Transport Research Arena (TRA) is the foremost European transport event that covers all transport modes and all aspects of mobility. The next edition of this biennial event will be held in Helsinki on the 27-30 of April in 2020. Under the conference theme “Rethinking transport – towards clean and inclusive mobility” TRA2020 will focus on rethinking how, with means of research and innovation, we can offer solutions that citizens are calling for.

TRA offers a great venue for researchers, policy makers and industry representatives to get together and contribute to the discussion on how research and innovation can, and how it should, re-shape the mobility system. The conference provides a unique opportunity to hear about mobility trends in different parts of Europe, learn from achievements in industry as well as share best practices of policies and deployments.

Call for Submission deadline extended until May 31

Based on a number of extension requests, the deadline for both journal and conference track papers are extended until May 31. The scientific and technical sessions will comprise of research papers, the best of which will be published in peer-reviewed journals. All accepted papers will be included in the conference proceedings.

You are welcome to submit a short conference paper or a full-length journal paper. A short conference paper consists of 2 – 4 pages, and as approved, entitles you to a reduced admission fee at the TRA2020. Please see our web page for the Call for submissions for full information and submit your work through the online submission system Ex Ordo.

Demonstration area invites interactive showcases-Submit a proposal during May

Demonstrations provide a great opportunity to display your offerings to the conference audience in an engaging way, as well as develop new businesses. Showcases are supported by a professional visual design and promotion by the organisers. 

The demonstration area will be one of the highlights of the forthcoming TRA2020. The area enables interactive showcases of state-of-the-art technology innovations for business partners, researchers, and industry customers.

The deadline for submitting an Expression of Interest is on the 28th of May 2019. At the first stage, expressions of interest are collected with approximate technical details that may yet be subject to change. For further information, continue to our web page on Call for Demos.  Follow the Expression of Interest template and submit your proposal to tra2020demos@aalto.fi

TRA2020 is organised by the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications, Finnish Transport and Communications Agency, Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency, the European Commission, Business Finland and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd.