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International Road Federation - IRF Global The IRF serves a network of members in more than 120 countries.
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The International Road Federation is a global not-for-profit organization, headquartered in Washington, DC since 1948 and supported by regional offices throughout the world.

The IRF Global R2T community is growing every day—and leading organizations are already taking their place. 🌎From the U....
10/09/2026

The IRF Global R2T community is growing every day—and leading organizations are already taking their place. 🌎

From the U.S. Department of Transportation and local DOTs to transport ministries, road authorities, research institutions, and industry leaders from 80+ countries, the people shaping the future of transportation will be in San Francisco this November.

Now it’s your turn!

Put your organization where the global transportation community will be.

🤝 Exhibit. Sponsor. Connect.
📍 San Francisco | November 3–6, 2026
🔗 Register now: t.ly/9X8-B

Limited exhibition space available. Reserve your booth now: t.ly/o9RjQ

TransportInnovation Exhibition Sponsorship

Intel, Lindsay Corporation, Parsons Corporation, HMI INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED, Uberbinder, TYLin, TrafFix Devices, ATSSA, WTS International, AMIVTACmx, Troxler, Japan Road Association, Korea Road Association, IPWEA, FEHRL, ITE Western District, ITS California, Network Optix, FORTA, LLC., Tiger Eye Engineering LLC, GIV Solutions, NEXCO- West USA, Inc., Omnisight, Seyond, NewBeg Inc, Torq

A road network’s long-term performance depends not only on how it is built, but on how effectively it is managed, diagno...
10/09/2026

A road network’s long-term performance depends not only on how it is built, but on how effectively it is managed, diagnosed and preserved.

At the IRF Europe & Central Asia Regional Congress 2026 in Tbilisi, the Executive Session “Maintaining the Network: Asset Management, Preventive Maintenance and Smarter Decision Making” examined how road agencies can move from reactive repairs towards data-driven, preventive maintenance strategies.

A key takeaway from the discussion was the importance of connecting network condition assessment with maintenance planning and investment decisions. By identifying deterioration early, diagnosing pavement and infrastructure defects, and prioritising interventions according to asset condition and available resources, road agencies can help prevent minor defects from developing into costly structural problems.

The session also highlighted the role of condition assessment technologies, preventive treatments and lifecycle-based planning in extending pavement service life, improving maintenance efficiency and strengthening the reliability of existing road networks.

A special thank you to our moderator and speakers for sharing their expertise:

🔹 David Getsadze — First Deputy Chairman of the Roads Department, Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia
🔹 Annele Matintupa — CEO, Roadscanners
🔹 Ben Gericke — Senior Consultant, The World Bank Group and International Road Federation (IRF Global)
🔹 Juraj Rypak — International Sales Manager, Crafco, Inc. ,
🔹 Nina Elter — (Moderator), Senior Advisor, Global Mobility & Partnerships, International Road Federation (IRF Global)

InfrastructureManagement

What changes when road asset management shifts from periodic inspections to continuous data-driven intelligence?AI-power...
10/09/2026

What changes when road asset management shifts from periodic inspections to continuous data-driven intelligence?

AI-powered infrastructure intelligence, computer vision, connected vehicle technology, and LiDAR are opening new possibilities for how transportation agencies assess asset conditions, plan interventions, and manage roadway networks.

At , the Executive Session “Modern Asset Management and Maintenance for Roadway Networks and Transportation Facilities” will examine how these technologies are being applied in practice—from predictive maintenance and Vision Zero compliance to maintaining freight corridor mobility during construction and rehabilitation.

🔹 Featured speakers:

▪️ Emily Silverman — Central Regional Manager, Parsons Corporation
▪️ Tejas Agarwal — CEO, Scout Robotics.
▪️ Dr. Orva Stephen AGBE, Ph.D. — Assistant Chief Engineer, Federal Ministry of Works
▪️ Swaroop Patnaik — CEO, Blue Dome Technologies Corp
▪️ Smita Sharma — Senior Manager, Applications Engineering, Lindsay Corporation

🗓️ November 4, 2026 | 9:00–10:30 AM PST
📍 San Francisco, California, USA

Discover how emerging technologies can help shift infrastructure management from reactive repairs to data-driven, proactive decisions.

🔗 Explore the agenda and register: IRF.global/r2t

TransportationInnovation

🛡️ What’s next for roadside safety?At , the Technical Session on "Innovations in Guardrail End Terminals & Impact Atten...
10/08/2026

🛡️ What’s next for roadside safety?

At , the Technical Session on "Innovations in Guardrail End Terminals & Impact Attenuators II" will explore new approaches to crash protection and roadside safety, from winter performance of water-filled crash cushions to crashworthy pedestrian access terminals and MASH four-cable barrier end terminals.

