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Vancouver 2027 World Road Congress: Call for Papers Now Open Preparations for the XXVIII PIARC World Road Congress continue to gain momentum, and the Call for Papers is now officially open. Road professionals, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and industry experts from around the world are invited to submit abstracts and contribute to the global exchange of knowledge that will shape the future of roads and road transport. Accepted papers will be presented during the Congress and will also be eligible for consideration for the prestigious PIARC Prizes. [...] >> Read the full editorial
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Nadia Lappa PIARC Deputy Secretary General
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PIARC invites its member countries and National Committees to submit National Reports for the XXVIII World Road Congress 2027 in Vancouver, providing an opportunity to showcase national strategies, priorities, and experiences. National Reports are a key component of the World Road Congresses and will contribute directly to the five Strategic Direction Sessions, aligned with PIARC's Strategic Themes. Help shape the international discussions that will define the Congress! >> Find out more about the next World Road Congress
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Registration for the 10th Symposium on Pavement Surface Characteristics (SURF 2026) is now open. This major international event, to be held from 9 to 11 November 2026, will bring together global experts in road pavements to discuss the latest advances in data-driven monitoring, artificial intelligence, sustainable materials and road safety. The programme will feature technical sessions, workshops and round-table discussions led by internationally renowned specialists. >> Register here
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Registration is now open for the 3rd PIARC International Conference on Road Tunnel Operations and Safety. The event will bring together international experts to discuss the latest developments, current challenges, and innovations in tunnel safety and management. The second conference bulletin is now available, providing an overview of the programme and key information for participants. >> Discover the conference details and register here
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The deadline for submitting abstracts for the PIARC World Conference on Bridges – ‘Managing Bridges for Society’ (BEAM 2027) has been extended to 15 July 2026. Taking place from 14 to 16 April 2027 in Marrakesh (Morocco), this international conference will bring together professionals, researchers and experts from the sector to share their knowledge, innovations and insights on the future of bridge management. Submit your abstract by 15 July and take part in this international exchange of expertise. >> Submit your abstract here
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The first PIARC Road Academy course on Work Zones Safety and Management has successfully completed its first two sessions, bringing together participants from around the world. Participants learnt about PIARC’s integrated framework, the tool for assessing the maturity of roadworks sites, as well as the challenges relating to governance, public procurement and incentives for safer roadworks sites, illustrated by international case studies. By promoting the sharing of best practice and experiences, the PIARC Road Academy helps to improve safety at roadworks sites worldwide. >> Further information
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On 18 June in Lisbon, CRP – the Portuguese Road and Rail Platform, in partnership with PIARC and the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), organised a workshop on climate risk management and infrastructure resilience. The event brought together national and international experts to discuss the impacts of climate change, the challenges facing critical infrastructure and the lessons learnt from recent extreme events. The workshop was attended by Emanuela Stocchi, President of PIARC, and Miguel Caso Florez, Secretary-General of PIARC, who shared the Association’s international perspectives on infrastructure resilience. >> Relive the workshop through the photo album
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On 23 June, the Spanish Road Association (ATC), the Spanish National Committee of PIARC, organised a technical workshop on ‘tunnel ventilation and lighting’.
The event brought together experts to discuss the latest developments in tunnel safety and operations, notably through the presentation of two new technical reports on the standardisation of ventilation and lighting systems.
The workshop was chaired by Rafael López Guarga, Spanish-speaking secretary of PIARC’s Technical Committee 4.4 "Tunnels". >> More information here
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The Call for Papers is now open for the 6th International Seminar on Earthworks, the Major Challenge for Infrastructures (ISEE6). As a partner of this event, PIARC, alongside PIARC France (IDRRIM), is actively contributing to its organisation through its Technical Committee 4.3 on “Earthworks”. The seminar will bring together international experts to share innovative solutions and best practice in addressing the technical, environmental and societal challenges associated with earthworks.* >> Access the Call for Papers here
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Meeting of Technical Committees 3.5 "Road Infrastructure for Road Transport Decarbonisation" & 4.5 "Decarbonisation of Road Construction and Road Maintenance" (Reserved to TC 3.5 and TC 4.5)
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Meeting of the Technical Committee 1.5 "Disaster Management" (Reserved to TC1.5 members)
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Meeting of the Technical Committee 3.3 "Asset Management" (Reserved to TC3.3 members)
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Technical Committee 1.5 "Disaster Management" Workshop Internal Meeting (Reserved to TC 1.5 members)
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Infraestruturas de Portugal took part in the International Workshop on Resilience to Climate Change, organised by PIARC – the World Road Association. IP’s vice-chairman, Rui Coutinho, took part in the panel discussion ‘Resilient Infrastructure: Prepare, Adapt and Invest’, which focused on the challenges that climate change poses to transport networks. “Extreme weather events are now a reality in our operations and maintenance work and require an increasingly integrated approach to infrastructure management. It is essential to anticipate risks, strengthen the networks’ capacity to adapt, and invest in resilient solutions that ensure high levels of safety, the ability to respond to emergencies, and the continuity of mobility services for people and goods,” he emphasised. Further information about the event: https://www.infraestruturasdeportugal.pt/pt-pt/resiliencia-das-infraestruturas-de-transporte-debatida-em-workshop-internacional #InfraestruturasDePortugal #Resilience #ClimateChange #PIARC
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