Side Events
Organized by partner institutions and industry stakeholders, side events provide a platform to explore specialized topics, foster new connections, and engage with the transport community in a more focused setting.
Please note that side events are exclusively available to registered TRA 2026 participants. Additional registration may be required by the individual side event organizers.
2026 iRAP Innovation Workshop
20/05/26
09:00-17:00
The 2026 iRAP Innovation Workshop is a Side Event of TRA2026 and will be held on Wednesday 20 May at Hungexpo. Hosted by the International Road Assessment Programme, the one-day workshop is set to be a high-energy, thought-provoking forum drawing road safety leaders and experts working at the cutting edge to create “Future Ready Roads for Safe, Sustainable Mobility. Join the workshop to hear about iRAP methodologies leveraging AI-powered and harmonised tools for smarter road safety assessment in 140 countries, real-time testing in living labs, and innovative global programs, policy, financing and systems that are empowering data-driven decisions for safer, climate-neutral cities. The Workshop is free for TRA delegates. Seats are limited and registration is required. Express your interest to attend here.
INDUSTRY DAYS and MACH-TECH International Trade Exhibitions
18–21/05/26
HUNGEXPO Ltd. is organizing the unmissable business meeting of industrial and economic players in HUNGEXPO Budapest Congress and Exhibition Center: INDUSTRY DAYS International Industrial Trade Exhibition and MACH-TECH International Trade Exhibition for Machine Manufacturing and Welding Technology.
Hungary's most significant business meeting has played a decisive role in the domestic and regional industrial sector and economic life for years, creates a unique opportunity for manufacturing, distribution and service companies to present their portfolio.
This is a special professional forum, where not only visitors but also exhibitors can build relationships, conclude business agreements, find cost- or energy-efficient solutions to special or everyday problems, present their innovation activities and exploit the synergy between industries.
AUTOMOTIVE HUNGARY International Trade Exhibition for Automotive Industry Suppliers
18–21/05/26
AUTOMOTIVE HUNGARY International Trade Exhibition for Automotive Industry Suppliers organised by HUNGEXPO Ltd. between 18-21 May, 2026, is a unique platform for all domestic and international suppliers and service providers of the vehicle manufacturing industry, where professional players from Hungarian car manufacturers to suppliers to SMEs, can contribute to the development and increase the competitiveness of the Hungarian vehicle industry with their newly acquired business partners, whether alternative drives, transportation, cleaning technology, maintenance, component production or system integrator tasks are the focus of the cooperation.
Co-events: MACH-TECH and INDUSTRY DAYS machine manufacturing, welding technology and industrial trade exhibitions
The exhibition group is enriched by high-quality professional programs.
From Data to Action: Enabling Paperless and Smart Digital Enforcement Compliance in Transport & Logistics
19/05/26
08:30-12:00
Key Lessons and Next Steps from the EU-funded KEYSTONE and SETO Projects
This event marks the Final Event of the EU-funded KEYSTONE project, presenting key results and lessons from 3 years of work on digital solutions for smarter, paperless, and more efficient enforcement compliance in transport and logistics. Featuring contributions from the sister project SETO, the sessions will highlight how complementarity between EU initiatives, through interoperable systems, data sharing, and innovation, can support both operators and enforcement authorities. Project representatives will share insights from real-world pilots, highlighting challenges and barriers. The event will also explore how the legacy of both projects can be sustained beyond their lifetime, paving the way for smarter transport solutions across Europe.
Shared Mobility Event: Measuring Impact, Shaping Policy
19/05/26
09:30-13:00
The event programme will cover discussions focusing on the real-world value of shared mobility and its policy implications. It will gather cities, transport authorities, researchers and practitioners to present practical insights from Living Labs, covering bike-sharing, MaaS, car sharing, DRT, and mobility hubs highlighting measurable impacts, operational challenges, and governance aspects. Moving beyond concepts, the event reflects on what has worked, what has not, and the conditions needed to integrate shared mobility into transport systems, while outlining policy recommendations, future pathways, and next steps for cities and regions.
Resilient Road Funding in a Changing Mobility System
18/05/26
15:00-17:00
The session will discuss how road funding can adapt as fuel tax revenues decline due to vehicle electrification and efficiency gains. Exploring distance-based charging and related approaches as mechanisms to re-link road use and funding. The discussion will consider emerging system designs, policy questions, and broader implications for how road funding can remain stable and fit for purpose in a changing mobility landscape.
Workforce Development: Skills for the Future
19/05/26
10:30-11:30
This session will explore how the road and mobility sector can attract, prepare, and retain the people it needs for the years ahead. As the sector evolves, the question of skills, talent, and workforce readiness is becoming more important than ever.
Sustainable & Resilient Pavements
19/05/26
11:45-13:00
This session will focus on the future of pavement solutions that are not only more sustainable, but also better able to respond to changing climate, performance, and resilience demands.
EV4EU Final Session
19/05/26
09:00-12:00
On May 19th, the EV4EU project Final Event, “EV4EU: From V2X Innovation to Implementation in Europe’s Energy System,” will bring together experts and key stakeholders to discuss the critical role of electric mobility in the European energy transition. As the project reaches its end in May 2026, this is a great opportunity to present its final outcomes and achievements.
