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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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World Winter Service and Road Resilience Congresses

The World Winter Service and Road Resilience Congress is a world-class event that builds on decades of PIARC experience. It brings together road experts and practitioners from across the globe. This is the XVIth edition of the International Winter Road Congress, which PIARC has organised every four years since 1969.

Historically, this Congress represents a unique opportunity to discuss in depth all subjects related to roads in winter: traffic management, pavement conditions, de-icing agents, equipment, information to users, and more. These topics are and remain essential issues for many PIARC members.

The XVI Congress in 2022 opened a new and exciting chapter for PIARC. In an effort to highlight issues of paramount importance to our members, the additional pillar of resilience was explored during the 2022 Congress. Ensuring the resilience of roads and of transport services is indeed a priority for our members, who are confronted with deteriorating infrastructure, budget constraints, adverse climate events, and rapidly evolving user expectations. Road resilience has been addressed in the broadest sense, without seasonal constraints.

This is why the 2022 Congress was relevant for all countries with two complementary themes:

  • Winter service
  • Resilience

The next International Winter Road Congress

Chambéry (France), 10-13 March 2026

17th World Winter Service and Road Resilience Congress Chambéry 2026

Let’s meet in Chambéry (France) from 10 to 13 March 2026 for the 17th World Winter Service and Road Resilience Congress. The overall theme for the Congress is "Ensuring road excellence in all seasons".

This Alpine town, which has a population of 60,000, is a veritable hub for the 60 ski resorts in Savoie, France's leading mountain destination, and is at the centre of a department concerned with the challenges of road resilience.


Calgary Congress

Calgary, 07-11 February 2022

The XVI World Winter Service and Road Resilience Congress Calgary 2022

The meeting was online from 07 to 11 February 2022 for the XVI World Winter Service and Road Resilience Congress. The overall theme for the Congress was "Adapting to a Changing World".

In keeping with the slogan of the Congress, “Adapting to a Changing World”, and due to the ongoing health and economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, the XVI World Winter Service and Road Resilience Congress was held in digital format.


Congresses since 2002