The 23rd Annual Transport Practitioners’ Meeting is confirmed to return to Manchester: 15-16 July 2026 !
Venue
We’re excited to be heading back to Manchester Metropolitan University: 15-16 July 2026
Thanks to your valuable feedback, we’re excited to confirm that our next conference will return to Manchester, the home of the Bee Network. It’s a fantastic city, perfect for bringing the transport community together for another round of learning, debate, and inspiration.
We can’t wait to welcome you back!
Call for Papers
Get ready – our Call for Papers opens this October!
We’ll soon be inviting submissions for 2026TPM, welcoming bold ideas, fresh research, and real-world insights from across the transport and mobility sector.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or sharing your work for the first time, we want to hear from you. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of transport, this is your platform.
Presentation Types at TPM
We welcome a variety of presentation formats to suit different topics, styles, and levels of experience. Here’s what you can submit:
Full Paper Presentation
- Traditional conference presentation format
- 20 minute presentation + 10 minute Q&A
- Ideal for in-depth research, project evaluations, or policy analysis
Workshops
- 60 minute interactive sessions
- Focused on collaboration, problem-solving, or skills development
- Ideal for exploring a topic in depth with participant input
- Includes group work, activities, or structured discussion
PechaKucha Presentation
- Fast-paced and engaging: 20 slides shown for 20 seconds each (6 minutes 40 seconds total)
- Visual storytelling format with minimal text
- Ideal for sparking discussion, sharing bold ideas, or giving overviews
- Perfect for those who want to try something creative and concise
Poster Presentation
- Visual summary of your project, research, or idea
- Displayed in a dedicated poster session with time for informal discussion
- Great for early-stage research, case studies, or visual storytelling
- Suitable for all experience levels
Call for Papers opens October – start thinking about your proposal!
TPM Selection Committee
As we begin gearing up for 2026TPM, we’re looking for passionate, knowledgeable professionals to join the Selection Committee!
This is a great opportunity to:
– Help shape the conference programme
– Spotlight fresh ideas and emerging voices in transport
– Collaborate with peers from across the sector
– Support a high-quality, inclusive speaker line-up
Whether you’re experienced in transport planning, active travel, policy, inclusivity, behaviour change or beyond — we’d love to hear from you. The commitment involves reviewing abstract submissions and attending our selection meeting in February 2026, date tbc.
Interested in helping us deliver a dynamic and thought-provoking event?
Contact Shania at shania.mccalla@ptrc-training.co.uk for further details.
Sponsorship
Join us as a sponsor or exhibitor and showcase your brand at one of the UK’s leading transport conferences, bringing together professionals from across the sector to connect, learn, and shape the future of transport.
– Get in front of key decision-makers
– Build relationships with clients and collaborators
– Highlight your thought leadership
– Support the conversations that move our industry forward
Early bird sponsorship rates available until the end of January – don’t miss out!
Find out more and get involved: shania.mccalla@ptrc-training.co.uk
