Programme Agenda 

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Organiser: Fika With nearly $4 trillion in global transportation infrastructure commitments in 2026 by governments and financiers, the case for investing in transport corridors to strengthen trade continuity, economic growth, and stability is clear. Yet many corridor investments still overlook the "first/last mile" — the rural and active mobility infrastructure that connects communities to primary networks. Trail bridges, hillside ladders, feeder roads, spot improvements, safe paths, crossings, and pedestrian-friendly regulations may seem modest, but they are what keep corridors functional amid climate events, supply chain disruptions, and other shocks. When these links are missing, corridors under-deliver on resilience — disproportionately affecting the roughly 3 billion people in rural areas who form the backbone of global food security, economic growth, and productivity. A dynamic panel discussion will draw on emerging evidence and complementary implementation experience from a diverse mix of practitioners and advocates from government, civil society, and development organisations. Panelists will share contextualised case studies on the impact of practical rural access solutions in boosting community and system resilience, demonstrating how transport corridors can and should include multimodal, evidence-based rural transport investments. During the session, we will launch the preliminary version of a “Corridor Add-On Calculator” and guide attendees through the modeling tool to explore how allocating 1%, 5%, or 10% of a corridor budget could finance essential bundled rural infrastructure investments to shift minutes-to-service metrics that are critical for rural resilience. MODERATOR Brooke Segerberg, Rural Transport & Resilience Planning Lead, Fika SPEAKERS Mohamedamin Adem, Head of the Rural Connectivity & Access Program Coordination Office of the Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure of Ethiopia, representing State Minister of Infrastructure, His Excellency Yetemgeta Asrat Corrine Vibert, Director of Communications, MEL, and Inclusion, EASST Bronwen Thornton, CEO, Walk21 Foundation Manuel Rodríguez Porcel, Regional Coordinator and Senior Transport Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)

Organisers: International Council on Clean Transportation, CALSTART / Drive to Zero, WBCSD, Climate Group As transport rises to the forefront of global climate action, zero-emission mobility is increasingly recognised not only as a decarbonisation imperative, but as a critical lever for energy independence and energy efficiency, fuel resilience, and economic competitiveness. Zero-emission vehicles are becoming commercially viable, offering lower operating costs, reduced exposure to volatile fuel prices, and improved performance for operators. Yet adoption remains nascent in many markets, constrained by infrastructure gaps, policy uncertainty, and limited access to finance. This 90-minute interactive session will convene senior government leaders, development finance institutions, commercial investors, fleet operators, OEMs, charging and grid providers, and energy companies to advance a Resilient Electrification – Investment & Policy Dialogue ahead of COP31. Scaling zero-emission transport requires more than vehicles. It depends on: • Clear national targets and regulatory certainty • Coordinated charging and grid planning • Integrated renewables and V2G readiness • Blended finance and de-risking tools • Public-private collaboration across the full value chain The session will focus on how governments and businesses can jointly build investable, resilient zero-emission transport systems that enhance competitiveness, reduce total cost of ownership, and strengthen energy independence. Through structured table discussions and matchmaking, participants will: • Identify priority barriers blocking capital deployment • Define what makes projects bankable across regions • Explore policy tools that reduce investor risk • Examine blended finance and de-risking models • Discuss how infrastructure planning can be bundled into scalable pipelines • Ensure SMEs and emerging markets are not left behind SPEAKERS H.E. María Fernanda Rojas Mantilla, Minister of Transport, Colombia Dmitry Mariyasin, Deputy Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe SECTOR REPRESENTATIVES Doris Martetschläger, Head of Global Supply Chain Operations, IKEA Sophie Punte, Supervisory Board Member, Milence Karol Gobczynski, Global Head of Climate & Circular at TRATON TABLE MODERATORS Karol Gobczynski, Head of Climate & Circular, TRATON Group Anne-Margreet Sas, Coordinator International Sustainable Mobility at NL Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management The Netherlands Nils Hooftman, Senior Policy Advisor, Zero-Emission Trucks, T&E Irem Kok, Senior Researcher, International Council on Clean Transportation Esther Perrin, Senior Associate, WBCSD Dominic Phinn, Head of Transport, Climate Group Sita Holtslag, Europe Director, CALSTART/Drive to Zero

This session will explore how digital technologies can enhance the resilience of different transport systems including ports, freight transport, road safety and vehicle electrification. The following researchers were selected through an international competition to present their work: • Maria Boile (University of Piraeus) - Enhancing the security of port infrastructure through the use of advanced digital surveillance tools: The SMAUG Project and its pilot implementation in the Port of Elefsina • Özay Özaydin (Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa) - Navigating Mobility Disruptions: A Multidimensional Framework for Enhancing Digital Infrastructure Resilience in Freight Transport • Cong Son Duong (Gustave Eiffel University) - Cyber-Resilience Electric Vehicle Charging Station: AI-Driven Framework for Cyberattack Detection and Policy Support • Aliza Reif (German Aerospace Center (DLR) Institute for AI Safety and Security) - Extreme Weather and AI Perception Failures: Implications for Resilient Digital Transport Infrastructure • Neha Arora (Google) - Validating Hard-Braking Events as High-Density Indicators for Resilient Road Safety Policy The session will include a question-and-answer discussion, with audience participation encouraged. Alasdair Cain - Director of Research, Development and Technology Coordination at the US Department of Transportation, will moderate the session. Spotlight on Research sessions are organised jointly between the International Transport Forum (ITF), the US Transportation Research Board (TRB), the European Commission (EC), the European Conference of Transport Research Institutes (ECTRI), and the World Conference on Transport Research Society (WCTRS).

As extreme weather events multiply and systemic shocks intensify, transport systems must ensure that increased resiliency leads to wider economic and societal benefits. This session will examine how investments across all modes can improve resilience by strengthening risk management, system robustness, and recovery capacity. It will highlight strategies to integrate local knowledge, perspectives and impacts on all segments of society into the planning and financing of resilient infrastructure. • How can funding be deployed to promote both policy priorities for urban communities and better connectivity to remote and rural areas? • What tools are needed to embed impacts on all segments of society in funding decisions? • How can investments support the entire mobility chain, including digital infrastructure, in a way that is shock-resilient and enables wider benefits for all?

This is a closed event. AI Benefits Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the transport sector. AI enables automated driving, predictive maintenance, digital twins, real‑time traffic management and more accurate and rapid policy insights, improving the efficiency of passenger and freight movements, optimising operations, and helping authorities identify safety risks before they occur. AI can strengthen system resilience, support more adaptive and demand‑responsive services, and reduce labour costs through automation and advanced analytics, offering potential operational savings. AI risks AI introduces risks and uncertainties concerning data security, accuracy, privacy, as well as algorithmic bias and opaque decision‑making. Implementing AI also requires substantial investment—not only in technology but in retaining the human expertise needed to supervise, validate and work alongside AI systems. These costs may at times offset expected savings. As AI becomes further embedded in operations, the sector will require broader skills in data science, cybersecurity, digital engineering, and safety assurance. AI also introduces new energy and water usage pressures, which impact the availability of both resources for other uses. AI and transport authorities AI is transforming how transport ministries carry out regulation, planning, communication, and oversight. New actors, such as AI developers and private technology providers, are entering the governance landscape, increasing decision‑making complexity and shifting traditional roles. Ministries may also face challenges related to sovereignty, implementation costs, cybersecurity and new funding needs. Suggested topics for discussion: The roundtable will focus on the dual role of Transport Ministries in the face of AI uptake, with a particular focus on both sector-wide and public authority resilience and its funding implications: 1. Monitoring AI uptake, fostering it where beneficial and regulating it when necessary How is AI changing transport, and how will that impact core functions of transport ministries and agencies? What benefits, risks, and uncertainties does AI bring for transport, and how could it affect transport sector skills and capabilities? How should the transport sector translate broader AI principles into operational and policy guidance? 2. Establishing purpose-driven internal AI use guidelines and policies for transport authorities What opportunities and risks does AI present for the everyday work of transport ministries and agencies? What does AI governance for transport ministries and agencies look like, and how can these approaches be coordinated on a whole-of-government basis? What new capabilities and institutional arrangements will public administrations need and retain as AI becomes part of their processes?

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Organiser: IRF Global Road infrastructure depends on stable, predictable funding, however the revenue models most countries rely on are under growing structural pressure. As vehicle fleets electrify and fuel efficiency improves, fuel-tax revenues are declining, widening an already significant infrastructure funding gap with direct consequences for network resilience, safety, and investment capacity. This session examines distance-based road charging as a practical response, drawing on lessons from pilots and emerging implementation experience to explore how governments can design funding systems that are financially robust, publicly credible, and fit for a changing mobility landscape. • What can early implementation experience teach us about public acceptance and system design? • How can distance-based charging policy change outcomes beyond funding? • How can digitally enabled road charging support broader infrastructure management, linking pricing, data, and investment planning? • What governance frameworks are needed to ensure transparent, equitable, and resilient road funding in the long term? SPEAKERS Elisabeth Windisch, Co-Head of the ITF Research Centre Alberto Lodieu, Partner, Ptolemus Consulting Nina Elter, Senior Advisor, IRF Global Emanuela Stocchi, President, PIARC

