Messe
Frankfurt Trade Fairs India and Virtual Info Systems partners with ITS India
Forum to bring India’s premier Intelligent Transportation Systems forum to
Transport + Traffic Infratech Expo, creating a unified platform for innovation,
dialogue, and business in mobility and transport infrastructure.
Mumbai,
Maharashtra, 8 June 2026: In
a landmark development for India’s rapidly evolving mobility, transportation,
and digital infrastructure ecosystem, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India and
Virtual Info Systems (VIS Group), organisers of Transport + Traffic Infratech
Expo and its co-located shows Road Infratech Expo and Parking Infratech Expo,
have entered into a long-term strategic alliance with ITS India Forum to
organise the ITS India Congress alongside Transport + Traffic Infratech Expo
commencing with the 2026 edition scheduled to take place on 7–8 October 2026
and continuing in subsequent editions.
At
a time when India is making unprecedented investments in highways, urban
transit, logistics, and digital infrastructure, the need for intelligent,
safe, efficient, and sustainable mobility solutions has never been greater. As
home to the world's second-largest road network and one of the fastest-growing
automotive markets globally, India faces increasing challenges related to
congestion, road safety, urban mobility, and logistics efficiency making the
adoption of Intelligent Transportation Systems a national imperative.
Against
this backdrop, India's growing investments in smart mobility, AI-driven
transportation systems, intelligent traffic management, digital tolling,
multimodal connectivity, and sustainable infrastructure present a unique
opportunity to accelerate the transformation of the country's mobility
ecosystem. It is this shared vision that underpins the integration of the ITS
India Congress, an initiative of the ITS India Forum and India's premier annual
forum for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), combined with Transport +
Traffic Infratech Expo, the country's leading trade exhibition for traffic,
transport, road infrastructure, parking, and smart mobility solutions, will
establish one of India's most comprehensive platforms for innovation, policy
dialogue, knowledge exchange, and business engagement across the transportation
and mobility ecosystem.
Commenting
on the strategic alliance, the leadership teams of Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs
India, Virtual Info Systems (VIS Group) and ITS India Forum highlighted the
importance of creating a unified platform that will drive innovation, policy
dialogue, and industry collaboration across India's rapidly evolving mobility
and transportation ecosystem.
Mr
Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Aisa Holdings
Ltd, said: "India
is at a pivotal stage in the evolution of its transportation and mobility
ecosystem, driven by significant investments in infrastructure, digital transformation,
and smart mobility initiatives. As these sectors continue to converge, the need
for a comprehensive platform that facilitates dialogue, innovation, business
engagement, and cross-sector collaboration has become increasingly important.
The strategic integration of the ITS India Congress with Transport + Traffic
Infratech Expo reflects our commitment to creating high-value industry
platforms that address emerging market needs and support sectoral growth. By
bringing together policymakers, government authorities, technology providers,
infrastructure developers, academia, and industry leaders, we are creating a
unique platform that not only showcases innovation but also fosters meaningful
conversations around the future of mobility and transportation.”
Mr.
Akhilesh Srivastava, President, ITS India Forum, added: "A
flagship event of this scale demands the right blend of domain leadership and
world-class event production, and that is precisely the value this joint
venture unlocks," said Mr. Akhilesh Srivastava, President, ITS India
Forum. "The ITS India Forum brings the technical depth, credibility, and
stakeholder network; Traffic Infra brings the production expertise to deliver a
seamless, high-impact experience for thousands of delegates, exhibitors, and
global partners. Together, we are building a sustainable, repeatable model for
the Congress that strengthens India's ITS ecosystem”
Likewise,
Mr Jayaraman Nair, Chairman, Virtual Info Systems Pvt Ltd (VIS Group) said : "Transport
+ Traffic Infratech Expo has consistently evolved in line with the needs of
India's transportation and infrastructure sectors. The addition of the ITS
India Congress marks a natural and strategic progression in that journey.
Together, we are creating one of India's most influential platforms for
intelligent transportation systems, smart mobility, traffic management, road
safety, and digital infrastructure. At a time when India is investing heavily
in connected and sustainable mobility solutions, this partnership will provide a
powerful platform for industry collaboration, policy dialogue, technology
showcase, and business growth, helping shape the future of transportation in
the country."
The
inaugural ITS India Congress alongside Transport + Traffic Infratech Expo 2026
will bring together policymakers, government authorities, urban planners,
infrastructure developers, technology providers, academia, startups, and
industry leaders to address the opportunities and challenges shaping the future
of mobility in India. Through a combination of high-level conferences, policy
dialogues, technology showcases, business networking, and knowledge-sharing
initiatives, the platform will serve as a catalyst for innovation,
collaboration, and investment across the transportation ecosystem.
As
India advances towards a future defined by connected, intelligent, and
sustainable mobility, the strategic alliance between Messe Frankfurt Trade
Fairs India, Virtual Info Systems, and ITS India Forum represents a significant
step towards creating a unified industry platform that bridges policy,
technology, infrastructure, and business. Together, the partners are committed
to fostering meaningful dialogue, accelerating the adoption of Intelligent
Transportation Systems, and supporting India's vision of building a safer,
smarter, and more efficient transportation network for generations to come.
Press
information and photographic material:
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