Organized by the WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities and the World Bank, Transforming Transportation 2026 is a multi-day event that engages high-level policymakers and stakeholders to explore transport and mobility solutions for countries around the world.

The 2026 theme, “Powering Jobs and Growth,” emphasizes transport’s foundational role in delivering essential public goods. Effective transport systems underpin vibrant economies by connecting markets, getting people to jobs, and increasing productivity. Of course, beyond economic benefits, modern transport systems also advance safety and environmental goals.

Register to attend in-person or virtually and join ITDP for the events below. Stay up to date on our activities at #TTDC26 via X and BlueSky @ITDP_HQ, and on LinkedIn.

Tuesday, March 10th

Technical Session 2: Transport Innovations to Accelerate Economic Growth, hosted by the Korea Transport Institute (KOTI) (Room MC 13-121, Following Lunch Break)

• Organized with the support of KOTI, this session will explore how transport and mobility innovations can enhance connectivity, safety, and inclusion while accelerating economic growth, and examine policy, regulatory, and investment conditions needed to scale these innovations effectively. Heather Thompson, ITDP’s CEO, will join this event as a panelist.

2026 Sustainable Transport Award Ceremony (Preston Auditorium, Main Stage)

• • Join ITDP and the World Bank as we present the 2026 Sustainable Transport Award to representatives from Salvador, Brazil, and hear about the sustainable and equitable transport innovations that earned them this year’s honor. Salvador will also join ITDP for invite-only discussions during the week. 

Thursday, March 12th

Fourth Paratransit/Popular Transportation Day (World Bank Group, in person, 8:30am – 1pm EST)

• Centered around the theme “Advancing the Sector: From Understanding to Action,” this year’s event will combine plenary presentations, a roundtable, and interactive workshops to collectively reflect on industry themes. Clarisse Cunha Linke, ITDP Brazil Director, will be speaking at a workshop on Motorcycle-Taxi and Two-Wheeler regulations.