Intertraffic

Intertraffic
Name	Intertraffic
Status	Active
Frequency	Biennial (Netherlands); triennial variants worldwide
First	1972
Organized by	RAI Amsterdam
Venue	RAI Amsterdam
Location	Amsterdam, Netherlands

Intertraffic Intertraffic is an international trade fair and congress for transportation engineering stakeholders, combining exhibition and conferences to address traffic management, infrastructure, smart mobility, urban planning, and safety engineering. The event convenes corporations, research institutes, standards bodies, regulators, and municipal authorities, fostering collaboration among entities such as Siemens, TomTom, Bosch, Royal HaskoningDHV, Daimler AG, BMW Group, Fujitsu, Thales Group, Kapsch TrafficCom, and Abertis. Intertraffic attracts representatives from agencies including European Commission, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, World Bank, International Road Federation, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and International Transport Forum.

Overview

Intertraffic serves as a marketplace and forum connecting exhibitors like ABB Group and Cubic Corporation with attendees from cities such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Berlin, London, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Brussels, Stockholm, and Oslo. The event features participants from technology firms including Nokia, Huawei, Ericsson, Intel Corporation, Qualcomm, and Microsoft Corporation, alongside infrastructure companies like Vinci SA, Hochtief, Fluor Corporation, Bechtel Corporation, and Skanska. Delegations from transport operators such as Deutsche Bahn, SNCF, National Express, Transport for London, Metrolinx, MTA (New York City), and JR Group attend to evaluate solutions from suppliers including Indra Sistemas, Alstom, Hitachi, Siemens Mobility, and Bombardier Transportation.

History

The exhibition originated in the early 1970s, initiated by organizations linked to the Netherlands, RAI Amsterdam, and industry networks including CEN (European Committee for Standardization), ISO, IEC, TRL (Transport Research Laboratory), and TNO. Over decades Intertraffic paralleled developments in projects like Helsinki Urban Strategy, Copenhagen City of Cyclists, Singapore Green Plan, and initiatives by ICLEI and C40 Cities to integrate intelligent transport systems pioneered through collaborations with research centres such as MIT, Stanford University, TU Delft, ETH Zurich, Imperial College London, and TU Munich. Major milestones reflected policy shifts from directives by European Commission Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport to funding from Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe.

Exhibition and Events

Intertraffic comprises exhibition halls, themed pavilions, and conference programmes featuring keynote addresses, panel sessions, and live demonstrations. Speakers have included officials from European Commission President, leaders from World Economic Forum, executives from Google, Apple Inc., Uber Technologies, Lyft, Inc., and representatives of standard bodies like IEEE, IETF, and 3GPP. The event coordinates with trade associations such as ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers' Association), IRF, UITP, CITA, and TRL, and hosts workshops by universities and institutes such as University College London, Delft University of Technology, and KTH Royal Institute of Technology.

Products and Technologies Showcased

Exhibits span traffic management systems, tolling solutions, road markings, lighting, parking technologies, and EV charging infrastructure from companies like ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, ChargePoint, Blink Charging, Tesla, Inc., and Ionity. Demonstrated technologies include automated driving platforms by Waymo, Cruise LLC, Aptiv, NVIDIA, sensor suites from Bosch Sensortec, mapping from HERE Technologies, telematics from Trimble, and connectivity solutions by Cisco Systems and Juniper Networks. Infrastructure offerings showcase materials from ArcelorMittal, construction techniques by Vinci, and pavement technologies developed with research partners such as Monash University and ISWA.

Industry Impact and Innovation

Intertraffic has influenced procurement by municipal authorities including City of Amsterdam, City of New York, City of Shanghai, City of Singapore, and City of Tokyo, promoting standards harmonization with bodies like UNECE WP.29, CEN/TC278, and ISO/TC 204. Projects showcased have informed public-private partnerships involving firms such as Macquarie Group, Ferrovial, ACS Group, and Atlantia. The exhibition accelerated adoption of concepts from Mobility as a Service (MaaS), connected vehicle frameworks, and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), intersecting with initiatives like Smart Cities Mission (India), EU Urban Agenda, and regional programs by ASEAN and African Union.

Organization and Participation

Organized primarily by RAI Amsterdam, Intertraffic collaborates with associations like FISITA, ITS America, ITS Europe, ITF/OECD, CRO, and media partners including Transport Topics, Traffic Technology Today, and Intelligent Transport. Exhibitors range from multinational corporations to startups incubated by accelerators such as Techstars, Y Combinator, Plug and Play Tech Center, and university spin-offs from Cambridge University, University of California, Berkeley, and Tsinghua University. Delegates include procurement officers, chief technology officers, urban planners from agencies like Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and safety managers from organizations such as IIHS and TRL.

Awards and Recognitions

Intertraffic issues awards and recognitions pairing innovation prizes with industry accolades, often honoring projects like smart corridor implementations in Los Angeles, congestion charging schemes in Stockholm, and multimodal hubs in Singapore. Partner awards have been associated with institutions such as European Investment Bank, ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability, Ashden Awards, Prince Michael International Road Safety Award, and Global Infrastructure Leadership Awards.

Category:Trade fairs