Organisers: OrbiMob’ association, National Agency for Territorial Cohesion (France), Ministry of Transport (France) Rural and mountain areas, which are home to more than a billion people worldwide, face major mobility challenges: geographical isolation, dependence on private cars, expensive logistics, vulnerability to climate and economic crises. However, these areas offer immense potential to develop innovative, sustainable, inclusive and adapted solutions, capable of meeting needs not covered by traditional urban models and major national/international corridors (road, rail, air) The Massif Central, with its emblematic initiatives (governance innovation: territorial mobility strategy to reduce car dependence, socially useful transport; technological innovation: intermediate and autonomous vehicles, rural MAAS, light rail solutions; partnership innovation: OrbiMob’ academic/private/public initiatives, logistics collaborations), demonstrates that it is possible to design resilient, efficient and reproducible transport systems. The proposed workshop aims to: 1. Highlight models that can inspire hundreds of millions of people in comparable regions (The Appalachians, Andes, Alps, Spanish Sierra, etc.). 2. Identify the levers to finance and deploy these solutions on a large scale, based on public-private partnerships and international cooperation. 3. Engage in a collective reflection on how to integrate these issues into development and investment strategies, to make them a lever for a better balanced and sustainable development worldwide. SPEAKERS Christelle Peyre, Rural Mobility Funding Manager, National Agency for Territorial Cohesion (France) Benoît Lebot, European and International Relations Officer, Ministry of Transport (France) Dr Patrick Oliva, President of the OrbiMob’ association

Integrated modelling of transport and energy demand and supply allows policymakers to capture the complex feedback loops between mobility trends, transport infrastructure investment decisions, demand management strategies, and technology choices. This focus session explores how an integrated transport and energy model can inform evidence-based policy decisions in transport and energy planning in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Developed by the ITF and KAPSARC, the ITED-KSA (Integrated Transport-Energy Demand) provides an analytical framework for understanding future mobility demand, energy use, and emission trajectories under different policy scenarios. The model is employed to examine the impact of several transport-related policy measures and initiatives in Saudi Arabia and in the region, and to explore future alternatives to a “business-as-usual” scenario. The project represents the first time that the entire ITF world-class integrated modelling framework, PASTA (Policy Ambitions and Sustainable Transport Assessment), is applied to a single country context. This includes the development of context-specific urban and non-urban passenger and freight models, as well as a fleet model. • How can integrated transport–energy modelling shape long-term mobility and infrastructure development trajectories? • In what ways can modelling outputs support Saudi Arabia’s transport policy targets and align with the national energy and sustainability vision? • What are the main challenges in translating modelling results into actionable policy decisions, and how can gaps, uncertainties, and institutional barriers be addressed through collaboration and knowledge sharing?

Organisers: Life-Links, Kuehne Climate Center, Ministry of Land Infrastructure Transport and Tourism (Japan), International Road Federation, CLECAT, Asian Development Bank, World Bank Context International transport corridors and supply chains are facing more frequent disruption from extreme weather, geopolitical tensions, pandemics, conflict, and accidents. These risks affect transport infrastructure, logistics operations and workforces, and the movement of goods across the first, middle, and last mile. Strengthening the resilience of these systems will require sustained investment. Public funding alone will not be sufficient, and mobilising private capital is essential, particularly for transport corridors and public–private partnerships (PPPs). Insurance coverage is often a condition for such investment, yet growing losses and uncertainty have made many transport assets and operations harder or more expensive to insure. In many regions, insurers have withdrawn from higher-risk markets, raised premiums, or tightened coverage. Governments therefore struggle to attract private investment, while logistics, transport, and infrastructure operators, as well as shippers (manufacturers and retailers), face high insurance costs, coverage gaps, or operate with only partial insurance. These challenges are especially acute in emerging markets and high-risk corridors. Session This session explores how insurance and reinsurance can help unlock private investment for transport network and supply chain resilience. It focuses on insurance and reinsurance not only as mechanisms for transferring risk, but also as ways to support risk signalling, risk reduction, and more resilient investment decisions. Panel and breakout discussions will examine potential insurance approaches across transport corridors, such as parametric and pooled solutions, and how investments that reduce risk can lead to lower premiums or improved coverage, helping to unlock both public and private capital, particularly in the context of PPPs. It will consider the roles that different stakeholder groups can play, in particular insurers and reinsurers; MDBs and DFIs working with governments; transport operators and customers/shippers; and NGOs and community actors. Results will feed into an Action Plan on insurance for resilient transport systems and supply chains. MODERATOR Sophie Punte, CEO, Life-Links SPEAKERS Saoirse Jones, Global Head Public Sector Solutions, Zurich Resilience Solutions Jamie Leather, Director Transport Sector Group, Asian Development Bank Gonzalo Alcaraz, Director General, International Road Federation Mark Major, Senior Strategy Director, Kuehne Climate Center Makino Taketo, Director, International Logistics Office, Logistics and Road Transport Bureau, Japan Ministry of Land Infrastructure Transport and Tourism (MLIT) Assem Segizbayev, Deputy General Manager, Representative Office in Almaty, Nissin Corporation Nicolette van der Jagt, Director-General, CLECAT

Investing in resilience is not only a safety imperative, but also an economic opportunity. This session will explore how lifecycle cost-benefit approaches can capture the full value of investments in resilience, including reduced service disruptions, faster recovery times, and long-term fiscal savings. It will also look at how to update appraisal methodologies to consider evolving threats and operational risks, and how to make a stronger economic case for resilience in areas serving critical industries or rural and remote populations. • How can lifecycle assessments and risk-adjusted economic models support smarter investment decisions? • What changes are needed in cost-benefit analysis to avoid underestimating resilience? • How can governments justify resilience investments in constrained fiscal environments? See the ITF's latest report "Guidance for Incorporating Resilience in Cost-Benefit Analyses" Guidance for Incorporating Resilience in Cost-Benefit Analyses

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[Closed Event, by invitation only] Organiser: Asian Development Bank Asian Development Bank (ADB) is preparing a new financing facility, BUILD, to (i) strengthen cross-border transport and corridor efficiency in Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) transport corridors; and (ii) scale up green, resilient, inclusive, and digitalised transport. The BUILD facility will finance a series of individual priority border crossing point (BCP) projects in West, Central, and East Asia. A programmatic approach is used to address the large number of BCP projects in a strategic, efficient, and coordinated manner reducing processing times and leveraging economies of scale. The event will raise the awareness of ADB’s work on improving connectivity and facilitating trade in West, Central, and East Asia. Reducing travel time and transport cost along the CAREC corridors through BUILD initiative will provide significant benefits for European and Asian businesses and consumers. ADB is looking forward to obtaining overall feedback on BUILD and exploring possibilities for cooperation.

Organiser: Transport Infrastructure Ireland 'Modal shift’ is often cited as a key goal of sustainable transport investment and a vital part of building resilient and sustainable transport networks. But encouraging people to move out of cars and into shared and active transport requires policy and infrastructure that reflect real travel needs. One way of achieving this is through gender mainstreaming—recognising that gender significantly shapes mobility, and using this insight to design better solutions. Yet, despite strong global evidence that gender is central in achieving modal shift, there is still a significant gap between research and practice. This session presents a case study from Ireland showing what gender mainstreaming can look like for transport stakeholders. It focuses on Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and its efforts to embed gender considerations into policy, planning and design. This work began with TII’s landmark study Travelling in a Woman’s Shoes (2020), which found that women in Ireland rely heavily on cars due to caregiving responsibilities, safety concerns and unequal access to transport. In response, TII published a technical standard in 2021— Applying a Gender Lens to TII Public Transport Projects—and began applying these principles to major projects. This session will share insights from TII’s work on two greenfields tramway extensions, Luas Cork and Luas Finglas, highlighting the practical challenges and opportunities in integrating gender equality into transport systems. TII’s experience offers valuable lessons for governments, researchers, transport professionals and international institutions interested in moving from research to practice regarding inclusive and sustainable mobility. SPEAKERS Rachel Cahill, Director of Executive Office and Sustainability Lead, Transport Infrastructure Ireland Eimear Fox, Senior Landscape Architect, Transport Infrastructure Ireland

Summit President Rashad Nabiyev, Minister of Digital Development and Transport of Azerbaijan, and Germany’s Federal Minister of Transport Patrick Schnieder for the Summit host country will set out the objectives for the Summit, the agenda of the Council of Transport Ministers and the key issues for discussion around the Summit’s theme, Funding Transport Resilience. ITF Secretary-General Young Tae Kim will also give his perspective.

Organiser: Inter-American Development Bank Transport is central to the economic and social development of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), enabling access to markets, services, and life opportunities, in addition to supporting regional integration and economic resilience. Countries in the region have increasingly worked to improve transport systems by adopting digital technologies, renewing fleets and infrastructure, improving rural and urban mobility, and supporting road safety objectives. Nevertheless, rising global uncertainty from geopolitical tensions, cyberattacks, extreme weather, and the COVID 19 pandemic have exposed existing policy gaps and system vulnerabilities in the region. Supporting high-impact private sector engagement amid an uncertain context requires robust public institutions that are capable of structuring, procuring, and managing complex contracts. Strengthening institutional capacities—such as investment management, project execution, and asset maintenance—can help create the transparent and predictable environment necessary for private partners to succeed. This session invites global participants to engage with LAC countries’ strategic efforts to strengthen institutional capacities and bridge policy gaps, offering a unique opportunity to exchange insights on how to finance and govern efficient transport systems within a volatile global environment. It will build on the 2025 LAC Regional Policy Dialogue on Transport, which gathered ministers, officials, multilateral organizations, and experts in Santo Domingo in what became the region’s largest ever high-level gathering for transport policy. A key outcome of the 2025 Dialogue was the launch of the IDB-ITF Policy Network on Transport and Mobility for LAC, a new platform for peer learning, policy innovation, regional co-ordination, and access to international expertise. During this session, network members, partners, and global stakeholders will work together to set a vision for the 2026 Regional Policy Dialogue: “Strategic Pathways for Private Sector Engagement in Service Delivery and Infrastructure.” These discussions will directly shape the IDB’s regional transport agenda and serve as a strategic bridge to the ITF 2027 Annual Summit on Governing Resilient Transport. MODERATOR Ana María Pinto Ayala, Chief, Transport Division, Inter-American Development Bank SPEAKERS Reinaldo Fioravanti, Inter-American Development Bank Transport Ministers of Latin America and the Caribbean

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As extreme weather events become more frequent, trade routes shift, and ageing infrastructure strains under rising demand, the cost of inaction on resilience is mounting. Resilient transport is no longer optional - it is essential for economic stability and long-term system resilience. Yet funding resilience remains challenging due to competing priorities, institutional inertia, and risk-averse financing. This plenary will explore why resilience must be central to transport investment. Beyond protecting assets, resilient systems boost productivity, safeguard connectivity, and reduce long-term risks, including against cyber attacks. This session will highlight how inclusive, forward-looking strategies - co-developed with financial actors and enabled by digitalisation and modernisation - can help countries navigate uncertainty while advancing resilient transport for all. • What are the economic and social costs of delaying investment in resilient transport? • Why is funding resilience challenging in practice, and how can we overcome key institutional, financial, and political barriers? • How can resilience funding frameworks promote for long-term prosperity? • What governance frameworks are needed to shift from reactive to proactive, system-wide resilience?

