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19th Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition 2026 — Bhubaneswar, Odisha
By Rakesh Kushwaha, Lead Tech & Exam Analyst
Summits & Conferences
The 19th Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition 2026 was held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, with a focus on improving urban accessibility and liveability through digital technologies, intelligent transport systems and sustainable mobility solutions.
Why Is It in News?
The two-day conference was inaugurated on 23 October 2026 and concluded on 24 October 2026. It was organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), through the Institute of Urban Transport (India), with support from the Government of Odisha.
About
The Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition is a national platform for policymakers, urban planners, transport experts, researchers and industry representatives to discuss challenges and innovations in urban transport.
The conference promotes integrated, accessible, inclusive and environmentally sustainable mobility systems. It also provides a platform for sharing best practices and showcasing technologies that can improve public transport and urban living conditions.
The 2026 edition focused on the role of digital technologies and intelligent transport solutions in creating more accessible and liveable cities.
Key Points
- Event: 19th Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition 2026.
- Dates: 23–24 October 2026.
- Venue: Hotel Mayfair Sanctuary, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- Organising ministry: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
- Organising institution: Institute of Urban Transport (India).
- State support: Government of Odisha.
- Inaugurated by: Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu.
- Theme: Urban Accessibility and Liveability in Digital Age.
- Participation: Approximately 1,500 delegates and experts participated.
- Exhibition: 28 exhibitors showcased innovations, technologies and best practices in urban transport.
- Key discussion areas: Digital mobility, intelligent transport systems, gender-responsive planning and sustainable urban transport.
- Main policy message: Urban mobility should be integrated with urban planning from the beginning.
- Three pillars highlighted: Integration, inclusiveness and intelligence.
- Related developments: The conference highlighted progress in metro expansion and electric bus deployment across Indian cities.
- Importance: The event supports better public transport, inclusive city planning, reduced congestion and more sustainable urban development.
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