Call for Papers 2026: Transportation Engineering & Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Conferences

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As urbanization accelerates and autonomous technologies mature, the fields of Transportation Engineering and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) are evolving rapidly. For researchers, engineers, and urban planners, 2026 offers a series of high-impact international conferences designed to showcase the latest innovations in smart mobility, logistics optimization, and sustainable infrastructure.

Based on the latest academic database, we have selected the most significant upcoming conferences in 2026 that are currently accepting or will soon accept submissions.

1. ICTLE 2026 - The Premier Event for Traffic & Logistics
The 14th International Conference on Traffic and Logistics Engineering (ICTLE 2026) is a flagship event for researchers focusing on the intersection of transport systems and supply chain management. Held in Macau, it serves as a major hub for Asian and international scholars.

Conference: 2026 14th International Conference on Traffic and Logistics Engineering

Abbreviation: ICTLE 2026

Date: August 21-23, 2026

Location: Macau, China

Focus: Traffic Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Safety, ITS, Urban Public Transport Planning.

Indexing: Accepted papers are typically indexed by Ei Compendex and Scopus.

Official Website: https://www.ictle.org/

2. ICCUE 2026 - Civil Infrastructure & Urban Mobility
Smart transportation relies on smart infrastructure. The 13th International Conference on Civil and Urban Engineering (ICCUE 2026) provides a dedicated platform for discussing the civil engineering backbone of modern transport systems.

Conference: 2026 13th International Conference on Civil and Urban Engineering

Abbreviation: ICCUE 2026

Date: August 27-29, 2026

Location: Rome, Italy

Focus: Urban Transport Systems, Sustainable Urban Mobility, Traffic Flow Theory, Infrastructure Management.

Indexing: Scopus.

Official Website: https://www.iccue.org/

3. ICCAR 2026 - Autonomous Systems & Vehicle Control
While broader in scope, the 12th International Conference on Control, Automation and Robotics (ICCAR 2026) is a critical venue for the vehicle technology side of ITS. It is ideal for papers on autonomous driving algorithms, sensor fusion, and vehicle control systems.

Conference: 2026 12th International Conference on Control, Automation and Robotics

Abbreviation: ICCAR 2026

Date: April 9-11, 2026

Location: Nagoya, Japan

Focus: Autonomous Vehicles, Robot Control, Intelligent Systems, Machine Vision in Transportation.

Indexing: Ei Compendex and Scopus.

Official Website: https://www.iccar.org/

4. ICCFI 2026 - Communications for Connected Vehicles
Connectivity is the nervous system of modern ITS. The 10th International Conference on Communications and Future Internet (ICCFI 2026) focuses on the network technologies enabling Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication.

Conference: 2026 10th International Conference on Communications and Future Internet

Abbreviation: ICCFI 2026

Date: July 2026

Location: Paris, France

Focus: Vehicular Networks, 6G for Transport, IoT in Smart Mobility.

Indexing: Ei Compendex and Scopus.

Official Website: https://www.iccfi.org/

Submission Strategy for 2026
Plan Ahead: 2026 conferences typically open their Call for Papers in late 2025. Monitoring official websites is crucial.

Interdisciplinary Focus: Papers that combine traditional traffic engineering with AI/Data Science (e.g., "Deep Learning for Traffic Prediction") often have higher acceptance rates at these modern symposiums.

Visa Preparation: For events in locations like Rome (Schengen Area) or Nagoya, ensure you factor in visa application times when planning your submission and travel.