From 11 to 15 January, the world of transportation has converged in Washington, D.C. for the 105th TRB Annual Meeting, the world’s largest gathering of transportation professionals, attracting thousands of experts from government, industry, and academia.
As a division of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, TRB mobilises global expertise to anticipate and address complex transportation challenges. The Annual Meeting offers an unparalleled programme covering all transport modes, with sessions, workshops, and discussions designed for policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and industry leaders to explore the latest innovations, research, and strategies shaping the future of transportation.
This year, the 105th TRB Annual Meeting will feature a high-level series on Intelligent Transportation Systems and Operations & Management. ERTICO is proud to highlight Dr Angelos Amditis’ participation in a key panel discussion on the State-of-the-Art and Future Directions for Intelligent Operations and Management, moderated by Larry Head (University of Arizona).
The session, scheduled for Tuesday, 13 January, 10:30–12:15 ET, will feature contributions from leading figures in the ITS sector, including Brian Cronin (Federal Highway Administration), Laura Demeo Chace (ITS America), Carlos Braceras (AASHTO Committee on Transportation Systems, Utah Department of Transportation), and Kristin White (Google Transportation). The discussion will provide a platform to share strategic insights into the next generation of intelligent transportation systems.
A Partnership Built for the Future
ERTICO’s engagement at TRB 2026 builds on the strategic partnership established in 2024 through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), and signed between ERTICO – ITS Europe and the National Academy of Sciences (NAS).
The agreement was designed to bridge the gap between European and American research. By sharing knowledge and driving joint research projects, both organisations are working to promote sustainable mobility and accelerate the deployment of smart technologies globally.
As the 2026 program unfolds, ERTICO remains dedicated to fostering these international ties, ensuring that the innovations discussed in Washington, D.C. lead to safer and smarter mobility worldwide.
Discover the full 2026 TRB programme and sessions. Visit the TRB Annual Meeting online programme.