EU Green Deal at IRF World Congress 2024

The International Road Federation’s World Congress in Istanbul from October 15-18 will be held in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, Republic of Türkiye; early-bird rates applicable now.
By David Arminas July 2, 2024 Read time: 3 mins
The theme for the congress will be “Connecting to Empower Mobility: Roads as Enablers of a Sustainable Future for All”

During the IRF’s World Road Congress in October, ERF and PIARC will hold a session on the European Green Deal and its impact on roads.

The International Road Federation’s World Congress in Istanbul from October 15-18 will be held in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, Republic of Türkiye. The theme for the congress will be “Connecting to Empower Mobility: Roads as Enablers of a Sustainable Future for All”.

The session, “Integrating Sustainable Infrastructure: The European Green Deal and the Broader Impacts on the Infrastructure Sector” will be held on 17 October at 9:00 – 10:30. More details on this and other sessions taking place at the Congress are already available on the Congress official website. 

The European Union Road Federation (ERF) is a non-profit association headquartered in Brussels  which coordinates the views of Europe’s road infrastructure sector and acts as a platform for research and dialogue on mobility issues between stakeholders and institutional players. PIARC, the Permanent International Association of Road Congresses is an international forum baed near Paris, for the discussion of all aspects of roads and road networks and has 127 government members worldwide. It also retains consultative status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.

The IRF World Congress – held every four years - has for almost seven decades represented an opportunity to celebrate the road and mobility sectors as enablers of growth and development. Embracing the theme “Connecting to Empower Mobility: Roads as Enablers of a Sustainable Future for All”, the congress will serve as a platform for global leaders, industry experts, academia and diverse public and private stakeholders to engage in insightful discussions and collaborative efforts, addressing pivotal issues and exploring innovations within the road and mobility sectors.

“Our chosen theme underscores our commitment to shaping a future where roads serve as pathways to empower mobility in all its forms, connecting communities and fostering sustainable development on a global scale,” said Anouar Benazzouz, IRF President since 2022.

“Whether it is by foot, bicycle, public transport, or motor vehicle in urban or rural areas, our vision is to create a transportation system that unites, empowers and provides access to opportunities for all. Join us for an inspiring journey at the IRF World Congress 2024 as we pave the way towards a future of inclusive and sustainable mobility,” said Benazzouz who is the first African president taking the helm of IRF.

Apart from the ERF and PIARC, other participating organisations include ASECAP, IBTTA, iRAP, BSEC, CEDR, ERTICO, FEHRL and more.

Sponsors include SWARCO, Egis, Umovity, Vitronic and Autoroutes du Maroc.

To visit the IRF website, click here.

For more information about the congress – to subscribe to the newsletter and see a video about Istanbul and the event - visit the official congress website by clicking here.

Early-bird rates are available until July 15. To register for the IRF World Congress, click here.

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