ASCE International Conference on Transportation & Development (ICTD 2026)
by American Society of Civil Engineers' Transportation & Development Institute (T&DI)
The ASCE International Conference on Transportation & Development (ICTD 2026) is a premier event organized by the American Society of Civil Engineers' Transportation & Development Institute (T&DI), in partnership with the Michigan Department of Transportation. Scheduled from June 28 to July 1, 2026, in Detroit, Michigan, this conference brings together global leaders in transportation development, pavement engineering, and automated transit to share insights and explore innovations.
ICTD 2026 will cover a wide array of topics, including connected and autonomous vehicle impacts, uncrewed aerial systems, mobility on demand, data sensing and analytics, artificial intelligence in transportation, sustainable urban development, infrastructure systems, freight and logistics, transportation economics and finance, social equity and ethics, public health, workforce development, street and highway operations, transportation safety, active transportation, airport planning and operations, airfield pavements, rail transport, and public transport.
Attendees can look forward to technical sessions, workshops, networking events, and an exhibit hall featuring the latest advancements in transportation and development. The conference will also host two specialty conferences: the International Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference and the International Conference on Automated People Movers and Automated Transit Systems, providing a comprehensive experience for professionals in the field.
This event is ideal for engineers, planners, researchers, agency officials, academics, consultants, and contractors seeking to stay at the forefront of transportation and development. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with peers, gain insights into emerging trends, and contribute to shaping the future of transportation systems worldwide.
Speakers(7)
Alyssa Ryan
Assistant Professor at Michigan State University
Dr. Alyssa Ryan is an Assistant Professor at Michigan State University, specializing in transportation engineering and development.
Brad Wieferich
Director at Michigan Department of Transportation
Brad Wieferich serves as the Director of the Michigan Department of Transportation, overseeing statewide transportation initiatives and infrastructure development.
Jaime Hernandez
Assistant Professor at Marquette University
Dr. Jaime Hernandez is an Assistant Professor at Marquette University, focusing on pavement engineering and transportation infrastructure.
Matthew Lesh
Vice President, Mobility Technology at WSP
Matthew Lesh serves as Vice President of Mobility Technology at WSP, leading initiatives in automated and connected transportation systems.
Richard Czarnomski
Manager of Business Development at Lea+Elliott
Richard Czarnomski is the Manager of Business Development at Lea+Elliott, specializing in automated transit systems and people movers.
Sagar Bethu
Project Manager, Aviation Lead-MD/VA/DC at HDR
Sagar Bethu is a Project Manager and Aviation Lead for HDR in the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. areas, with expertise in aviation infrastructure projects.
Tony Geara
Deputy Chief of Mobility Innovation at City of Detroit
Tony Geara is the Deputy Chief of Mobility Innovation for the City of Detroit, focusing on advancing urban mobility solutions and transportation technologies.
Event Details
- Date
- June 28 - July 1, 2026
- 4 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Detroit, United States
- Detroit Marriott at Renaissance Center
- Audience
- Engineers, planners, researchers, agency officials, academics, consultants, contractors