2026 Transportation Conference Call for Abstracts

📅 January 28: Conference Talks & Presentations  | 📍Online

📅 January 29: Connections & Awards  | 📍In-person in Vancouver

The Transportation Conference Organizing Committee is seeking proposals for presentations for the 2026 Transportation Conference!

Deadline to Submit: September 26, 2025

Topics of Interest for Abstracts

• Indigenous engagement (including transportation projects for indigenous communities)
• Emergency resiliency
• New thinking in transportation planning and implementation
• Case studies on international projects with ideas not yet adopted in BC
• Innovation or sustainable materials in transportation
• Artificial Intelligence and impact on transportation
• Resources for the future of engineering
• Emerging mobility technologies
• Sustainable urban mobility
• Contract models
• Active transportation and existing infrastructure
• Projects with big impact in local and small communities
• AI and impact or benefits to the industry and how projects are delivered (including how handon/field work experience is invaluable)
• Transportation planning for major events (e.g. FIFA, concerts, local street festivals)
• Electric Vehicles and supporting infrastructure
• Transit orientated development

Conference and Presentation Information

Session Date: January 28, 2026

Format: Virtual (presented live)

Time Duration: 45 minutes (including Q&A)

Proposals will be looked upon more favorably if different perspectives are present.

At ACEC-BC, we are committed to advancing equity and belonging in consulting engineering, recognizing the value that diversity brings to the work of our members. This commitment includes consideration for the planning and delivery of ACEC-BC events. We commit to increasing the visibility and contribution of people from under-represented groups as speakers and panelists in our events and professional forums.

Please review ACEC-BC’s Guidance for Diversity on Panels & Speaker Rosters.

Questions?
Contact us at info[at]acec-bc.ca.