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International Conference on Transportation & Development

Detroit, Michigan | –

In partnership with the Michigan Department of Transportation

Call for submissions

All roads lead to Detroit!

Join us in the Motor City, June 28-July 1, 2026, for a one-of-a-kind convergence of the International Conference on Transportation and Development (ICTD 2026) and two of T&DI's signature specialty conferences: the International Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference (Pavements) and the International Conference on Automated People Movers and Automated Transit Systems (APM-ATS). 

Hosted by the ASCE Transportation and Development Institute (T&DI), in partnership with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), this event will take place at the Detroit Marriott at Renaissance Center and will feature special sessions organized by MDOT. 

This is a rare opportunity to connect with global leaders and innovators across the transportation and development landscape, including engineers, planners, researchers, agency officials, construction and operations professionals, academics, students, and consultants. 

Expect an exciting mix of keynote and plenary sessions, breakout tracks, poster presentations, student programming, technical tours, pre-conference workshops, networking events, and more. 

Ready to contribute?

Submit your abstract today to share your insights with a global audience of transportation and development professionals. 

Submit an abstract

While papers are optional, approved final papers will be published in the ASCE Conference Proceedings (online, June 2026).

Topics

ICTD 2026

  • CAV impacts    
  • Uncrewed aerial systems (UAS)
  • Mobility on Demand and as a Service (MoDaaS)
  • Data sensing and analytics
  • AI in transportation
  • Sustainable transportation and urban development
  • Infrastructure systems
  • Freight & logistics
  • Transportation economics & finance
  • Social equity and ethics
  • Transportation and public health
  • Workforce development
  • Street & highway operations
  • Transportation safety
  • Active transportation 
  • Airport planning & operations
  • Airfield pavements
  • Rail transport
  • Public transport

Pavements 2026

  • Characteristics of Pavement Materials
  • Pavement Design and Analysis 
  • Pavement Condition Assessments and Construction Quality Management
  • Accelerated Pavement Testing & Instrumentation
  • Pavement Innovation & Sustainability

APM-ATS 2026

  • Planning, Policy, and Standards
  • Design, Construction, and Project Delivery
  • Operations and Maintenance
  • Projects, Case Studies, and Experiences
  • Innovation in Emerging Technologies and Automation

Abstract assignment for presentation at the conference

All abstracts will be reviewed by the Abstract Review Committee and assigned as either a podium or poster presentation upon acceptance. 

Definitions and expectations for presentations and papers in the proceedings

  • Podium presentation (PowerPoint presentation at the conference)
    • Presenters must register for the conference and attend in person to deliver their presentation in Detroit, MI. Presenters are responsible for their own registration and travel expenses. 
  • Poster presentation (at the conference)
    • Presenters must register and attend the conference in person to present their poster. All travel and registration costs are the responsibility of the presenter. 
  • Podium or poster presentation with paper in the proceedings
    • In addition to presenting in person, authors must submit an 8-to-12-page final paper by December 10, 2025, for inclusion in the conference proceedings. Presenters are responsible for all travel and registration expenses. 

General notes and requirements on submissions

  • The Abstract Review Committee will review all submitted abstracts.
  • The Committee may revise session placements based on technical fit or abstract quality.
  • Presentations may be selected through the open call or by special invitation. 
  • If you submit under a paper category, your paper must receive final approval to be included in the conference proceedings.
  • A maximum of three podium presentation submissions per speaker will be accepted. 
  • If your abstract is accepted - whether for a paper, podium, or poster - you must register for the conference by the speaker registration deadline of February 11, 2026. 
  • Speakers are responsible for their own registration and travel costs. 
  • Accepted presenters are required to either:
    • Give a PowerPoint presentation for podium sessions, or
    • Display their poster during the assigned poster session.
  • Final papers must be submitted in Microsoft Word format and follow ASCE's formatting guidelines. PDFs will not be accepted. 
  • Papers will only be published in the proceedings if all requirements are met, including registration by the speaker registration deadline. 

Proceedings

Proceedings will be published on June 28, 2026. Authors of accepted abstracts (who choose to submit papers) will be required to submit an 8-12-page final paper for inclusion in the proceedings. The paper should be in accordance with ASCE’s paper formatting guidelines. The proceedings will be published and copyrighted by ASCE. It is the author’s responsibility to obtain any necessary permissions or approvals from employers, project owners, or clients prior to submission of the final paper for publication. Material included in your submission from previously published sources, including online sources, may require permission from the copyright holder of that publication or website. It is the author’s responsibility to obtain permission for reuse of this material and to include the appropriate credit information in the paper.
 

Save the date! We will be heading to Philadelphia, PA, March 1-5, 2027, for ASCE2027: The Engineering and Infrastructure Experience. 

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