IRF Global R2T Conference 2026: Full Schedule

11:45am AKST

Digital Tools for Roadway Condition Assessment

Tuesday November 3, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm AKST

AI-driven pavement scanning and predictive maintenance technologies; opportunities for vendors to showcase inspection equipment and data platforms.

Tuesday November 3, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm AKST

Technical

2:00pm AKST

Sustainable Pavement Materials and Performance Evaluation

Tuesday November 3, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm AKST

Recycled aggregates, friction testing, and climate-resilient designs; vendor spotlights on material suppliers and testing kits.

Tuesday November 3, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm AKST

Technical

9:00am AKST

Advances in Autonomous Vehicle Infrastructure Readiness

Wednesday November 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am AKST

Sensor integration and road design for AV safety; vendor discussions on AV-compatible signage and tech.

Wednesday November 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am AKST

Technical

9:00am AKST

AI Innovations in Road Safety and Crash Prevention

Wednesday November 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am AKST

Predictive analytics for high-risk corridors and work zone automation; vendor tools for safety tech.

Wednesday November 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am AKST

Technical

9:00am AKST

Innovations in Pavement Preservation Technologies

Wednesday November 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am AKST

Sealants, crack fillers, and rejuvenators for extended road life; vendor showcases of preservation products.

Wednesday November 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am AKST

Technical

2:00pm AKST

Drone and AI-Driven Inspections: Automating Pavement Condition Assessments

Wednesday November 4, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm AKST

Hands-on review of drone-based surveys and AI image analysis for detecting distress; vendor drones and software.

Wednesday November 4, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm AKST

Technical

2:00pm AKST

Integrating Multimodal Mobility: Policies for Seamless Transit and New Mobility Services

Wednesday November 4, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm AKST

Strategies for Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platforms integrating public transit with micromobility and AVs

Wednesday November 4, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm AKST

Technical

2:00pm AKST

IoT-Enabled Pavements and Sensors: Real-Time Monitoring for Safer Roads

Wednesday November 4, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm AKST

Deployment of embedded sensors for pavement health, frost protection, and predictive analytics; vendor hardware demos.

Wednesday November 4, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm AKST

Technical

4:00pm AKST

High-Friction Surface Treatments: Enhancing Pavement Skid Resistance

Wednesday November 4, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm AKST

Practical methods for applying overlays to reduce wet-weather crashes; vendor materials and machinery.

Wednesday November 4, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm AKST

Technical

4:00pm AKST

MaaS Platforms: Technical Integration of Multimodal Data and Payments

Wednesday November 4, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm AKST

Building apps for unified transit, bike-sharing, and ride-hailing; vendor data integration and payment platforms.

Wednesday November 4, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm AKST

Technical

4:00pm AKST

V2X-Enabled Smart Roads: Deploying Connected Sensors for Traffic Optimization

Wednesday November 4, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm AKST

Technical deployment of sensors linked to V2X for congestion reduction; vendor V2X hardware.

Wednesday November 4, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm AKST

Technical

9:30am AKST

Micromobility Infrastructure: Designing Roads for E-Bikes and Scooters

Thursday November 5, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am AKST

Pavement designs and safety features for e-bikes and scooters; vendor micromobility integration tools.

Thursday November 5, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am AKST

Technical

9:30am AKST

Warm-Mix Asphalt (WMA) and RAP Integration: Low-Temperature Techniques for Energy Savings

Thursday November 5, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am AKST

Hands-on methods for producing WMA with high RAP to cut emissions; vendor additives and equipment.

Thursday November 5, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am AKST

Technical