Annual POLIS Conference 2026

Annual POLIS Conference 2026 is a two-day international sustainable urban mobility conference taking place on 2–3 December 2026 at THE EGG in Brussels, Belgium. The conference is positioned as Europe’s leading event on sustainable urban mobility and is expected to bring together 1,000+ transport professionals from cities, regions, government, industry, research, and the private sector. The 2026 programme focuses on practical solutions and policy developments shaping sustainable transport in cities and regions.

Purpose and Objectives

The primary purpose of the conference is to connect cities, regions, policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, and mobility practitioners around the development of more sustainable, efficient, and inclusive urban transport systems. The programme combines policy discussions with practical implementation experiences, innovative projects, and technology developments.

Key Activities

The programme features 40 parallel sessions, two high-level plenaries, eight hosted sessions, an exhibition, networking, and expert discussions. The two plenaries focus on the implications of AI for transport and the relationship between housing and sustainable mobility. Topics across the wider programme include public transport, active mobility, decarbonisation, digitalisation, logistics, governance, accessibility, clean vehicles, and mobility innovation.

You’ll explore

• AI and responsible governance in urban mobility
• Sustainable urban mobility planning and governance
• Clean vehicles and transport decarbonisation
• Public transport and active mobility
• Housing, transport infrastructure and urban development
• Digitalisation, logistics and smart mobility

Speakers

• Margriet van Schijndel-de Nooij - Manager Responsible Mobility, Eindhoven University of Technology
• Sarah-Jayne Williams - Director Global Product Partnerships, Geo – EMEA, Google
• Rawad Choubassi - Director and Board Member, Systematica
• Will Norman - Walking & Cycling Commissioner, Greater London Authority

Significance

The conference is significant because it brings together public authorities and private-sector stakeholders responsible for implementing sustainable mobility across European cities and regions. Its combination of policy, technology, research, and practical case studies provides a platform for examining how cities can address decarbonisation, accessibility, digitalisation, and changing mobility needs.

Expected Outcomes

Participants can expect practical insight into sustainable mobility policies, emerging technologies, innovative projects, and implementation approaches. The event is designed to support knowledge exchange, professional networking, partnerships, and collaboration between cities, regions, researchers, businesses, and mobility solution providers.