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July-August 2026

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EDITORIAL

Canada is proud to host the XXVIIIth World Road Congress in Vancouver, October 4-8, 2027. As a longstanding member of World Road Congress (PIARC), we look forward to welcoming the global road community and sharing experiences from across Canada’s diverse transportation network.

The Congress will bring together governments, researchers, industry and practitioners to exchange expertise and explore solutions to shared transportation challenges [...]

>> Read the full editorial

Colin Stacey

Canada’s First Delegate to PIARC

PIARC PUBLICATIONS

Routes/Roads Magazine N° 409 - 2nd Quarter 2026

Routes/Roads Magazine N° 409: Chambéry 2026 Honourable Mentions 

The Routes/Roads magazine has published issue n°409, which is devoted to a review of the 17th World Road Congress on Winter Service, Resilience and Decarbonisation, as well as the honourable mentions for Chambéry 2026 [...]

>> Discover the latest issue of the magazine here

Technical Report – A PIARC Survey Report

Learning more about diversity and inclusion in road disaster management 

PIARC Technical Committee 1.5 on “Disaster Management” has published a new technical report presenting the findings of an international survey conducted in 2024 on gender, inclusion and diversity in disaster management [...]

>> Read the PIARC Survey Report

HIGHLIGHTS

Vancouver 2027: The deadline for submissions has been extended to 30 September 2026! 

In light of the success of the call for papers, PIARC is extending the deadline for the submission of abstracts for the 28th World Road Congress, to be held in Vancouver from 4 to 8 October 2027.

XXVIIIth World Road Congress 2027 – Deadline for abstract submissions extended

Professionals, researchers, decision-makers and industry representatives are invited to share their case studies, practical experience, research or innovative approaches relating to sustainability, resilience, digitalisation, safety and mobility.

Abstracts, in French, English or Spanish, must not exceed 400 words.
  
>> Find all the information in the bulletin and on the website

PIARC Road Academy – Session 4 on Vulnerable Road Users – 15 September 2026 

The protection of vulnerable road users (pedestrians, cyclists, people with disabilities and motorcyclists) is still largely neglected, particularly on roadworks sites. 

PIARC Road Academy – Session 4: Vulnerable Road Users – 15 September 2026

This session of the PIARC Road Academy will present data, best practices and practical solutions to better address their safety.
On the agenda: continuity of routes, separation techniques and inclusive design, with interactive exercises based on real-life situations.

The aim: to make the protection of vulnerable road users a genuine design requirement.

>> Register for the session here

PIARC Road Academy Webinar: Innovative approaches for Asset Management Data Collection and Analysis 

The PIARC Road Academy is launching its first international webinar, organised by PIARC Technical Committee 3.3 on asset management.

PIARC Road Academy Webinar: – Innovative approaches for Asset Management Data Collection and Analysis

On 24 September 2026, from 3.00 pm to 4.15 pm (Paris time), this online event will explore innovative approaches to data collection, processing and analysis, as well as emerging methods and tools to improve our understanding and monitoring of the road infrastructure.

>> Register for the first PIARC Road Academy webinar

3rd PIARC International Conference on Road Tunnel Operations and Safety : all the latest information on the conference is now available! 

The 3rd PIARC International Conference on Road Tunnel Operations and Safety will be held in Kraków, Poland, from 30 September to 2 October 2026.

3rd PIARC International Conference on Road Tunnel Operations and Safety : all the latest information on the conference is now available!

In his editorial, Miguel Caso Flórez, Secretary-General of PIARC, highlights PIARC’s role as a global authority on tunnel safety and operation, and invites experts and professionals in the sector to attend this third edition.

Bulletin 3 sets out the conference programme, technical topics, site visits and key practical information.

>> Read Bulletin 3 and start planning your attendance

PIARC in Quebec: two major events this autumn with AQTr and IBTTA

This autumn 2026, PIARC will be in Quebec for the AQTr’s Autumn Summit and the IBTTA’s Global Tolling Summit. These two events will bring together key players in transport and mobility to discuss issues relating to innovation, sustainable mobility and the sector’s transition.

PIARC in Quebec: two major events this autumn with AQTr and IBTTA

PIARC will share its international expertise and contribute to the discussions, whilst strengthening its collaboration with its Canadian and international partners.


A highlight of this visit will be the signing of a memorandum of understanding between PIARC President Emanuela Stocchi and the IBTTA, marking a new stage in the cooperation between the two organisations.

17th Romanian National Congress on Roads and Bridges 

The 17th Romanian National Congress on Roads and Bridges will take place from 23 to 25 September 2026 in Brașov, bringing together the sector’s key players.

17th Romanian National Congress on Roads and Bridges – September 23–25, 2026 – Brașov (Romania)

Held every four years, it promotes the sharing of expertise and innovations amongst engineers, researchers and professionals in the fields of infrastructure management, safety and the sustainability of road networks.

The event will feature technical sessions, an exhibition and opportunities for networking and showcasing innovations.

>> Register now and secure your place

UPCOMING EVENTS

Webinar "Innovative Approaches in Data Collection, Processing and Analysis for Road Asset Management" 

24 September 2026,
PIARC Road Academy (Online)

IBTTA Global Tolling Summit 

24-26 September 2026,
Montreal (Canada-Quebec)

3rd PIARC International Conference on Road Tunnel Operations and Safety 

30 September to 2 October 2026,
Kraków (Poland)

Find all the events in the calendar 

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