Thierry Goger, a distinguished leader in transport research and European affairs, has been honored with the International Road Federation’s highest individual recognition on the opening day of the 8th IRF Global R2T Conference & Exhibition in Long Beach, California, USA.
The Executive Committee of the International Road Federation (IRF Global) is pleased to announce the election of Randell H. Iwasaki as the new Chairman of IRF Global for a two-year term.
The International Road Federation (IRF Global), in collaboration with the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) and the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), successfully co‑organized the Road Sustainability Forum: Present Challenges and Future Prospects
The International Road Federation (IRF Global), in collaboration with the Institute of Transportation Engineering, successfully hosted the 3rd IRF Annual Europe & Central Asia Regional Congress and the XVIIIth Bulgarian National Transport Infrastructure Conference on 14-16 October 2025 in Sofia, Bulgaria.
The International Road Federation (IRF Global), in partnership with the Argentine Road Association (AAC), successfully hosted the 2025 Pan American Highway International Seminar on October 6–7 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The International Road Federation (IRF Global) hosted a high-impact webinar addressing the urgent global need for safer roads through the use of crash-tested, performance-based roadside safety hardware. More than 330 professionals from 57 countries joined the virtual session, reflecting the global scale and interest in advancing road safety solutions.
The International Road Federation (IRF Global) has taken an important step in redefining its approach to mobility with key outcomes from its June 25 committee meeting. The session, attended by 26 members representing various sectors, highlighted a renewed focus on the future of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS).
The International Road Federation (IRF Global) has successfully concluded its Executive Seminar on Output & Performance-Based Contracts for Preserving Road Assets, held in Istanbul from June 16 to 25, 2025. The seminar brought together senior representatives from road agencies, ministries of transport, development organizations, and the private sector to strengthen capacity in modern road asset management.
At the 2025 ITF Summit, IRF Global hosted a high-level Open Stage Café session exploring the future of infrastructure funding under the title “Smart Road Pricing: Strengthening Transport Resilience through Innovation, Digitalization, and Cooperation.” The session brought together international voices to examine how nations can address growing fiscal and environmental pressures by redefining the mechanisms used to finance road infrastructure.
The International Road Federation (IRF Global) is proud to announce the official launch of three specialized Subcommittees within its MENA regional leadership framework. This significant milestone, confirmed during the 5th IRF Global MENA Committee Meeting, marks a decisive step forward in promoting innovation, safety, and sustainability across the Middle East and North Africa.
The International Road Federation (IRF Global) proudly celebrates its 77th anniversary, marking nearly eight decades of unwavering leadership, innovation, and global influence in the road and transportation sector.
The International Road Federation (IRF Global) played a leading role in the 40th edition of GCC Traffic Week, held in Abu Dhabi, by delivering a series of targeted technical and policy-driven initiatives in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Mobility, the Traffic Safety Sector, and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University.
The International Road Federation (IRF Global), in collaboration with TIMCON and the World Bank's Global Road Safety Facility (GRSF), has successfully completed a significant capacity-building program aimed at strengthening Kenya's institutional capabilities in road safety management.
The International Road Federation (IRF Global) has successfully completed its online training program, "Road Safety Audits: From Concept to Results," held from March 3-13, 2025. Designed for road safety professionals, this intensive program provided advanced technical expertise and practical methodologies essential for conducting effective road safety audits (RSAs) at various stages of infrastructure projects.
The International Road Federation (IRF Global) held a side event during the 4th Global Ministerial Meeting on Road Safety in Marrakech. The event successfully brought together global thought leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to tackle one of today's most pressing challenges: reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries worldwide.
