ITF 2025 Summit

October 18, 2024

The ITF organises global dialogue for better transport. They act as a platform for discussion and pre-negotiation of policy issues across all transport modes. They analyse trends, share knowledge and promote exchange among transport decision-makers and civil society. The ITF’s Annual Summit - with this year's theme Enhancing Transport Resilience to Global Shocks - is the world’s largest gathering of transport ministers and the leading global platform for dialogue on transport policy.

Leipzig, Germany
21st May, 2025 - 23rd May, 2025
International Transport Forum
+33 (0)1 73 31 25 00

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