The Ministers will take part in a guided tour of the Indoor Expo, visiting the booths of ITF Member Countries and Summit Sponsors. This will provide an opportunity to engage directly with participating organisations and explore the initiatives on display.

Organisers: Transport and Environment (T&E), Ecoaction Ukraine has been struggling to allocate sufficient funding for road recovery and maintenance in the aftermath of Russian aggression. The dual use of road infrastructure, the westward increase in road freight volumes, and liberalisation of freight transport between the EU and Ukraine have further exacerbated the damage to the road network. The goal of this session is to discuss the potential for implementing a truck tolling framework aligned with EU norms and standards within the Ukrainian context, as an opportunity to strengthen strategic autonomy in the management and financing of road infrastructure. Some of the questions to be addressed during the discussion include: - The importance of establishing long-term, sustainable frameworks for road asset management and recovery - The potential revenue generation from a truck tolling system - The promotion of a more energy-efficient heavy-duty vehicle fleet in the context of such policy as well as other externalities and potential risks associated with such a system - The role of organisers in advocating for the development and implementation of such policies. MODERATOR Nataliia Volyk, Transport Specialist at Ecoaction (Ukraine-based NGO) SPEAKERS Anastasiia Nahorna, Infrastructure Analyst at T&E Ina Irens, National Expert for Transport, D.2. Economic and sectoral policies at DG ENEST, Ukraine Service, European Commission

This is a closed event. Amid an era of deep uncertainty, transport planning is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Over the past two decades, travel behaviours have shifted in unexpected ways—slowing car use, increasing cycling, the emergence of new mobility services, and pandemic‑driven changes such as reduced travel and widespread remote work. These shifts were not predicted because they stem primarily from broader societal and lifestyle changes rather than changes within the transport system itself. The Covid‑19 pandemic further accelerated disruptions, creating lasting effects. In this context, conventional planning approaches are grounded in forecasting future demand based on past relationships, be these population growth or vehicle ownership. However, transport demand is not independent of planning decisions. It is actively shaped by infrastructure provision, service levels and spatial accessibility. Failure to account for this dynamic interaction risks reinforcing self-fulfilling planning logics, inducing additional demand and hindering transformative changes. Moreover, conventional planning approaches typically only factor in lower levels of uncertainty, making them less suited for the increasingly volatile and complex realities of the transport sector. An alternative paradigm, decide‑and‑provide or vision‑led planning, has therefore gained prominence. Vision‑led planning begins by defining the desired future for society and the role of transport systems within it. Though it does not imply a rejection of past planning practices, it reflects the need to explicitly articulate expected societal outcomes that were previously implicit. It acknowledges uncertainty and the limitations of forecasting, incorporates multiple possible futures (including low‑probability but high‑impact scenarios), and uses these to inform robust decision‑making. This approach integrates the vision into a decision-making framework, enabling planners and policymakers to make strategic choices that align with broader societal goals. Effective vision‑led planning relies on structured analytical tools and corresponding competencies throughout the process. A clear vision, supported by a realistic timeline, provides a shared direction, motivates stakeholders, and anchors the plan’s intended outcomes, while collaborative governance supports coordinated implementation. A key strength of this approach is its flexibility, enabling policy measure adjustments as uncertainties arise. However, moving towards vision‑led planning requires a significant cultural and institutional shift. It challenges established norms and demands an explicit high-level political mandate to sustain change. Governments must move beyond short‑term trend thinking, embrace uncertainty, and adopt strategic foresight and whole‑of‑government approaches. This transition also requires broader collaboration across ministries, government levels, industry, and civil society, supported by new governance mechanisms and consensus‑building to legitimise long‑term, potentially transformative change. Suggested topics for discussion: 1. What opportunities and challenges do governments face in adopting vision‑led transport planning under deep uncertainty and long‑term adaptability needs? What lessons have emerged so far? How can governments promote cross-sectoral coordination and integrated planning approaches between transport and other sectors of the economy (e.g., land-use, energy, digital)? How have governments and transport authorities structured the uptake of analytical tools and built the necessary internal capabilities (e.g., specialised units, outsourcing, capacity‑building)? 2. How can stakeholders foster a cultural shift towards vision‑led transport planning in policy and practice? What mechanisms can improve coordination within governments (“whole-of-government approaches”) and between governments and stakeholders (industry, civil society, academia) in planning towards a common desirable future? How can governments secure the political and institutional mandate required to move from conventional approaches to truly transformative vision‑led planning?

The transport sector must manage the following threats: extreme weather events, cybersecurity attacks, and physical threats. Yet funding and policy often treat these challenges in isolation. This session will explore how to align investment across all transport modes to strengthen long-term performance and resilience. It will examine cross-cutting strategies and planning tools that support integrated, long-term resilience outcomes. • How can public and private finance support strategies that address safety, mobility and resilience goals? • How can financing frameworks stay mode-neutral, focusing on reliability and system performance? What tools are available in this respect? • How can national and international frameworks mainstream investment in projects that support long-term resource efficiency and system resilience? View photos from this session on Flickr

Organisers: Toyota, Hyundai Access to mobility is a key enabler for many people. However, access can be limited by the energy system (eg grid limitations), by environmental considerations (access to low carbon energy) or when the energy system is disrupted (eg because of an earthquake or war). Hydrogen can be an important enabler as it can be sourced and produced in many different ways, it can help to stabilise the grid and last but not least fuel cell vehicles can provide electricity in emergency cases. This session will discuss how hydrogen in mobility can contribute to a more resilient transport system and how this can be funded. SPEAKERS Philippe Crist, International Transport Forum Peter Mackey, Air Liquide Mark Freymueller, Hyundai Stephan Herbst, Toyota

As economic uncertainty, extreme weather events, cyberattacks, and other system shocks increasingly strain transport networks, enhancing resilience has become a priority for decision-makers, investors, and operators. At the same time, the transport data and statistics community is producing a wealth of evidence regarding asset conditions, network performance, and the effects of disruptions. However, this valuable evidence is not always adequately considered in the funding and financing of transport resilience initiatives. This session will focus on the importance of transport data and statistics in making funding and financing decisions for more resilient transport systems. It will examine how data, indicators, and analytical insights can be presented in ways that are reliable, comparable, and relevant for decision-makers, investors, and operators. The discussion will consider how better alignment among data producers, decision-makers, and capital providers can promote forward-thinking strategies, enhance accountability for long-term performance, and guide resources toward transport systems that can withstand, adapt to, and recover from disruptions. Key discussion questions • What transport data and statistical evidence shape funding and financing decisions for transport resilience? How influential are they in practice, and where are the key evidence gaps? • How can the transport data and statistics community better align data, indicators, standards, and analytical insights with the needs of policy-makers, funders, investors, and operators? • How can governance arrangements and partnerships enhance the consistency, credibility, and practical application of transport data in funding and financing decisions focused on resilience?

Organiser: World Bank This session examines transport resilience through the lens of skills and human capital: how countries, institutions, and the private sector can build the workforce needed to develop, operate, and sustain resilient transport systems. It will explore how AI and automation are reshaping transport job profiles, what policy trade-offs arise when balancing immediate job creation with long-term workforce sustainability, and how transport resilience connects to broader economic growth and inclusive labour markets. SPEAKERS Mücahit Arman, Chairman of Strategy Development, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Türkiye Anna Westerberg, President, Volvo Buses Maikel R. Lieuw Kie Song, Chief of the Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP), ILO Baiba Miltoviča, President, Permanent Group of Transport of the European Economic and Social Committee Jens-Oliver Schuenzel, Director / Team Head Land-based Transportation, KfW IPEX-Bank Bertrand de la Borde, Director for Transport and Logistics, World Bank Group

An informal opportunity to meet ITF Secretary-General Young Tae Kim and engage in a brief exchange. Participants, in particular students and young professionals, are invited to connect, ask questions and gain insights, without prior appointment. Moments for photos will be possible during the session.

