World Road Congress 2019: What you need to know

The 26^th World Road Congress will be held in Abu Dhabi on 6-10 October 2019.

Here are some things you need to know about the World Road Congress:

• The event, organized by World Road Association (PIARC) is held in one of the member country every four years.
• It brings together ministers, policy makers, experts and practitioners, consultants, contractors, civil engineers, manufacturers, software developers, solution providers, researchers and academics.

Agenda: To share techniques and experiences worldwide, information and knowledge in road infrastructures and road transport, knowledge exchange.

Theme: Connecting Cultures, Enabling Economies.

Topics:

Management and Finance

• Performance of Transport Administrations
• Road Transport System Economics and Social Development
• Risk Management Innovative Financing
• Coordination between National
• Sub-National Authorities

Access and Mobility

•  Road Network Operations / Intelligent Transportation Systems
• Winter Service
• Sustainable Multimodality in Urban Regions
• Freight
• Road Design and Infrastructure for Innovative Transport Solutions

Safety

• National Road Safety Policies and Programs
• Design and Operations of Safer Road Infrastructure
•  Infrastructure Security

Infrastructure

• Asset Management
• Pavements
• Bridges
• Rural Roads and Earthworks
• Road Tunnel Operation

Climate Change, Environment and Disasters

• Adaptation Strategies / Resiliency
• Environment Considerations in Road Projects and Operations
•  Disaster Management

CLICK HERE for more information about the conference and how to participate.