ATRC 2027 builds on the strong foundation established by its inaugural edition, continuing to create a dynamic platform for advancing transport research and solutions across the continent.

Transport research in Africa is shaped by the continent’s diverse geography, socio-economic conditions, and rapid urbanization. This context provides unique and ample opportunities for transport professionals to advance knowledge and research and inform practical solutions that can transform mobility across Africa.

Following the highly successful inaugural African Transport Research Conference in March 2024, the second edition will be held in Cape Town from 2 to 4 March 2027, with pre-events on 1 March. Thereafter, the conference will rotate to other locations across Africa, strengthening its role as a truly continental platform for transport research and collaboration.

Organised by the Centre for Transport Studies at the University of Cape Town, in partnership with the Volvo Research and Educational Foundations’ (VREF) Mobility and Access in African Cities programme (MAC), the conference seeks to attract scholars who present empirical research findings and critical reflections on current transport policies and practices throughout the African continent.

Submissions to the conference are peer-reviewed and considered for publication in Elsevier’s African Transport Studies (AFTRAN) and Transportation Research Procedia (TRP). ATRC 2027 will be open to researchers worldwide who engage with African transport in their scholarly work