Canadian Urban Transit Association Spring Summit and AGM 2026

Name: Canadian Urban Transit Association Spring Summit and AGM 2026
Start: 2026-05-30T11:00:00Z
End: 2026-06-02T19:30:00Z
Location: Hilton Quebec Hotel

Hilton Quebec Hotel

May 30 to June 2, 2026

2026 Spring Summit Call For Abstracts

We welcome abstracts in the following streams:

Decarbonization and Climate Resilience in Transit
Focus on actionable pathways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen energy resilience, and adapt transit systems and infrastructure to climate impacts. Topics may include system wide decarbonization strategies, renewable energy integration, climate risk assessment, and operational planning for extreme weather events.
Autonomous and Connected Mobility Solutions
Explores the integration of emerging mobility technologies such as autonomous vehicles, connected infrastructure, and advanced microtransit models. Submissions may address regulatory frameworks, safety assurance, human machine interaction, and system interoperability.
Funding Innovation, Financial Sustainability, and Policy Levers
Addresses evolving models for transit financing, including public private partnerships, innovative revenue tools, federal and provincial funding mechanisms, and cost optimization strategies. Presentations may focus on long term financial resilience, value capture approaches, and policy levers that support strategic investment.
Data and Artificial Intelligence
Focuses on the use of data, analytics, and artificial intelligence to optimize operations, enhance customer experience, and inform strategic planning. Submissions may include AI enabled service planning, machine learning applications, data governance frameworks, and performance measurement innovations.
Customer Experience, Service Interface, and Marketing
Focuses on how transit agencies design, communicate, and deliver services to customers. Topics may include customer service models, digital and physical service interfaces, branding and marketing strategies, rider information systems, and tools for understanding and responding to customer needs.

Quebec City, Quebec, May 31 - June 2, 2026

Call for abstracts closes: February 16, 2026

The CUTA Spring Summit and AGM will take place at the Hilton Quebec Hotel, May 31 - June 2, 2026.

Welcome to Québec City

We look forward to welcoming you to the historic city of Quebec City, Canada. Known for its rich heritage and European charm, Quebec City is a cultural and economic centre with a distinctive character. The city is home to the renowned Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, showcasing both historic and contemporary works in a beautiful park setting. Quebec City also celebrates its history and identity through Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where visitors can explore centuries of architecture and tradition. We are proud to partner with Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC), our host transit city, to ensure seamless connections throughout the city as you explore all that Quebec City has to offer.