To thoroughly implement the strategies of building a strong transportation country and a digital China, promote the deep integration of artificial intelligence and road transport, and advance frontier interdisciplinary research and international exchange and cooperation in smart transportation, the 2026 International Seminar on Artificial Intelligence and New Technologies in Road Transport & International Smart Transportation Symposium (ISTS 2026) (hereinafter referred to as the "Seminar"), jointly hosted by the World Road Association (PIARC), the China Highway & Transportation Society (CHTS), JSTI Group Co., Ltd., Southeast University, and the International Road Federation (IRF), is scheduled to be held in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province from October 25 to 29, 2026. The relevant matters are hereby pre-notified as follows. All relevant units are cordially invited to actively organize participation.
I. Basic Information
Event Name: International Seminar on Artificial Intelligence and New Technologies in Road Transport & International Smart Transportation Symposium (ISTS 2026)
Theme: New Quality Engine · AI Empowerment: Frontier Interdisciplinarity and Innovative Practice in Smart Transportation
Date: October 25–29, 2026
Venue: Nanjing International Youth Convention Hotel (No. 8 Yecheng Road, Jianye District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China)
Language: Chinese and English
II. Main Agenda
Sunday, October 25
lRegistration (mainly for international delegates and finalists of the 7th Smart Transportation Innovation Competition)
lPIARC TC 2.4 and TC 2.5 Committee Meetings (internal)
Monday, October 26
lRegistration
lPIARC TC 2.4 and TC 2.5 Committee Meetings (internal)
lThe 7th Smart Transportation Innovation Competition Final
lThe 3rd China-Australia Forum on Sustainable Transport Development
l2026 China-US Dialogue on Future and Sustainable Transportation
l2026 Work Conference of the Traffic Engineering and Informatization Branch of CHTS
Tuesday, October 27
(1) Morning: Opening Ceremony and Plenary Session
—Opening Remarks
—Innovation Competition Results and Scientific and Technological Achievements Announcement
—Keynote Speeches
—Panel Discussion
(2) Afternoon: Parallel Forums
—International Session 1: AI Foundation Models in Transport — Application Pathways and Enabling Conditions
—International Session 2: Smart Road Networks and Digital Decision-making
—2026 Working Meeting of Working Committee on Autonomous Driving of CHTS and Annual Conference of Working Committee on Autonomous Driving of CHTS
—Annual Conference of the Traffic Engineering and Informatization Branch of CHTS
—CCTSI Transition and Exchange Meeting and Workshop on AI+, Unmanned Operations and Decarbonization: Reshaping the Transport Talent Ecosystem
—Thematic Salon (Invited only)
Wednesday, October 28
All-day Parallel Forums
—International Session 3: AI-enabled Intelligent Inspection and Maintenance of Transport Infrastructure
—International Session 4: AI Applications in Smart Public Transport and Smart Logistics
—International Session 5: Legal, Policy and Standards Frameworks for AI in Transport
—International Session 6: Automated Mobility
—International Session 7: Digital Models + Digital Twins + Practical Solutions
—Smart transportation + Low-altitude traffic
—Innovative Practices in Typical Application Scenarios of “AI + Transportation”
—Closing Ceremony
—Technical Visits (different routes, focusing on the construction achievements of provincial and municipal cloud-based control platforms) (afternoon)
Thursday, October 29
Morning: Technical Visits (different routes, focusing on the construction achievements of provincial and municipal cloud-based control platforms)
III. Participants
lInvited guests: representatives of international transport organizations, academicians and renowned experts and scholars at home and abroad;
lRepresentatives from provincial, autonomous regional and municipal transport authorities; representatives from enterprises and institutions in highways, aviation, automobiles and other fields; representatives from relevant universities and research institutes; representatives from transport industry enterprises; and representatives from societies and associations at all levels in the transport sector;
lCouncil members and member representatives of CHTS, PIARC and IRF;
lRepresentatives from provincial highway societies and CHTS members;
lPaper authors;
lMedia representatives.
IV. Organization
Organizers:
World Road Association (PIARC)
China Highway & Transportation Society (CHTS)
JSTI Group Co., Ltd.
Southeast University
International Road Federation (IRF)
Hosts:
CHTS Working Committee on Autonomous Driving
CHTS Branch on Transportation Engineering and Informatization
School of Transportation, Southeast University
State Key Laboratory of Safety, Durability and Healthy Operation of Long Span Bridges
Co-organizers:
China Highway Engineering Consulting Group Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Communications Holding Company
Supporters:
Jiangsu Provincial Comprehensive Transportation Society
Vehicle-road Collaboration Innovation Consortium
V. Registration and Payment
Participants are requested to complete registration:
With Link https://gongluhuiyi.kechuangfu.com/cms/ISTS2026CN/
Or Scan the QR code via WeChat
After completing registration, participants may pay the registration fee online or by bank transfer. The fee covers conference materials, conference fees, expert fees and meals (lunch on October 27 and 28). Other expenses are self-arranged.
And Registration fees are as follows:
Delegate Type | Registration Fee |
Non-member Delegate | CNY 2,200 per person |
Member Delegate (valid members of CHTS, PIARC and IRF) | CNY 2,000 per person |
Student Delegate | CNY 1,000 per person |
VI. Accommodation Reservation
The Seminar provides accommodation at the Nanjing International Youth Convention Hotel at a negotiated rate: CNY 450 (single/standard room) including single breakfast; CNY 500 (single/standard room) including double breakfast. Participants may scan the QR code below to make a reservation. For inquiries, please contact Mr. Chen at +86 13390795751.
Special Reminder: To avoid inconvenience, please confirm your travel plans before booking and accurately fill in the check-in and check-out dates. After confirmation, cancellations and changes shall follow the relevant rules. In case of tight room availability, temporary changes may not be accommodated. Thank you for your understanding.
VII. Contact Information
China Highway & Transportation Society (CHTS)
Ms Duan Xiuqin +8618518788547 Ms Chen Xiaoni +8613699192387
Ms Guan Nina +8613810772333
JSTI Group Co., Ltd.
Ms Hu Jingchao +8618652071179
Ms Chen Mengyuan +8618752039330
Southeast University
Mr. Rui Yikang +8613621590617
Email: info@chts.cn
