RTR Conference 2026
The European Conference on Results from Road Transport Research (RTR Conference) 2026 will be held in Brussels (Belgium) from 10 to 12 February 2026 - do not miss out!
In its forthcoming 9th edition, the RTR Conference continues to be the leading event to explore the state of the art of European-funded research projects in road transport. Over three full days, 98 projects will present their results and achievements across 32 sessions, now organised under 11 thematic areas that reflect the diversity of European road transport research and innovation.
Participants will learn about the results and expected impacts of EU-funded and Horizon Europe projects, as well as the next research priorities in key areas of road transport:
- Green Vehicles
- Urban Mobility
- Logistics
- Intelligent Transport Systems
- Safety
- Automated Road Transport
- Batteries
The conference will provide a holistic overview of how European research is advancing in these fields, delivering benefits for the environment, the economy, and European society as a whole. This unique event is co-organised by the European Road Transport Research Advisory Council (ERTRAC), the European Green Vehicles Initiative Association for the 2Zero partnership (EGVIAfor2Zero), the Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility Association (CCAM Association), and the European Commission DG Research & Innovation, and with the support of the Batteries European Partnership Association (BEPA).
POLIS' participation
Our Director Policy & Projects, Ivo Cré, will be co-chairing session 27 'Improving traffic management', on Thursday 12 February, 11:25 - 12:40, in the Room Aquarium, alongsid Thiago Tavares (CINEA). The session includes insights from the projects SUM, ACUMEN, and SYNCHROMODE.
Project events
Day 1
- Session 1: Predictive safety assessment framework and safer urban environment for vulnerable road users
- Tuesday 10 February | 11:00 - 12:30
- Room Auditorium
- Moderators: Andrea Superti (CINEA) & Magnus Granström (Chalmers)
- Featuring:
- Session 2: New delivery methods and business/operating models to green the last mile
Day 2
- Session 16: Retrofit solutions, brake and noise emissions reduction
- Wednesday 11 February | 12:00 - 13:00
- Room Aquarium
- Moderators: Manuela Flachi (CINEA) & Michael Weissner (Volkswagen)
- Featuring:
Day 3
- Session 24: Novel concepts for frugal, safe and smart vehicle design
- Thursday 12 February | 9:00 - 11:00
- Room Auditorium
- Moderators: Guido Sacchetto (EC DG RTD) & Oliver Lah (Technische Universität Berlin)
- Featuring:
- Session 27: Improving traffic management
- Thursday 12 February | 11:25 - 12:40
- Room Aquarium
- Moderators: Thiago Tavares (CINEA) & Ivo Cré (Polis)
- Featuring:
- Session 32: Smart and flexible charging of EVs
- Thursday 12 February | 13:45 - 15:45
- Room Studio
- Moderators: Eric Cerneaz (CINEA) & Christof Schernus (FEV Europe)
- Featuring:
In addition, learn more about our projects in the exhibition area:
- LeMesurier, STREnGth_M, and CCAMbassador will be featured in the CSA's stand
- NextETRUCK and ESCALATE will be featured in the AEVETO cluster stand
- SCALE will be featured in the V2X cluster stand
More information
Head to RTR's website for more information and secure your spot!
The provisional event programme can be found here.