Organiser: EIT Urban Mobility Emerging Leaders Program Discover how peri-urban areas across Europe and the UK tackle viability for their transport policy and practice ambitions! Whether it’s evolving planning policy integration, uncoordinated growth, or changing densities and access, peri-urban areas are where mobility solutions and wider planning influences collide. This Open Café asks a central question: what peri-urban mobility solutions are viable – and under what conditions? Bringing together the third cohort of the EIT Urban Mobility Emerging Leaders program (led by RMIT Europe), this session draws on real-world provocations from Barcelona (Spain), West Yorkshire (UK), the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (UK), Helmond (Netherlands) and Dublin (Ireland). Speakers and audience are invited to test assumptions, viability and interrogate trade-offs between scalability, affordability and impact. • What are the core structural challenges shaping peri-urban mobility – and which are actually solvable? • What is the single biggest barrier to delivering viable mobility solutions at the urban ‘edge’? • Which solutions have worked in practice, which have failed, and why? Attendees will leave with diagnostic insights for peri-urban mobility, practical insights into the demonstrating of different approaches, and a cross-regional understanding of financing and governing responsive mobility solutions. At a time of constrained resources and accelerating urban expansion, this session makes a simple but urgent case; the success of sustainable transport transitions will be determined not in city centres, but at their edges. MODERATOR Ingela Janbjer, Section Manager, Swedish Transport Agency SPEAKERS Ingela Janbjer, Section Manager, Swedish Transport Agency Jack Lehane, Ecosystem Manager, Smart D8 and ADAPT Research Ireland Centre Ben Kennedy, Head of Transport and Environment, London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Martin Davis, West Yorkshire Nuria Peréz Sans, Head of the Mobility Department, Metròpoli Institute Barcelona

Local and regional authorities are often on the frontline of extreme weather events, power failures, or other shocks, but lack the financial autonomy, subject matter expertise, capacity, or tools to respond effectively. This session will explore how to support local and regional governments, notably rural and remote areas, to lead transport resilience efforts, by improving access to funding, streamlining project preparation, and fostering cross-sectoral collaboration. It will also examine how innovation and modernisation, including digital tools, new governance structures, and participatory models can better align investments with local priorities and community resilience. • What strategies can align local planning with broader national and international funding frameworks? • How can funding mechanisms be deployed to better reflect regional density? • How can participatory mechanisms enhance the legitimacy and effectiveness of transport resilience funding?

Organiser: Ministry of Transport of the Federal Republic of Germany We cannot strengthen the economy of the European Union without efficient transport systems. Rapid and reliable transport operations boost productivity and mobility, and attract skilled labour. Highly functional transport systems and infrastructure are also essential for our defence capabilities. Against this background, two general conditions have top priority: • Speeding up the implementation of transport infrastructure projects to prevent barriers to mobility of persons and goods. • Eliminating and avoiding bureaucratic burdens for businesses, as well as for the administration and the people who depend on transport infrastructure. We therefore believe that the time is right for initiatives to streamline the transport sector that aim to fast-track upgrades to transport infrastructure. This requires proposals for expedited, legally certain procedures – with clear timeframes and deadlines, uniform assessment standards, preclusion of subsequent objections and better dovetailing of European environmental requirements. The acceleration of procedures should not come at the cost of environmental standards. Military mobility and climate resilience requirements are to be incorporated at an early stage to avoid redundant assessments and ensure the efficiency of European transport systems in the long term. Red tape must be systematically and rapidly reduced, among other things by consistently reducing reporting, assessment and approval requirements, for example for replacement structures, and by proposing simplified procedures. Possible questions for the discussion: In October 2025 and in March 2026, the EU heads of state and government agreed on strengthening Europe’s competitiveness by cutting more red tape. To this end, proposals should be made on how to simplify regulations and reduce reporting requirements and other information obligations in the transport sector, and steps should be taken to accelerate and streamline planning and approval procedures. During the discussion, we want to focus on the administrative issues that slow down the planning and approval of transport infrastructure projects and address bureaucratic barriers. On this basis, we will determine the need for action at the national and European levels. The panellists will discuss the following questions: 1. Why do we urgently need to speed up planning and approval procedures? 2. Which rules have to be adapted to achieve this? 3. Which initiatives are useful for reducing barriers in the transport sector? 4. What success stories from EU Member States could be implemented at European level? SPEAKERS Jana Kugoth, Chief Editor, Tagesspiegel Background Transport and Smart Mobility Patrick Schnieder, Minister of Transport of the Federal Republic of Germany Ivan Bednárik, Minister of Transport of the Czech Republic Seán Canney, Minister of State at the Department of Transport of the Republic of Ireland, with responsibility for international and road transport, logistics, rail and ports Felix Pakleppa, CEO, Association of the German Building Trade

Organiser: IRU Transport is just one of many sectors fighting for investment from public and private sources, from home and abroad. • How can a country attract more investment, and make the most of the investment that it does attract? • Why do some countries attract transport investment effortlessly while others struggle? • Why does more money not necessarily lead to better transport outcomes? The answers are rooted in how well a transport sector is governed, trained, certified, enforced, supported and managed. The World Bank and IRU recently released a comprehensive reform guide for governments and authorities, working with business and practitioners. This session will explore the role of road transport sector reform in steering successful strategies that bring better investment returns for society, with perspectives from public and private sector actors. SPEAKERS Bertrand de la Borde, Global Director, Transport, World Bank Azhar Jaimurzina Ducrest, Chief, Transport Connectivity and Logistics, UN-ESCAP Ana Maria Pinto, Chief, Transport Division, Inter-American Development Bank Olivier Tsalpatouros, Senior Director, Global Regulatory Affairs and Compliance, Geopost Radu Dinescu, President, IRU

Transport systems are increasingly disrupted by a broader array of shocks: extreme weather events, pandemics, cyber-attacks, geopolitical instability, and supply chain breakdowns. This session will focus on good practices of securing operations of freight corridors, multimodal logistics hubs, and essential transport services. It will explore how financing mechanisms can adopt a multi-risk lens, building redundancy and flexibility into infrastructure planning. It will examine approaches such as scenario planning, contingency financing, resilience bonds, and insurance schemes, along with cost-benefit analysis frameworks that quantify the long-term value of resilience investments. • How can supply-demand forecasting, mode dynamics, and risk mapping guide prioritisation for global corridors? • How can financial frameworks evolve to address compound and systemic risks in transport systems? • What investment models support multi-hazard resilience across the full infrastructure lifecycle? What is the role of stakeholders’ cooperation in this regard?

Organiser: bp Some transport sectors – especially aviation and marine – will be hard to electrify. They will depend on renewable liquid fuels to cut emissions. Building the resilient supply chains needed for these fuels will take significant investment, but it’s essential for tackling climate change. Scaling biofuels will demand collaboration across energy, transport, waste and agriculture. This session explores how these sectors can work together to grow the next generation of agriculture based biofuels, including intermediate crops and crops grown on degraded land. We’ll look at: • Opportunities to unlock unused potential in existing farmland. • How to increase feedstock supply without driving land use change. • Ways sustainable farming practices can support fuel production. The key question: Can we boost agricultural investment, adopt more sustainable farming and grow more feedstock for renewable fuels – all at once? Join speakers from agriculture, energy, transport and NGOs as they explore what it will take. Complimentary drinks will be available. MODERATOR Eirik Pitkethly, VP Regulatory Affairs – Bioenergy, bp OPENING REMARKS Craig Hutton, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister for Transport Canada SPEAKERS Kara Isaak, Global Biofuel Strategy Lead, Bayer Chelsea Baldino, Fuels Programme Lead, International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) Philipp Schoelzel, SVP Biofuels Growth, bp

Nearly 3 billion people are affected by the global housing crisis. But momentum is now building for solutions as two key moments approach: the World Urban Forum WUF13 in Baku (17-22 May) and the UN General Assembly’s review of the New Urban Agenda in July. In this media briefing, UN-Habitat’s Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach will connect the dots between housing, mobility and urban growth and explain how the upcoming events will shape a more coordinated global response. Speaker: Anacláudia Rossbach, Executive Ditector, United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN Habitat)

Hosted by the ITF 2026 Presidency Country Azerbaijan, this extraordinary evening event is open to all Summit participants. Join ministers, industry leaders, heads of international organisations, top researchers and civil society representatives for an evening of cultural performances, cuisine, and networking.

This is a closed event

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Organisers: EASST, IRF, EBRD This 90-minute session brings together multilateral development banks, national governments, technical specialists and civil society to discuss how collaborative multi-stakeholder approaches can transform the resilience and cost-effectiveness of road transport investments. It will look at resilience from the perspective of investing in road safety, sustainable infrastructure, and inclusive mobility. The EBRD has pioneered innovative models for integrating stakeholder engagement throughout transport project lifecycles, demonstrating measurable improvements across its operational regions. Building on this leadership and bringing in leading voices from the World Bank and Asian Development Bank, this session will examine how systematic stakeholder participation can become standard practice across the MDB community. As MDBs invest billions in transport infrastructure annually, evidence shows that projects developed with robust stakeholder input deliver superior outcomes: reduced implementation delays, improved safety performance, greater community acceptance, and enhanced sustainability. Yet systematic approaches to upstream engagement remain inconsistent across institutions and regions. Drawing on examples from EBRD countries of operation, panellists will explore how engaging the right stakeholders at the right time - and facilitating meaningful interaction between them - identifies risks, synthesises diverse knowledge, and delivers resilient infrastructure that serves genuine community needs. The session will explore these dynamics through two complementary panels: first examining regional MDB-government collaboration, then broadening to multi-stakeholder interaction including civil society, private sector and technical practitioners. MODERATORS Emma MacLennan, President, EASST Gonzalo Alcaraz, Director General, International Road Federation SPEAKERS Debbie Cousins, Director Operations, Environment & Sustainability Department at EBRD Ines Fejzic, Senior Environmental and Social Specialist at OPEC Fund for International Development Ilkin Dashdamirli, Lead advisor of International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Transport and Digital Development of Azerbaijan Avi Silverman, Acting Director General of the FIA Foundation Nicolas Miravalls, CEO of ORIS Materials Intelligence Viktor Zagreba, Board member of the NGO Platform "Build Ukraine Back Better"/ Road Safety Policy Expert, Ukraine Towshikur Rahman, Investment Officer at Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

Closed meeting of the ITF member-country ministers.

Organisers: IDB, FIDIC Transport infrastructure delivery is increasingly taking place in complex political, fiscal and institutional environments, where governments and development partners are expected to deliver high-quality, resilient projects that provide long-term value for money and support sustainable growth. Across Latin America and globally, this places renewed emphasis on the upstream decisions that shape project outcomes – in particular contracting and concession structures, procurement models, PPP frameworks, and project preparation practices – and on how these can strengthen project credibility, bankability and delivery. This joint side event will explore how contracting, procurement and early-stage project preparation can function as practical risk-management tools, supporting governments and multilateral development banks to safeguard public investment, strengthen project pipelines and enhance delivery outcomes under evolving conditions, including climate, environmental and nature-related risks that increasingly affect project viability and delivery certainty. Bringing together perspectives from governments, multilateral development banks and the infrastructure delivery sector, the discussion will focus on practical, policy-relevant questions, including: • how procurement and contracting choices can support bankability, delivery certainty and investor confidence; • the role of strong project preparation in enhancing value for money and long-term project performance; • how institutional capacity, governance and early decision-making help reduce downstream delays and disputes; • concrete examples of delivery-focused approaches that MDBs and governments are already applying successfully. The session will emphasise evidence-based, implementable solutions, drawing on real project experiences and case examples to illustrate what works in practice and why. Delivery quality, institutional capacity and governance will be positioned as central to resilient and investable transport systems. While sustainability, biodiversity and broader nature-related considerations remain essential, the discussion will frame them as integral to long-term value, resilience and system stability, embedded within delivery-focused approaches rather than treated as standalone ambitions. The event aligns closely with ITF’s focus on pragmatic policymaking, system resilience and cross-stakeholder collaboration, and positions MDBs as leaders and conveners in strengthening transport infrastructure delivery outcomes in complex operating environments. MODERATOR Basma Eissa, Head of Policy, ESG & Sustainably, FIDIC KEYNOTE SPEAKER Umberto de Pretto, Secretary General, International Road Transport Union (IRU) SPEAKERS Alfredo Ingletti, President, FIDIC Allan Magalhães Machado, Director, Department of Public Works, Ministry of Transport, Brazil Ana María Pinto Ayala, Chief, Transport Division, Inter-American Development Bank Susanna Zammataro, Chief Executive Officer, FIDIC Jamie Leather, Chief, Transport Division, Asian Development Bank Shomik Raj Mahndiratta, Practice Manager, Transport, World Bank

Resilience must be embedded in transport infrastructure from the outset - not retrofitted in response to failure. This session will highlight forward-looking design strategies that combine physical and digital solutions to transportation infrastructure vulnerabilities, using digitalisation, modernisation, and smart technologies (e.g., Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, digital twins) to anticipate and absorb shocks. It will explore how physical and digital solutions are being applied across modes, including ports, rail corridors, transit, and airports. It will also highlight the interdependence of transport with other sectors, and the design implications of building resilience across sectors. • What digital tools are available to improve resilience outcomes and how should agencies budget for them? • What role does digitalisation play in improving asset management and emergency responsiveness? • How can infrastructure design and integrate physical and digital solutions for long-term resilience? • What are the opportunities for expanding digital solutions to infrastructure resilience issues across national and regional boundaries?

This session will explore how different analytical approaches can help policymakers make evidence-based decisions on the funding and prioritisation of investments in resilient transport systems. The following researchers were selected through an international competition to present their work: • Stuart Samberg (RK&K, LLP) - Incorporating Resilient Cost-Benefit Analysis into the Highway Design Process: A Framework for the United States • Michele Gesualdi (International Union of Railways) - Funding resilient High-Speed Rail • Beatriz Martinez Pastor (University College Dublin) - Operationalising Transport Resilience: A Capability-Based Framework for Strategic Prioritisation of Infrastructure Protection • Kalliopi Anastassiadou (German Federal Highway and Transport Research Institute) - Decision Support Tool for Resilience Assessment of Transport Infrastructure: Enabling Better Funding Decisions for physical infrastructure resilience • Kay Axhausen (ETH Zürich) - The contribution of an ebikecity to resilient urban networks The session will include a question-and-answer discussion, with audience participation encouraged. Arjen 't Hoen - Deputy director and core theme manager at the KiM Netherlands Institute for Transport Policy Analysis, will moderate the session. Spotlight on Research sessions are organised jointly between the International Transport Forum (ITF), the US Transportation Research Board (TRB), the European Commission (EC), the European Conference of Transport Research Institutes (ECTRI), and the World Conference on Transport Research Society (WCTRS).

Immediately following the Council of Ministers, the Presidency of Azerbaijan will report from the Ministers’ discussion and outline the decisions taken by the Council.

Organisers: IRU, WIPO Heavy duty road transport is at a crossroads. For decades, trucks and buses have been the workhorses of our economies. Now they are becoming the frontline of the energy transition. Today’s patent landscape reveals a revolution underway: batteries breaking cost barriers, hydrogen gaining momentum, digital tools rewriting logistics, and efficiency technologies doubling the impact of every kilowatt hour. But the real story is bigger than technology. It’s about whether innovation can scale fast enough to meet climate targets, whether infrastructure can keep pace with ambition, and whether operators can sustain the cost of transition while keeping supply chains moving. Our panel brings together the leaders shaping this future. We’ll explore where breakthroughs are happening, where the gaps remain, and what it will take to turn patent trends into real world decarbonisation for fleets across the globe. SPEAKERS Christopher Harrison, Patent Analytics Manager, WIPO Jaidev Dhavle, Associate Programme Officer – Innovation for the Energy Transition, IRENA Jens Hügel, Senior Adviser, IRU Kai von Lübtow, Head of Sales and Acquisition Management Connected Services, Robert Bosch GmbH

Delivering resilient transport systems requires more than capital. Strong governance, cross-sector collaboration, and institutional innovation, including digitalisation and modernisation, are essential to scaling impact across all transport modes. The session will examine how to align public and private finance, and draw lessons from other sectors, like energy and telecommunications, on how to better invest in resilience. Transport leaders will share their vision of how better governance, collaboration and institutional innovation can enhance investment for resilient transport. • How can good governance support long-term, integrated resilience financing strategies? • What institutional innovations are needed to align funding with complex, evolving risks to transport systems? • How can all stakeholders work together to scale investment in resilient transport?

Organisers: IDDRI, UIC, SLOCAT, KCC, UNDESA, CCT This event is a call to the ITF community through 3 recommendations for action: Launch an "Avoid & Shift" Freight Co-operation Platform : Systematically connect the four organisational transformations (a-d) with the four co-operation levers (i-iv) with clear targets. This platform will serve as the clearinghouse for best practices, technical support, and joint policy development, moving beyond technology-centric dialogues. Convene a Multi-Stakeholder Coalition : Mobilise a group of nations, industry players, startups, and civil society, co-creating pilot projects, investment and capacity building roadmaps, as well as policy blueprints demonstrating the viability and economic benefits of "A&S". Integrate "Avoid & Shift" into National Climate, Transport & other sectoral Strategies: Advocate for a needs-based approach supporting national policymakers in integrating these strategies into NDCs, Long-Term Strategies, and industrial development plans, leading to quantifiable implementation pathways with international support. SPEAKERS Joo Hyun Ha, Head of Advocacy, UIC Carly Gilbert-Patrick, Secretary General, SLOCAT Nicolas Beaumont, Transport Advisor, IDDRI Mark Major, Senior Strategy Director, Kuehne Climate Center Mohamed Hegazy, Transport & Energy Lead, Climate Champions Team Riina Jussila, Sustainable Development Officer, UNDESA

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Organiser: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs In 2023, the United Nations General Assembly declared (resolution 78/148) the first ever United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport to start in 2026. On 10 December 2025, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) organised the launch of the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport 2026–2035, together with its Implementation Plan, during a high-level event at United Nations Headquarters. The UN Decade of Sustainable Transport is an opportunity to highlight transport’s critical role in achieving sustainable development and the Sustainable Development Goals, rally existing and new actors behind a shared vision for more sustainable transport globally, foster and initiate new projects, initiatives and partnerships, and enhance coordination within the UN and across the transport sector. The Implementation Plan of the UN Decade provides a comprehensive roadmap for action to guide these efforts. It covers all modes of transport and addresses both passenger and freight transport. In the lead-up to the launch of the UN Decade, DESA opened a call for voluntary commitments from Member States and other stakeholders to support action during the Decade. These 82 Sustainable Transport Action Commitments from around the world cover all modes of transport, and address the needs for increased financing, knowledge-sharing, capacity-building, research and innovation required for a transformation towards more sustainable transport globally. The commitments, and the organisations behind them, provide an excellent starting point for concrete action during the UN Decade. Key topics to be discussed at the Open Stage Café event include: • Looking ahead, what would success look like at the mid-point review of the UN Decade, including at the mandated Third United Nations Global Sustainable Transport Conference in 2030? • In what ways can the Implementation Plan of the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport be most effectively used to initiate and accelerate concrete action across all modes of transport for both passenger and freight transport? • How can the Voluntary Sustainable Transport Commitments be most effectively implemented and supported, including through partnerships, financing, and knowledge-sharing? MODERATOR Riina Jussila, Sustainable Development Officer, Division for Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs SPEAKERS Tjitske Ijpma, Senior Policy Advisor, Ministry of Infrastructure and. Water management of the Netherlands Anna Larsson, Communications Director, World Shipping Council Philip Turner, Head of Sustainable Development, International Association of Public Transport (UITP) Azhar Jaimurzina Ducrest, Chief, Transport Connectivity and Logistics Section, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)

