Transforming Transportation and 4th Annual Para Transit / Popular Transportation Day 2026
Digital tools like ride-sharing apps, smart traffic systems and electric vehicle networks are making transport faster, cheaper and cleaner, while expanding access. As countries invest in modern transport systems, businesses can reach customers, workers can access jobs and goods can move efficiently, creating the foundation for economic growth and private sector investment.
Theme: Powering Jobs & Growth
As the world navigates a complex landscape shaped by economic shifts, external shocks and the rise of AI, Transforming Transportation 2026 will emphasize the pivotal role of transport in catalyzing development that creates jobs, builds resilience and reaches everyone.
The 2026 theme, "Powering Jobs and Growth," emphasizes transport's foundational role in delivering essential public goods. Effective transport systems underpin vibrant economies by connecting markets, getting people to jobs and increasing productivity. Beyond economic benefits, modern transport systems also advance safety and environmental goals.
As the world navigates a complex landscape shaped by economic shifts, external shocks and the rise of AI, #TTDC26 will emphasize the pivotal role of transport in catalyzing development that creates jobs, builds resilience and reaches everyone.
Structure
Attendees can expect a comprehensive, week-long program with two core forum days on March 10 and 11 and additional side events and partner meetings throughout the week. The main forum days will include 5 plenary sessions, 12 parallel technical sessions (organized into 4 streams), networking events and a knowledge exhibition.
Plenary Sessions
The plenaries will set the stage and frame the global conversation, while parallel sessions will allow participants to delve deeper into specific areas.
- Unlocking Transport Services As a Driver of Economic Growth
- Mobilizing Private Sector Capital for Transport and Jobs
- Building Resilient Transport Systems for Reliable Connectivity
- Shaping the Future Workforce Through Digitalization, AI and E-Mobility
- Managing Motorization for Safer, Cleaner and More Equitable Mobility
Main Forum
March 10-11, 2026
Register for the Main Forum at Transforming Transportation here.
Side Events
March 9, 12, 13, 2026
Paratransit/Popular Transit Day on March 12 requires a separate registration from the Main Forum. Register for Paratransit/Popular Transit Day here.
Paratransit/Popular Transit Day Draft Agenda:
- 8:30 Doors open & Registration
- 9:00 Opening & Welcome
- 9:20 Session 1 - State of the Sector: Industry and Research Updates
- 10:20 Coffee Break & Informal Networking
- 10:40 Session 2 - Thematic Workshops on Key Themes
- 11:00 Parallel Workshops
- Public health and road safety
- Business models and financing
- Regulation of two-wheelers
- 12:20 Report back & open discussion
- 1:00 Lunch & Networking
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