a Fellow of the Association for European Transport. For this first webinar of 2026, Michael Bach (UK), AET Council member and AET Fellow since 2023, will reflect on the essence of his outstanding and inspiring career as a planner

European Transport Conference 9-11 September 2026 University of Porto, Portugal ETC 2026 Call for Papers Now Open for Abstract Submissions The Association for European Transport (AET) is pleased to announce that preparations are now underway for ETC 2026 . The 54th European Transport Conference will take place on 9–11 September 2026 at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal. The European Transport Conference offers a welcoming, inclusive environment for sha

FREE WEBINAR: 4th December 2025 11:00-12:00 CET / 10.00 – 11.00 GMT Neil Mansfield Award 2025 Winning Paper The impact of geographical context and the built environment on perception of bikeability This month’s TMF Webinar is being co-hosted and chaired by Dalia Zecchi (Kanton St. Gallen, CH) from the TMF Working Group, with moderation by Andre Goncalves (Sweco, Belgium), Chair of the Young Researchers’ and Practitioners’ Forum (YRPF) Programme Committee and Council Member

European Transport Conference 17-19 September 2025 University of Antwerp, Belgium Neil Mansfield Award presented to PhD candidate from Politecnico di Milano AET is pleased to announce that Eng. Marco Baldini , PhD candidate at Politecnico di Milano, has received the Neil Mansfield Award for his paper presented at the 2025 European Transport Conference (ETC) in Antwerp. The award, presented by AET’s Young Researchers’ and Practitioners’ Forum (YRPF) , honours the best paper b