Engineers, asset owners, policymakers and academics will gather in Manchester to explore how to build resilience into transport networks.
How do we quantify the costs of using public transport from the first to very last mile of a journey? How do we ensure that people are at the centre of every transport decision? How can we use technology to prevent failures in the network?
These are questions that will be answered at the first-ever ICE Resilient Transport conference, taking place in Manchester from 23 to 25 September 2026.
Bringing together infrastructure professionals, asset owners, policymakers and academics, the conference is an opportunity to discuss the big challenges facing transport networks worldwide.
At a time when many ageing transport assets are still in use around the globe, the conference provides a platform for collaborating across disciplines, finding solutions and shaping policy.
The conference programme is now available, along with information on how to register.
A spotlight on resilience
With recent ICE reports highlighting the need for transport networks to safely meet growing demands, the conference programme puts the spotlight on resilience. There are over 50 presentations to choose from.
John Donaghy, human centred design lead at consultancy SLC, will argue that transport resilience depends on inclusive and accessible design. He’ll present a new framework that can help create transport systems that better meet the needs of all users, delivering greater social value and long-term resilience.
Université Libre de Bruxelles’ Professor Philippe Bouillard will explore how improving walking and cycling infrastructure can encourage people to choose active travel over cars.
Yu Han, a research associate at the University of Cambridge, will share how graph neural networks (GNN) can better predict commuting patterns, offering a useful way to test future decarbonisation and resilience scenarios.
Global engineering consultancy Mott MacDonald will share how it uses systems mapping to identify climate risks that affect various infrastructure assets in what can be highly complex networks.
AtkinsRéalis, the construction and engineering company, will explore how to embed climate resilience into rural transport infrastructure. And, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) will share insights on adapting the country’s national road network to withstand the impacts of climate change.
Why attend Resilient Transport 2026?
With presentations led by experts from around the world – including the UK, India, Australia, Hong Kong and more – the conference gives attendees the chance to:
- Keep up with advances in the field: discover the latest engineering methods, materials and digital tools being used to improve network resilience.
- Influence the future: shape tomorrow’s transport systems by engaging in discussions that will inform national and regional infrastructure strategies.
- Connect across sectors: build relationships with a range of stakeholders in network resilience that will enable interdisciplinary innovation for lasting benefits.
- Discover global best practice: learn from professionals tackling problems affecting transport networks around the world.
Be part of the shift, book your place for Resilient Transport today.
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