WHY ATTEND?
ITS America Conference & Expo 2026 brings together 3,000 transportation leaders in Detroit for four days of innovation, collaboration, and real-world solutions — giving you the tools, connections, and insights to drive smarter, safer transportation forward.
TOP 10 REASONS TO ATTEND
Shape the Future of Mobility
ITS America Conference & Expo is where the ideas, technologies, and partnerships defining tomorrow’s transportation networks come together.
Explore 100+ Sessions on ITS Innovation
From AI and automated vehicles to V2X and digital infrastructure, explore sessions built around real-world strategies and smarter outcomes.
Network with 3,000 Transportation Leaders
Connect with public and private sector professionals, policymakers, and innovators shaping the future of smarter, safer transportation.
See the Latest Technology in Action
Experience live demonstrations and 170+ exhibitors showcasing innovations in autonomous vehicles, smart traffic, and digital infrastructure.
Where Public and Private Sectors Connect
With a near-even mix of public and private sector attendees, ITS America is where cross-sector partnerships take shape and deliver results.
Gain Insights You Can Act On
Leave with practical strategies, proven technologies, and actionable takeaways you can bring back and apply within your organization.
Go Behind the Scenes with Tech Tours
Get behind-the-scenes access to the most advanced ITS deployments in real-world environments, available as a registration add-on for $75.
Experience Innovation at the Transportation Hub (Premier Sponsor: Palo Alto)
Located in the Expo Hall, the Transportation Hub offers expert fireside chats, an AI discovery zone, and The Transportation Channel live.
Discover Detroit, the Motor City
The automotive capital of the U.S. is the perfect backdrop for ITS America, from connected corridors to pioneering smart infrastructure.
Invest in the Next Generation
The Future Leaders Program connects students and young professionals with seasoned ITS experts, building the next generation of innovators.
WHAT DO PEOPLE LOVE ABOUT
ITS AMERICA CONFERENCE & EXPO?
WHAT DO PEOPLE LOVE ABOUT ITS AMERICA CONFERENCE & EXPO?
Jannet Walker-Ford on the Impact of ITS Conferences on Transportation Innovation
Exploring Innovation at ITS with DeWayne Brown
Sean Poole on the Impact of ITS Events and Technology Trends
WHO CAN I MEET AT
ITS AMERICA CONFERENCE & EXPO?
WHO CAN I MEET AT ITS AMERICA CONFERENCE & EXPO?
- Architects
- Consulting Firms
- Educational Institutions
- Engineers
- Innovative Urban Mobility Players—micro-mobility, ride sharing, ride hailing, scooters
- Investors/Venture Capitalists
- Mobility on Demand Specialists—public transit, urban air mobility (helicopters, drones)
- Planning Organizations & MPOs
- Public Sector Agencies including State Department of Transportations, Cities, and Metropolitan
- Research Analysts
- Transportation Operators and Manufacturers
WHAT ATTENDEES ARE SAYING ITS AMERICA CONFERENCE & EXPO
I come to ITS America year after year for one clear reason — it's a differentiator from any other conference I attend."
-WSP
I'm just blown away by all of the exhibits that are here. Full-size vehicles on display — it's really exciting stuff.
-Arcadis
I come here with the purpose of trying to meet vendors to help us improve our processes — and I've already met several vendors that are going to help us with that."
-Hillsborough Transit Authority
3,000+
INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
170+
EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS
100+
CONFERENCE SESSIONS
23
COUNTRIES, REGIONS, & TERRITORIES
INDUSTRY REPRESENTATION
50%
PRIVATE SECTOR
40%
PUBLIC SECTOR
10%
OTHER
(INTEGRATOR/CONSULTANT,
RESEARCH/ACADEMIA, MEDIA, ETC.)
EVENT INFORMATION
WHEN
CONFERENCE
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026
EXPO HALL
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026
WHERE
LOCATION
Huntington Place,
1 Washington Blvd, Detroit,
Michigan 48226
Bringing together the intelligent transportation community.