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D-15 of the 2018 International Winter Road Congress! Do not wait any longer, register now!

The XV International Winter Road Congress of the World Road Association (PIARC) will take place in Gda?sk (Poland) from 20 to 23 February 2018

Under the theme "Providing a safe and sustainable winter road service", the XV International Congress of Winter Roads of PIARC will offer road professionals a unique platform for sharing knowledge about winter problems, with presentations of technological advances, state-of-the-art research and global best practice in the fields of winter service.

This Congress has a structuring impact for PIARC. Its 15th edition promises to be very rich indeed:

  • Several ministerial representatives confirmed their participation in the ministers' meeting on Tuesday, 20 February. Poland, the Czech Republic, Japan, Lithuania and Montenegro will speak on the topics of "Ensuring safe and efficient winter road service to users" and "Delivering winter maintenance in a context of sustainable development".
  • Frederick G. (Bud) Wright, Executive Director of AASHTO (United States of America), will deliver the keynote address, "Transportation Matters - No Matter the Weather".
  • The technical program promises to be dense and rich, with 168 articles, 38 technical sessions, and a continuous presentation of posters throughout the Congress.
  • The exhibition is now fully booked, with 52 stands including 12 pavilions (Czech Republic, China, Norway, Poland, Japan, France, Abu Dhabi, Italy, South Korea, Slovakia, Canada, Nordic Road Association).
  • 21 drivers from 8 countries will compete at the 3rd edition of the International Snow Plough Competition on Thursday, February 22nd.
  • CEDR and AURORA have chosen the PIARC Congress to organize their own workshops, which will complete the program of the sessions.
  • Finally, our Polish hosts have prepared a warm and exciting social program, faithful to their country's reputation hospitality reputation.

Register now to the 15th PIARC International Winter Road Congress!

This is possible online at http://aipcrgdansk2018.org/registration/*.

If you prefer, you can also register on site at no extra charge.

*If you are unable to register online for any reason, please send an email to: info.gdansk2018@amberexpo.pl


XVth International Winter Road Congress

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