What is the UITP Summit?

A Global Platform for Urban Mobility

The UITP Summit is the must-attend event for public transport professionals worldwide. It is a place where innovation and expertise come together to shape the future of urban mobility.

A new experience every year

Hosted in a different city each year, the UITP Summit brings new insights and fresh ideas to public transport. In 2026, Dubai—known for its modern infrastructure—will be the perfect setting for innovation and discovery.

Learn and connect

Join industry leaders, experts, and professionals to explore the latest trends and challenges in public transport. Make valuable connections through networking opportunities.

Aerial view of Dubai

Welcome to Dubai 2026

When you attend the UITP Summit, you will also have the chance to experience Dubai’s state-of-the-art public transport network.

Featuring a fully automated metro system with two lines, an extensive tram network, over 1,500 buses, and water taxis navigating the city’s stunning waterways.

Dubai is the perfect location to host the world’s largest public transport gathering.

Key Figures

8,000 Attendees

300 Exhibitors 

25,000 Exhibition square meters

70 Sessions

300 Speakers

100 Countries

100+ Press & Media

The Future of Mobility is in Dubai

UITP Report

Learn about how our host city is driving change. With a thriving economy, innovative infrastructure, and world-class public transport, Dubai is a true hub for mobility advancements.

Your Experience at the UITP Summit

The UITP Summit (previously known as the UITP Global Public Transport Summit) is the definitive public transport event for the sector, welcoming public transport professionals ranging from operators, authorities, industry suppliers, and policy makers from across the world.

Learn and get inspired in our conference sessions. Discover the latest innovations, products, and services in our exhibition halls and strengthen business relationships through many networking opportunities and events.

Building on the success of previous editions, since the 2025 edition, the UITP Summit now takes place on an annual basis.

Organiser & Local Hosts

UITP – Organiser

UITP (Union Internationale des Transports Publics) is the International Association of Public Transport and a passionate champion of sustainable urban mobility. Established in 1885, with more than 135 years of history, it is the only worldwide network to bring together all public transport stakeholders and all sustainable transport modes.

RTA – Local Host

Dubai is one of the fastest growing cities in today’s world, making the provision of high quality infrastructure facilities absolutely imperative. With that in mind, as well as the high priority allocated by the government of Dubai to the provision of an advanced transport network for the people of Dubai, RTA endeavours to improve the public transport facilities and develop roads across the emirate to make travel safer and smoother.

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