Planning for Places, People and the Future in Transport at ETC 2026

Jul 28
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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 have seen a shift in the context in which we operate, due to the growing impact of and attention to climate change. We are also facing an energy crisis and growing inequalities related to wealth, gender, ethnicity or capabilities. All these challenges require us to consider how different the future will need to be, given that ‘business as usual’ may no longer be viable.

Join us for this year’s Planning for Sustainable Land Use and Transport programme at ETC 2026 in Porto, which includes topics such as:

Travel behaviour: making transport more sustainable
Planning for wellbeing: broadening the aims of transport policies
Liveable neighbourhoods and street design
Reshaping urban life through the 15-minute city
Active travel
Accessibility challenges for vulnerable groups
Integrated land-use and transport planning
Car free futures: rethinking urban mobility
EV charging and adaption: challenges, choices and change Participation: how to involve public opinions and stakeholder

Preliminary Programme

The preliminary programme* is now available online, giving you the opportunity to explore this year's streams and sessions. You'll also find everything you need to plan your visit in the Full Booking Brochure.

*The programme is subject to change. Keep up to date with conference news, speakers, social events and ETC 2026 updates by following AET on LinkedIn and visiting the AET website.

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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 Reception
Wednesday 09 September Porto d’Honra Welcome Reception
Thursday 10 September Conference Dinner at Casa Ferreirinha
Friday 11 September Integrated Management Centre Visit, CEiiA Mobility Unit Visit, Tram Car Museum Visit

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