Department of Sports, Taipei City Government

Taipei successfully secured hosting rights last year for the 2029 ITS World Congress, marking international recognition of the city’s achievements in smart transportation and representing a major milestone in bringing Taipei onto the global stage.

The ITS World Congress is the world’s largest event focused on intelligent transportation systems, rotating annually among Europe, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific region. The event includes forums, exhibitions, technology demonstrations, and technical tours, focusing on advanced topics such as AI transportation applications, autonomous vehicles, C-V2X communications, and sustainable mobility. The congress serves as a key platform for international cooperation and industry innovation.

Taipei won the bid after three attempts. In 2024, the city partnered with the Intelligent Transportation Society of Taiwan and received strong support from Mayor Chiang Wan-An. City officials promoted Taipei’s proposal at the ITS Asia-Pacific Forum and visited ITS organizations in New Zealand, Thailand, and South Korea to gain support. In September, Deputy Mayor Lee Ssu-Chuan led a delegation to Dubai for the final presentation. Taipei’s comprehensive event plan and ICT integration capabilities helped defeat Brisbane, Australia, securing hosting rights for 2029.

The 2029 ITS World Congress is scheduled for September in Taipei under the theme “Harmonizing an AITS World.” Plans include more than 200 professional forums, 500 exhibitions and technical tours, and participation from over 1,000 companies and organizations. Attendance is expected to exceed 20,000 international participants.

Taipei City Government continues strengthening integration between artificial intelligence and intelligent transportation systems. Current initiatives include smart intersections, autonomous bus pilot programs, open data applications, and sustainable mobility policies. Beitou-Shilin Technology Park has been selected as a key test area, with a goal of launching commercial autonomous bus services by 2029. A dedicated task force now promotes autonomous bus operations and mobility testing, demonstrating the city’s vision of AI integrated with smart transportation. Taipei also continues working with the Intelligent Transportation Society of Taiwan to expand international cooperation and promote the event at global ITS forums and congresses.

Hosting the congress will strengthen industrial partnerships, expand global exchanges, and boost tourism while positioning Taipei as a global hub for smart mobility innovation. The event will mark a new chapter in urban development, allowing the world to see Taipei and welcoming the world to the city in 2029.