The 30th ITS World Congress Dubai 2024 closed its doors on September 20 having set a new attendance record — more than 25,000 participants and visitors from 100 countries gathered at the Dubai World Trade Centre between September 16 and 20, making this the largest edition in the congress's three-decade history. The event was organised with the support of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Record Attendance at ITS World Congress Dubai 2024
On the final day of the 30th ITS World Congress and Exhibition, organisers confirmed the record-breaking turnout. More than 800 international speakers took the stage across 200 dedicated scientific and discussion sessions, presenting innovative ideas on the transition to sustainable mobility and advanced technologies in transport management.
Professionals engaged in smart transportation, vehicle manufacturers and dealers, technology service providers, and academics all participated in discourses covering urban mobility, logistics innovation, sustainable transport, and autonomous mobility.
Closing Ceremony and Key Statements
The closing ceremony was graced by His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), alongside Mr Angelos Amditis, Director General of ERTICO. Ahmed Mahboob, CEO of RTA's Corporate Administrative Support Sector, stated that the event "marked a significant move in shedding the light on Dubai's potentials of hosting significant world events and anchoring discourse on the future of smart systems in the transport sector."
Angelos Amditis used the occasion to thank the host city, and ERTICO unveiled a new platform in aerial mobility services at the congress.
Exhibition and Innovation Showcase
The accompanying exhibition featured more than 500 exhibitors, reinforcing Dubai's positioning as a global hub for mobility innovation. The congress brought together technologies ranging from autonomous vehicle systems to AI-powered traffic management, underscoring the UAE's ambition to make 25 percent of all transportation trips autonomous by 2030.
Future ITS World Congress Host Cities
At the closing ceremony, the ITS Globe — the symbol of congress stewardship — was formally transferred to Atlanta, USA, which will host the event in 2025. Subsequent congresses will be held in Gangneung, South Korea in 2026 and Birmingham, UK in 2027.
