Over recent years, Birmingham has been known as a hub of technology, innovation, and the economy. To reflect this sentiment, it’s been announced that a prestigious 2027 Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) World Congress is set to be hosted at Birmingham’s NEC.

This is due to a successful bid spearheaded by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM). This influential event, one of the world’s largest of its kind, will bring together thousands of experts, innovators, and thought leaders from around the globe to spotlight the latest in intelligent transport technology. First, we had Birmingham Tech Week, and now, things are kicking off!

 

What To Expect in the Birmingham Conference

Attendees can look forward to demonstrations of groundbreaking advancements such as autonomous and zero-emission vehicles, the latest in 5G-enabled communication, and next-generation traffic management systems. This high-profile win was achieved through a collaborative bid involving several key players: TfWM, the Department for Transport (DfT), Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK), the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV), and the NEC Birmingham.

Councillor Sharon Thompson, Deputy Mayor of the West Midlands, expressed her excitement, stating, *“The West Midlands has a fantastic history of hosting major international events, from Crufts to the Commonwealth Games. I’m excited to welcome leaders in global intelligent transport systems for what’s sure to be an unforgettable conference in 2027. This event will showcase the UK’s top transport innovations and highlight our region’s pioneering role in this field.”*

Thompson noted her eagerness to feature local innovations poised to make a tangible impact, such as value-driven smart ticketing solutions and last-mile delivery systems catering to the evolving needs of urban living.

So, what’s the takeaway? Technology and tech innovation are becoming more and more pivotal within the UK, especially so in cities like Birmingham, Bristol and more.

This isn’t just about getting ahead of other world leaders in Technology, but working together to develop new breakthroughs that can be used in agricultural, medical, retail, construction and business industries.

Now, it’s unlikely that we’ll have those breakthroughs by this conference in 3 years… but we have to start somewhere, right?

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