TTC2026 draws 950-plus registrations from 27 countries

TRATSEDI says its two-day hybrid Transformative Transport Conference 2026 brought together researchers, policymakers and industry participants in London on Aug. 12-13 to rethink mobility as a people-centered service. The event’s international turnout and focus on accessibility, sustainability and transport justice set the stage for TTC2027, now confirmed for Aug. 11-12, 2027.

Why it matters: - TTC2026 drew more than 950 registrations from 27 countries, signaling rising global interest in transport policy that goes beyond infrastructure and efficiency. - The conference focused on accessibility, sustainability, technology, dignity, user experience and well-being, all of which shape whether transport works for everyday users. - TRATSEDI confirmed TTC2027 for 11-12 August 2027, extending the conference as an annual international forum for research, policy and practice.

What happened: - TRATSEDI convened the Transformative Transport Conference 2026 on 12-13 August 2026 in a two-day hybrid format with face-to-face and online participation. - The event brought together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, industry professionals and emerging scholars. - TTC2026 used the theme “Reimagining Transport as a Service for Inclusive, Sustainable Futures.” - The conference featured four keynote presentations, six thematic tracks and a panel discussion.

The details: - Dr Samuelson Appau, Associate Professor of Marketing at Melbourne Business School, spoke on “When Global Transport Platforms Meet Local Realities,” using Uber in Ghana to show how imported transport innovations interact with local infrastructure, regulation and mobility practices. - Pete Dyson, co-author of Transport For Humans and a PhD researcher at the University of Bath, argued for centering human behaviour and experience in transport decisions. - Dr Gail Jennings, Transport and Mobility Consultant at the Centre for Mobility, Access and Public Space, addressed transport justice, redress and rights in South African policy. - Folarin Olulana, Co-Founder of T40 Technologies, joined Dr Emmanuel Mogaji in a panel on “Transforming Transport Through Transformative Service Technologies,” focused on digitising intercity mobility to improve passenger experience and modernise services. - Conference discussions covered inclusive mobility, accessibility and disability, sustainable transport, technology and digitalisation, electrification, informal mobility, public transport, service innovation and the social consequences of transport systems. - Dr Sudhanshu Bhatt of Sanjivani University, TTC2026 conference chair, said mobility should be designed around people and that poor design can reinforce exclusion. - Dr Emmanuel Mogaji of Keele University, TTC2026 conference secretary, said the 950-plus registrations reflected an international community interested in rethinking transport and sharing ideas across countries and sectors. - Olawale Olalekan of TRATSEDI said the value of the conference lies in the collaborations, research partnerships, knowledge exchange and practical initiatives that follow it. - The conference notes list more than 950 registrations, 27 countries represented, a hybrid format and the theme centered on inclusive, sustainable futures. - TRATSEDI listed more information and contact details, including collaboration and hosting enquiries at the conference email. - TRATSEDI’s social profiles were listed at LinkedIn and Instagram.

Between the lines: - TTC2026 framed transport as a service problem as much as an infrastructure problem, which shifts attention toward lived experience, equity and accessibility. - The international mix of speakers and participants suggests the transport debate is becoming more cross-border and more interdisciplinary. - The emphasis on invisible disabilities, rights and inclusion points to growing pressure on transport systems to measure success by who can actually use them, not only by speed or capacity.

What's next: - TTC2027 will be held on 11-12 August 2027. - The 2027 format will keep the hybrid model, with a face-to-face conference on Wednesday, 11 August, and an international online conference on Thursday, 12 August. - TRATSEDI is inviting collaboration, partnership and hosting enquiries from universities, research institutions, transport organisations, public authorities, businesses, professional bodies and other organizations. - Planning for TTC2027 will incorporate lessons and feedback from TTC2026 while keeping the event accessible to international participants.

The bottom line: - TTC2026 showed a growing appetite for transport policy that treats mobility as a human service, not just a technical system.