2026 International Mobility Data Summit

Conference Event

2026 International Mobility Data Summit

A 2-day event dedicated to creating better transportation through data.

Where

265 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, Quebec H2Y 1M6

When

September 22 & 23, 2026

Join the Global Conversation on the Future of Transportation

The 2026 International Mobility Data Summit unites global leaders, innovators, and experts for two days of panels, workshops, and hands-on sessions, all focused on one goal: advancing transportation through data.Explore topics across transit, shared mobility, and – new this year – mobility policy, as we dive deep into how data is shaping the way people move around the world.

At the 2024 Summit, more than 190 people from 18 countries came together to collaborate on global data standards and mobility innovation, making it a truly international event. This is your opportunity to connect with the world’s foremost mobility thinkers, exchange ideas, and help define the data-driven future of transportation.

Secure your early-bird ticket today and join the global mobility community shaping what’s next.

Program Overview

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October 30, 2024

Day 1

from 8:30 am
to 9:00 am

Welcome & Registration

from 9:00 am
to 9:30 am

Opening remarks by MobilityData

Keynote: The Last Year in Transit and Shared Mobility by MobilityData

from 9:30 am
to 9:45 am

Break

from 9:45 am
to 10:45 am

Session 1

Room 1

Workshop: How to make sure transit riders get new schedules from GTFS Static datasets on time?

Lead by: Tim Millet (Transit)

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Room 2

Panel: Transforming Urban Mobility: The Impact of Shared Systems and the Role of Cities

Panelists:
Mitch Vars (OMF)
Ted Banken (Candidate for Master of Science in Urban Informatics, Northeastern University)
Charles de la Chevrotière (Agence de Mobilité Durable)

from 10:45 am
to 11:00 am

Break

from 11:00 am
to 12:15 pm

Session 2 For All

Panel: Empowering Global Access: Promoting and Assessing Open Transport Data

Panelists:
Hendrik Opstelten (FTA)
Masahiro Bessho (ODPT)
Gemma Schepers (City of Amsterdam)
Ian Rees (Interline)
Taylor Reich (ITDP)

from 12:15 pm
to 2:00 pm

Lunch, Fireside chats

Fireside Chats: An informal conversation with a guest and a moderator.

from 2:00 pm
to 3:15 pm

Session 3

Panel: Learned Lessons & Challenges of Managing GTFS for Massive Systems

Panelists:
Shanti Gonzales (MBTA)
Alvaro Madrigal Montes de Oca (SEMOVI)
Hazem Fahmi (Transport for Cairo)

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Presentation: Enhancing Intermodal Mobility: Data Standards and AI-driven Forecasting for Carshare and Sharing Mobility Services

Speaker:
Bastian Leferink (raumobil GmbH)

from 3:15 pm
to 3:45 pm

Break

from 3:45 pm
to 5:00 pm

Session 4

Panel: Talking about TODS: How the v2 standard will shape the future of internal transit data.

Panelists:
Jeff Kessler (Keolis Boston)
Erik Jensen (WMATA)
Joshua Fabian (MBTA)

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Panel: Enhancing Interoperability: Seamless Integrations in Shared Mobility from Availability to Booking

Panelists:
Edwin van den Belt (TOMP-API)
Ferdinand Burgersdijk (Fairsfair Foundation)
Cameron Monagle (Transit)
Konstantin Fedorov (LocoMotion)

from 5:00 pm
to 5:30 pm

Press Conference

from 5:30 pm
to 7:00 pm

A networking Happy Hour

Sessions are subject to change

October 31, 2024

Day 2

from 8:00 am
to 9:00 am

Welcome & Networking

from 9:00 am
to 10:00 am

Community Pitch

Registration details to come!

from 10:00 am
to 10:15 am

Break

from 10:15 am
to 12:15 pm

Session 1

Room 1

Panel: Global Perspectives on Transit: Data Policy, Political Economy, and Urban Accessibility

Panelists:
Tainá Bittencourt (Brazilian National Front of Mayors)
Gustavo Balieiro (Bus2)
Francisco Ferdinard (PhD Researcher)
Juan Daniel Bustillos (Institute for Transportation and Development Policy in Mexico)

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Room 2

Workshop: Save GBFS Computing Bandwidth

Lead by:
Brian Ferris (Google)
Tom Erik Støwer (Entur)

from 12:15 pm
to 2:00 pm

Lunch, Fireside chats

Fireside Chats: An informal conversation with a guest and a moderator.

from 2:00 pm
to 3:15 pm

Session 2

Presentation(?): Revolutionizing Transit: Community-Based GTFS for Inclusive Mobility

Participants:
Leonardo Gutierrez Gutiérrez (Trufi)
Elsa Bruyère (Fabrique des Mobilités Québec)
Anuj Patil, Kyle Shannon (Volunteer Transportation Center)
Stephen Kuban (The Routing Company)
Vincent Paturet (Entur)

—

Workshop: GBFS v3 Implementation

from 3:15 am
to 3:45 am

Break

from 3:45 pm
to 5:00 pm

Session 3

Workshop: GTFS-TripModifications: What’s next?

Lead by:
Guillaume Campagna (Transit)
Ritesh Warade (Swiftly)

—

Shared Mobility session to be announced soon.

from 5:00 pm
to 5:15 pm

Closing remarks by MobilityData

Sessions are subject to change

Attending The Summit

Tickets

Every Summit Ticket Includes:

Full access to the entire two-day Sumit program
Snacks, lunch, coffee, & tea on both days
Access to our exclusive Networking Happy Hour with drinks and canapés provided

Get the Right Ticket & Save!

Ticket prices vary by sector, so be sure to select the right one for you. As always, MobilityData Members get the best rates. Want in on the savings? Become a Member today!

Bringing a team of 5 or more? Contact us for exclusive group discounts!

Accommodations

Stay in old Montreal where the Summit is happening for a minimal commute!

Le Saint-Sulpice Hotel Montreal – Use code: “MOBILITY” for 25% from Tuesday October 29 to Friday November 1st.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Support our mission to provide better transportation through data and position your organization as a thought leader. Become a sponsor! Learn more from the Sponsorship Program and reach out to events@mobilitydata.org to secure your spot today.

Inside the 2024 Summit

Experience the 2024 International Mobility Data Summit through our official video and photo highlights.

The Highlights Video

A condensed perspective on The 2024 International Mobility Data Summit.

The Official Photos

Click through the photos of the event to re-live the 2024 International Mobility Data Summit.