

2nd International Conference on Traffic Safety (ICTS 2026)
2026 2nd International Conference on Traffic Safety

December 4-6, 2026 Huai'an, China www.icicts.org
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Proceedings will be published in SAE Technical Papers (ISSN: 0148-7191)
First Round Submission Deadline: August 1, 2026 (Early submission, early review, early notification) Acceptance / Rejection Notification: Within 1 week after submission Indexing: EI-Compendex, Scopus |
About ICTS 2026
The 2026 2nd International Conference on Traffic Safety (ICTS 2026) will be held from December 4 to 6, 2026, in Huai'an, China. The conference will focus on cutting-edge research in traffic safety, providing a high-level academic exchange platform for experts and scholars worldwide. It aims to explore new theories, technologies, and methods for enhancing road traffic safety, and to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.
Organizer
Host Institution

Huai'an University
Conference Committee
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Prof. Zhiguo Zhao Dean, School of Transportation Engineering Huai'an University, China |
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| Technical Program Committee Chairs | |
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Prof. Guiliang Zhou Vice Dean, School of Transportation Engineering Huai'an University, China |
Prof. Said Easa Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering |
| Publication Chairs | |
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Assoc. Prof. Choy Peng NG National Defence University of Malaysia, Malaysia |
Assoc. Prof. Ku Chin Soon National Defence University of Malaysia, Malaysia |
| Organizing Committee Chair | |
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Assoc. Prof. Shengxue Zhu Huai'an University, China |
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Call for Papers
| Track 1: Traffic Safety Theory and Technology | Track 2: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) | Track 3: Artificial Intelligence and Traffic Safety |
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Road traffic safety theories and methods Traffic accident analysis and prevention Traffic risk assessment and safety evaluation Traffic safety management and decision-making Traffic safety behavior analysis Driver behavior modeling and safety research Traffic safety under adverse weather and complex environments Pedestrian and non-motorized vehicle safety |
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Smart traffic management Intelligent traffic control and signal optimization Intelligent traffic monitoring and sensing Urban traffic operation analysis Intelligent public transportation Smart urban transportation systems Integrated transportation systems |
Applications of artificial intelligence in traffic safety Machine learning for traffic prediction Deep learning for traffic analysis Computer vision for traffic detection Intelligent traffic video analysis Multi-source traffic data fusion Large language models for traffic applications Explainable AI for traffic systems |
| Track 4: Autonomous Driving and Intelligent Connected Vehicles | Track 5: Traffic Big Data and Digital Twin | Track 6: Transportation Infrastructure Safety |
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Autonomous driving technology Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Intelligent connected vehicles Internet of Vehicles (IoV) Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Autonomous driving safety Intelligent vehicle control Intelligent vehicle perception and decision-making |
Traffic big data analysis Traffic flow prediction Travel behavior analysis Digital twin transportation systems GIS applications in transportation Smart traffic data platforms Traffic information fusion Traffic data mining |
Road infrastructure safety Bridge and tunnel safety Road detection and monitoring Intelligent infrastructure Infrastructure operation and maintenance management Digitalization of transportation facilities Traffic engineering monitoring technology |
For more topics, please contact the Conference Secretary AEIC - Ms. Zhang.
Publication
1. Conference Paper Submission
All submissions will be rigorously reviewed by 2-3 experts from the organizing committee. Accepted papers will be published in SAE Technical Papers (ISSN: 0148-7191), and submitted to EI Compendex and Scopus for indexing after publication.


Submission Guidelines:
EI (SAE) conference papers must be no less than 7 pages.
The basic registration fee covers 7 pages, with the main text occupying at least 5.5 pages. A minimum of 15 references published within the last 10 years is required (self-citations should be minimized). AI detection rate must be below 15%, and similarity rate below 20%.
Template download: Template Download
The conference accepts English submissions only. For translation services, please contact Conference Secretary AEIC - Ms. Zhang (Mobile / WeChat: +86 13925093729).
Each accepted paper is entitled to one free registration (oral presentation or poster display).
Authors of accepted papers are required to give an oral presentation or a poster display.
All authors must be aware of the submission and sign the Author Consent Form.
If a paper is withdrawn after payment due to personal reasons, a service fee (30% of the publication fee) will be charged.
Papers should be academically or practically valuable, and unpublished in domestic or international journals or conferences. The similarity rate must be below 20%. Authors may use iThenticate, CrossCheck, Turnitin, or other systems for self-checking; otherwise, the authors shall bear the consequences of rejection due to high similarity.
The publisher reserves the final right to accept or reject any paper.
Please enter the invitation code (Z8525) when submitting, so that the conference secretary can follow up on your paper.
2. SCI Journals
Additional excellent papers may be invited for publication in SCI journals, subject to availability. Please mark your SCI submission with "Z8525" for priority processing.
* For SCI papers, there is no strict formatting requirement at the initial review stage. Please contact Conference Secretary AEIC - Ms. Zhang (Mobile / WeChat: +86 13925093729) before submission.
Conference Program (Preliminary)
| Date | Time | Activity |
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| December 4, 2026 (Friday) | 13:30-17:30 | Registration |
| December 5, 2026 (Saturday) | 08:30-09:00 | Registration |
| 09:00-10:15 | Opening Ceremony and Keynote Speeches | |
| 10:15-10:30 | Tea Break | |
| 10:30-11:40 | Keynote Speeches (Continued) | |
| 12:00-14:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00-16:50 | Oral Presentations | |
| December 6, 2026 (Sunday) | 09:00-18:00 | Free Activities / Departure |
* The detailed agenda will be updated before the conference. Please stay tuned to the conference website.
Registration Fees
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| Early Bird Submission (before June 30, 2026) | RMB 3,400 / paper |
| Student Submission (double-column, 6-7 pages) | RMB 3,600 / paper |
| Regular Submission (double-column, 6-7 pages) | RMB 3,800 / paper |
| Extra Page Fee (from the 8th page onward) | RMB 400 / page |
| Poster / Oral Presentation (Attendance only, no paper submission) | RMB 1,800 / person |
| Listener (Attendance only, no paper submission) | RMB 1,500 / person |
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* The main text of the paper must be at least 5.5 pages, with a minimum of 15 references published within the last 10 years (self-citations should be minimized). The AI detection rate must be below 15%, and the similarity (plagiarism) rate below 20%. * If an accepted and paid paper is withdrawn due to personal reasons, a 30% handling fee will be deducted from the publication fee. * Each paper registration fee includes one printed copy of the conference abstract book. Attendance Notes: 1. Author Registration: One author of each accepted and registered paper may attend the conference free of charge. 2. Oral Presentation: Authors may apply for oral presentations with 15 minutes each. Please upload the title and abstract in English. A presentation certificate will be issued after the report. 3. Poster Display: Authors may apply for poster display. Posters should be in A1 size and printed in color. 4. Listener Registration: Participants may register without submitting a paper. Group discounts are available for teams of 3 or more. |
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Contact Us
Conference Email: LSTT_Conf@163.com
Conference Secretary: AEIC - Ms. Zhang
Invitation Code [Z8525]
Mobile / WeChat: +86 13925093729 WhatsApp

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the conference, or would like to learn more about ICTS 2026, please feel free to contact the Conference Secretary AEIC - Ms. Zhang.
