Portugal at the ITS European Congress 2026
Strategic Future Session
A leading European platform for smart mobility
The ITS European Congress is one of Europe’s leading events dedicated to intelligent transport systems and smart mobility. Bringing together over 3,000 participants and 400 speakers, the Congress serves as a key platform for knowledge sharing, technological demonstration and strategic dialogue across the sector.
Portugal’s participation is coordinated by CRP, with the support of AICEP, and reflects a joint effort between public institutions, infrastructure operators and technology providers to position the country within the European mobility ecosystem.
Driving international positioning
Portugal’s participation in the ITS European Congress 2026 is guided by a clear set of objectives:
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Portuguese Pavilion
A collective presence designed to highlight Portugal’s technical capabilities, innovation and growing international footprint in intelligent transport systems.
Purpose
To promote the Portuguese mobility and ITS sector internationally, bringing together institutions and companies with strong technical expertise and a clear ambition to scale beyond national borders.
Participants
Leading institutions and companies showcasing Portugal’s expertise, innovation and global ambition in smart mobility.
AICEP
AICEP is Portugal’s agency for investment and international trade, promoting foreign direct investment and supporting the global expansion of Portuguese companies through a network spanning around 50 markets.
ARMIS ITS
ARMIS ITS delivers advanced intelligent transport systems and mobility command center solutions, supporting road operators, public authorities and concessionaires in the real-time management of traffic, incidents, infrastructure and mobility services. Through its DRIVE platform, ARMIS enables integrated, data-driven and future-ready operations across roads, tunnels, urban mobility and connected transport environments.
Contacts:
BRISA GROUP
Brisa Group is a leading European mobility infrastructure and platforms operator, focused on improving quality of life by connecting people through simple, safe and sustainable mobility solutions. With over 50 years of experience, Brisa operates 1,500 km of motorways in Portugal and a diversified portfolio spanning concessions, road services, mobility technology, vehicle inspections and international operations.
CRP – Portuguese Road and Rail Center
The Portuguese Road and Rail Center (CRP) is a private, non-profit association, founded in 1998 by public and private entities from the Portuguese road sector and currently also integrates organisations from the railway sector.
Its mission is to promote a deeper understanding of the importance of transportation and infrastructure for economic development, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion.
CRP currently has more than 30 collective members. As a platform for sharing technical and scientific knowledge, it operates through seven working groups with over 140 experts. These groups focus on the following areas: environment, structures, asset management, infrastructure and railway operations, ITS, pavements, and road safety.
Contacts:
DeepNeuronic — AI Computer Vision for Transport Operations
DeepNeuronic transforms existing video surveillance infrastructure into real-time operational intelligence. Using advanced computer vision and AI, our platform continuously analyses CCTV feeds to detect incidents, anomalies, and critical events before they become operational problems.
Built for airport operators, highway concessionaires, tunnels, and mobility infrastructure, our solution integrates with existing VMS systems with no additional hardware required. The result: faster detection, fewer false alarms, and real-time operational decisions.
Key applications: automatic incident detection on highways and tunnels, queue and flow monitoring at airport terminals, perimeter intrusion alerts, and stopped vehicle detection, all from existing cameras.
With deployments across leading European transport operators, DeepNeuronic is redefining what it means to monitor, turning passive cameras into active operational agents.
Contacts:
Vasco Lopes | +351 926 472 722
Digiwest
Digiwest delivers intelligent automation, control and passenger information systems, with proven expertise in LED destination displays for buses. Now focused on Smart City solutions, the company integrates technology to enhance urban efficiency, sustainable mobility and quality of life.
Contacts:
Paulo Marcelino (Project Manager) | +351 915 233 975
Joana Mingacho (Project Manager) | +351 915 233 975
DMS - DISPLAYS AND MOBILITY SOLUTIONS
DMS delivers advanced electronic information systems and displays for the transport sector, supporting safer and more efficient mobility. With a strong focus on public information solutions, the company develops and manufactures innovative products tailored to real-world operational needs.
Habidom
Habidom develops high-quality road signage and safety solutions, combining durable materials with proven technologies to enhance road safety and operational efficiency. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, the company integrates renewable energy solutions, including solar-powered systems, to support safer and more resilient transport infrastructure.
IMT
IMT is Portugal’s national authority for mobility and transport, responsible for regulating, supervising and developing policies across road, rail and maritime sectors. It plays a central role in ensuring safe, efficient and sustainable mobility for people and goods.
IP – Infraestruturas de Portugal
Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) is responsible for managing road infrastructure under the General Concession Contract for the national road network, signed with the Portuguese State. It also provides the public service of managing the infrastructure that forms part of the National Railway Network, under delegated authority from the State through a Programme Contract for the railway sector.
In this context, IP is a unique company both nationally and internationally, combining unparalleled expertise – rooted in the experience and technical competence of its staff – with a strong commitment to innovation. This combination is a decisive factor, particularly in the current context of evolving mobility services.
Soltráfego
Soltráfego is a leading mobility solutions provider in Portugal, specializing in traffic management, parking systems and urban surveillance. The company designs, develops and deploys integrated solutions tailored to the needs of smart cities, supporting more efficient, safe and connected urban environments.
Strategic Future Session
From Vision Zero to Measurable Outcomes: Leveraging Digitalization and AI for Safe, Resilient, Sustainable Roads
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Building on Portugal’s experience, the discussion will highlight the importance of continuous investment in advanced technologies to deliver safer, more resilient and sustainable transport systems.
Key focus areas
- reducing road fatalities and serious injuries
- strengthening infrastructure resilience and crisis response
- enabling long-term sustainability through predictive and data-driven approaches
Additional focus
The session will also address the role of European funding mechanisms and cross-border interoperability in accelerating the deployment of intelligent transport systems at scale.
List of Speakers
| Organisation | Role / Position | Name | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRP | Co-chair, ITS Committee | Jorge Lopes | Organizer |
| CRP | Chair, ITS Committee | Ricardo Tiago | Moderator |
| ANSR | Head of Road Safety | Pedro Ladeira (TBC) | Speaker |
| LNEC | TBC | TBC | Speaker |
| European Commission (DG MOVE) | Head of Unit, Road Safety | Claire Depré (TBC) | Speaker |
| PIARC | President | Emanuela Stocchi | Speaker |
| PIARC | Chair TC 2.4 – Road Network Operations and ITS for Sustainability | Valentina Galasso (TBC) | Speaker |