International Transport Forum 2011 Transport for Society

Leipzig  (Germany)

When Transport Ministers meet with leaders from industry, civil society and research at the 2011 International Transport Forum, they will focus on improving the benefits of passenger and freight transport for individuals and communities.

The premium annual event on transport and mobility, the 2011 International Transport Forum will include high-level panel discussions, keynote speeches by leading experts, demonstrations of new ideas and technology, technical tours, and networking opportunities.

Wednesday, 25 May 2011
- Understanding the Issues
- Opening Plenary: Putting People First
- A Delicate Balance: Mobility Rights, Needs, Expectations and Costs- Equitable Access
- No Passenger Left Behind
- Keeping it Clean
- Transport, Health and the Environment- More with Less
- Shrinking Budgets and Growing Demand
- Security
- Protecting and Respecting Transport Users- Meeting Tomorrow's Needs
- Transport and Employment- Children's University- Side Events- Technical Tours
- Spanish Presidency ReceptionThursday, 26 May 2011
- Taking Action- Meeting People's Needs in Policy and Planning
Part 1: Moving Passengers

Part 2:  Moving Freight
- Making Transport Safer- Creating Liveable and Sustainable Societies
- Ministerial Session- Innovators' Corner
- Awards Presentation
- Side Events
- Technical Tours
- Gala Dinner

Friday, 27 May 2011
- Better Transport, Better Communities
- Achieving Sustainable Urban Travel
- Cultural Programme
- Technical Tours

For more information:
http://www.internationaltransportforum.org/2011/programme.html