European Transport Conference (ETC)
The European Transport Conference (ETC) is the annual conference of the Association for European Transport. It brings together policymakers, researchers, and mobility experts from across Europe to discuss the latest developments and challenges in transport and mobility. ETC offers a wide range of topics, interactive sessions, and many opportunities for knowledge exchange for everyone involved in sustainable and future-proof mobility.
Themes of ETC 2026
The European Transport Conference (ETC) is centred around the theme “Bridging Minds, Building Mobility.” The conference brings together mobility professionals, researchers, and policymakers to share knowledge and develop solutions for current and future mobility challenges. From walking and cycling to aviation and freight transport, and from research and modelling to implementation and evaluation, ETC creates space for exchange between policy, practice, and academia.
The main themes include:
- The transition to a climate-neutral and circular transport system.
- Sustainable mobility and accessibility in a polarised world.
- Transport planning and delivery with shrinking budgets.
- New forms of future-proof public transport.
- Resilient and adaptable transport systems.
- Shortages of labour, infrastructure, energy, and resources.
- The use of technology, data, AI, and digital twins in mobility.
- Safe, healthy, and inclusive mobility for current and future generations.
- Accessible and comfortable cities for all ages and abilities.
- New models, methods, and decision-support tools for mobility planners.
Visit our sessions
Day 1 - 9 september
- Luc Wismans | 11:00 - 13:00
The Value of Public-Private Cooperation for Proactive Traffic Management: A Game-Theoretical Analysis of Infrastructure Renovation Scenarios - Stella van Lent & Luuk Brederode | 14:30 - 16:00
Incorporating attitudes into strategic transport models - Rick Schotman | 14:30 - 16:00
From bespoke surveys to one standard for customer experience measurement: building a comparable evidence base across trains, stations, city centres and walking routes
Day 2 - 10 september
- Christiaan Kwantes | 09:00 - 10:30
SUMP in action: lessons for Europe’s sustainable mobility shift
Day 3 - 11 september
- Bastiaan Possel | 09:30 - 11:00
Why detailed junction modelling is essential for strategic traffic models - Danielle Snellen | 14:30 - 16:00
How affordable is accessibility? The role of travel costs in job accessibility disparities between income groups across the Netherlands - Eva Dijkstra & Luuk Brederode | 14:30 - 16:00
Time and Money Budget Constraints in Strategic Transport Models
