The  International Road Federation (IRF Global) is organizing the IRF Global Summit on Funding  & Leveraging AI Applications for Roadway Innovations which will take place in Varna, Bulgaria on 3-4 June 2026. The two-day Summit combines strategic dialogue with applied and technical sessions, focusing on practical experience, case studies, and lessons learned from implementation with a particular emphasis on moving from concepts and pilots toward approaches that can be scaled and embedded within road agencies. This Event brings together senior policymakers, road agency leaders, engineers, and industry experts to examine how new approaches to funding, delivery, and system management can support more sustainable, efficient, and safer road networks. The Programme can be found here. Researchers can register here.