Meet the experts bringing these innovations forward:

🔹 Francis Beauchamp, P. Eng., MASc—Manager—Research & Development, MOOVOP Inc., QMB Canada.
🔹 Talha Ghuman — Research Engineer, Safe Roads Engineering
🔹 Brandon Perry — Research Engineer, Midwest Roadside Safety Facility (MwRSF).

🗓️ Friday, November 6, 2026 | 9:00–10:30 AM PST
📍 San Francisco, California
👉 Register today: IRF.global/r2t

10/08/2026

💡 Technology is advancing fast. But how do we turn it into real-world impact?

For Randell Iwasaki, Chairman of the International Road Federation (IRF Global), that is part of what makes R2T so valuable.

The IRF Global R2T Conference brings the transportation community together to explore emerging technologies, learn from real-world applications, exchange ideas, build connections, and address how innovation can actually be implemented.

🎥 Hear Randy’s perspective on what R2T brings to the industry—and why implementation matters.

📍 San Francisco | November 3–6, 2026
👉 Join us at: IRF.global/r2t

As transportation agencies and organisations adopt AI, automation, and increasingly digital systems, the conversation is...
10/08/2026

As transportation agencies and organisations adopt AI, automation, and increasingly digital systems, the conversation is no longer only about what technology can do. It is also about who will lead, manage, develop, and apply these technologies.

At , the Executive Session “Future Workforce, AI & Skills” will bring together leaders from transportation, research, innovation, human resources, and workforce development to examine the skills and institutional capabilities needed in a rapidly changing sector.

Meet the speakers;
• Dr. Manjit Kaur Sooch—Director of Innovation and Technology, ALAMEDA CONTRA COSTA TRANSIT DISTRICT.
• Thierry Goger—Secretary General, FEHRL - Forum of European National Highway Research Laboratories.
• Aly Tawfik—Director, Fresno State Transportation Institute
• Janie Berry—Deputy Director of HR, VTA.
• Marina Leight—Founding Board Member, Innovate+Educate

This Executive Session will address a critical question for transportation organisations worldwide: How do we prepare the people and institutions needed to keep pace with technological change?

📍 San Francisco | November 6, 2026
🕘 9:00–10:30 a.m. PST
🔗 Explore the agenda & Join us: IRF.global/r2t

10/07/2026

🌎 San Francisco is calling - ONLY 1 MONTH TO GO!

In just one month, the global road and transportation community will come together for —four days of ideas, innovation, connections, and conversations shaping what comes next for our industry.

📍 San Francisco | November 3–6
🎤 300+ speakers
🌎 80+ countries
💡 60+ technical sessions
🤝 800+ transportation leaders

🔗 Explore the program, exhibition & sponsorship opportunities, and register today at IRF.global/r2t.

One month to go. See you in San Francisco!

🌎 A proud moment for the IRF Global Fellowship Program!At the LAC Transport Forum 2026 in Miami, two IRF Fellowship alum...
10/07/2026

🌎 A proud moment for the IRF Global Fellowship Program!

At the LAC Transport Forum 2026 in Miami, two IRF Fellowship alumni came together during a networking break:

🇵🇾 Claudia Centurión, Minister of Public Works and Communications of Paraguay. MOPC Paraguay.

🇬🇾 Patrick H. Thompson, Chief Transport Planning Officer at the Ministry of Public Works of Guyana.

The IRF Fellowship Program was created to develop the next generation of transport leaders and empower them to return home to help shape safer, more resilient transportation networks.

We are proud to see our IRF Fellows making an impact at the highest levels of the transport sector, leading national infrastructure agendas and representing their countries on a regional stage.

IRF Global is proud to count Minister Centurión and Mr. Thompson among our Fellowship alumni. 👏

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🌎 A High-Level Leadership Dialogue at !What happens when leaders responsible for major metropolitan regions, national t...
10/07/2026

🌎 A High-Level Leadership Dialogue at !

What happens when leaders responsible for major metropolitan regions, national transportation policy, federal road networks, and global road infrastructure sit at the same table?

The MPO / Regional Leadership Panel at the 9th IRF Global Roads to Tomorrow (R2T) Conference & Exhibition will connect these perspectives to examine the decisions that influence regional connectivity, infrastructure investment, transportation policy, and mobility.

The panel will feature:
🔹 Andrew Fremier — Executive Director, Metropolitan Transportation Commission / Association of Bay Area Governments
🔹 Noura AlHouli — Director, Federal Roads Control Center, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, United Arab Emirates
ome Ajise — Executive Director, Southern California Association of Governments (S**G)
🔹 Randell Iwasaki — Chairman, the International Road Federation (IRF Global)
🔹 Craig Hutton — Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy, Transport Canada - Transports Canada

With perspectives spanning the United States, United Arab Emirates, Canada, and the global road infrastructure community, this panel offers a rare opportunity to consider transportation priorities from regional, national, and international viewpoints.

📍 San Francisco | November 6, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. AKST
🎟️ Register now: IRF.global/r2t

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

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