Tomorrow.Mobility 2026 Brings 240 Experts to Barcelona to Shape the Future of Urban Transport

Barcelona to Host Tomorrow.Mobility 2026 with Over 240 Global Experts on Sustainable Transport as Spain prepares for a major international gathering focused on cleaner, safer and smarter cities. The three-day congress will bring together policymakers, researchers and business leaders to discuss public transport, innovation and the future of urban travel.

Barcelona Prepares for Major International Mobility Congress

Barcelona will welcome more than 240 international experts for Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress (TMWC) 2026, scheduled for 3–5 November at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue.

Co-organised by Fira de Barcelona and EIT Urban Mobility, the congress will examine how cities can improve transport networks, reduce congestion and develop more sustainable ways for people to travel.

EIT Urban Mobility is an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, a body of the European Union.

The event will connect government officials, researchers, technology specialists and transport companies. Discussions will focus on practical solutions that make everyday journeys safer, easier and more reliable.

For Barcelona, the congress also strengthens its position as an international meeting destination for urban innovation and transport development.

International Experts to Discuss the Future of Urban Transport

The programme features prominent speakers from government, business and academia.

Mobility expert Lukas Neckermann will share insights into smart cities, autonomous transport and the changing relationship between urban spaces and mobility.

Neckermann is known for his work on the Mobility Revolution and has contributed to discussions about how transport technology could reshape cities by 2035.

Teresa Riesgo, Spain’s Secretary General for Innovation, will participate in a high-level discussion about the challenges facing mobility innovators during periods of uncertainty.

Axel Volkery, Head of the Innovation and Urban Mobility unit at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport, will examine how public transport must respond to changing passenger expectations.

Other confirmed participants include Dublin Lord Mayor Daryl Barron, POLIS Secretary General Karen Vancluysen and California State Transportation Agency Secretary Toks Omishakin.

Representatives from Buenos Aires, South Korea and the United States will also contribute to the international discussions.

New Research Highlights Growing Pressure on Public Transport

The congress comes as new research from EIT Urban Mobility highlights the importance of public transport in European cities.

A survey involving 1,503 adults across Barcelona, Munich and Bucharest found that 56% use public transport to reach work or education.

Meanwhile, 52% reported using car-based transport. These categories are not mutually exclusive because respondents may use different travel modes.

The findings also show that public transport users are twice as likely to include walking in their journeys.

However, reliability, overcrowding and traffic congestion remain important concerns.

Safety, comfort and dependable services emerged as major priorities for commuters.

The research also revealed that 41% of respondents feel completely drained when they arrive home after commuting.

These findings underline the need for transport systems that support both mobility and personal wellbeing.

Sustainable Mobility Becomes Important for Tourism and Business Travel

Reliable urban transport is also important for international visitors, conference delegates and business travellers.

Cities with efficient public transport networks can make it easier for visitors to travel between airports, hotels, exhibition centres and major attractions.

Better connections may also encourage travellers to explore destinations beyond traditional tourism districts.

For business events, accessible transport supports smoother delegate movement and reduces dependence on private vehicles.

Tomorrow.Mobility 2026 will provide a platform for discussing these wider benefits, although the congress has not announced specific tourism infrastructure commitments.

The discussions could offer useful insights for destinations seeking to balance visitor growth with cleaner transport and improved urban accessibility.

Barcelona to Welcome Wider Global Innovation Events

Tomorrow.Mobility will take place alongside several international conferences covering urban development and emerging technologies.

These include Smart City Expo World Congress, Tomorrow.Blue Economy, Barcelona Deep Tech Summit and Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress.

Together, the events are expected to attract more than 27,000 attendees and over 1,100 exhibitors.

This combined programme will bring transport planners, technology developers, policymakers and business representatives into one exhibition environment.

The gathering creates opportunities for professional networking, knowledge exchange and international cooperation.

It also demonstrates how transport innovation increasingly connects with cybersecurity, digital technology and wider urban development.

For Barcelona’s meetings industry, the combined events represent a significant international business gathering.

Global Collaboration Remains Central to Sustainable Transport

Tomorrow.Mobility 2026 will place cooperation between cities, governments and private companies at the centre of its programme.

The congress will explore how emerging technologies, improved public services and better urban planning can address transport challenges.

Its wider importance lies in connecting research with practical experience from cities around the world.

As urban populations and travel demands evolve, the discussions in Barcelona could help inform future decisions on sustainable mobility, public transport accessibility and the development of more liveable cities.

Tomorrow.Mobility 2026 will bring international transport leaders together in Barcelona to explore sustainable urban travel and smarter public transport. With more than 240 experts and thousands of visitors expected across associated events, the congress will highlight innovation, accessibility and cooperation as important foundations for future urban mobility development worldwide.