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Transport Means 2026

About Conference

30^th international scientific conference TRANSPORT MEANS 2026 will be held on 7-9 October, 2026 in Kaunas at the Victoria Hotel Kaunas (Miško g. 11, Kaunas).

Session Waterborne Transport will be held on October 9 in Klaipėda University, Klaipėda, Bijūnų Str. 17.

The conference focuses on live interaction among participants, but there is also some scope for a limited number of virtual oral and poster presentations.

It continues a long tradition and reflects the most relevant scientific and practical problems of transport engineering.
The aim of the conference is to provide a platform for discussion, interactions and exchange among researchers, industries and engineers.
The reports cover a wide variety of topics related to the most pressing issues of today’s transport systems development.

The main areas covered in the plenary session and in the sections are: design development, maintenance and exploitation of transport means, implementation of advanced transport technologies, development of defense transport, environmental and social impact, advanced and intelligent transport systems, transport demand management, traffic control, specifics of transport infrastructure, safety and pollution problems, integrated and sustainable transport, modeling and simulation of transport systems and elements.

Organizing Committee

Chairman – Prof. Ž. Bazaras, Department of Transport Engineering, KTU (Lithuania)
Vice-Chairman – Prof. V. Paulauskas, Department of Marine Engineering, KU (Lithuania)
Vice-Chairman – Dr. R. Makaras, Head of Department of Transport Engineering, KTU (Lithuania)
Secretary – Dr. R. Keršys, Department of Transport Engineering, KTU (Lithuania)

Members:

Dr. K. Juzėnas, Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design, KTU
Dr. B. Plačienė, Department of Marine Engineering, KU
Prof. A. Keršys, Department of Transport Engineering, KTU
Prof. V. Lukoševičius, Department of Transport Engineering, KTU
Dr. J. Jablonskytė, Department of Transport Engineering, KTU
Dr. S. Japertas, Department of Transport Engineering, KTU
Prof. S. Kilikevičius, Department of Transport Engineering, KTU
Dr. R. Skvireckas, Department of Transport Engineering, KTU
Dr. D. Juodvalkis, Department of Transport Engineering, KTU
Dr. V. Dzerkelis, Department of Transport Engineering, KTU
Dr. K. Špakauskas, Department of Transport Engineering, KTU
Dr. M. Lendraitis, Department of Transport Engineering, KTU
Dr. U. K. Medževeprytė, Department of Transport Engineering, KTU
M. Dagilis, Department of Transport Engineering, KTU
A. Survila, Department of Transport Engineering, KTU
R. Džiaugienė, Department of Transport Engineering, KTU

Scientific Committee

Chairman – Prof. V. Ostaševičius, Member of Lithuanian and Swedish Royal Engineering Academies of Sciences, Chairman of IFToMM National Committee of Lithuania

Members:

