CARSP/ACIP 2026 Conference Recap
The CARSP/ACIP Conference 2026, co-hosted with Parachute, brought the road safety community together in Halifax, Nova Scotia, from June 14–17, 2026. Under the theme “Connecting Paths: Advancing Road Safety for All,” the conference offered four days of learning, discussion, collaboration, and professional connection.
AT A GLANCE Approximately 180 delegates • 18 technical sessions • 56 oral presentations • 4 poster presentations • 4 panel discussions • 2 keynote presentations • 1 workshop
Program Highlights
The technical program covered a wide range of current and emerging road safety issues. Highlights included panel discussions on off-road vehicle safety, speed management, Vision Zero and the Safe System Approach, and electric micromobility; two keynote presentations on off-road vehicle injuries and the manosphere and road safety; and a workshop on making the case for sustainable transportation investments.
Explore the complete conference schedule and presentation abstracts.
Sponsors, Exhibitors and Conference Experiences
The conference was supported by three Silver sponsors, four Bronze sponsors, and 11 additional sponsors. We are grateful for their support and for the contributions of the 18 exhibitors who connected with delegates throughout the conference.
View the full list of sponsors • Browse the exhibitor directory
Conference Tours
Beyond the formal program, delegates could take part in three conference tours: the WalkShop Tour, the Ferry Good Time Tour, and the Micromobility Tour. These activities provided an informal way to continue conversations while experiencing Halifax.
Explore the conference tours
A Special CARSP Moment
The conference also marked an important moment for CARSP. Brenda Suggett, who recently retired after 15 years as Executive Director, joined us in Halifax, giving the community an opportunity to recognize her dedicated service to CARSP and road safety. The event also welcomed CARSP’s new Executive Director, Kim Henry, and the energy and ideas she brings to the organization.
Conference Resources
Conference photos are available online, and slide decks that presenters agreed to share are currently available to conference delegates through the PheedLoop Go app. Six months after the conference, those slide decks will be posted in the Proceedings section of the CARSP website.
View the CARSP/ACIP 2026 conference photos
Celebrating Excellence
The conference recognized the achievements of students, researchers, practitioners, and long-standing leaders in the road safety community. Explore the full list of awards.
a) Student Poster Competition
Homa Naeini received first place, Lauren Martinelli received second place, and Christopher Due received third place.
b) Student Paper Competition
Omotunde Adeniran received first place and Lucas Petropoulos received second place.
c) Best Abstracts Awards
Denae Dorge received the Mavis Johnson Traffic Safety Award, and received the Dr. Charles H. Miller Award.
d) Mid-Career Trailblazer Awards
The Mid-Career Trailblazer Awards were presented to Dr. Karim El-Basyouny and Dr. Linda Rothman.
e) Lifetime Achievement Awards
The Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to Maxime Brault and Brenda Suggett in recognition of their lasting contributions to road safety.
Supporting Students and Young Professionals
The Young Professionals Committee (YPC) helped make the conference especially welcoming for students and emerging road safety professionals. Activities included the YPC Mentorship Meet & Greet, “Professions in Road Safety: Discover & Connect,” and the Young & Young-at-Heart Networking Mixer, creating valuable opportunities to meet peers, mentors, and established professionals in the field. Find out more about YPC.
A Memorable Close
The Networking and Awards Banquet provided a memorable close to the conference, bringing participants together for an evening of recognition, live music, dancing, conversation, and networking.
Thank you to all speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers, reviewers, partners, and attendees whose time, expertise, and enthusiasm made the CARSP/ACIP 2026 Conference a success. We look forward to see you in next year CARSP/Transoft 2027 Conference in Vancouver.