International Transport Forum 2019

Transport
Connectivity
for Regional Integration

22-24 May 2019
Leipzig, Germany

2019 Summit Highlights

Chile and Sweden climate action

70+

countries
1000+

participants
55

sessions and events

Transport Connectivity for Regional Integration

Around the globe, between countries, from city to city, or to the other side of town, good transport infrastructure and efficient mobility services bring people together and goods to their markets. The connectivity that transport provides widens horizons and opens up opportunities. It builds stronger communities and expands their reach. It strengthens our economies and helps our societies to prosper.

The 2019 ITF Summit will explore how better transport connectivity can help integrate regions - from local communities and cities to global regions - and enable the achievement of economic, social, and environmental goals.

How can more seamless connections enhance door to door travel? Where can we build bridges, real and metaphorical, for better cross-border mobility? What will connect better institutions, so they can function in a more integrated way?

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Welcome

Join us at the 2019 Summit on Transport Connectivity for Regional Integration

Welcome from Young Tae Kim, Secretary-General of the International Transport Forum, Hyun-mee Kim, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Korea, Andreas Scheuer, Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, Germany

The Event

The Annual Summit of the International Transport Forum is the premier global transport policy event. Since 2008, the Summit brings together ministers from around the world to share policy perspectives with CEOs, heads of international organisations, thought leaders from civil society and academia, and media. The Summit addresses strategic and topical issues across all transport modes where participants can engage in the debate through a variety of session formats.

Summit Sessions

The Summit offers a rich programme of inspiring keynote addresses, interactive sessions featuring transport ministers and other ITF stakeholders to debate policy responses to the sector challenges. A broad range of discussion formats offer many opportunities to exchange ideas. These range from the official Ministerial Session via panel discussions, workshops and demonstrations to informal presentations in the Summit's Open Stage Café.

Networking

The Summit provides a multitude of opportunities to network. Over 100 bilateral meetings are held during the Summit, and there are countless informal opportunities to engage - from receptions, a Gala Dinner, the ITF Open Stage café and exhibitor's stands to technical visits and cultural tours.

ITF Awards

During the Summit, ministers present the ITF Transport Awards in three categories:

ITF Transport Achievement Award for excellence in transport provision
Promising Transport Innovation Award
Transport Researcher of the Year Award

Become an Exhibitor

More than 50 exhibitors from around the world showcase the latest initiatives and technological developments. They represent governments, businesses, international organisations, research institutions, NGOs and business associations.

Become a Summit Sponsor

The Summit is the ideal opportunity for any organisation or company involved in transport or related activities to raise its profile and showcase products, services and initiatives to a high-level global audience.

Media

Over 100 accredited journalists from around the world cover the latest on transport policy issues and access key decision-makers. Press conferences, publication launches, signings of agreements and other media events ensure broad Summit coverage in print, online, radio and TV.

Consultation Day with International Organisations

In preparation for the Summit, ITF held its annual Consultation Day with International Organisations on 24 January 2019.

The annual Consultation Day provides a platform for an interactive and substantial discussion on how better transport connectivity can help integrate regions - from local communities and cities to global regions - and enable the achievement of economic, social, and environmental goals.

The summary outcomes of the Consultation will be published shortly.

Consultation Women in transport

As each year, the ITF held a consultation meeting on “Women in Transport” on Wednesday 23 January. The meeting brings together key ITF stakeholders to discuss topics related to gender issues in transport that could be further highlighted in the programme of the 2019 ITF Summit.

The summary outcomes of the Consultation will be published shortly.