The Accessible Mobility System: Engineering the Next Decade of Inclusive Transport
The Society of Mobility Engineers - Australasia (SME-A) is pleased to present its 2027 Technical Symposium.
The symposium will be held in Adelaide in the first week of August 2027. A suitable venue is currently being secured, with the date and location to be confirmed once arrangements are finalised.
About the Symposium
The symposium will bring together engineers, researchers, government representatives, transport providers, disability advocates and mobility specialists to explore how emerging transport technologies and systems can be designed for accessibility from the outset, rather than adapted after the fact.
The event will provide an opportunity to share knowledge, showcase innovation and discuss the engineering, technology, policy and infrastructure needed to create more inclusive transport systems for the future.
Call for Papers
SME-A welcomes papers and submissions addressing a broad range of topics, including:
- Autonomous vehicle technology
- Connected infrastructure and Mobility-as-a-Service
- Assistive technologies and transportation solutions for people with disabilities
- Accessibility requirements, standards and guidelines
- Innovations in transportation methods and infrastructure
- Future policy settings
- Design and engineering for next-generation transportation needs
Ways to Participate
There are three ways to be involved in the symposium:
🎤 Speak
Present your research, expertise, innovation or insights in a 15-minute presentation followed by 5 minutes of questions.
🏢 Exhibit
Showcase your products, technologies and services and connect with delegates from across the mobility engineering and transport sectors.
🤝 Sponsor
Raise your organisation's profile through a range of partnership opportunities, from event recognition through to a keynote address. See the Partnership Packages below for further details.
Submit an Abstract
We are seeking contributions from organisations and individuals with expertise in accessible transport, disability, mobility engineering, technology, infrastructure, research and policy.
For speaking submissions, please provide an overview summary of up to 500 words by 30 October 2026 through our Abstract Portal.
Submit Your Abstract – Abstract Portal
The following resources are also available:
Submissions and enquiries can be directed to Angela Krepcik on 0408 218 158 or angela@sme-a.org