ITS Ireland Annual Conference 2026

ITS Ireland Annual Conference 2026
23rd–24th September | Limerick

Join colleagues from across the transport sector for two days of expert presentations, discussion and networking, exploring how intelligent transport systems are shaping mobility in Ireland.

This year’s programme brings together policy, technology and practical experience, covering transport data, public transport accessibility, artificial intelligence and connected mobility.

Wednesday 23rd September

10:00 | Registration opens

11:00 | Opening and Welcome
Opening remarks from ITS Ireland, a welcome from Mayor of Limerick John Moran, a ministerial address from Minister Sean Canney, and a contribution from Rebecca Bollen, Vice President of the Institute of Highway Engineers.

11:40 | Policy and Governance
The EU ITS Directive, Ireland’s National Strategy, and the role of the National Access Point and NAPCORE programme in connecting Ireland’s transport data.

13:00 | Lunch and Exhibition

14:00 | Next Generation ITS
Developments in Luas operations, active travel and public transport accessibility.

15:10 | Coffee and Exhibition

15:30 | Road Authority Interest Group Meeting
A closed session for road authority personnel.

18:00 | ITS Ireland Annual General Meeting
Members only.

19:30 | Evening Reception

20:00 | Dinner and Honorary Awards

Thursday 24th September

09:30 | Data, Intelligence and Information Security
The implications of NIS2 for trusted transport systems, AI data fusion, digital twins, and connected, cooperative and automated mobility.

11:00 | Coffee and Exhibition

11:30 | ITS Directive and the National Access Point
A panel discussion with representatives from the Department of Transport, TII, NTA and Cork City Council.

13:00–14:00 | Lunch and Exhibition

14:10 | Connected and Cooperative Mobility
Updates on CCAM in Ireland, vehicle type approval and the Large-Scale Testbed Programme.

15:25 | Closing Remarks

15:30 | Conference Close

15:30–17:00 | VERKKO C-ITS Stakeholder Meeting
Invited participants only.

Programme subject to change.

CPD accreditation

A special thank you to the Institute of Highway Engineers for providing CPD accreditation for our event. Please visit their team in the exhibition to find out more about CPD and professional development..

With thanks to our sponsors