2026 ITS MN Fall Forum – Call for Abstracts

ITS Minnesota's 32nd Annual Fall Forum will take place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at the Minnesota State Fair North End Event Center. We're now accepting abstracts for presentations.

⏳ Deadline extended one week – abstracts now due Friday, August 21, 2026!

📩 SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT

You are invited to submit an abstract for a presentation that aligns with one or more of the themes below. This year, we're especially interested in sessions that move beyond the traditional format and actively engage participants in learning, discussion, and collaboration. In addition to traditional presentations, we encourage submissions for:

• 🛠️ Facilitated Workshops – Hands-on learning experiences that build skills or explore practical applications.
• 💬 Roundtable Discussions – Small-group conversations focused on shared challenges, ideas, or emerging issues.
• 🎤 Interactive Panels – Dynamic panel sessions that incorporate audience participation, polling, case discussions, or Q&A throughout.

🎯 Themes

🚦 ITS Topics

• ITS Asset Management, Maintenance, and Lifecycle Planning
• Next Generation ITS/CAV Technologies
• Use of AI in ITS or Operations
• Transit/Multi-Modal Technology
• Smart Cities/Connected Cities
• Data Management and Infrastructure
• Freight/Mobility
• Vehicle Electrification
• Cybersecurity and System Resilience

🛣️ Traffic Engineering Topics

• Transportation Systems and Networks
• Traffic Control and Management
• Traffic Flow and Operations

🚧 Traffic Safety Topics

• Emergency Management Technology (floods, snowstorms, etc.)
• Human Factors and Behavior
• Crash Analysis and Prevention
• Vehicle and Technology Safety
• Policy, Equity, and Governance

📝 Submission Details

Deadline: Friday, August 21, 2026

Send to: [email protected]

Abstract length: 500 words or less

Please include: Presentation title, abstract description, and the name and contact information for the presenter(s)

Presentation length: 15 to 20 minutes

🌎 Working on a project outside of Minnesota? We still want to hear from you – submissions that offer our audience a national perspective are welcome.

👀 Don't have a presentation of your own, but recently attended one you think would be a great fit for the Fall Forum? Send your suggestions and recommendations to [email protected].

🗓️ Registration will open soon – stay tuned!