After four insightful days, the TRA2026 conference has successfully come to an end. ECTRI extends its deepest appreciation to TRA2026 organisers, in particular the Hungarian Ministry of Construction and Transport, Magyar Kozut, and ECTRI Members KTI and BME for a memorable conference.
ECTRI also thanks all involved stakeholders and partners, engaged in TRA Committees and contributing to shaping innovative discussions on the future of transport research.
A wide ECTRI Presence at TRA2026
- 3 Special Sessions on Research & Technology Infrastructures, Responsible AI, and International Cooperation
- ECTRI President Ingrid Skogsmo speaking in TRA 2026 Special Sessions, Press Conference and partner activities, including including a workshop on Future Skills for Europe’s Road Infrastructure Sector from the Conference of European Directors of Roads (CEDR)
- A vibrant research village associations, with presentations from 7 ECTRI Members and the official visit of Irish Minister of State for Transport Jerry Buttimer
- Celebrating innovation and research excellence at the TRA2026 VISIONS Young and Senior Award Ceremonies
- Investing in Young researchers, by co-sponsoring the Young Researchers Rooftop Party
- Presenting the European Transport Research Review, with the presence of ETRR Editor-in-Chief Frank Witlox
- Showcasing innovative research projects ReSKILLING and BIO-INTEL-MOB, throughout the TRA 2026 Conference Programme
- Organising the ECTRI Spring General Assembly and the ETRR Editorial Board meeting, as side-events to TRA 2026
ECTRI Members at TRA2026
- 8 experts speaking across plenary and strategic sessions
- 36 technical sessions moderated by ECTRI Members
- 6 TRA VISIONS Young Researchers Awards Winners and 5 TRA VISIONS Senior Awards Winners
- A large number of ECTRI Members contributing to scientific and technical sessions
In total 24 ECTRI members joined the TRA Conference in Budapest, Hungary, from May 18-21, 2026.