Call for Papers:2026 Transportation Engineering & ITS Conferences: The Ultimate Guide for Researchers
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The future of transport is being rewritten by the convergence of civil engineering, data science, and automation. As we look toward 2026, the academic community is gearing up for a series of pivotal gatherings that will define the next generation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Smart City Infrastructure. For researchers, engineers, and urban planners, we have curated the definitive list of must-attend international conferences in 2026. These events offer prestigious publication opportunities (Ei Compendex, Scopus) and a platform to showcase innovations in traffic flow, autonomous mobility, and logistics.
1. ICTLE 2026 - The Flagship for Traffic & Logistics The 14th International Conference on Traffic and Logistics Engineering (ICTLE 2026) stands as a premier event in the Asia-Pacific region. Hosted in Macau, it bridges the gap between theoretical traffic engineering and practical logistics management. • Conference: 2026 14th International Conference on Traffic and Logistics Engineering • Abbreviation: ICTLE 2026 • Date: August 21-23, 2026 • Location: Macau, China • Key Topics: Traffic Safety, Supply Chain Optimization, ITS, Urban Public Transport, Transportation Planning. • Publication: Accepted papers are indexed by Ei Compendex and Scopus. • Official Website: https://www.ictle.org/
2. ICCUE 2026 - Civil Engineering for Urban Mobility Transportation is the heartbeat of urban civil engineering. The 13th International Conference on Civil and Urban Engineering (ICCUE 2026) offers a specialized track for researchers focusing on the infrastructure that supports smart mobility. • Conference: 2026 13th International Conference on Civil and Urban Engineering • Abbreviation: ICCUE 2026 • Date: August 27-29, 2026 • Location: Rome, Italy • Key Topics: Urban Transport Planning, Sustainable Cities, Traffic Flow Theory, Green Transportation Infrastructure. • Publication: Indexed by Scopus. • Official Website: https://www.iccue.org/
3. ICCAR 2026 - The Brain of Intelligent Transport For those researching the "vehicle" side of ITS—specifically autonomous driving and control systems—the 12th International Conference on Control, Automation and Robotics (ICCAR 2026) is the essential venue. • Conference: 2026 12th International Conference on Control, Automation and Robotics • Abbreviation: ICCAR 2026 • Date: April 9-11, 2026 • Location: Nagoya, Japan • Key Topics: Autonomous Vehicles, Unmanned Systems, Sensor Fusion for Traffic, Vehicle Control Algorithms. • Publication: IEEE Proceedings, indexed by Ei Compendex and Scopus. • Official Website: https://www.iccar.org/
4. ICIIL 2026 - Innovation in Industrial Logistics Co-located with ICTLE, this conference focuses on the industrial and operational side of transport. It is perfect for papers dealing with freight transport, port logistics, and IoT in supply chains. • Conference: 2026 12th International Conference on Innovation and Industrial Logistics • Abbreviation: ICIIL 2026 • Date: August 21-23, 2026 • Location: Macau, China • Key Topics: Smart Logistics, Warehouse Automation, Transport Network Design. • Official Website: http://www.iciil.org/
Submission Strategy for 2026 • Timeline: Most 2026 conferences will open their Call for Papers (CFP) in late 2025. Mark your calendars now. • Focus Area: To maximize acceptance chances, align your research with the specific theme of the conference. Use ICTLE for system-level traffic research and ICCAR for vehicle-level control and automation research. • Format: Ensure your manuscript follows the standard conference template (usually IEEE or Springer format) before submission.
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