WELCOME FROM THE WRC 2027 COMMITTEE

On behalf of the World Road Association (PIARC), and the Canadian Organizing Committee, we are pleased to invite you to take part in the XXVIII PIARC World Road Congress, which will be held from Oct 4 to 8 October 2027 at the Vancouver Convention Center, in Vancouver, Canada.

Perched between the awe-inspiring Rocky Mountains and the expansive Pacific Ocean, Vancouver emerges as a dynamic cosmopolitan hub within Canada that blends cultural heritage with extraordinary experiences, making it the perfect place to host the 28th edition of the World Road Congress.

Organized every four years since 1908, the aim of this 4-day congress is to encourage the sharing of international experience and best practices. Featuring Ministers, academics, practitioners, and PIARC’s international partners associations, the Congress connects you with a powerful global ecosystem of industry expertise driving leadership and innovation across the entire road sector.

The PIARC World Road Congress 2027 will feature a major exhibition, technical tours, a diverse social program, and a robust technical program showcasing the culmination of the work of PIARC’s technical committees over the past four years.

Partnering organizations will be invited to participate in foresight sessions, fostering collaboration and innovation. Under the theme “Paving the Road to a Cleaner Future” the Congress will place sustainability, resilience, and decarbonization at the heart of global infrastructure discussions.

With participation from more than 120 member nations, the World Road Congress unites administrations, road operators, researchers, practitioners and academics around a shared mission: building a resilient future for the road sector. This Congress is truly global in scope and ambition, welcoming countries from every region, climate, and stage of economic development.

We invite road experts, academics and students, and administrators from both the public and private sectors, from all countries to join us for the World Road Congress in Vancouver—where the ocean, mountains, and a spirit of innovation come together, offering an inspiring backdrop for our global conversations. I encourage you to put this event in your calendar and look forward to seeing you in Vancouver in 2027!