IC-SAFE 2026 — International conference on Road safety, Sustainable Mobility & Emerging technologies
IC-SAFE 2026
The International Conference on Road Safety, Sustainable Mobility & Emerging Technologies (IC-SAFE 2026) is a premier global forum dedicated to advancing the future of transportation. As urbanization rapidly accelerates and the complexities of global transit multiply, establishing safe, resilient, and green mobility ecosystems has never been more critical.
About the Conference
The International Conference on Road Safety, Sustainable Mobility & Emerging Technologies, scheduled for November 12th and 13th, 2026, serves as a premier collaborative platform dedicated to advancing the future of global transportation. Jointly organized by SiRST and the IRF India Chapter, in association with BARS and APRSO, and officially partnered with the Kerala Motor Vehicle Department, the event brings together leading researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers. The conference will feature 10 comprehensive tracks designed to tackle critical infrastructure and behavioral challenges, encompassing foundational themes like the safe system approach, policy governance, and mobility for vulnerable road users, alongside sustainable initiatives like climate-resilient urban transit and intelligent transportation systems. By exploring cutting-edge advancements in vehicle technology, AI, and data analytics for traffic management, this two-day event aims to foster actionable strategies and innovative solutions for a safer, smarter, and more sustainable road ecosystem.
About the Organizers
About SiRST
Established in 2023, the SCMS Institute for Road Safety and Transportation (SiRST) is a premier research centre tackling critical challenges in road safety, traffic management, and infrastructure. Dedicated to reducing accidents, SiRST is recognized by the Asia-Pacific Road Safety Observatory and the Global Alliance of NGOs, and serves as an official IDTR extension center for the Kerala Motor Vehicle Department.
About IRF India
Active since 2009, the IRF India Chapter aligns with its Geneva parent body to promote safer, economic, and sustainable roads through improved design and management. By uniting private and public sector expertise, IRF-IC advances road infrastructure with a primary focus on Road Safety, Environment, Road Finance, and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS).
Conference Themes
- Theme 1 — Road Safety
- Theme 2 — Sustainable Mobility
- Theme 3 — Emerging Technologies
Conference Tracks
- Safe system approach and vision zero.
- Road infrastructure safety and asset management.
- Road safety policy, governance and legislation.
- Mobility for vulnerable road users.
- Intelligent transportation system.
- Climate resilient and sustainable urban mobility.
- Human factors and driver behaviour.
- Vehicle technology
- Emerging technologies and traffic management for future mobility.
- AI and data analytics for future roads.
Important Dates
- Full Paper Submission: 30 September 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: 20 October 2026
Chief Patrons
Dr. G. P. C. Nayar Chairman, SCMS Group
Dr. K. K. Kapila President (Emeritus), IRF Geneva & Founder President, IRF India Chapter
Patrons
Dr. Muralee Thummarukudi Chief, Disaster Risk Reduction, UN Environment
Mr. Nagaraju Chakkilam IPS Transport Commissioner of Kerala, Kerala Transport Department
Mr. Ramashankar Pandey Director, MEPSC
Prof. Pramod P. Thevannoor Executive Chairman, SCMS Group
