Birmingham in the UK has been confirmed as the location for the 33rd ITS World Congress in 2027.
Affectionately known as 'Brum', the city was previously the 'preferred' candidate.
Transport for West Midlands is the host of the event, which will be held from 25-29 October 2027 at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Birmingham. Joost Vantomme, CEO of Ertico – ITS Europe and Sharon Thompson, deputy mayor of West Midlands Combined Authority, signed the official memorandum of understanding this week.
The event is supported by the UK Department for Transport (DfT), Department for Business and Trade, Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, Visit Britain, NEC Birmingham and ITS UK.
“This partnership demonstrates a testament to our joint commitment and leading role in shaping the future of mobility. The commitments I have seen so far are remarkable,” says Vantomme.
“Through the combination of Ertico’s innovative approach with Birmingham’s rich industrial history and forward-thinking mobility initiatives, the 2027 ITS World Congress will perfectly blend tradition with future vision, driving transformative advancements in mobility.”
"It will provide a great platform for the best in transport innovation the UK has to offer,” says Thompson. “I’m especially eager to show off our region’s cutting-edge transport developments that will soon make a real difference for everyone living and working here – from great value smart ticketing to the last-mile delivery systems we’re working on.”
In addition to a well-connected transport system, Birmingham and the West Midlands region also have a number of ongoing smart and sustainable mobility projects around such things as smart ticketing and sustainable urban mobility.
