The journey towards the UITP Summit 2029 is taking shape, with three European cities shortlisted to host the global gathering of public transport professionals.
Following the first stage of the bidding process, Budapest, Lisbon and Oslo have been selected as the three candidate cities in the running to host the 2029 edition.
Each city, together with its prospective local host organisation, brings a strong commitment to advancing urban mobility and a vision for welcoming the international public transport community.
Three Cities in the Running to Host the UITP Summit 2029
The three shortlisted candidates are:
- Budapest, Hungary – with BKK – Budapesti Közlekedési Központ
- Lisbon, Portugal – with Carris
- Oslo, Norway – with Ruter
Congratulations to all three candidate cities on reaching this important stage of the selection process!
What’s Next in the Selection Process?
The bidding process will now move forward, with UITP continuing its engagement with each shortlisted city in the coming months.
This next stage will provide an opportunity to further explore each candidature and its vision for hosting the UITP Summit 2029.
Further updates will be shared as the selection process progresses.
The Summit Journey Continues
While preparations for the 2029 edition move forward, the UITP Summit is already looking ahead to its next two destinations.
The global public transport community will gather in Hamburg from 14 to 17 June 2027, before heading to Hong Kong from 12 to 15 June 2028.
As the Summit continues to travel to new destinations, each edition offers an opportunity to bring together public transport leaders, exchange knowledge and showcase the innovations shaping the future of urban mobility.
Stay tuned for further announcements as the journey towards the UITP Summit 2029 continues!