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Discover the Future of Transportation

The 67th International Meeting of the Transportation Research Forum, taking place April 16-17, 2026, in Norfolk, VA, brings together global leaders to discuss cutting-edge research, policy, and innovation in transportation. From sustainable solutions to advanced logistics, dive into sessions that drive progress and collaboration in the industry.

Schedule At-a-Glance

Our schedule is designed for busy professionals and university students who seek timely information and analysis involving the transportation field.  Our lectern and poster sessions are held over a tightly arranged day-and-a-half period that includes extensive time for Q&A and networking and is bookended with interesting tours and a closing dinner which serves as the perfect opportunity for networking.  

For the Schedule at a Glance, see below. Please note: schedule is subject to change.

Edwards - St Charles

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Start Time

End Time

Session/Event

Location

Included/Additional

9:00 am

12:00 pm

Tours

Additional

12:00 pm

1:00 pm

Registration/Information

Included

1:00 pm

1:15 pm

Welcome Gathering

Included

1:15 pm

1:30 pm

Break

Included

1:30 pm

3:15 pm

Podium Presentations
Grant Proposals
Student Research Session 1

Varies

Included

3:15 pm

3:30 pm

Break

Varies

Included

3:30 pm

5:15 pm

Podium Presentations
Panel Session 1
Student Research Session 2

Varies

Included

5:30 pm

7:00 pm

Reception and Poster Session

Included

Friday, April 17, 2026

Start Time

End Time

Session/Event

Location

Included/Additional

7:30 am

9:45 am

Registration/Information

Included

8:00 am

9:45 am

USDA (Ag) Session 1

Panel Session 2

Varies

Included

9:45 am

10:15 am

Break

Included

10:15 am

12:00 pm

Norfolk Maritime Panel

Podium Presentations

Varies

Included

12:00 pm

1:20 pm

Awards Luncheon

Included

1:20 pm

1:30 pm

Break

Included

1:30 pm

3:15 pm

MARAD

Podium Presentations or Panel Discussion

Podium Presentations

Varies

Included

3:15 pm

3:45 pm

Break

Additional

3:45 pm

5:30 pm

Podium Presentations

Round Table – Junior Faculty & Grad Student

Korean Panel

Varies

Additional

6:00 pm

Optional Dinner

Additional

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Start Time

End Time

Session/Event

Location

Included/Additional

9:00 am

12:30 am

Tour

Additional