Buenos Aires — October 7, 2025 – 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 seminar brought together road professionals from across the Americas and beyond, highlighting the importance of international collaboration in advancing infrastructure, mobility, and innovation in transport.
The event opened with a vibrant ceremony uniting engineers, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders, setting the stage for in-depth discussions and knowledge exchange. In a message shared at the seminar, Patrick Sankey, President & CEO of IRF Global, emphasized the event’s global significance: “This centennial seminar offered a unique platform to exchange expertise, showcase innovative solutions, and foster collaboration across the Americas, supporting the development of safer, smarter, and more sustainable transport networks.”
Emma Albrieu, President of the Argentine Road Association (AAC), reflected on the centennial significance, noting that, “One hundred years after the first Pan-American Congress, Buenos Aires once again hosted the event to address issues of connectivity and new technologies applied to roads and transportation.”
Over the two days, participants engaged in in-depth sessions exploring the latest challenges and opportunities in highway design, operations, and maintenance, alongside innovative technologies shaping the future of mobility. Discussions emphasized modernizing regional corridors, implementing advanced Road User Charging (RUC) frameworks, and enhancing infrastructure resilience against environmental and traffic-related pressures. The seminar also highlighted the transformative potential of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), including AI-driven traffic management, predictive maintenance, and smart monitoring technologies, all of which are redefining road safety and operational efficiency.
Beyond technical sessions, the event featured interactive workshops and exhibitions showcasing durable pavement solutions, innovative financing models, and cutting-edge safety practices. These segments provided participants with actionable insights and the opportunity to exchange ideas with leading experts, fostering collaboration on the pressing challenges and opportunities facing modern road networks.
The 2025 Pan American Highway International Seminar successfully combined a celebration of a historic milestone with forward-looking discussions on sustainable, resilient, and technologically advanced road infrastructure, reinforcing Buenos Aires’ role as a hub for innovation in transportation.
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