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RUC MEA 2024

The Six Key Themes

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As Europe accelerates towards decarbonisation and smarter mobility, the Road User Charging Conference 2026 brings together policymakers, operators, and practitioners shaping the future of road pricing.

This year’s programme is built around five key themes driving sustainability, innovation, and fair access across transport systems.

Explore below to see what’s shaping the Brussels agenda.

Decarbonisation & Sustainability 

Decarbonisation & Sustainability 

Explore how European countries are accelerating the shift to low-emission transport through innovative tolling frameworks, CO₂-based pricing, and sustainable infrastructure investment. Sessions highlight policy alignment, environmental outcomes, and lessons from successful national transitions.

Integration of Technology 

Integration of Technology 

Discover how emerging technologies, from AI-driven enforcement to smart sensors and interoperable payment systems, are transforming road pricing and mobility management. This theme examines how digital integration enhances efficiency, compliance, and the user experience across transport networks.
Equity & Public Acceptance

Equity & Public Acceptance

Understand how governments and operators are designing fair, transparent, and publicly supported pricing schemes. Discussions focus on addressing social equity, ensuring accessibility, and communicating benefits effectively to build lasting trust and acceptance among road users.
Cross-Border Coordination

Cross-Border Coordination

Learn how European nations are harmonising road pricing systems and data sharing to enable seamless travel across borders. This theme explores interoperability, legal frameworks, and partnerships driving efficiency and consistency in cross-border transport management.
Revenue & Funding Stability

Revenue & Funding Stability

Examine how evolving tolling models and innovative funding mechanisms can safeguard infrastructure investment amid changing mobility trends. Sessions highlight strategies for long-term financial resilience and balancing fiscal sustainability with user affordability.
Urban Mobility & Safety

Urban Mobility & Safety

Explore how cities are rethinking road use to reduce congestion, enhance safety, and promote sustainable mobility. This theme looks at data-led enforcement, low-emission zones, and infrastructure design that prioritises both efficiency and the wellbeing of all road users.

Why Attend Road User Charging Conference 2026?

 

The Road User Charging Conference 2026, now in its 23rd edition, is where those decisions will be made. Over two days, senior delegates from across the public and private sectors – including national and city transport authorities, motorway concessionaires, system integrators, consultants and technology providers – will gather to define the next decade of European road pricing.

With a packed agenda of real-world case studies and expert discussions, you’ll hear how leading projects across Europe are deploying new technologies, implementing policy reforms and financing sustainable mobility through pricing mechanisms.

You’ll leave the room with more than ideas, with first-hand intelligence on upcoming tenders, procurement priorities and evolving regulatory frameworks that will shape contract language and market opportunities for years ahead. You’ll understand where the money is moving, who is driving the decisions and how to position your organisation to secure a greater share of it.