General News: 15th World Congress To Be The Largest ITS Event In 2008

Date: 01 August 2008

Hosted by the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America), ERTICO, and ITS Japan, the 15th World Congress on ITS will be combined with ITS America’s Annual Meeting and Exposition, making it the largest ITS event in 2008 that is expected to attract more than 10,000 transportation, technology and business professionals from more than 45 countries.

Delegates to the 15th World Congress on ITS will have access to:

• 350,000 square feet of exhibition space – the largest ever for a World Congress
• 800+ industry-leading speakers
• Cutting-edge ITS-specific education sessions
• 3 plenary sessions
• 76 executive & special sessions 
• 167 technical & scientific sessions
• 56 annual meeting sessions & forum showcases
• 250 poster presentations in 5 interactive sessions 
• Exclusive technical tours offering a behind the scenes look at innovative ITS solutions
• The largest fully-integrated demonstration showcasing vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-roadside      communication technologies and  services including innovative mobility solutions operating on the streets and highways of New York
• Limitless opportunities to connect with an international audience in a world-class city 
• New York City and all the unforgettable sights, entertainment and activities for you and your family

Register before September 1 and save up to $400. Don’t miss your chance to experience the largest fully-integrated demonstration of deployed and marketable ITS technologies ever.

The preliminary program is available for download at
http://itsworldcongress.org/images//15th_world_congress_on_its_preliminary_brochure_iwc08.pdf

New for 2008!  Professional Development Hours for Delegates
Your attendance at the 15th World Congress and ITS America's Annual Meeting will entitle you to earn up to as many as 23 professional development hour (PDH) units.  Many engineering and related licensure and certification agencies around the world require the demonstration of continuing professional competency that is met by attending the World Congress and Annual Meeting sessions.  Check out the website for more information on this new feature.
Thank you – and we look forward to experiencing this cornerstone event with you, November 16-20 in New York City.

15th World Congress on ITS Show Management
www.itsworldcongress.org

P.S.  Transportation, technology, and business professionals involved with any aspect of intelligent transport systems – from development and management through delivery, implementation, and operation – should register today for the 15th World Congress.  For the latest information or to register, visit http://www.itsworldcongress.org.

The World Congress only stages every three years in the U.S. and there is a lot of ground to cover, so why not bring a colleague or two or even your whole team. It will be the best investment you make for your organization this year.