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The flagship 2025 event for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in Europe, uniting experts from mobility, technology, and policy to advance key European mobility and sustainability initiatives.
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The European Commission looks forward to welcoming you to the 17th Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) European Congress, to be hosted in Istanbul, Turkey, from 2026.
“Istanbul inspires the world not only with its historical and cultural heritage but also with ITS that shape the future. This discovery tour will be a critical step not only in terms of congress preparations but also to show the world IMM’s leadership in transportation technologies. We are determined to make Istanbul be arbiter in the future transportation ecosystem with innovative projects that will bring our city to the forefront on a global scale.”
Erol Özgüner
Group Head of Technology, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
“With its dynamic pattern and rapidly developing transportation infrastructure, Istanbul is becoming one of the cities that shape the future of ITS. The ITS Congress will further reinforce the projects leading the transformation of Istanbul’s transportation, which is kept abreast of worldwide, and the innovative vision of IMM on the global stage. By courtesy to this congress, we will pioneer the smart city model of the future and take Istanbul into a new era with more integrated and sustainable transportation solutions.”
Barış Yıldırım
Head of Transportation Department, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
“Together with Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, ISBAK, and with the support of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Türkiye, the Union of Municipalities of Türkiye (TBB), and ITS Türkiye, ERTICO – ITS Europe is proud to bring the 17th ITS European Congress to Istanbul from 27 to 30 April 2026. As organiser, ERTICO’s mission to unite public and private stakeholders lies at the heart of these events, creating opportunities to explore and experience real-life mobility solutions that are transforming our cities. Hosting the Congress in Istanbul highlights its role as a dynamic gateway between Europe and Asia, and as a living lab bridging innovation in intelligent transport towards a more integrated, safe and seamless future“
Joost Vantomme
CEO, ERTICO - ITS Europe
“Istanbul is a city that has pioneered transportation systems in history. The Tünel Metro is our treasure as the second metro system of the world. As a result of a successful cooperation with ERTICO since 2022, the participants of the ITS European Congress to be held in Istanbul will have the opportunity to observe and experience how a metropolis is effectively managed with Intelligent Transportation Systems that combine historical heritage with modern technologies.”
Nuri Aslan
Acting Mayor, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
“As Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and ISBAK, the cooperation we have been engaging with ERTICO since 2022 is a milestone in the transformation of our city in the field of intelligent transportation. With the ITS European Congress 2026, we will illustrate the whole world that Istanbul is not only a cultural capital, but also a metropolis where the heart of technology and innovation beats. By bringing together the vision of the public and the dynamism of the private sector; we are building an accessible, resilient and sustainable future of mobility. With the innovative solutions we develop, we are moving forward with the goal of making Istanbul one of the leading smart cities not only in Türkiye but also in the world. This Congress is a historic opportunity to consolidate Istanbul’s place on the global arena as a technology brand and to prepare the ground for new international collaborations.”
Erdem Samut
Acting General Manager, ISBAK
“Istanbul inspires the world not only with its historical and cultural heritage but also with ITS that shape the future. This discovery tour will be a critical step not only in terms of congress preparations but also to show the world IMM’s leadership in transportation technologies. We are determined to make Istanbul be arbiter in the future transportation ecosystem with innovative projects that will bring our city to the forefront on a global scale.”
Erol Özgüner
Group Head of Technology, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
“With its dynamic pattern and rapidly developing transportation infrastructure, Istanbul is becoming one of the cities that shape the future of ITS. The ITS Congress will further reinforce the projects leading the transformation of Istanbul’s transportation, which is kept abreast of worldwide, and the innovative vision of IMM on the global stage. By courtesy to this congress, we will pioneer the smart city model of the future and take Istanbul into a new era with more integrated and sustainable transportation solutions.”
Barış Yıldırım
Head of Transportation Department, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
“Istanbul is becoming a global player that shapes the future of cities with the innovative steps it takes in the field of ITS. Today, we are experiencing a transformation process that is exemplary not only in Turkey but also in the world with digitalization, artificial intelligence-supported traffic management, autonomous transportation solutions and sustainable mobility projects. The 2026 ITS Congress will make this progress more visible on the global stage and allow us to share Istanbul’s innovative power in transportation with the entire world. With the mission of building the cities of the future, we will continue our efforts without slowing down to transform Istanbul into a more liveable, efficient and smarter transportation ecosystem.”
Can Dağdelen
CEO, ISBAK
“Together with Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, ISBAK, and with the support of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Türkiye, the Union of Municipalities of Türkiye (TBB), and ITS Türkiye, ERTICO – ITS Europe is proud to bring the 17th ITS European Congress to Istanbul from 27 to 30 April 2026. As organiser, ERTICO’s mission to unite public and private stakeholders lies at the heart of these events, creating opportunities to explore and experience real-life mobility solutions that are transforming our cities. Hosting the Congress in Istanbul highlights its role as a dynamic gateway between Europe and Asia, and as a living lab bridging innovation in intelligent transport towards a more integrated, safe and seamless future“
Joost Vantomme
CEO, ERTICO - ITS Europe
“Istanbul is a city that has pioneered transportation systems in history. The Tünel Metro is our treasure as the second metro system of the world. As a result of a successful cooperation with ERTICO since 2022, the participants of the ITS European Congress to be held in Istanbul will have the opportunity to observe and experience how a metropolis is effectively managed with Intelligent Transportation Systems that combine historical heritage with modern technologies.”
Nuri Aslan
Acting Mayor, - Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
“As Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and ISBAK, the cooperation we have been engaging with ERTICO since 2022 is a milestone in the transformation of our city in the field of intelligent transportation. With the ITS European Congress 2026, we will illustrate the whole world that Istanbul is not only a cultural capital, but also a metropolis where the heart of technology and innovation beats. By bringing together the vision of the public and the dynamism of the private sector; we are building an accessible, resilient and sustainable future of mobility. With the innovative solutions we develop, we are moving forward with the goal of making Istanbul one of the leading smart cities not only in Türkiye but also in the world. This Congress is a historic opportunity to consolidate Istanbul’s place on the global arena as a technology brand and to prepare the ground for new international collaborations.”
Erdem Samut
Acting General Manager, ISBAK
The 2026 ITS European Congress is proudly organised by ERTICO-ITS Europe.
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