The AET European Transport Conference - ETC

27/01/2026

📢We say a huge thank you to the wonderful team at CitiEU| CitiME who are confirmed exhibitors for the 54th edition of ETC! We appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you all in Porto.

📅 ETC 9–11 September 2026
📍 Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto Portugal
✨The call for papers is only open for one more month. Don't miss your opportunity to present at the most established transport conference in Europe. Bridging minds, building mobility.

🔗https://aetransport.org/etc/programme

05/01/2026

The future of mobility: Can we really get there?

AET’s Transport & Mobility Forum (TMF) is pleased to open its 2026 webinar series with a special inaugural address by an AET Fellow.
In this first TMF webinar of the year, Michael Bach (UK), AET Council member and Fellow since 2023, reflects on his distinguished career as a planner and consultant. His talk tackles a fundamental question for the future of mobility: Can we meaningfully reduce the need to travel through a more integrated approach to land-use and transport policy, and in doing so help achieve our sustainability goals?

Daniëlle Snellen (PBL, NL), AET Board Member, will respond to Michael’s reflections and guide the discussion as moderator. The session will be hosted by Christopher Cary (Atkins, UK) and chaired by András Munkácsy (KTI, HU) on behalf of the TMF Working Group.

This free webinar promises a thoughtful and engaging discussion, with time for audience views and debate.
📅 Free to attend
💻 Hosted on Zoom
👉 Register now to join the conversation: https://aetransport.org/forum

Can we really get there? We look forward to hearing your perspective.

15/12/2025

Association for European Transport (AET)
🚨 Call for Papers is now open for the 54th European Transport Conference
📅 ETC 9–11 September 2026
📍 Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto Portugal

🌍 Unique in spirit, ETC unites academics, practitioners and policymakers from across Europe and beyond in an open, inclusive and collaborative environment.

✨For 2026, the conference will explore a wide range of themes, including:

◊ 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

📢 Abstract submission closes on 6 February 2026.
Both AET members and non-members are welcome to submit. We welcome abstracts from completed projects and work in progress, as valuable insights can emerge at every stage. This is your opportunity to present at the most established transport conference in Europe.

Don't miss out!
🔗https://aetransport.org/etc/programme
👉🏽Download the Call for Papers brochure
https://aetransport.org/public/downloads/CugWS/ETC%202026%20A4%20Call%20for%20Papers.pdf

We look forward to receiving your contributions and to welcoming you to Porto in 2026.

24/05/2025

Explore the latest news from the Association for European Transport:
• Inclusive mobility
• Mid-year events in Porto
• Future scenarios for AET
• Ambassador updates
Read the full update → https://aetransport.org/aet-news

01/03/2025

19/02/2025

Free Hybrid event, Porto 6 March, register to attend here:

https://aetransport.org/forum