International Transport Forum Summit 2024

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The annual Summit of the International Transport Forum is the world’s largest gathering of transport ministers and the premier global transport policy event.

Participants at the 2024 Summit will reflect on the transport sector's role in environmental sustainability, and assess the impacts of climate, health and geopolitical crises in this context.

22nd May, 2024 - 24th May, 2024

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International Transport Forum
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Event Location

Leipzig, Germany

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