The inaugural event will take place in Manchester – a historic centre of urban mobility – in September 2026.
From 2026, the ICE will be hosting a new conference to help ensure that critical transport infrastructure can withstand the growing impacts of climate change.
Resilient Transport 2026 will bring civil engineers together with asset owners, policymakers and academics to discuss the big challenges facing transport networks worldwide.
How transport can be more resilient and safely meet the growing demands being placed on it are key issues raised by two recent ICE reports – Building Safeguards and State of the Nation.
Both publications stressed the importance of knowledge-sharing to address these challenges effectively.
At a time when many ageing transport assets are still in use around the globe, the conference will be a platform for collaborating across disciplines, finding solutions and shaping policy.
Why attend Resilient Transport 2026?
- Keep up with advances in the field: discover the latest engineering methods, materials and digital tools being used to improve network resilience.
- Influence the future: shape tomorrow’s transport systems by engaging in discussions that will inform both national and regional infrastructure strategies.
- Connect across sectors: build relationships with a range of stakeholders in network resilience that will enable interdisciplinary innovation for lasting benefits.
- Discover global best practice: learn from professionals tackling problems affecting transport networks around the world.
Isabel Coman, chair of the conference organising committee, stressed why the event is needed.
“Building resilient transport infrastructure is no longer optional – it’s essential,” said Coman, who is Transport for London’s director of engineering and asset strategy.
“As climate impacts intensify and our networks age, we must adapt with foresight and engineering excellence.”
She added: “Resilient Transport 2026 will give professionals the tools and knowledge to safeguard mobility and connectivity for future generations.”
Mark Hansford, the institution’s director of engineering knowledge, agreed.
“The ICE plays a pivotal role in transferring knowledge across the transport sector,” he said.
“Resilient Transport 2026 exemplifies our commitment to sharing expertise, fostering innovation and helping engineers to deliver infrastructure that stands the test of time.”
Calling everyone committed to providing sustainable transport
The event will build on the success of other global ICE conferences, including Coastal Management 2025 and Coasts, Marine Structures and Breakwaters 2023.
Offering keynote addresses, technical sessions and interactive workshops, Resilient Transport 2026 promises to be a landmark conference for all those committed to providing robust and sustainable transport infrastructure.
It also provides several commercial opportunities. To discuss how your organisation can support the event, please contact the institution’s head of partnerships, Perry James.
The ICE is now calling for abstracts from people wishing to present papers at Resilient Transport 2026, so don’t miss your chance to be part of it.
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