European Transport Conference 2026: Call for Papers announced

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 sharing knowledge, learning from peers and building connections across every stage of transport planning and all transport modes. It brings together transport policy makers, practitioners and researchers from across Europe and beyond, encouraging contributions from professionals at all levels of experience.

We invite you to present your work, share your insights and join a vibrant community of practitioners, researchers and decision makers in Porto. Please download the Call for Papers brochure for full details.

More about ETC 2026

Conference Topics for 2026

We aim to be a platform for transport professionals on a wide range of topics. The conference covers transport solutions for all modes, from walking and cycling to aviation, and for people and freight. The following list of themes is for your inspiration. In addition to these topics, we welcome papers on all types of transport issues, from research to delivery.

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

• Sustainable transport and access in a polarised world

• Transport planning and delivery in times of decreasing budgets

• New ways to provide public transport that is viable and fit for purpose

• Adaptability and resilience in transport systems and decision-making

• Shortages in labour, resources, infrastructure and energy in freight and passenger transport

• Use of technology, data, Artificial Intelligence and digital twins in transport systems and transport research

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

• Cities that provide access and comfort for all ages and capabilities

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

We invite abstracts on completed projects, as well as work in progress, because valuable insights can be gained at every phase of a project. We aim to be a forum for professional dialogue and are happy to offer delegates the opportunity

to introduce a specific question, problem or dilemma for the speaker and audience to reflect on together. We are also open to proposals for special sessions or for side events.

Your opportunity to present at the most established transport conference in Europe!

You are invited to submit an abstract based on one of the above themes, or on one of those suggested by the Programme Committees. Abstract submission closes on 6 Feb 2026. Submissions may be made via the Association's website. You will need to register once as an author and then you can submit as many abstracts as you wish. Both AET members and non-members are invited to submit abstracts and to speak at the conference. Authors selected to speak at ETC can request a peer review of their papers and a selection of reviewed papers is published online or in special issues of journals. More details are available on the AET website.

Register and Submit Your Abstract

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