Call for Presenters
Present at the 2026 TACConf – Call for Presenters Now Open
Winnipeg, Manitoba · October 2026
Share your knowledge, research, and real-world experience with the transportation community at the 2026 Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Conference & Exhibition. We’re inviting professionals, researchers, students, and industry leaders to submit proposals for this national event.
Submit your abstract or panelist application by Tuesday, January 27, 2026
What You’ll Find in the Call for Presenters Guide
The Call for Presenters Guide provides everything you need to prepare a strong submission, including:
- Descriptions of more than 70 technical sessions across six tracks:
- Environment and Climate Change
- Infrastructure & Asset Management
- Mobility
- Safety, Design and Operations
- Technology
- Workforce Development
- Details on session types including:
- Presentation Sessions: 25-minute individual presentations
- NEW! Lightning Sessions: 8-minute, high-impact presentations
- Panel Discussions: Moderated conversations with invited panelists
Review criteria and process details before making a submission.
Download the Call for Presenters Guide and other resources
Why Present at the 2026 TACConf?
Contribute to the shared knowledge base of the transportation sector
Network with peers and leading experts
Share lessons learned from projects, analysis, and applied research
Build visibility for your research, project, or innovation
Explore emerging topics and exchange perspectives
Gain recognition from a national audience
Students: Apply for the Student Paper Prize
Students are encouraged to submit! The Student Paper Prize celebrates excellence in papers delivered by full-time post-secondary students.
To be eligible, students must:
- Be the principal author and registered full-time at a recognized institution
- Use a school-affiliated email address for submission
- Select the Student Paper Prize option in the submission portal
- Have their draft paper accepted without conditions in Phase 2 (mid-June)
Key Dates
Call for abstracts and panelist applications due
Abstract notifications issued; Panelist applications reviewed
Technical program schedule released
Phase 2 draft submissions due
Phase 2 notifications issued
Presentation schedule announced
Full program published
Questions?
Email us at tp-pt@tac-atc.ca
Visit our FAQs for presenters or email us at
tp-pt@tac-atc.ca.