TRA Sustainable New Energy Forum
19/05/26
14:00-17:40
The 11th International Summit on Power Battery Applications (CBIS2026) Overseas Session
Sustainable New Energy Forum is a TRA 2026 side event bringing together Chinese and Hungarian industry leaders, researchers and policymakers in Budapest. The programme will focus on solid-state batteries and industrialization, China–Europe industrial cooperation, European new energy strategies, and AI-based solutions for battery systems, with a strong emphasis on regional ecosystem building across NEV and BESS.
Integrating Human Behaviour into Autonomous Driving
21/05/26
10:00-12:30
Advancing intelligent and autonomous driving systems requires a human-centric approach to enhance user acceptance and effectiveness. This involves modelling individual driving behaviours considering factors such as risk awareness, decision-making, motor control, and environmental perception, influenced by drivers’ affective states. Multidisciplinary efforts are essential, including the collection and analysis of driver data to create accurate human driving models. Initiatives like the European BERTHA and HIDDEN projects exemplify collaborative progress in this area, bridging academia and industry to develop systems inspired by human actions for simulations and real-world applications.
Towards Resilient and Intelligent Multimodal Transport Networks – ReMuNet and SARIL Final Event
20/05/26
13:00-17:30
The ReMuNet and SARIL projects will hold their final event during TRA 2026 in Budapest, bringing together researchers, industry representatives, policymakers, and logistics stakeholders. The session will showcase recent advances in resilient and intelligent multimodal freight transport. While SARIL focuses on disruption analysis and resilience indicators, ReMuNet translates these insights into real-time operational solutions. Together, the projects bridge the gap between analysis and application, supporting more adaptive, efficient, and sustainable European logistics networks.
ALICE Seas to Sky I.
19/05/26
14:00-17:30
The Seas to Skies side event at TRA 2026 brings together five EU-funded projects, MAGPIE, OLGA, PIONEERS, STARGATE and TULIPS, working on the implementation of the European Green Deal. Discover how innovation is advancing the decarbonisation of ports, airports, and multimodal logistics hubs, from alternative fuels and clean energy systems to digitalisation and smart operations. The session highlights real-life demonstrations, cross-sector collaboration, and ways to scale up solutions across Europe, connecting seas and skies to enable climate-neutral transport.
ALICE Seas to Sky II.
20/05/26
08:30-12:30
The Seas to Skies side event at TRA 2026 brings together five EU-funded projects, MAGPIE, OLGA, PIONEERS, STARGATE and TULIPS, working on the implementation of the European Green Deal. Discover how innovation is advancing the decarbonisation of ports, airports, and multimodal logistics hubs, from alternative fuels and clean energy systems to digitalisation and smart operations. The session highlights real-life demonstrations, cross-sector collaboration, and ways to scale up solutions across Europe, connecting seas and skies to enable climate-neutral transport.
Workshop on Bridging Research & Innovation in the Western Balkans and EU Neighbouring Regions
19/05/26
09:00-12:00
Organised by the Transport Community Permanent Secretariat—focuses on strengthening cooperation in transport research and innovation between the Western Balkans and EU neighbouring regions.
ALICE Logistics Innovation Theatre
18/05/26 13:30 - 21/05/26 13:00
Discover the programme for the ALICE Logistics Innovation Theatre, an open meeting room within the ALICE stand at TRA 2026, officially recognised as a conference meeting room and included in the event’s official programme. Throughout the days, the Theatre will host short presentations, project sessions, workshops and pitching sessions, offering participating projects an additional opportunity to showcase their results beyond the exhibition area.
PIARC Road Safety Workshop: Worldwide Perspective on Road Safety Solutions
19/05/26
09:00-12:00
Join the PIARC International Workshop, Worldwide Perspective on Road Safety Solutions, bringing global experts together to share proven strategies for safer roads. Jointly hosted by Hungarian Public Roads and PIARC, the World Road Association, the program explores vulnerable road users, crash hot spots, network-wide safety assessment, speed management, human factors, Safe System delivery in LMICs, and risk management. Hear international case studies, recommendations, and practical tools for policymakers, engineers, researchers, and road safety practitioners. Network with leading specialists and discover innovative approaches adaptable worldwide.
Hyperloop in the European Transport Ecosystem: Bridging Research, Industry and Policy – From Concept to Corridor
20/05/26
11:00-13:00
Hyperloop is increasingly being discussed as a potential game-changer for sustainable ultra-fast transport, offering a clear perspective to meet EU climate goals while responding to growing mobility demand.
But where do we stand today – and what is needed to move from concept to implementation? This session brings together voices from industry, research and policy to discuss the state of Hyperloop development in Europe.
Topics include:
- The fundamentals and potential of Hyperloop technology
- Ongoing research and development activities
- European test infrastructures and demonstration projects
- The role of European institutions and current policy perspectives
Speakers:
- Carlos Villalba – Hyperloop Development Program
- Manuel Häusler – EuroTube Foundation
- Lukas Eschment – Institute of Hyperloop Technology
- Judit Sándor – Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking
