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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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Don't wait any longer! Register for the XXVIth World Road Congress and benefit from a special rate!

The theme of the 2019 Abu Dhabi World Road Congress will be "Connecting Cultures, Enabling Economies" and will host 250 presentations with more than 50 workshops and sessions

"Connecting Cultures, Enabling Economies"

The PIARC World Road Congress (WRC) aims at sharing worldwide techniques, innovations, political strategies, trends and developments, best practices and experiences in the fields of road, infrastructures and transport between Ministers, governments, the private sector, road and transport administrations and organizations, academics, solutions' providers, experts and practitioners from all countries across the planet.


Do you work in the road transport sector?

If the answer is yes then the World Road Congress is one of the most prestigious events on the planet for your profession.

The WRC attracts an array of global experts and professionals. The information-packed programme will attract more than 5,000 transportation professionals from around the world, providing a platform for the transport sector to share knowledge, network and to do business.


250 presentations with more than 50 workshops and sessions

The Congress invites globally-recognized dignitaries and prominent scholars, such as leaders of research institutes, global business and ministers from member countries. They will share their experiences and successful stories that can provide participants with new visions and inspirations for the future.

Lecture, technical, strategic and workshop sessions... The Congress will host 250 presentations with more than 50 workshops and sessions!


On the exhibition, meet your current and potential peers, suppliers or customers from more than 120 countries!

The World Road Congress provides a state-of-the-art exhibition area which will offer a perfect space for exhibitors to present their achievements, products and innovative solutions to their international customers.

Some space is still available, and you can book your own stand now:


Don't wait any longer! Register now!

We are pleased to offer a very competitive delegate fee structure for one of the world's most prestigious transport events: