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68th International Meeting • April 15-16, 2027 Technology Driving Transportation ForwardThe 68th International Meeting of the Transportation Research Forum, taking place April 15-16, 2027, in Kansas City, MO, brings together global leaders to discuss cutting-edge research, policy, and innovation in transportation. From sustainable solutions to advanced logistics, dive into sessions that drive progress and collaboration in the industry. |
Topics | ◆ | Next-Generation Air and Maritime Transportation | | ◆ | Cybersecurity, AI, Transportation Analytics, and Policy and Data Governance | | ◆ | Autonomous Systems and Connected Mobility | | ◆ | Electrification and Alternative Energy Transitions | | ◆ | Smart Infrastructure and Intelligent Transportation Systems | | ◆ | Disruptions in Maritime Routes | | ◆ | Implications of Rail Mergers | | ◆ | Confronting the New Wave of Cargo Crime | | ◆ | Multimodal Integration, Public Transit & Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) | | ◆ | Smart Cities, Equity and Last-Mile Delivery | | ◆ | Drones, Robots, and Automated Warehouse Technologies |
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Call for Presentation Proposals (Abstracts) The Transportation Research Forum (TRF) presents the best of current research and practice in transportation, emphasizing innovation and quantified experience. For our 68th annual forum, April 15 – 16, 2027, join transportation researchers, practitioners, and students from all over the globe at the University of Missouri - Kansas City, MO. The TRF conference provides academics, practitioners, and students the forum to present the best of current research, innovations, and trends in the transportation field. General Expectations of All Submissions | ◆ | Original: explores a new idea, project or issue; discusses existing research with promise of new insight; discusses new research; or presents new ways of considering existing information | | ◆ | Engaging: has a high potential to attract conference attendees by addressing the needs of transportation researchers and practitioners | | ◆ | Significant: raises and discusses issues important to the transportation sector | | ◆ | Quality: provides data and literature support for arguments and conclusions |
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Paper/Poster Submission: Important Dates (Deadlines) | Milestone | Podium Presentations | Poster Presentations | | Abstract Submission Open | October 2, 2026 | October 2, 2026 | | Abstract Submission Deadline | January 12, 2027 | March 2, 2027 | | Acceptance Notification | December 16 – January 31, 2027 | December 16 – March 9, 2027 | | Full Submission for Award Consideration | March 1, 2027 | — | | Author Registration Deadline | March 26, 2027 | March 26, 2027 |
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Guidelines for Podium Presentations Instructions | ◆ | Abstracts submitted should be 350 – 1200 words with 3-5 keywords. | | ◆ | Content must be original and relevant to TRF. | | ◆ | Please ensure all articles are proofread and checked for accuracy prior to submission. |
Review Criteria | ◆ | The acceptance decisions will consider the topic’s originality, importance, and relevance of the topic to transportation and the clarity of the writing. |
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Guidelines for Poster Presentations Instructions | ◆ | A 150 word abstract of the poster topic should be submitted with 3-5 keywords. | | ◆ | Content must be original and relevant to TRF. | | ◆ | Please ensure all articles are proofread and checked for accuracy prior to submission. |
Format | ◆ | A 3’ x 4’ standard poster board will be provided for poster display | | ◆ | If your poster describes a collaborative project, other contributors should be listed as co-authors on your poster. | | ◆ | Presenters should be at their poster for the duration of the session to explain and answer questions from attendees. |
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Awards Each year at the Annual Forum, TRF presents several awards: | ◆ | President’s Award made to an outstanding transportation professional | | ◆ | Distinguished Transportation Researcher Award | | ◆ | Herbert O. Whitten TRF Service Award made to a TRF member whose contributions have played an important role in the history of the organization | | ◆ | Best Paper Award at the Annual Forum | | ◆ | Graduate Student Best Paper Award at the Annual Forum | | ◆ | Best Student Agricultural Paper Award | | ◆ | Best Poster Award at the Annual Forum |
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Themed Sessions TRF welcomes proposals for themed sessions from any individual or organization as part of the regular paper submission process. Session proposals are limited to one per organization. Organizations that sponsor the Annual Forum at any level may submit a proposal for a themed session. Organizations that host a session, which typically has three or four speakers, will be acknowledged at the session, can choose a general theme for the session (e.g., agricultural transportation or air transportation), and will have representation on the committee that chooses papers and any paper awards for the session. However, to preserve the academic integrity of our organization and its Annual Forum, all final decisions on papers and awards will be made by a representative of TRF. |
Post Conference Publication and Indexing TRF does not publish conference proceedings. Authors are invited to submit their papers for inclusion and publication in the Journal of the Transportation Research Forum, published as part of Research in Transportation Economics (RETREC), an Elsevier journal at https://trforum.org/journal-of-the-trf/jtrfsubmissions. |
AI Policy Authors may use AI tools when preparing their manuscripts, provided the use is responsible and consistent with accepted standards of research ethics. Any use of AI must be disclosed at submission and, where appropriate, within the manuscript itself. Use of spelling and grammar check tools does not need to be disclosed. |
Ready to submit? Find all the details and the submission link on the forum website. |
To learn more information: annualforum.trforum.orgApril 15-16, 2027 • University of Missouri-Kansas City |