5 November 2025
ITS Australia Summit 2025 to Shape the Future of Transport
ITS Australia Summit 2025 to Shape the Future of Transport
Gold Coast, Australia – 5 November 2025: ITS Australia is set to host its flagship event, the ITS Australia Summit, from 19 - 21 November at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre. Supported by State Host Partner Queensland Government, this year’s theme, “The Next Generation of ITS - Building Safer, More Sustainable Communities,” focuses on how intelligent transport systems (ITS) can drive safety, sustainability, and smarter mobility across Australia.
Now in its 16th year, the ITS Summit presents an Olympic-sized opportunity to bring together senior leaders from across government, industry, and academia and has established itself as the premier platform for exploring the policies, partnerships and technologies shaping the future of transport, including connected and automated vehicles, traffic management systems, mobility data, and digital infrastructure.
The program features high-level keynote sessions, panel discussions, technical presentations, and an exhibition showcasing cutting-edge innovations from leading companies and startups.
Key Highlights & Focus Areas
- Innovative Technologies & Solutions
Presentations, and panel sessions will cover breakthroughs in autonomous vehicles, traffic management, smart infrastructure, connected mobility, data analytics, and more. - Demonstrations
Demonstrations from industry leaders including Lexus, Deloitte and QUT will be on show, with live displays of ITS in action. - Policy & Regulatory Dialogue
Government and regulatory stakeholders will join industry and academic voices to examine the frameworks needed to support the ITS ecosystem - safety, privacy, funding models, standardisation, and cybersecurity. - Sustainability & Safety
Aligned with the summit theme, sessions will explore the role of ITS technologies in reducing transport emissions, improving safety outcomes, and supporting equitable access to mobility. - Exhibition & Networking
The expo floor will feature leading ITS vendors, service providers, and startups showcasing the latest products and solutions. Attendees will have multiple opportunities to network, form partnerships, and explore collaboration. - International & Domestic Participation
with international attendance from Michigan, California, Singapore, Korea, Greece, Germany, the UK and Ireland, the Summit will host speakers, delegates, and experts from Australia and abroad, facilitating cross-border knowledge exchange and linking local innovation into the global ITS landscape. - Careers Expo
Transforming the final day of the flagship Summit (21 November), the ITS Australia Careers Expo provides a highly curated opportunity to connect students from leading member universities with over 40 potential employers spanning government, global industry leaders, and cutting-edge startups.
IEEE Expo
Held concurrently with Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC), this world leading academic conference (held at the Star Grand in Broadbeach) presents the perfect opportunity for attendees to gain a different perspective on the ITS industry.
“The Summit is the meeting point for those driving the next generation of transport systems” said Susan Harris, Chief Executive Officer, ITS Australia. “It’s about turning innovation into action for safer, greener, and more efficient mobility.”
For more information, to view the program, or to register, visit the ITS Australia Summit 2025 website: www.itsaustralia.eventsair.com/its-summit-2025
Event partners
State Host Partner Queensland Government
Major Partners City of Gold Coast, Cubic, Deloitte
Supporting Partners AWS, Braums, Telstra, Lexus
General Partners Main Roads Western Australia, Q-Free
About ITS Australia
ITS Australia is the national body representing the intelligent transport systems sector—connecting government, industry, and research to facilitate the development, deployment, and adoption of transport technologies in Australia. Through leadership, advocacy, convening events, and collaboration, ITS Australia works to make Australia’s transport systems smarter, safer, greener, and more efficient.
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Media Enquiries:
Robyn Box, Communications Manager
Email: robyn.box@its-australia.com.au
Phone: +61 413 848 480
Web: www.its-australia.com.au