Prof. H. Adeli, The Ohio State University (USA)
Dr. A. Alop, Estonian Maritime Academy of Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia)
Prof. Ž. Bazaras, Department of Transport Engineering, KTU (Lithuania)
Prof. M. Bogdevičius, Faculty of Transport Engineering, VILNIUS TECH (Lithuania)
Prof. D. Bazaras, Faculty of Transport Engineering, VILNIUS TECH (Lithuania)
Dr. I. Bartusevičienė, World Maritime University (Sweden)
Prof. R. Burdzik, Silesian University of Technology (Poland)
Prof. P.M.S.T. de Castro, Porto University (Portugal)
Prof. R. Cipollone, L’Aquila University (Italy)
Prof. Z. Dvorak, University of Žilina (Slovakia)
Prof. J. Furch, University of Defence (Czech Republic)
Dr. S. Himmetoğlu, Hacettepe University (Turkey)
Prof. O. Ievsieieva, NGO International Educators and Scientists Foundation (Ukraine)
Prof. I. Jacyna-Gołda, Warsaw University of Technology (Poland)
Dr. J. Jankowski, Polish Ships Register (Poland)
Prof. A. Keršys, Department of Transport Engineering, KTU (Lithuania)
Prof. M. Kłodawski, Warsaw University of Technology (Poland)
Prof. M. Kopczewski, General Tadeusz Kościuszko Military University of Land Forces (Poland)
Dr. B. Leitner, University of Žilina (Slovakia)
Prof. K. Lewczuk, Warsaw University of Technology (Poland)
Prof. V. Lukoševičius, Department of Transport Engineering, KTU (Lithuania)
Prof. J. Majerčák, University of Žilina (Slovakia)
Dr. R. Makaras, Department of Transport Engineering, KTU (Lithuania)
Dr. R. Markšaitytė, Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania)
Prof. A. Mohany, Ontario Tech University (Canada)
Prof. V. Paulauskas, Department of Marine Engineering, KU (Lithuania)
Prof. P. Pererva, National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute” (Ukraine)
Prof. O. Prentkovskis, Faculty of Transport Engineering, VILNIUS TECH (Lithuania)
Prof. V. Priednieks, Latvian Maritime Academy (Latvia)
Prof. L. Raslavičius, Department of Transport Engineering, KTU (Lithuania)
Prof. S. Ricci, Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)
Dr. D. Rohacs, Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Hungary)
Dr. J. Ryczyński, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (Poland)
Prof. M. Sitarz, WSB University, (Poland)
Prof. D. Szpica, Bialystok University of Technology (Poland)
Dr. A. Šakalys, North Sea – Baltic Core Network Corridor (Lithuania)
Dr. Ch. Tatkeu, French National Institute for Transport and Safety Research (France)
Prof. M. Wasiak, Warsaw University of Technology (Poland)
Dr. F. Viadero-Monasterio, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Spain)
Prof. A. Vilkauskas, Training Centre of Aviation Specialists, KTU (Lithuania)
Prof. Z. Vintr, University of Defence (Czech Republic)

Registration is now open for the
“Transport Means 2026” conference

REGISTRATION

Topics

Aviation
Automotive
Railway
Defence Technologies
Fuels and Combustion
Traffic
Mobility, Safety
Intelligent Transport Systems
Transport Infrastructure and Logistics
Transport Economics
Transport Psychology
Waterborne Transport

Dates

April 30, 2026: Registration and abstract submission
June 15, 2026: Full papers submission
September 10, 2026: Poster submission
September 1, 2026: Conference fee payment
October 7 – 9, 2026: Conference

Information for Authors

Invitation

Example

Author‘s Guarantee Form

Poster Template

Hotel accommodation offers

Please send the Author’s Guarantee Form and paper by e-mail to: robertas.kersys@ktu.lt

The posters should be prepared by applying Stand A1 (841×594), Portrait orientation.

Photos and/or videos will be taken during the event. The photos and videos may be used to promote the event on social networks, websites, press, etc.

Conference Fee

The conference fee (350 EUR) includes attendance to the scientific sessions, the publication of one paper in Conference Proceedings (electronic format), 2 lunches and 4 coffee breaks during the conference, 1 dinner and 2 excursions.

Accompanying person fee (200 EUR) includes 2 lunches and 4 coffee breaks during the conference, 1 dinner and 2 excursions.

The publication fee (200 EUR) includes the publication of one paper in the Conference Proceedings (electronic format) and virtual presentation.

Each paper must be no more than 6 pages. Extra pages will be charged 50 EUR per page.

Poster printing fee (20 EUR).

After confirmation of the acceptance of your paper (but not later than 1^st September 2026), please transfer the above-mentioned fee to the following bank account:

Beneficiary’s bank:

AB SEB bankas,

SWIFT CBVI LT 2X

Beneficiary’s account (IBAN): LT 387044060003104481

Name and address of Beneficiary: Kaunas University of Technology; K. Donelaičio 73, Kaunas, LT-44029

(Bank code: 70440)

Payment peculiarity: Conference TRANSPORT MEANS 2026 (invoice No. SF5150000, KO017)

Please indicate in Your bank transfer:

TRANSPORT MEANS 2026, account KO017, Authors Name, Title of Organization, City and Country

e.g.