Organisers: ITF, MLIT Japan, UN Women, Foundation of Institutional Development Ukraine Transport policies affect people differently, and disruptions often expose inequalities and vulnerabilities among users. The International Transport Forum (ITF) and the FIA Foundation have recently launched a project on gender and transport resilience to better understand how such disruptions impact diverse groups and to support more inclusive, resilient transport systems. This session will present key highlights of the project alongside examples of initiatives across ITF member countries that promote resilient transport from a gender perspective. It will also encourage participants to share examples and insights on strengthening transport resilience through a gender lens. SPEAKERS Kateryna Datsko, Executive Director, Foundation of Institutional Development, Ukraine Olha Reblian, Project Manager, UN Women Magdalena Olczak-Rancitelli, Senior Manager, International Transport Forum Hisashi Haraguchi, Director for International Negotiations, International Policy Division, Policy Bureau, MLIT, Japan

[Closed Event, by invitation only] This closed session will mark the formal conclusion of the Road Safety Assessment Framework (RSAF) pilot phase and launch the dialogue on its next evolution — a refined and scalable framework for corporate road safety reporting and accountability. Over the past year, a group of leading companies from multiple sectors has piloted RSAF 1.0 to better understand how safety performance can be measured across their operations, supply chains, and markets. As the pilot phase closes, participants will focus on how to translate lessons learned into a global, data-driven approach that embeds mobility safety within core business practices and corporate sustainability reporting. Objectives • Review key outcomes and lessons from the RSAF pilot and define priorities for developing RSAF 2.0. • Identify strategies for scaling participation — including criteria for industry, company size, and regional engagement. • Discuss options for assessing and validating reported data through recognized standards, auditing mechanisms, and independent verification. • Explore pathways for sharing and integrating results using existing sustainability disclosure platforms and transport-sector data frameworks. Expected Outcomes • Agreement on the structure and timeline for RSAF 2.0 rollout, with indicative participation targets (100–500 companies in the next phase). • Preliminary framework for transparent and credible data management, validation, and reporting. • Shared understanding of how corporate transparency on mobility risk can inform policy dialogue, investor frameworks, and sector-level action. • Strengthened commitment among governments, industry leaders, and technical partners to integrate road-user safety as a measurable dimension of sustainable corporate performance and global mobility goals.

Organiser: CNT Brazil The transportation sector is a strategic pillar for global development as it enables the circulation of people, the supply of cities, the flow of production, and integration between regions. Throughout the last decade, it has been facing increasingly greater obstacles due to the rise of climate change and the multiple externalities arising from this problem. Floods, droughts, landslides, and other extreme weather events are affecting transport infrastructure, compromising the continuity of services and the safety of workers and society, and generating additional costs for companies that undermine the development of the sector. In 2024, Brazil experienced: 270 000 recorded fire outbreaks; extreme and severe drought in more than 1,300 cities; the lowest water levels in main navigable rivers; 170 road blockages on 79 highways located solely in municipalities in the South region due to flooding; and more than 250 000 establishments were left without electric power as a result of storms in the Southeast. Considering this scenario, this panel intends to discuss transport resilience that requires funding to prevent disasters for all modes. Techniques of adaptive engineering are essential and require significant advances through investments. In addition, the panel will present the Survey of Climate Resilience in the Transport Sector, conducted by CNT to foster adaptability by revealing impacts already experienced by transportation companies in Brazil, pointing out vulnerabilities, mapping prevention strategies, and indicating opportunities that need to be strengthened. There is still a long way to develop systemic resilience measures for the sector. This situation reinforces the need for awareness about this topic, investments, and coordination to ensure greater capacity for response and recovery in the face of adversity. The future of transportation depends on the ability to modernise infrastructure, adopt new technologies, implement new technologies, and, above all, integrate funding with climate resilience goals. SPEAKERS Bruno Batista, Senior Technical Advisor to the Presidency of Brazil National Confederation of Transport Erica Marcos, Executive Environmental Manager of Brazil National Confederation of Transport Radu Dinescu, President of the International Road Transport Union Savina Carluccio, Executive Director of International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure Reinaldo Fioravanti, Group Leader and Principal Specialist at Inter-American Development Bank Danang Parikesit, Professor of Engineering Economics and Transport Policy at Universitas Gadjah Mada

Transport projects often face challenges in accessing and deploying long-term funding, especially in countries with limited institutional capacity. This session will explore how to bridge the gap between commitments and action by improving project preparation, aligning funding criteria with transport priorities, considering innovative models, and fully integrating resilience and maintenance into financing. • How can countries build readiness to access and implement transport policies that promote, long-term resource efficiency and resilience? • Which de-risking frameworks most effectively attract private capital for resilience investment across modes? • What financing mechanisms have proven effective in enhancing transport system resilience? • How can coordination across agencies and donors help translate funding commitments into effective, long-lasting action?

Organisers: Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (Netherlands), ADB, SLOCAT, Kuehne Climate Center This side event brings together governments, private sector, investors and other stakeholders to explore how rethinking transport infrastructure success metrics to move beyond traditional policy goals (like time saved) can increase resilience, prosperity and economic development whilst also unlocking benefits for societal well-being, health, access and equity. The event will also look at the differences between passenger and freight transport systems. Aligned with the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport, the session will showcase regional case inputs (Europe, Asia, Africa, LAC) which offer practical and fundable actions that multiply SDG impact and cut fossil-fuel demand.

In this media briefing, senior representatives of Azerbaijan will discuss the strategic projects pursued by Azerbaijan during its 2025/26 ITF Presidency and present the concrete steps taken to translate them into action. The event will focus on two key initiatives: the enhanced digitalisation of cross-border freight transport and making urban mobility more human-centric. Speaker: Rashad Bayramov, Advisor to the Minister, The Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, Azerbaijan Moderator: Parvana Aliyeva, The Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, Azerbaijan

Transport is one of the hardest sectors to decarbonise. At COP30 in Belém/Brazil in November 2025, eleven countries signed a Ministerial Declaration to tackle transport emissions together. The next phase starts at the ITF 2026 Summit: the coalition will present its new leadership and work plan for 2026-27 and make the case that funding resilient transport and cutting emissions are not competing priorities but inseparable. Find out what comes next at this press conference with high-level representatives of the signatory countries. - María Fernanda Rojas, Minister of Transport of Colombia - Sara González, Technical Director of the National Council for Climate Change and Carbon Market of the Dominican Republic and UNFCCC Vice-President - Bareo Hassen, State Minister of the Ministry of Transport and Logistics of Ethiopia (TBC) Moderator: Daniel Bongardt, Head of Team Infrastructure and Mobility, GIZ Additional high-level representatives to be confirmed

Organiser: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Japan This session focuses on how railways and local communities have worked together to shape stations and urban areas through investment in urban rail systems and place-based development initiatives in metropolitan regions. Specifically, it will present examples from cities operating under different institutional frameworks and contexts, including Japan (Tsukuba Express) and France (Grand Paris Express). The session will highlight the characteristics of stations and communities and areas served by the rail networks, as well as the changes that have emerged through these initiatives. It will also examine the shared value that can arise from cooperation between railways and regions, looking at the factors behind successful examples and the potential they hold for the future. MODERATOR Emiko Araki, Director, International Cooperation Office, International Policy Division, MLIT SPEAKERS Ryo Watanabe, President and CEO, Metropolitan Intercity Railway Company Benoit Lebot, Advisor, Ministry of Transport, France

Organiser: WRI India Across the world, mobility systems are undergoing a profound structural transformation driven by decentralisation, digitalisation, electrification, and rising travel demand. Yet in most cities, a core challenge remains unchanged: mobility systems are still built around vehicles rather than people, and around isolated solutions rather than connected, citywide systems. The result is fragmented passenger experiences, disconnected services, and investments that fail to add up to more efficient, inclusive mobility networks. Addressing this challenge requires a fundamental shift in how mobility problems are approached. Often, the missing ingredient is not more technology or new solutions, but the conditions that allow an entire ecosystem to solve problems— including those we have not yet imagined. Just as the Internet enabled social media and digital commerce, and GPS enabled navigation apps, shared digital foundations can unlock innovation far beyond their original intent. Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for mobility applies this thinking to cities. By creating shared digital foundations, DPI enables city authorities, transport agencies, fleet operators, energy providers, and financial institutions to coordinate at scale, while retaining their autonomy. It allows data to flow across systems that were previously unable to connect, creating the potential for more informed, responsive decision-making. Realising this potential, however, requires clarity on priorities, collaboration across stakeholders, and the ability to translate data into action. SHIFT Transport is a global collaborative initiative advancing DPI thinking by bringing together data, diverse actors, and shared learning to improve how mobility decisions are made and coordinated over time. Through its two core components—the Transport Analytics Hub and the Immersive Experience—SHIFT transforms fragmented data into live, actionable intelligence and embeds co creation into how cities plan, invest, and deliver mobility solutions. MODERATOR Pawan Mulukutla, Executive Program Director - Integrated Transport, Clean Air and Hydrogen, WRI India SPEAKERS Angelika Zwicky, Principal Sector Economist, KfW Holger Dalkmann, CEO, Sustain 2030 Ben Welle, Director, Integrated Transport & Innovation, WRI Armin Wagner, Senior Sector Specialist, GIZ Roelof Hellemans, Secretary General, MaaS Alliance Karen Vancluysen, Secretary General, POLIS

