Gangneung to host 2026 ITS World Congress

The 2026 Gangneung ITS World Congress, the world's largest international event in the field of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), will be held at the Gangneung Olympic Park from October 19 to October 23. Co-hosted by Gangneung City and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the congress operates under the theme ‘Beyond Mobility, Connected World’.

The event is expected to attract approximately 60,000 participants, including government officials, academics, and business leaders from around 90 countries. The program features 193 academic sessions and 428 exhibition booths, covering topics such as autonomous driving, AI-based signal control, demand-responsive transport (DRT), and eco-friendly green ITS.

Major global and domestic companies, including Hyundai Motor Company, Google, Qualcomm, Toyota, and Honda, will participate in technical exhibitions. Demonstrations will include smart crosswalks, emergency vehicle priority signaling, and autonomous circular buses. High-level meetings will also be held to discuss policy developments for future transportation innovation driven by AI.