TRANSPORT MEANS 2026, acc KO017, Name Surname, KTU, Kaunas, Lithuania

Please send the copy of payment order by e-mail to: robertas.kersys@ktu.lt

Cancellation policy

Cancellations received before August 1^st, 2026 will receive a 75% refund.

No refund will be granted for cancellations received from August 2^nd, 2026.

Contacts

Contacts

Further information can be obtained by e-mail.

CONFERENCE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE ADDRESS:

Kaunas University of Technology
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design
Department of Transport Engineering
Studentų str. 56 – 234
LT – 51424 Kaunas
LITHUANIA

E-mail: robertas.kersys@ktu.lt

Venue

Victoria Hotel Kaunas
Miško str. 11, Kaunas, Lithuania
https://hotelvictoria.lt/en/kaunas/

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION OFFERS

Victoria Hotel Kaunas

Victoria Hotel Kaunas
Miško str. 11, Kaunas, Lithuania
https://hotelvictoria.lt/en/kaunas/

Suggestion for accommodation in Victoria Hotel Kaunas

Kaunas Hotel

Hotel Kaunas
Laisves av. 79, Kaunas, Lithuania
http://www.kaunashotel.lt/

Suggestion for accommodation in Hotel Kaunas

Best Western Hotel Santaka

Best Western Hotel Santaka
J. Gruodzio st. 21, Kaunas, Lithuania
https://www.santakahotel.eu/en/

Suggestion for accommodation in Best Western Hotel Santaka

Best Baltic Hotel Kaunas

Best Baltic Hotel Kaunas
A. Mickevičiaus g. 28, Kaunas, Lithuania
https://bestbaltichotels.eu/kaunas/

Suggestion for accommodation in Best Baltic Hotel Kaunas

Kaunas City Hotel

Kaunas City Hotel
Laisvės av. 90, Kaunas, Lithuania
https://kaunascityhotel.com/en/

Guests will be able to book rooms directly by contacting the hotel by phone (+370 37 220220) or email (info@kaunascityhotel.com) and mentioning that they would like the rates agreed upon with KTU University to be applied.

Room Type	Room Rate per Night Breakfast Not Included	Room Rate per Night Breakfast Included
Single room	49.00 EUR	54.00 EUR
Double room for one person	54.00 EUR	59.00 EUR
Double room for two people	57.00 EUR	67.00 EUR
Triple room	70.00 EUR	85.00 EUR
Quadruple room	78.00 EUR	98.00 EUR

City tax – 2.00 EUR per adult per night is not included in the room rates listed above.

Payment can be made upon arrival at the hotel or by bank transfer using the pro forma invoice provided prior to arrival.

Free cancellation is available until 6:00 PM on the day of arrival.

Ibis Styles Kaunas Centre

Ibis Styles Kaunas Centre
25 Vytauto av., Kaunas, Lithuania

Please send reservation requests by email to: hb8u3-fo@accor.com

Please include your desired check-in date in the email and be sure to mention that the reservation is based on the rates agreed upon with KTU, reservation code: TRANSPORT MEANS 2026.

Single room per night: 52 EUR;
Double room per night: 62 EUR;

Prices include VAT and breakfast.
Local city tax – 2 EUR per person/night is not included in the price.
*We would like to inform you that the parking facilities associated with our hotels are paid. The rates are as follows: 1 hour = 1.50€, 24 hours = 15.00€.

Ibis Kaunas Centre

Ibis Kaunas Centre
28 Vytauto av., Kaunas, Lithuania

Please send reservation requests by email to: h8622-fo2@accor.com

Please include your desired check-in date in the email and be sure to mention that the reservation is based on the rates agreed upon with KTU, reservation code: TRANSPORT MEANS 2026.

Single room per night: 50 EUR;
Double room per night: 60 EUR;

Prices include VAT and breakfast.

Local city tax – 2 EUR per person/night is not included in the price.

*We would like to inform you that the parking facilities associated with our hotels are paid. The rates are as follows: 1 hour = 1.50€, 24 hours = 15.00€.