Organiser: Airbus Decarbonising transport depends on bridging the "green premium," yet the question of who picks up the tab remains unanswered. This panel tackles the financial architecture of the energy transition, moving from high-level goals to the pragmatic realities of global investment. Key Discussion Points will include: - The Funding Mix: Balancing the burden between taxpayers, passengers, and industries like tourism: who should pay for the transition? - Market Drivers: Finding the "sweet spot" between voluntary corporate ambition and mandatory regulatory frameworks. - Global Equity: Maintaining a level playing field and ensuring fair competition within a fragmented geopolitical and policy landscape. MODERATOR Julien Manhes, Head of SAF and CDR development, Airbus SPEAKERS Bettina Paschke, Vice President ESG Accounting, Reporting & Controlling, DHL Group Thomas de Boer, Vice President, Shell Biogas Lucas Prat, Executive Vice President SAF, Power2X Jens Brokate, Global Lead Sustainable Solutions Group - Transport, Logistics & Automotive, ING Group

The transport sector is experiencing a growing wave of mobility innovations, from automated/autonomous vehicles (AVs), Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) to new mobility solutions gaining momentum. While many spark strong initial interest, few progress beyond pilot phases to large-scale, sustainable deployment. Promising initiatives often face barriers in scaling up due to uncertain business models, regulatory complexity, or challenges in securing long-term investment. We all know that scaling mobility innovation is hard. The more interesting question is how some are managing (or trying) to do it anyway. This session puts the spotlight on those making it happen, bringing together practitioners who have moved beyond pilots to real-world deployment. They will share how they have worked through regulatory complexity, built business models that were financially sustainable, and secured the investment needed to grow. Honest insights, practical lessons, and a clear view of what works, and what does not, those are what's on the agenda. The discussion will begin with perspectives from governments and private sector leaders who are directly involved in delivering frameworks and solutions on the ground. It will then be widened to explore how international organisations and development banks help create the conditions for scale, from financing to policy support. Grounded in real examples, this session will offer a lively and insightful look at what it takes to turn promising ideas into solutions that people actually use every day. • How can governments and private actors build readiness to scale mobility innovations while ensuring financial sustainability? • What policy frameworks and regulatory approaches can help reduce risks and attract investment in emerging mobility technologies? • Which financing and partnership models have proven most effective in supporting the deployment of new mobility solutions? This session is organised by the ITF Mobility Innovation Hub (https://itf-oecd.org/mobility-innovation-hub).

This is a closed event. In recent years, global supply chains have faced significant disruptions triggered by several factors such as pandemics, extreme weather events, natural disasters, and rising geopolitical tensions. The increasing interdependence of national economies has amplified the systemic impact of such shocks—meaning that a disruption in one node or one link can rapidly propagate through the entire network. This vulnerability is particularly pronounced in traditional hub‑and‑spoke logistics structures, which prioritise efficiency but are less able to absorb shocks. Consequently, alternative transport routes and multimodal corridors have gained global attention as essential components of resilient supply chain strategies. Among these, the Trans‑Caspian International Transport Route—often referred to as the Middle Corridor—has emerged as a prominent option for diversifying connections between Asia and Europe. Similar initiatives have also advanced in other regions, for example, the Bioceanic Corridor in South America and the Lobito Corridor in Southern Africa. Their growing strategic relevance has been highlighted as countries seek to reduce dependency on any single dominant trade route. Despite their growing strategic relevance, overland and transnational routes inherently involve additional complexities. Because they traverse multiple sovereign territories, they face challenges such as cross‑border procedures, multimodal transfers, differing rail gauges, intermodal transhipment requirements, and varying regulatory frameworks. These issues often result in delays, increased logistics costs, and reduced predictability. To fully unlock the resilience potential of these alternative corridors, co-ordinated strategic investment is essential. Hard infrastructure—ports, logistics hubs, dry ports, and harmonised-gauge rail lines—forms the backbone of efficient multimodal connectivity. At the same time, soft infrastructure is equally critical. This includes interoperable digital systems for data and information sharing, advanced cargo‑tracking platforms, and standardised documentation procedures, underpinned by robust cyber security safeguards and cross-border interoperability standards. Administrative improvements such as integrated border management and single‑window systems have been repeatedly emphasised in regional transport assessments as crucial for enabling smooth, predictable, and time‑efficient transport. Equally important is ensuring that emerging cross-continental corridors function as integrated economic bridges rather than fragmented transit routes. Strategic alignment and sustained cooperation between countries is essential to maximise efficiency, resilience and shared economic benefits. By embedding multimodal connectivity, logistics integration and regulatory coordination within coherent interregional frameworks, such corridors can strengthen sustainable and predictable supply chain linkages across continents. Suggested topics for discussion: 1. As countries increasingly seek to diversify trade routes through new cross-continental corridors, how can strategic partnerships among countries, including landlocked states, enhance interregional connectivity and strengthen resilient supply chain linkages across continents? How can stakeholders collaborate to ensure that investments optimise performance across the entire route and corridors, and avoid creating new bottlenecks? 2. What policy and investment approaches can strengthen resilience, safety and economic competitiveness in alternative routes and corridors, as well as the infrastructure that supports them? What funding models or partnerships are best suited to support these objectives? What roles are expected for multilateral development banks (MDBs) and investment banks to play in financing, de-risking, and accelerating corridor development?

Private capital will be essential to closing the resilience investment gap, but many projects are perceived as too risky or uncertain to attract investment. This session will examine de-risking strategies such as blended finance, credit guarantees, and other financial instruments that can improve the bankability of resilience projects. It will explore how governments and financial institutions can stabilise project pipelines and crowd in long-term investment. • What financial tools can mitigate investor risk in resilience-focused projects, across capital-intensive modes like rail and maritime as well as in smaller-scale urban mobility? • How can policy frameworks and project design build confidence among private actors? • What role can multilateral development banks and sectoral funds play in enabling blended and hybrid financing?

Join us for a ceremony honouring ITF’s 20th anniversary with a special award presented to Young Tae Kim, ITF Secretary-General. In recognition of the strong partnership between IRU and ITF, this public ceremony will highlight key milestones of the collaboration and celebrate a shared commitment to advancing global transport and mobility. The session will feature brief remarks by IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto and ITF Secretary-General Young Tae Kim.

A fresh and innovative perspective on urban issues and creating sustainable cities. In The 15-Minute City: A Solution to Saving Our Time and Our Planet, human city pioneer and international scientific advisor Carlos Moreno delivers an exciting and insightful discussion of the deceptively simple and revolutionary idea that everyday destinations like schools, stores, and offices should only be a short walk or bike ride away from home. Presentation of this book by the author, telling the story of an idea that spread around the world, from city to city, describing a new way of looking at living that addresses many of the most intractable challenges of our time. SPEAKER Pr Carlos Moreno

Transport corridors play a vital role in regional trade, connectivity, and economic development, but they also face shared vulnerabilities from extreme weather events, geopolitical tensions, and systemic disruptions. Building resilience at this scale requires cross-border cooperation, multimodal planning, and joint investment strategies. This plenary brings together ministers, regional organisations, and financial partners to explore how collaborative governance and financing can strengthen the resilience of key corridors across global regions, while ensuring that local communities along the routes also benefit. • How can countries and regional institutions work together to strengthen the resilience of transport corridors? • How can rapidly changing transport volume patterns be better considered in funding to ensure resilience? • How can quick recovery plans be financed to maintain international connectivity? • What governance and financing tools support cross-border infrastructure that promotes wider economic benefits?

Join fellow Summit participants for the Meet the Exhibitors Reception, an informal networking moment taking place in the Exhibition Area and bringing together delegates, partners and exhibitors. This reception offers a dedicated opportunity to engage with organisations showcasing innovative solutions, projects and initiatives, while exchanging ideas in a relaxed setting ahead of the evening’s programme.

The International Transport Forum’s Young Researcher Award recognises outstanding research that advances evidence-based transport policy. Aligned with the theme of the 2026 ITF Summit, Funding Resilient Transport, the award highlights innovative work that strengthens the resilience, sustainability and inclusiveness of transport systems. Open to researchers under the age of 35 from ITF member countries, the award considers both quantitative and qualitative research across disciplines, with a strong emphasis on methodological rigour and policy relevance. The winning paper demonstrates clear potential to inform decision-making and contribute to the development of forward-looking transport policies.

Join us for a festive evening of entertainment and networking at the ITF 2026 Summit Gala Dinner. Held at the Glass Hall, the event features a seated three-course meal accompanied by live music from local Saxony-based artists and special moments to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ITF. The Gala Dinner is included with some passes and available as an add-on for others; for further information, please contact [email protected].

