ITS Australia’s Global Summit 2026 puts transport technology delivery in focus.
Transport agencies and infrastructure operators are under growing pressure to improve safety, efficiency and sustainability across existing networks. As a result, intelligent transport systems are no longer seen as optional innovations – they are becoming essential infrastructure.
The key challenge has shifted from whether technology should be used to how it can be delivered, integrated and managed effectively at scale.
These issues sit at the centre of the ITS Australia Global Summit 2026, returning to Melbourne from 22–24 September at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Building on more than a decade of growth, the rebranded Global Summit reflects both the maturity of the transport technology sector and its increasingly international reach.
The event will bring together senior leaders from road authorities, government, industry, research and technology providers. Delegates are expected from across Australia, New Zealand, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America, and while the Summit has a strong global outlook, the program remains focused on local experience, with a clear emphasis on real‑world delivery, operational results and infrastructure performance.
That approach is reflected in a program of more than 50 plenary and breakout sessions, covering topics such as smart infrastructure and data ecosystems, sustainable and inclusive transport, electric, connected and automated transport; future mobility; governance frameworks; freight and services.
Industry practitioners play a central role in the program, ensuring discussions move beyond theory to focus on what is being delivered now and where challenges still exist.
A large‑scale exhibition runs alongside the conference, showcasing the full breadth of the transport technology sector.
From established international suppliers to emerging specialists, the exhibition highlights how quickly the industry is evolving and how digital systems, physical infrastructure and operations are increasingly coming together.
For many attendees, the exhibition has become an important space for discussion, collaboration and problem‑solving.
The 2026 Global Summit follows a strong 2025 event, which highlighted growing interest in practical, delivery‑focused conversations and closer collaboration across sectors.
With its expanded global positioning, the 2026 Summit is expected to build on that momentum, offering clearer insight into how intelligent transport solutions can support infrastructure owners and operators dealing with increasing demand and complexity.
For organisations working across transport, infrastructure and mobility, the Summit offers a valuable opportunity to engage with the sector – whether through sponsorship, exhibition or attendance.
ITS Australia Global Summit
22–24 September 2026
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
For more information, visit itsaustraliasummit.com.au
