GLOBAL SUMMIT 2026
22-24 September 2026,
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
Connected Transport for Now and Tomorrow
Get ready for three action‑packed days as the ITS Australia Global Summit 2026 comes to Melbourne, bringing the world’s transport technology leaders together at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 22–24 September.
With the forward‑looking theme Connected Transport for Now and Tomorrow, the Summit will showcase how intelligent, connected and data‑driven transport solutions are being deployed today while laying the foundations for safer, more sustainable and more resilient transport systems of the future.
From connected and automated mobility to smart infrastructure, real‑time data and digital transport networks, the ITS Australia Global Summit 2026 is the premier forum to explore the innovations shaping the next era of transport - locally, regionally and globally.
250+
Presentations
50+
Sessions
700+
Attendees
40+
Exhibitors
What to expect from the ITS Australia Global Summit
This year marks the inaugural ITS Australia Global Summit, rebranded from the ITS Australia Summit to better reflect the global audience, participants and topics that are explored across the program. Evolving over the last ten years, the ITS Australia Summit has grown to become one of the industry's leading and well-respected traffic technology conferences. Aa mix of plenary sessions, workshops, expert panels and information sessions are presented, offering a once-a-year opportunity for transport technology professionals to come together to discuss and plan the future of transport, in Australia and the world.
Promising to be an action-packed three days filled with innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas, attendees can look forward to dynamic keynote presentations, interactive technology showcases, thought-provoking panel discussions, and valuable networking opportunities that bring together the brightest minds in transport and mobility.
Live Demonstrations
Touch, feel and test out the newest tech and innovations from some of the industry's leading companies.
Guest Speakers
Local and international guest speakers will light up our Plenaries and panel sessions throughout the Summit.
Exhibition Hall
Don't just hear about industry developments, go and see them for yourself at the Summit Exhibition Hall, where ideas meet implementation.
Social Events
Work hard, play hard! There are many ways you can unwind after a long day walking on the Summit floor.
Audience
Who is in the room?
C-Level/Senior Officer
CEO/President/Senior Official
Technologist/Engineer/Analyst
Business Development/Sales/Marketing
Concultant
Academic/Research
R&D
Passenger Transport
Future Freight
Policy/Regulation
Data Analytics
Smart Vehicles
New Mobility Solutions
Smart Infrastructure
Government
Professional Services
Solution Supplier
Smart Infrastructure Provider
Product Supplier
Consultant/Advisory
Research/Education
Not for Profit
Acciona Construction Australia
AECOM
Agency for Science, Technology and Research
AGD Systems
Aimsun
Aldridge Traffic Controllers (ATC)
Amazon Web Services
ANCAP
Arcadis
Armitage Group
Arup
Auckland Transport
Aurecon
AURIN
Austroads
Beca
BLUE COVERS REAL ESTATE LIMITED
Brisbane City Council
CARRS-Q (Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety – Queensland)
CBS Group
CEI Design
CEOS Industrial Pty Ltd
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia
China ITS Industry Alliance
CICO – Zhejiang Communication & Investment Co. Ltd
City of Hobart Council
City of Moreton Bay
Cohda Wireless
Colliers
Compass IoT
Connected
ConnectEast Pty Ltd
Conduent
CSL Infrastructure Ltd
Cubic Transportation Systems
Daktronics
Daimler Truck
Dataplex Pty Ltd
Deakin University
Dedicated Systems Australia
Deloitte
Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA)
Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics (NT)
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
Department of State Growth (Tasmania)
Department of Transport and Main Roads (Queensland)
Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria)
DM Roads
Downer Group
DT Infrastructure
EastLink
Equans
ESDR Electronics
Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries
Flowbird Australia Pty Ltd
Footpath.AI
GHD
Giesecke+Devrient
Google Maps
GoGet Carshare
Ground Transportation Systems NZ
Hitachi Rail GTS Australia Pty Ltd
HMI Technologies Pty Ltd
Hyperion Technology
IAG (Insurance Australia Group)
Idetika Pty Ltd
IMOVE Australia
Indra Australia Pty Ltd
INIT Pty Ltd
Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies – The University of Sydney
Intelematics
IPWEA NSW & ACT
ITS Australia
ITS Hong Kong
ITS Indonesia
ITS Korea
ITS Malaysia
ITS New Zealand
ITS Taiwan
ITS Technology Enhancement Association
ITS Thailand
Jacobs Group (Australia)
JENOPTIK Australia
Julner Consulting AB
JYW Consulting
Kapsch
Kapsch TrafficCom Australia Pty Ltd
Keolis Downer
KPMG
Korea Transport Institute
La Trobe University
Lexus Australia
Logan City Council
Main Roads Western Australia
Micro Connect Pty Ltd
Microsec V2X PKI
Milesight
Mobility Futures
Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC)
Monotch B.V.
