ITS World Congress 2017

ITS World Congress 2017, which takes place at the Palais des congrès in Montrèal, Quèbec, Canada, from 29 October to 2 November, aims to be the showcase for future transportation ideas and deployments. The exhibition hall will feature top industry suppliers showcasing their latest concepts, active prototypes and live system, as well as the new Smart Cities Pavilion. Visitors can see and experience the newest ITS technologies during live demonstrations on streets adjacent to the Palais des congrès in the Tec
April 27, 2017 Read time: 1 min
6456 ITS World Congress 2017, which takes place at the Palais des congrès in Montrèal, Quèbec, Canada, from 29 October to 2 November, aims to be the showcase for future transportation ideas and deployments.

The exhibition hall will feature top industry suppliers showcasing their latest concepts, active prototypes and live system, as well as the new Smart Cities Pavilion.

Visitors can see and experience the newest ITS technologies during live demonstrations on streets adjacent to the Palais des congrès in the Technology Showcase Demonstrations, featuring a virtual test bed equipped systems to support demonstrations of connected vehicle technologies.

In addition to the conference programme, which will include insights from the world’s intelligent transportation experts on subjects such as connectivity and autonomy, infrastructure challenges and opportunities, smart cities and innovation, visitors can take advantage of networking opportunities and round table discussions.

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