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Discover the XXVIII World Road Congress: new information available and abstracts open until 31 August

Explore the first official information about the XXVIII World Road Congress in Vancouver and share your expertise by submitting an abstract by 31 August 2026!

Join the next PIARC Road Academy session: Planning & Design: Managing Risk at the Source, this August

Discover how the lowest total risk philosophy and the hierarchy of controls can support better decision-making throughout a project's lifecycle, with practical insights and international experience.

Share your experience on Safe System developments worldwide!

Take part in PIARC’s international survey on the development of the Safe System approach in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and help identify solutions to improve road safety worldwide. The survey is open until 15 September 2026.

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.

Discovering PIARC: Who we are

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.

Call for Papers now open for the XXVIIIth World Road Congress Vancouver 2027

Road and transport professionals worldwide are invited to submit their abstracts by August 31, 2026!
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