ERTRAC call for papers for TRA 2026 conference

Source: TRA

Innovative transportation researchers are invited to submit abstracts about their industry contributions for the upcoming TRA event which will take place in Budapest, Hungary.

The European Road Transport Research Advisory Council (ERTRAC) unites road transport stakeholders in building a common vision for the development of European transport research and invites researchers to participate in the Transport Research Arena (TRA), a flagship event created by the European Commission and various technology platforms, bringing together academics, practitioners, leading mobility experts and fresh research talent.

The next edition of the biennial conference will take place on May 18-21, 2026 and will also feature exciting demonstrations, innovative exhibitions, technical tours, award ceremonies and social events.

TRA conference topics and selection timeline

Preparation is underway to uncover significant contributions to Europe's transportation sector, with the event presenting an opportunity for researchers to share their work based on the following topics: user centred mobility, green mobility and decarbonization, planning and operation, and transport digitalization.

• Interested participants are invited to submit an abstract of 200 words by 15th June 2025 for the first round of selection.
• Successful submitters from the first selection round will then be asked to submit a conference paper of up to 4,000 words by 15th September 2025.
• Then successful conference applicants will be notified on 31st January 2026, with their final papers to be submitted by 31st March 2026.

More information about the event can be viewed on the TRA website or abstracts can be submitted directly here.