Annual POLIS Conference 2024

The Annual POLIS Conference 2024 will take place on 27-28 November in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Registrations are now open!

The Annual POLIS Conference is Europe’s leading sustainable urban mobility event, providing an opportunity for cities and regions to showcase their transport achievements to a large audience of mobility experts, practitioners, and decision-makers from both the public and private sectors.

After a record-breaking edition in 2023, the POLIS Team and our Conference hosts and POLIS members Baden-Württemberg and Karlsruhe are glad to welcome you to another fantastic Conference.

Registrations are OPEN!

The registrations for the Annual POLIS Conference 2024 (#POLIS24) are open! Visit our registration page here to secure your spot at the early bird rate of EUR 350 (excluding VAT)—an offer valid up until 30 September 2024.

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Our carefully crafted draft programme is now available as well!

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We are once again gathering the brightest minds from all over Europe and beyond, including policymakers and practitioners from cities and regions, industry leaders, researchers, consultants and other levels of government, to engage in 32 insightful and hands-on break-out sessions and 2 thought-provoking high-level plenaries.

Plus, as part of our conference, our host city is offering a total of 6 site visits, putting the spotlight on Karlsruhe and Baden-Württemberg's sustainable urban mobility initiatives: from the innovative tram-train system and underground in Karlsruhe to cutting-edge autonomous vehicles and sustainable energy solutions in public transport, you are in for a sustainable mobility treat!

Meet our hosts: Baden-Württemberg and Karlsruhe

Baden-Württemberg, also known as “THE LÄND”, is delighted to be the first region to host the Annual POLIS Conference. As a long-standing member of POLIS, the region will present its ambitious climate targets and measures to foster a connected and socially just mobility. Besides urban innovations, Baden-Württemberg will highlight the approach Ortsmitte to rural areas and city surroundings!

Karlsruhe, the co-host of the Annual POLIS Conference 2024 alongside Baden-Württemberg, is renowned for the 'Karlsruhe Model,' featuring a tram-train system, and for boasting a dedicated test area for autonomous driving and strong expertise in digital infrastructure. The city has also earned a reputation as one of the most bike-friendly cities in Europe and has claimed the title of 'Car-sharing Capital of Germany.'