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ETC 2026: Early Booking Discounts closing soon

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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 together transport policy, practice and research from across Europe and beyond, with sessions covering the key challenges and opportunities facing the sector today.


Explore the programme and book before 30 June to take advantage of

3-day Early Booking rates.


Booking details and more information about ETC are available on the AET website.



Conference Themes for 2026

 

This year’s sessions will address relevant themes for the transport policy agenda throughout Europe and worldwide – from a research, policy or practice angle:

  • Moving the transport system into a low/no carbon age and a circular economy

  • Safe, efficient, healthy and inclusive transport schemes for current and future generations

  • Transport planning, finance and delivery in times of decreasing budgets and polarisation

  • Adaptability and resilience in transport systems and decision-making

  • Transport planning for and with people

  • The 21st century planners’ toolkit: fit for purpose models, methodologies and decision support systems

  • Viable, safe and state of the art public transport

  • Freight and logistics from long haul to last mile

  • Safe roads and public transport

  • Aviation for the 21st century

  • Modern rail travel from rolling stock to cross border cooperation

  • Innovative transport modes: small, shared, electric and automated

  • Cities that provide access for all ages and capabilities

 

Keep up to date with more news on the programme, special sessions and technical visits by following us on LinkedIn #etcPorto2026


Promote your organisation at ETC 2026!

 

We welcome sponsorships for ETC’s 2026 Conference and have numerous opportunities to promote your organisation including badges, themed or special sessions, Conference Dinner, and Welcome Reception. Check out our website for more details or email: sabrina.winter@aetransport.org

 

Confirmed Sponsors & Exhibitors for ETC 2026:

Network with international colleagues


The conference programme also provides ample social opportunities for all participants to engage with transport experts from around the world and become part of our specialist community.

  • Tuesday 08 September Ice Breaker Reception

  • Wednesday 09 September Porto d’Honra Welcome Reception

  • Thursday 10 September Conference Dinner at Casa Ferreirinha

 
 
 

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