4 – 7 October
Chicago, USA

The APTA TRANSform Conference & EXPO 2026 will take place from October 4 to 7, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois, USA, and is one of the largest international trade events for public transport and mobility systems, bringing together experts from public authorities, transport companies, industry, and technology. The event combines the TRANSform Conference (workshops, technical tours, keynotes) with the EXPO (exhibition), where over 800 exhibitors from more than 85 countries will present the latest technologies, sustainable solutions, and innovative mobility concepts—including systems for sustainable mobility, autonomous vehicles, zero-emission/electric vehicles, passenger experience, intelligent transport systems, and much more. Participants benefit from technical sessions, interactive learning zones, networking opportunities, and exchanges with decision-makers from the global transit community.

15 October
London, UK

TransCityRail South 2026 will take place on October 15, 2026, in London, United Kingdom, and is part of the TransCityRail event series that brings together regional decision-makers, operators, major contractors, transport authorities, and suppliers to the UK rail industry. The one-day event offers a full-day program of conference sessions, exhibitions, and networking formats, focusing on current and future investment and infrastructure strategies for the south of England, major projects, and supply chain opportunities. Participants will gain practical insights, network directly with project decision-makers, and have the opportunity to develop partnerships for future procurement and construction projects.

20–22 October
Stockholm, Sweden

Persontrafik 2026 will take place from October 20 to 22, 2026, in Stockholm, Sweden, and is the largest trade fair for public transport in the Nordic region, bringing together decision-makers, transport operators, authorities, and industry representatives from the bus, rail, and taxi sectors. The three-day event combines an extensive trade exhibition featuring the latest solutions for vehicles, technology, safety, IT, ticketing, and sustainability with an accompanying high-quality conference program that highlights key developments and future topics in the industry. Panels, seminars, and networking formats will focus on the latest developments in digitalization, mobility solutions, sustainable public transport, and innovations in passenger transport.

4 – 6 November
Singapore

Singapore Urban Mobility Week 2026 will take place in Singapore from November 4 to 6, 2026, and is an international trade fair and conference dedicated entirely to urban transport and the mobility of the future. The event combines an exhibition featuring solutions and technologies for intelligent transport systems, public transport, MaaS (Mobility as a Service), sustainable urban infrastructure, and digitalization with an accompanying conference program in which decision-makers, transport operators, authorities, and industry representatives discuss key topics such as smart cities, zero-emission mobility, integrated transport services, and digital platforms. Participants can expect practical insights, strategic exchanges on current challenges in the urban mobility sector, and networking and cooperation opportunities at an international level.

4 November
Stockholm, Sweden

Scandinavian Rail Optimisation 2026 will take place on November 4, 2026, in Stockholm, Sweden, bringing together leading rail players from Scandinavia to discuss practical approaches to digital transformation and performance-based maintenance in rail transport. The focus will be on Statens Järnvägar’s digital journey toward becoming a technology-driven rail operator, Banedanmark’s development of a mature asset management organization, Green Cargo’s optimized maintenance outside of revenue service hours, and national data platforms from Norske Tog and Jernbanedirektoratet for industry-wide collaboration. The program will be complemented by insights into data-driven maintenance at Trafikverket, digitization and automation of driverless metro systems (Metro Service), operational excellence in maintenance at Transdev, and asset performance challenges in 24/7 operation at Metroselskabet.

5 November
Manchester, UK

TransCityRail North 2026 will take place on November 5, 2026, in Manchester, United Kingdom, bringing together executives, operators, major contractors, transport authorities, and decision-makers from the UK rail industry for a one-day conference with an exhibition and networking dinner. The event will focus on investment, procurement, and infrastructure strategies for northern England, including discussions on major projects such as the Transpennine Route Upgrade, Northern Powerhouse Rail, and CP7 Delivery (Rail Investment Strategy), and will provide opportunities for direct exchange between supply chain representatives and project decision-makers. Participants will benefit from practical insights, high-level panels, and intensive networking formats to develop new partnerships and contract opportunities in the regional rail market.

8 – 10 November
Graz, Austria

The 50th Rail Vehicle Conference 2026 will take place from November 8 to 10, 2026, at the Graz Exhibition Center in Austria and is the anniversary edition of the established trade conference for the rail vehicle industry. The conference program will be published in March 2026, and technical presentations and sessions will, as usual, offer insights from industry, research, and operations. The event is aimed at experts in vehicle technology, rolling stock, and railway operations and offers opportunities for exchange and networking within the industry.

11 – 12 November
Fulda, Germany

The 26th SIGNAL + DRAHT Congress 2026 will take place in Fulda from November 12 to 13, 2026, and will offer a hybrid participation option with on-site attendance or digital livestream. The congress brings together specialists, industry representatives, and experts from the fields of control and safety technology, railway signaling, and digital operations management to discuss current developments such as the ongoing ETCS rollout and technological innovations. In addition to the symposium, the Signal + Draht Lifetime Achievement Award will once again be presented at the event to an outstanding personality in the industry.

6 – 9 January
Phoenix, United States

19 – 20 January
Strasbourg, France

27 – 28 January
Berlin, Germany

28 January
London, United Kingdom

2 February
Darmstadt, Germany

3 – 4 February
New Delhi, India

4 – 5 February
Dresden, Germany