MOXA
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
National Transport Commission
National Transport Insurance
National Transport Research Organisation
NEC Australia
NGIS
Nicander Ltd
Nippon Koei Co., Ltd
North East Link State Tolling Corporation
Nukon
Nuonic
NZ Transport Agency
Ontario Centre of Innovation
Optibus
Ouster
Pacific National
PAT (New Zealand) Ltd
Pitcrew.AI
Prosys Advanced Pty Ltd
Q-Free Australia Pty Ltd
Queensland Transport & Logistics Council
Queensland University of Technology
Randwick Waverley Community Transport Group Ltd
Resolve Group
Rita Excell Advisory Pty Ltd
Roads Australia
Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ)
SAGE Automation
SAGE Group
School of Engineering, Edith Cowan University
See.Sense
Sensys Gatso Australia
Service Stream
SG Fleet Australia Pty Ltd
Siemens
Siemens Mobility
Sinowatcher Technology Ltd
SkedGo
SMEC Australia Pty Ltd
Snapper Services Limited
Somar Digital
Southwest Research Institute
SPARK
Spiketech
Standards Australia
ST Engineering Urban Solutions Ltd
Stantec
Swiftly Inc.
SWARCO Australia
Tattile
Telstra
The Community Transport Company
The Korea Expressway Corporation
The University of Melbourne
The University of Newcastle
The University of Queensland
TIER IV, Inc
TomTom
Toyota Australia
Traffic Vehicles & Logistics Pty Ltd
TrafficSensors.com
TransCore
Transdev
Transmax Pty Ltd
Transport Canberra and City Services
Transport for NSW
Transport Management Consulting Pty Ltd
Transport Network Optimisation Pty Ltd
Transurban
Trapeze Group
TROPAC
UGL
UMovity
University of Technology Sydney
UNSW Sydney
VanJee Technology
Ventia Pty Ltd
Via Transportation, Inc
VITRONIC Australia
Vivacity Labs Australia Pty Ltd
Vix Technology
Voxson
Weidmüller Australia
WSP Australia
Yarra Trams
Yunex Traffic
Zhejiang Communications Investment Group Co., Ltd
Topics at a glance
1
Smart Infrastructure and Data Ecosystems
Exploring how connected infrastructure, integrated data platforms, and interoperable systems enable smarter decision‑making, real‑time insights, and more resilient, efficient transport networks.
2
Sustainable and Inclusive Transport
Advancing transport systems that reduce emissions, improve accessibility, and deliver equitable outcomes for communities, users, and future generations.
3
Electric, Connected, Automated Transport
Exploring the deployment of electric vehicles, connectivity, and automation to improve safety, efficiency, and user experience across transport networks.
4
Future Mobility
Examining emerging mobility models, technologies, and behaviours shaping how people and goods move in cities and regions.
5
Governance Frameworks
Addressing policy, regulation, and institutional frameworks needed to enable innovation while ensuring safety, accountability, and public value.
6
Freight and Services
Focusing on the transformation of freight, logistics, and service delivery through technology, data, and smarter network management.
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