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PIARC (World Road Association), founded in 1909 and comprising 125 member governments from all over the world, is the global forum for exchange of knowledge and experience on roads, road transport policies and practices. With consultative status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, the Association is contributing to a stable and sustainable global development of the road and transport sector.

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PIARC Finance and Procurement Thematic Week: Financing the future of road infrastructure

Senior decision-makers devote significant efforts to managing road sector financing and procurement. PIARC is engaged to support them in addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with these key issues. From 19 to 23 October 2026, PIARC will put Finance and Procurement in the spotlight through a dedicated Thematic Week, showcasing the Association’s expertise, publications and resources on one of the key challenges facing road administrations worldwide.

Registration is now open for the XXVIII World Road Congress in Vancouver

Join the global road community in Vancouver from 4 to 8 October 2027 and be part of the XXVIII World Road Congress!

SURF 2026: 10th Symposium on Pavement Surface Characteristics – Registration is open!

What if you could be at the forefront of the innovations shaping the pavement surfaces of tomorrow? The 10th Symposium on Pavement Surface Characteristics – SURF 2026 will bring together experts, researchers and professionals from around the world in Tokyo from 9 to 11 November 2026 to share their experiences, discover the latest innovations and discuss current challenges facing the sector.

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PIARC (World Road Association), founded in 1909 and comprising over 120 member governments globally, serves as a forum for exchanging knowledge and experience on road and transport policies and practices. With consultative status to the UN's Economic and Social Council, PIARC contributes to sustainable global development in the road sector.
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