The Five Key Themes

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.

National & Regional Case Studies

Discover how Slovakia, Austria, Ireland, Germany, Norway, and Switzerland are advancing tolling, congestion pricing, and CO₂-based charges. Learn from local successes and challenges in governance, compliance, and public acceptance.

HGV Tolling & Eurovignette Recast

The transformation of HGV tolling is key to Europe’s decarbonisation goals. This theme explores CO₂ and weight-based charging, fraud prevention, and incentives for fleet renewal — balancing climate targets with trade competitiveness.

Fit for 55 & Vision Zero Road Pricing

EU climate and road safety objectives are reshaping how member states design pricing frameworks. Sessions explore how to turn policy ambition into measurable KPIs while maintaining public trust and political support.

Low Emission Zones (LEZ) & Urban Air Quality

From London to Milan and Oslo, cities are leveraging LEZs to improve air quality and encourage modal shifts. This theme focuses on achieving environmental goals without compromising social equity or economic vitality

Technology & Innovation in Tolling

Artificial intelligence, free-flow tolling, and digital enforcement systems are redefining the tolling experience. Discover how cutting-edge technology enhances transparency, reliability, and compliance in road pricing schemes.

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, 200+ 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.