The IRF Annual Conference has officially concluded after three days of forward-looking discussions on how road systems must evolve to become more inclusive, safe, green and efficient.

We are pleased to announce that session summaries and full recordings from the IRF Annual Conference 2025 are now available.

The conference brought together leaders from government, international organisations, academia, industry and civil society, welcoming hundreds of participants from 84 countries across nine online sessions under the theme, “Reimagining Roads for Inclusive, Safe, Green and Efficient Mobility”.

Climate pressures, rapid technological change, shifting public expectations and the need for more equitable access are reshaping national and city priorities worldwide. The Annual Conference explored this transformation through themes such as resilient infrastructure, safer and healthier roads, equitable access, digitalisation and automation, sustainable materials and smarter city operations.

Anchoring this year’s conference discussions was the imminent launch of the United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport, taking place tomorrow (10 December). This context underscored a central message woven throughout the conference: the road sector must begin reimagining roads not as static pieces of infrastructure, but as systems shaped by people, pressures and possibilities. We invite you to stay tuned for IRF’s special announcement, where we will present our voluntary commitment to support and contribute to the UN Decade.

Special Highlights

Professor George Yannis was honoured with the IRF 2025 Personality of the Year Award, recognising his exceptional leadership, scientific contribution and global impact in advancing road safety and sustainable mobility. Read more

IRF 2025 Startup Label finalists showcasing breakthrough innovations ranging from digital road safety tools to sustainable construction materials. EcoPals GmbH was awarded the IRF Startup Label 2025 for its recycled polymer asphalt additive that reduces emissions while improving pavement performance. Read more

Save the Date

Thank you to all speakers, participants, partners and sponsors for helping make this year’s conference so dynamic and insightful. We are excited to see you in Geneva on 16 – 18 November 2026 for the next IRF Annual Conference.