Organisers: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) represented through TUMI (Transforming Urban Mobility Initiative), WMW (Women Mobilize Women), EasTnT (Eastern Partnership for Trade and Transport) Global Alliance for Feminist Transport International Transport Forum (ITF) As the transport sector navigates climate transitions, digitalisation, and growing demands for resilience, leadership diversity and the inclusion of youth voices are increasingly critical. The next generation of transport professionals will be responsible for shaping systems that are sustainable, safe, and inclusive. Creating space for young professionals and students to engage with experienced leaders is therefore essential for building a stronger and more representative sector. At the same time, women remain underrepresented across many areas of transport, particularly in leadership and technical roles. The World Bank report Addressing Barriers to Women’s Participation in Transport highlights persistent structural barriers affecting women’s entry, retention, and advancement in the sector, while emphasising the importance of role models, supportive networks, and leadership pathways. This networking breakfast brings together established women leaders with young professionals and students of all genders who are interested in building careers in transport. By sharing lived experiences and practical advice, the session aims to inspire emerging talent while strengthening intergenerational connections within the sector. Objective To create a simple and inclusive space that: • Highlights diverse leadership journeys • Provides practical insights for early career professionals and students • Encourages inclusive leadership across the sector • Builds connections that extend beyond the Summit SPEAKERS Raquel Barrios, Executive Director, YOURS Yuliya Bilous, Project Lead, Women in Transport Leadership Ana Nikabadze, Representative, Batumi Cycling Network (BCN) Sabina Tanriverdiyeva, Country Director Azerbaijan, Women in Transport Kristine Yeremyan, Chair, E-Logi Fest Emma MacLennan, Founder & Director, EASST Magda Olczak, Senior Manager, Institutional Relations & Summit, International Transport Forum Keisha Alena Mayuga, Transport Policy Advisor - Gender and Inclusion, Global Project TUMI Just Mobility Bronwen Thornton, CEO, Walk21 Foundation Bessie Noll, Senior Researcher and Lecturer, ETH Zürich

1. Context The global transport landscape is undergoing a structural transformation. In recent years, supply chains have faced unprecedented disruptions triggered by pandemics, geopolitical tensions, extreme weather events, and infrastructure vulnerabilities. These shocks have demonstrated that efficiency without resilience creates systemic fragility. Against this backdrop, alternative and diversified transport corridors have gained renewed strategic relevance. Among them, the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route - Middle Corridor has emerged as a vital connectivity axis linking Asia and Europe via Central Asia, the Caspian Sea, the South Caucasus, and onward to European markets, overlapping in part with Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program Corridor 2. The Middle Corridor is no longer viewed solely as a contingency alternative. It is increasingly positioned as a commercially viable, strategically important, and geopolitically stabilising route capable of strengthening economic interdependence across regions. The 2026 ITF Summit theme, “Funding Resilient Transport,” provides a timely opportunity to examine how investment, policy coordination, and international cooperation can unlock the corridor’s full potential. 2. Objectives of the Session This Presidency session aims to: • Examine the growing strategic importance of the Middle Corridor in global trade architecture. • Explore financing models for resilient and multimodal corridor development. • Discuss how digitalisation, regulatory harmonisation, and operational coordination can enhance competitiveness. • Position the Middle Corridor within broader global efforts to diversify supply chains and reduce systemic risks. • Foster dialogue between governments, multilateral development banks, international organisations, and private sector actors. 3. Strategic Alignment with the ITF Presidency Priorities This session directly supports Azerbaijan’s Presidency priorities: • Reinforcing international transport connectivity; • Strengthening resilience across borders and modes; • Promoting knowledge exchange and multilateral cooperation; By convening governments, development banks, international organisations, and industry leaders, the Presidency aims to elevate the Middle Corridor discussion from regional ambition to global strategic agenda.

This session will explore how transport system and infrastructure resilience can be enhanced through insights from international case studies spanning maritime transport, civil aviation, urban transport and rural transport. The following researchers were selected through an international competition to present their work: • Aseem Kinra (Heriot-Watt University) - RELIQ: an action-research case on developing Physical Infrastructure Operations Resilience Capabilities in Critical Lifeline Transportation Operations • Fabian Steinmann (Cranfield University) - Strengthening aviation resilience by better managing mass diversion events • Otar Nemsadze (Rupprecht Consult) - Strengthening Earthquake Resilience in Urban Mobility: Case of Istanbul • Robert Marty (The World Bank) - Transport Networks and Urban Resilience to Floods: Evidence from the 2022 Pakistan Floods • Brooke Segerberg (Fika) - Advancing Rural Transport Resilience Through a Networked Infrastructure Approach The session will include a question-and-answer discussion, with audience participation encouraged. Keir Fitch - Deputy Head of Cabinet (Transport) at the European Commission, will moderate the session. Spotlight on Research sessions are organised jointly between the International Transport Forum (ITF), the US Transportation Research Board (TRB), the European Commission (EC), the European Conference of Transport Research Institutes (ECTRI), and the World Conference on Transport Research Society (WCTRS).

ITF Secretary-General Young-Tae Kim meets with the journalists participating in the 2026 ITF Media Travel Programme to give his take on the Summit and answer questions.

Organiser: Saxon State Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development 1. New Railway Line Dresden – Prague Presentation of the current status of the project New Railway Line Dresden-Prague. 2. How a New Generation of Intermodal Terminals Can Help Boost the Modal Shift from Road to Rail This presentation will outline why the rail industry needs new, more performative terminals to ensure a successful modal shift from road to rail. Key innovations, recent milestones, and financing challenges will be presented by CargoBeamer. 3. Sustainable Urban Logistics Meets Digital Innovation: Insights from SuCoLo's Leipzig Pilot The Logistics Living Lab (LLL) at the University of Leipzig is a key innovation hub for logistics and IT in Saxony, bringing together science, SMEs, public administration, and politics in a collaborative real-world innovation environment in Leipzig’s historic city centre. Within the EU project “SuCoLo,” the LLL is part of an international consortium with partners from Salzburg (Austria), Uppsala (Sweden), and Merano (Italy), jointly shaping the future of sustainable and collaborative urban logistics in Europe. As part of the Leipzig pilot, the LLL operates a real-world laboratory focused on bicycle logistics in peri-urban areas. Here, research is directly translated into practice - most notably through software prototypes for bicycle courier route optimisation and micro-hub location simulation, both tested under real-world conditions. MODERATOR Dr. Sebastian Langer, Saxon State Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development SPEAKERS Henrik Saske, Director, New Railway Line Dresden–Prague EGTC Tim Krause, Head of Communications, CargoBeamer Silvia Torres Landaverde, Head of Strategic Communication, Logistics Living Lab

The Secretary-General of the ITF, Young Tae Kim, and the ITF Presidency will take part in a guided tour of the Indoor Expo, visiting exhibitor booths. This will enable direct interaction with exhibitors and provide insight into the projects and innovations being showcased.

Local leaders - whether from cities, communities, or youth networks - are increasingly shaping transport resilience from the ground up. This session will showcase how vision-led transport, understood as a shared, outcomes-based vision involving local communities, guides priorities, aligns funders and anchors delivery. It will feature concrete examples of how grassroots action, community-driven planning, and innovative local financing translate that vision into projects that are more effective, resource-efficient, and deliver benefits for all. • How can local leadership improve the impact and accountability of resilience investments? • What grassroots financing models are helping deliver long-term results on limited budgets? • How can funders better support locally led solutions in their financing frameworks?

Conclude the ITF 2026 Summit with the Closing Lunch at the ITF Stand, bringing together ministers, delegates, and partners for a final exchange. This informal lunch provides an opportunity to reflect on key messages from the Summit, strengthen connections built over the past days, and mark the close of the event before departures and the Bicycle Tour with the Mayor of Leipzig scheduled after.

[Closed meeting, by invitation only] Organiser: National Council for Climate Change and Carbon Market (CNCCMC) of the Dominican Republic, as chair of the Ministerial Declaration Towards Resilient and Low-emissions Transport Systems for People, Development and the Planet This session will convene signatory countries to the Ministerial Declaration “Towards Resilient and Low-emissions Transport Systems for People, Development and the Planet” to advance implementation efforts. Discussions will focus on the Co-Chair’s proposed 90-day work plan, country-level progress, the establishment of a permanent secretariat, and strategies to expand the Declaration’s support base.

An informal opportunity to meet ITF Secretary-General Young Tae Kim and engage in a brief exchange. Participants, in particular students and young professionals, are invited to connect, ask questions and gain insights, without prior appointment. Moments for photos will be possible during the session.

Organiser: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs The United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport, proclaimed by the General Assembly in 2023 (resolution 78/148), provides a global framework to accelerate the transition towards sustainable, inclusive, and resilient transport systems across all modes of transport. The Implementation Plan of the UN Decade outlines six focus areas and associated means of implementation, emphasising the importance of policy coherence, financing, innovation, and data in advancing sustainable transport solutions. A central pillar of the Decade is the ability to effectively monitor and assess progress. In its 2025 resolution (A/RES/80/132), the General Assembly underscored the importance of developing data-driven tools and methodologies, including the establishment of a joint Atlas of Transport Sustainability, to track implementation and support evidence-based decision-making. The resolution also mandates periodic reporting to the General Assembly and foresees a midterm review in 2030 and a final review in 2035. General Assembly requested the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs to coordinate the establishment of visual and data-driven tools to track and trace progress in the implementation of the Decade. The event will provide an opportunity for Member States and relevant stakeholders to exchange views and experiences on monitoring progress during the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport. The discussion will focus on assessing existing work and identifying opportunities to strengthen monitoring frameworks. The dialogue aims to contribute to a more coherent and effective approach to monitoring, supporting evidence-based policymaking and facilitating the sharing of good practices across stakeholders. Findings of the dialogue will be used to frame the conversation at the annual flagship event of the UN Decade to be held during the High-level Political Forum on sustainable development (HLPF) in July 2026 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Welcome remarks: Jari Kauppila, Head of Secretary-General's Office at the International Transport Forum Remarks by the Government of Turkmenistan as the initiator of the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport: Suleyman Durdyyev, Deputy Minister of Aviation, Turkmenistan Opening remarks and a presentation of the current work on monitoring progress during the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport: Riina Jussila, Sustainable Development Officer, Division for Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Reflections on the opportunities for enhancing monitoring of progress: Fariz Aliyev, Head, Transport Policy Department, Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan Thiago Casagrande, Senior Analyst at the Undersecretary of Sustainability, Ministry of Transport of Brazil Kazakhstan [TBC] Carly Gilbert-Patrick, Secretary General, SLOCAT Holger Dalkmann, Sustainable Mobility for All Partnership Igor Rounov, Executive Secretary, International Center for Transport Diplomacy

Deputy Mayor Thomas Dienberg cordially invites the Summit delegates to join him on a cycle tour through Leipzig, where he will share his first-hand knowledge and personal views on the city. - The tour departs at 13:30 from the Transport Desk, Level -1 at the Congress Center Leipzig/CCL and finishes in the city centre. - All bags and belongings you don’t need during the tour can be stored in the transfer buses.