UITP North America Forum 2024

The UITP North America Forum is an annual conference aimed to offer the North America region UITP’s worldwide resources for global connectivity and knowledge, bringing together the most current information and developments for our urban transit industry. The 7^th Edition of UITP North America Forum is an opportunity to bring members from around the world.

TransLink, proud local host, is the transit authority responsible for the regional transportation network of Metro Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada, including public transport, major roads and bridges.

This year’s Forum will be multimodal including bus electrification, rail automation and on-demand mobility, and it will also feature several in-person networking opportunities, enabling instant connectivity between industry suppliers and transit operators. UITP’s global presence, institutional knowledge, network via its members enables this conference to bring together experts with the most current and relevant information.

6^th edition of UITP North America Forum 2023  was organized in partnership with Jacksonville Transportation Authority. More than 35 speakers and 150 delegates participated around the world and discussed important issues from increasing ridership to innovation. You can learn more about it here.

If you are interested in participating in the technical visits, please contact Gioia Sarzo by clicking on the button below. Limited places available.

Register to the technical visit!

UITP will also be hosting a Workshop on How to Define your Open-Loop Payment Concept concurrently with the UITP North America Forum. This workshop, facilitated by the Urban Mobility Open Payments Forum, is specifically designed for transit agencies and professionals engaged in the decision-making process regarding the implementation of open payment systems in public transportation.

If you are interested in joining this workshop, please contact UITP directly for further information. Kindly note that without prior confirmation, we will not be able to accommodate your participation.

More information

• Meet and exchange most current information with global transit executives, innovators and seasoned experts
• Learn about latest innovation in Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Bus priority around the world and UITP e-BRT Project
• Discover new approaches to the decarbonization of urban transit, with a focus on e-buses and the connected necessary technology and parameters for successful deployment
• Discuss the evolution and innovations of light rail globally, and its rapid growth in North America Region
• Learn about the technology and tools to enhance customer experience, including Wayfinding etc.
• Explore the importance and expanded functions of stations– how they enhance not only transit but appearance and quality of urban life
• Discuss the latest development in payment and ticketing space, and integration with open-loop payment technology
• Transit’s essential role and responsibility in ensuring better accessibility, social equity and justice
• Explore micro and demand based mobilities and how they would interact with traditional transit
• Hear the key lessons learned and concerns from global perspectives regarding cybersecurity
• Engage with UITP’s local and worldwide staff to share knowledge, and enhance personal connectivity

*UITP reserves the right to make amendments to the program or any related activity at its discretion.

The conference has also opened for sponsorship. This is the perfect event to showcase your innovations and latest solutions as well as networking with your peers in the public transport sector. 

Any question about sponsorship?

Contact [email protected]