All submissions will be reviewed by members of the International Programme Committee and subject matter experts drawn from across the Asia-Pacific region and internationally.

Similar to established ITS World Congress and major transport conference processes, submissions will be independently assessed by expert reviewers according to the relevant submission category. The Forum reserves the right to recommend an alternative presentation format where considered appropriate by the reviewers and Programme Committee.

Special Interest Session Review Criteria

Special Interest Session proposals will be assessed against:

• Relevance and timeliness of the proposed topic.
• Significance to the ITS community and Forum objectives.
• Technical merit and thought leadership.
• Diversity of perspectives represented.
• Balance between industry, government, and academic participation.
• Regional relevance across Asia-Pacific markets.
• Potential for audience engagement and discussion.
• Quality and clarity of the session proposal.

Preference will be given to proposals that encourage knowledge exchange, stimulate discussion, and showcase emerging transport opportunities and challenges.

Scientific Paper Review Criteria

Scientific Papers will be assessed against:

• Originality and innovation of the research.
• Technical and scientific rigour.
• Contribution to ITS knowledge and understanding.
• Relevance to Intelligent Transport Systems and Forum themes.
• Quality of methodology, analysis, and interpretation.
• Practical implications and potential impact.
• Clarity of writing, organisation, and presentation.
• Compliance with the paper format and submission requirements.

Reviewers will consider the significance of the research contribution, the quality of evidence presented, and its relevance to future transport and mobility challenges.

Technical Paper Review Criteria

Technical Papers will be assessed against:

• Degree of technical innovation.
• Relevance to ITS practitioners and decision-makers.
• Demonstrated application in a real-world environment.
• Evidence of benefits, outcomes, and lessons learned.
• Transferability and scalability of the approach.
• Contribution to industry practice, operations, or policy.
• Quality and clarity of presentation.
• Compliance with submission requirements.

Reviewers will particularly consider practical implementation experience, demonstrated value, and relevance to the wider ITS community.

Contributions are invited across all aspects of Intelligent Transport Systems and future mobility, including but not limited to the following themes.

Network Development and Demand Management

• Network optimisation and performance.
• Demand management strategies.
• Road user charging and pricing.
• Integrated transport planning.
• Travel demand forecasting.
• Transport system performance monitoring.

Funding, Financing and Investment

• Transport funding models.
• Investment strategies.
• Economic evaluation and business cases.
• Public-private partnerships.
• Value capture and innovative financing.

Smart Infrastructure and Urban Planning

• Digital infrastructure.
• Smart corridors and highways.
• Smart intersections and traffic systems.
• Infrastructure monitoring and asset management.
• Data-driven urban planning.
• Smart city integration.

System Maintenance, Resilience and Climate Adaptation

• Infrastructure resilience.
• Climate adaptation strategies.
• Emergency management and response.
• Asset lifecycle management.
• Risk and resilience planning.
• Disaster preparedness and recovery.

Future Mobility, Smart Traffic Management and Smart Cities

• Smart traffic operations.
• Mobility as a Service (MaaS).
• Digital twins.
• Smart city applications.
• Emerging mobility solutions.
• Integrated transport networks.

Decarbonisation and Electric Mobility

• Electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.
• Sustainable transport systems.
• Renewable energy integration.
• Carbon reduction initiatives.
• Fleet electrification.
• Emissions reduction strategies.

Automated and Connected Transport Systems

• Connected vehicle technologies.
• Cooperative ITS (C-ITS).
• Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communications.
• Automated and autonomous vehicles.
• Connected transport ecosystems.
• Intelligent communications infrastructure.

Public Transport and Integrated Mobility

• Public transport innovation.
• Advanced ticketing and payment systems.
• Passenger information systems.
• Multimodal integration.
• Mass transit technologies.
• Mobility integration and accessibility.

Accessibility, Inclusivity and Community Outcomes

• Universal accessibility.
• Inclusive mobility.
• Transport equity.
• Mobility solutions for ageing populations.
• Indigenous and community-centred approaches.
• Social and community benefits from ITS investment.

Emerging Technologies and Technical Innovation

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning.
• Big data analytics.
• Internet of Things (IoT).
• Digital twins.
• Cybersecurity.
• Advanced sensing technologies.
• Emerging transport technologies and innovation.

Resilient ITS Systems

Important Additional Notes

• All submissions must be original work and must not have been previously published.
• Papers and session proposals must be submitted electronically through the official Forum submission portal.
• All accepted presenters must register for the Forum.
• Authors retain copyright of their work unless otherwise advised.
• The Forum reserves the right to allocate accepted submissions to the most appropriate presentation format.
• All presentations and papers must be delivered in English.

Recommended Word Styles

• Title: Heading 1
• Major Sections (1, 2, 3...): Heading 1
• Subsections (1.1, 1.2...): Heading 2
• Sub-subsections (Requirements, Suitable Contributions): Heading 3
• Body text: Normal
• Bullet lists: List Bullet

The ITS Asia-Pacific Forum 2027 welcomes contributions that demonstrate innovation, measurable impact, practical application, and leadership in shaping the future of intelligent transport systems across the Asia-Pacific region. We encourage submissions from researchers, practitioners, policymakers, technology providers, and transport leaders working together to advance intelligent transport for safer, more connected, sustainable, and inclusive communities.