The ITS World Congress 2026 in Gangneung, South Korea on 19-23 October, brought together the global ITS community and turned Gangneung into a meeting point for fresh ideas, latest innovations, and the people driving the next chapter of intelligent mobility.
For ERTICO – ITS Europe, the Congress was also an opportunity to celebrate the diversity and expertise of its Partnership through the ERTICO Partner Tour.
Held during the Congress on 21 October, the Partner Tour offered an opportunity to visit exhibiting ERTICO Partners, discover their latest solutions and learn how their work is contributing to safer, smarter, more connected and sustainable transport.
From artificial intelligence and connected vehicle technologies to traffic management, electric mobility and advanced safety systems, the Tour reflected the breadth of expertise within the ERTICO ecosystem and the importance of cross-sector collaboration in bringing mobility innovation closer to real-world deployment.
Exploring innovation across the ERTICO Partnership
AUMOVIO: Automotive expertise beyond the vehicle
AUMOVIO presented how proven automotive technologies could find new applications in the emerging humanoid robotics sector. Building on its expertise in software-defined vehicles, sensors and electronic systems, the company showcased four components: a high-performance computer, camera, encoder and Ac2ated Sound technology. The exhibit demonstrated how automotive-grade solutions could support the development and industrialisation of next-generation robotic systems.
Transport for West Midlands: Looking ahead to Birmingham 2027
Transport for West Midlands brought the conversation to the next major gathering of the global ITS community, promoting the ITS World Congress 2027 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Its presence helped build momentum for the upcoming Congress and offered an opportunity to connect with international stakeholders ahead of the event, reinforcing the importance of continued exchange between host cities, transport authorities and the wider ITS community.
UMOVITY (PTV Group): Connecting mobility planning and operations
UMOVITY showcased its end-to-end mobility solutions, covering transport planning, traffic operations and ITS hardware. The exhibit demonstrated how integrated technologies can help transport authorities and operators better plan, manage and optimise mobility networks. Particular attention was given to applications in Korea and other markets outside Europe, highlighting the international relevance of these solutions and the value of sharing experience across regions.
Qualcomm: Advancing connected and cooperative mobility
Qualcomm demonstrated how Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technologies can support safer and more efficient transport systems. Its showcase featured a global V2X platform, applications complementing advanced driver assistance systems and AI-enabled smart roadside infrastructure. Together, these solutions illustrated how vehicles and infrastructure can exchange information, improve situational awareness and help create safer intersections and more connected transport networks.
Toyota Motor Corporation: Working towards zero traffic accidents
Toyota presented its approach to road safety under the ambition of achieving zero traffic accidents. Through a combination of established and emerging technologies, the company highlighted the role of intelligent transport systems in preventing collisions and improving safety for road users. Its contribution reinforced the importance of continued technological development and collaboration in moving towards safer mobility.
AISIN: Making electric journeys smarter with AI
AISIN highlighted research into intelligent electric vehicle route planning, including a GPT-powered AI assistant designed to incorporate drivers' preferences into journey planning. The research was recognised with a Best Paper selection in the Congress's Technical Paper category. Additional contributions explored efficient EV routing and road-slope estimation using connected vehicle data, demonstrating how AI and data can help simplify electric mobility.
Honda Motor: Exploring technologies for safer and cleaner mobility
Honda showcased intelligent transport technologies supporting its long-term safety and environmental ambitions for 2050. Among the concepts presented was Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer, exploring how electric vehicles could receive energy without conventional plug-in charging. The exhibit reflected Honda's interest in combining emerging technologies with established mobility solutions to support safer and more environmentally responsible transport.
Google Maps: Helping cities make smarter decisions
Under the theme AI Solutions for Evolving Cities, Google Maps presented Google for Cities, a suite of AI and geospatial solutions supporting transport authorities and urban planners. Visitors explored tools including Roads Management Insights, Google Transit, Google Earth and Google Maps Content Partners, demonstrating how data-driven insights can improve traffic management, multimodal travel information and sustainable infrastructure planning.
TomTom: Turning mobility data into actionable insights
TomTom showcased how TomTom Traffic and Orbis Maps can help public authorities better understand and manage their transport networks. With cities facing growing congestion, road safety challenges and changing mobility needs, the exhibit highlighted the value of accurate mapping, traffic intelligence and data-driven decision-making in improving network performance and supporting more responsive transport planning.
Miovision: Smarter traffic management through AI and analytics
Miovision presented a range of solutions designed to improve traffic efficiency and road safety. These included agentic AI capabilities in Miovision One, SmartView Edge Camera technology for traffic counts and near-miss analysis, and tools for traffic detection, signal preemption and safety studies. The demonstrations illustrated how intelligent infrastructure and analytics can help reduce congestion and support safer, more reliable journeys.
DENSO: Building safer and more sustainable mobility
DENSO showcased technologies focused on safety, convenience and electric mobility. Its high-resolution imaging radar demonstrated how advanced sensing can improve the detection of vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists in complex traffic environments. The company also presented its Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer system, designed to enable electric vehicles to receive energy while driving, helping address range concerns and support wider EV adoption.
More than an exhibition: The value of connecting the ecosystem
The Partner Tour offered more than a closer look at individual technologies. It demonstrated how different areas of expertise within the ERTICO Partnership contribute to a shared vision for the future of mobility.
From global technology companies and automotive manufacturers to mobility solution providers and public transport authorities, each Partner brought a different perspective to the challenges facing transport systems today.
What connected them was a common ambition: turning technological progress into practical solutions that make mobility safer, more efficient, connected and sustainable.
By bringing these organisations together, the ERTICO Partnership creates opportunities for dialogue, knowledge exchange and collaboration across sectors and borders. The ITS World Congress provided an international setting to strengthen these connections, discover complementary expertise and explore how innovations developed in different markets can contribute to common mobility goals.
Continuing the journey towards Birmingham 2027
As the ITS World Congress 2026 in Gangneung concluded, attention also turned towards Birmingham, which will welcome the global ITS community for the ITS World Congress in 2027.
The presence of Transport for West Midlands during the Partner Tour provided an early opportunity to look ahead to the next Congress and the conversations, collaborations and innovations it will bring.
For ERTICO and its Partners, the journey continues beyond any single event. Through its international community, the Partnership helps connect organisations, exchange knowledge and create opportunities to advance intelligent mobility together.
Because the true value of the ERTICO Partnership lies not only in the expertise of its individual members, but in what becomes possible when that expertise comes together.
Interested in discovering the organisations behind these innovations and exploring opportunities to connect? Visit the ERTICO Partnership and discover our community across Europe and beyond.
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