# 30th ITS World Congress Dubai 2024: 20,000 Attendees
The ITS World Congress Dubai 2024 is scheduled for 16–20 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre — the 30th edition of the premier global gathering on intelligent transport systems. Themed "Mobility Empowered by Intelligent Transport Systems," the event is expected to bring together approximately 20,000 participants and more than 800 speakers across 200 specialised sessions.
First-Ever ITS World Congress in the UAE
This is the first time the ITS World Congress has been hosted in the UAE, and specifically in Dubai — a milestone that underlines the region's growing importance in smart transport innovation. Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is the host body for the congress, reaffirming the emirate's long-term commitment to sustainable, forward-thinking mobility solutions and its ambition to become a global hub for intelligent transport technology.
Organised by ERTICO with Global Partners
The congress is organised by the European ITS organisation ERTICO (ITS Europe), in collaboration with ITS America and ITS Asia-Pacific. Now in its fifth year under this tri-regional partnership model, the event brings together governments, industry leaders, researchers, and technologists from across the world to share the latest advances in smart mobility.
Key Themes and Sessions
Panel discussions and technical sessions will cover a wide range of pressing topics in the intelligent transport sector, including:
- The role of automation across different transport modes - Cybersecurity challenges in the transport sector - National connectivity through 5G networks - Sustainable planning and clean mobility strategies - Digital transformation for urban mobility
Dubai's Smart Transport Vision
The hosting of the ITS World Congress in Dubai reflects the emirate's accelerating push toward smart city infrastructure. The RTA has long championed innovative transport policies, and the congress serves as a platform to showcase Dubai's progress and ambitions — from autonomous vehicle programmes to integrated smart traffic systems — to a global audience of decision-makers and innovators.
