As it does every four years, the XIX Argentine Congress on Roads Administration and Traffic will be held in the city of Mendoza from September 15th to 18th, 2026, under the theme “Road Infrastructure for Development”
This year, the Organizing Committee will be comprised of the Argentine Road Association (AAC), the Government of the Province of Mendoza, and the Federal Investment Council, an organization that brings together all the Argentine provinces.
Another important development is that, concurrently with the XIX Argentine Congress on Roads Administration and Traffic, will take place the 7th IRF Latin American Regional Congress organized by the International Road Federation (IRF) to share experiences, train professionals, and promote public policies.
In our nearly 74 years of existence, the AAC has always understood that road infrastructure is much more than just roads; it is the vital system that allows the economy to function, communities to integrate, and development to be sustainable. Good road infrastructure directly impacts various key sectors and becomes an engine of regional development, benefiting agribusiness, mining, tourism, trade, and transport logistics.
Coordinated by renowned specialists, this Congress will address thematic areas that are essential for the development of our Latin American countries:
- Sustainable mobility.
- Technological innovation.
- Road safety.
- Financing and management.
- Climate resilience.
In turn, these major themes will place greater emphasis on AI, big data, and climate adaptation.
We will also address the different production pathways linked not only to agriculture, but also to mining and oil, understanding that both sectors have particularities that require specific treatment from an engineering and planning perspective. These resources, which have become strategic pillars for Argentina, demand a comprehensive approach that combines productive development, sustainability, and a vision for the future.
The XIX Argentine Congress on Roads Administration and Traffic will cover 9 thematic areas:
- Road network and road asset management
- Connectivity, transport and logistics
- Smart Technology: Innovation and Sustainability
- Rural roads
- Road safety: policies and management for a Safe Mobility System
- Rigid Pavements
- Traffic Engineering in Urban Regions
- Environment and road transport        Â
- Design and Planning of Road infrastructure
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As in previous editions, two of our partners will have a significant presence. Together with the Argentine Portland Cement Institute (ICPA), we will hold a Concrete Pavement Seminar, where innovations in rigid pavements and sustainable solutions will be presented. Meanwhile, the Permanent Asphalt Commission (CPA) will once again be our partner in organizing exhibitions and keynote lectures dedicated to flexible pavements, thus consolidating a comprehensive view of the different paving technologies.
As a complement to the congress's technical program, Mendoza will also host the 11° ExpoVial, a commercial and technological exhibition space with booths from companies, public agencies, and universities, showcasing machinery, materials, software, and services related to the road and transportation sector.
Mendoza is not only one of the leading provinces in road infrastructure, but it also combines a strategic geographic location with attractive tourism infrastructure and historical and symbolic value, as it is the cradle of South American independence.
Mendoza is also a key node of the Central Bi-Oceanic Corridor, which connects Argentina with Chile and projects integration towards the Pacific. This will allow us to experience, as part of the congress, the importance of international routes and mountain passes, such as the Cristo Redentor Pass.
In short, the XIX Argentine Congress on Roads Administration and Traffic will be a space for convergence between technical tradition and contemporary challenges: sustainability, digitalization, and resilience. This makes it a highly anticipated event not only for Argentina, but for the entire Latin American road community.
The Argentine Road Association (AAC) invites all professionals, technicians, academics, and authorities from Argentina and throughout Latin America to participate in this XIX Argentine Congress on Roads Administration and Traffic, whether as delegates, accompanying persons, keynote speakers, exhibitors, or by presenting their works and research.
Being part of the XIX Argentine Congress on Roads Administration and Traffic means being at the heart of the debates that will define the road infrastructure of Argentina and the rest of Latin America for years to come.
Transforming challenges into opportunities, let's envision a future of innovation, adaptation, and mobility for all.
Eng. Emma Albrieu
President
Argentine Road Association