LONDON , UNITED KINGDOM, August 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Transformative Transport Conference 2026 (TTC2026) assembled a worldwide network of researchers, decision‑makers, practitioners, industry experts, and early‑career academics to examine how transport can be re‑envisioned as a service that enhances human wellbeing.
Organised by TRATSEDI, TTC2026 was held on 12–13 August 2026 in a two‑day hybrid format that blended in‑person sessions with virtual participation.
Over 950 individuals from 27 countries registered, reflecting growing global interest in transport discussions that reach beyond infrastructure and efficiency to address accessibility, sustainability, technology, dignity, user experience, and welfare.
The conference’s central theme was “Reimagining Transport as a Service for Inclusive, Sustainable Futures.”
Through four keynote speeches, six thematic strands, and a panel debate, TTC2026 allowed attendees from diverse countries, disciplines, and sectors to share research, experiences, and practical viewpoints on today’s transport issues.
Four Viewpoints on Transformative Transport
The multidisciplinary nature of TTC2026 was evident in its four keynote speakers, whose presentations explored transformative transport via technology, human behaviour, global platforms, and transport equity.
Dr Samuelson Appau, Associate Professor of Marketing at Melbourne Business School, Australia, gave “When Global Transport Platforms Meet Local Realities,” focusing on Uber in Ghana. He examined how transport innovations designed in one setting interact with infrastructure, regulation, and established mobility practices in another.
Pete Dyson, co‑author of Transport For Humans and PhD researcher at the University of Bath, United Kingdom, urged participants to place human behaviour and experience at the centre of transport decision‑making in “Transport For Humans: Are We Nearly There Yet?”
Dr Gail Jennings, Transport and Mobility Consultant at the Centre for Mobility, Access and Public Space (MAPS), South Africa, addressed how South African transport policy has dealt with justice, redress, and rights, and how these ideas can offer a practical framework for transport planning.
Folarin Olulana, Co‑Founder of T40 Technologies, Nigeria, joined Dr Emmanuel Mogaji in a panel discussion on “Transforming Transport Through Transformative Service Technologies,” exploring how the digitisation of intercity mobility can enhance passenger experiences and modernise transport services.
Together, these presentations reinforced a core idea: transforming transport demands more than new infrastructure and technologies. It requires understanding people, places, inequalities, and the various contexts in which mobility occurs.
Putting People at the Centre
A central takeaway from TTC2026 was the need to move beyond conventional measures of transport performance and consider how mobility systems shape everyday experiences and opportunities.
Sessions covered inclusive mobility, accessibility and disability, sustainable transport, technology and digitalisation, electrification, informal mobility, public transport, service innovation, and the broader social impacts of transport systems.
Dr Sudhanshu Bhatt of Sanjivani University, India, Conference Chair of TTC2026, said:
“TTC2026 convened an international community of researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to rethink transport beyond infrastructure and efficiency. As Conference Chair, I was struck by our shared belief that mobility should be designed around people.
> Discussions on sustainability, technology, accessibility, and invisible disabilities highlighted that while transport can create opportunity, poor design can also reinforce exclusion.
The conference raised a critical question: not just how efficiently we move people, but who is able to move, who is left behind, and why. Transformative transport must make mobility safer, more inclusive, and more dignified for all.”
The conference’s global scope allowed participants to compare challenges and innovations across different geographical settings, acknowledging that questions of access, inclusion, sustainability, and service quality transcend national borders.
Expanding a Global Community
TTC2026 advances the ongoing growth of the Transformative Transport Conference as a yearly international platform linking research, policy, and practice.
Dr Emmanuel Mogaji of Keele University, Conference Secretary of TTC2026, said:
“Over 950 registrations from 27 countries show that there is an international community interested in thinking differently about transport. What matters to us is not simply the number of people involved, but the diversity of perspectives that they bring.
TTC provides a space where researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and communities can learn from each other and ask difficult questions about the transport systems we are creating. We want to continue building a conference where ideas can move across countries and sectors and ultimately contribute to better transport experiences.”
Olawale Olalekan of TRATSEDI said:
“TTC is about building a community around a shared ambition for better transport. The conference brings people together, but the real opportunity is what happens afterwards: new collaborations, research partnerships, knowledge exchange, and practical initiatives.
We are keen to work with universities, transport organisations, businesses, public bodies, professional organisations and communities that share our commitment to sustainability, inclusivity and responsible use of technology in transport.
TTC2027 Confirmed for 11–12 August 2027
Following the international response to TTC2026, TRATSEDI has confirmed that the Transformative Transport Conference will return on 11–12 August 2027.**
TTC2027 will retain the hybrid two-day approach:
Wednesday, 11 August 2027 — Face-to-face conference
Thursday, 12 August 2027 — International online conference
Planning will build on lessons and feedback from TTC2026 while maintaining the conference’s commitment to international participation and accessibility.
TRATSEDI is inviting collaboration, partnership, and hosting enquiries for TTC2027. Universities, research institutions, transport organisations, public authorities, businesses, professional bodies and other organisations are invited to explore opportunities to collaborate with TTC and potentially host the face-to-face component.
About TRATSEDI
TRATSEDI is an international research and engagement platform advancing transformative transport services through three interconnected priorities: Sustainability, Inclusivity, and Technology.
TRATSEDI brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and communities to generate research, facilitate knowledge exchange, and support practical initiatives aimed at creating transport systems and services that better respond to people’s needs.
The Transformative Transport Conference is TRATSEDI’s annual international conference, providing an accessible platform for sharing research, developing collaborations, and connecting perspectives from different countries and sectors.
Notes to Editors:
Conference: Transformative Transport Conference 2026 (TTC2026)
Dates: 12–13 August 2026
Format: Hybrid — face-to-face and online
Registrations: More than 950
Countries represented: 27
Theme: Reimagining Transport as a Service for Inclusive, Sustainable Futures
Wednesday, 11 August 2027: Face-to-face
Thursday, 12 August 2027: Online
Collaboration, partnership and hosting enquiries: ttc@tratsedi.com
Convened by: TRATSEDI
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