The European Transport Conference (ETC) 2026, Europe’s leading annual transport conference, will take place on 9 – 11 September 2026, in Porto, Portugal.
The European Transport Conference offers a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts while sharing ideas with colleagues from across Europe and beyond. The ETC 2026 conference theme, Bridging Minds, Building Mobility, reflects the importance of collaboration across research, policy and practice as we address the challenges of creating transport systems that are sustainable, resilient, inclusive and fit for the future.
The conference includes:
- Over 350 presentations across twelve specialist programme areas
- Inspiring plenary speakers and keynote sessions
- Parallel seminars, workshops and debates
- Technical visits showcasing transport innovation in Porto
- Dedicated networking events, receptions and the Conference Dinner
- A welcoming environment where delegates can move freely between sessions and build valuable professional connections throughout the conference.
A selection of papers from ETC 2026 will be published as topical collection of the European Transport Research Review (ETRR) journal.
In the frame of the ECTRI-AET MoU, ECTRI officially supports ETC.