Re-Generation in Transport
The Transport Research Arena (TRA) is Europe’s largest and most prestigious conference on transport research and innovation, organized every two years by the European Commission and leading professional partners.
TRA brings together researchers, industry experts, policymakers, and civil society representatives to explore new solutions for the future of sustainable and smart mobility. It is where ideas meet action and where Europe’s transport community comes together to shape tomorrow’s systems and technologies.
The theme of the 2026 edition, Re-Generation in Transport, reflects a collective call for renewal in response to social, environmental, and technological challenges. It focuses on engaging the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and leaders to drive transformation toward cleaner, more efficient, and forward-looking transport systems.
A Legacy of Excellence
TRA has travelled across Europe since 2006, visiting cities such as Gothenburg, Ljubljana, Brussels, Athens, Paris, Warsaw, Vienna, Helsinki, Lisbon and Dublin. Each edition pushes the boundaries of transport research and fosters collaboration across modes and disciplines. Budapest will host the 11th edition of TRA, continuing this tradition while focusing on next-generation solutions and youth involvement.
Program Highlights
TRA 2026 will feature a dynamic and forward-looking program designed to spark ideas, showcase innovation, and inspire collaboration. Over four days, participants will engage in a rich mix of technical sessions, policy discussions, and interactive demonstrations, covering every mode and aspect of transport from advanced vehicle technologies and smart infrastructure to logistics, energy transition, and urban mobility.
The conference will also include a large-scale Exhibition area where research meets real-world application. Here, organizations and companies will present cutting-edge solutions and prototypes that bring the future of mobility to life. Live demonstrations and test zones will allow participants to experience the latest innovations first-hand.
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A special highlight of the event will be the TRA VISIONS Awards, honoring both young and senior researchers whose pioneering work drives progress across Europe’s transport ecosystem. The awards celebrate creativity, excellence, and collaboration.
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