We are pleased to invite our Members to participate in the CITA RAG Asia-Australasia Conference 2026, which will take place on 16 – 18 June 2026 in Daejeon, South Korea, with the main conference on 17–18 June 2026 at the ICC Hotel. Hosted with the kind support of the Korea Transportation Safety Authority (KOTSA), the conference will be held under the theme: “Beyond the Step: Realizing Intelligent & Sustainable Mobility”.

This important regional event will bring together regulators, inspection bodies, technical experts and industry stakeholders to exchange views and practical experiences on vehicle inspection, emissions control, inspection technologies, ADAS systems and the future of intelligent mobility.

📅 Programme Overview

16 June 2026 (Informal Dinner – Arrival Day | In-Person Only)

• Informal welcome dinner for early arrivals

Day 1 – 17 June 2026 (Conference Day | Hybrid)

• Opening Ceremony and Keynote Sessions
• Technical Conference Sessions (policy, inspection technology, future mobility)
• Gala Dinner, including moderated discussion on future mobility (In-Person Only)

Day 2 – 18 June 2026 (Technical Visit Day | In-Person Only)

• Technical Visit & Demonstrations (in the morning – including ADAS inspection systems – KADAS)
• Cultural Experience Program (in the afternoon)

MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION LINK

CITA members are warmly invited to submit presentation proposals linked to the general conference theme: “Beyond the Step: Realizing Intelligent & Sustainable Mobility.” Members interested in presenting are invited to submit a short abstract (title + brief description) to the CITA Secretariat. Further details regarding submission deadlines will follow.

📍 Venue (Main conference / 17–18 June) = ICC Hotel Daejeon / 55 Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu – Daejeon 34126 – South Korea

🏨 Accommodation =  Due to other events in Daejeon during the same period, accommodation at the ICC Hotel may be limited. Participants are strongly encouraged to book their hotel rooms early. Nearby recommended hotels include:

• Lotte City Hotel Daejeon
• Hotel Onoma, Daejeon (Autograph Collection)

Participants may benefit from a discounted rate at Lotte City Hotel Daejeon by mentioning that they are attending the CITA event hosted by the Korea Transportation Safety Authority (KOTSA) when making their reservation

Participants travelling to South Korea should verify whether they require a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) prior to departure. The K-ETA is an electronic travel authorization required for eligible visa-free foreign visitors entering the Republic of Korea. Travellers who require a K-ETA must obtain approval before boarding their flight. Please check your eligibility and requirements through the official K-ETA website: Official K-ETA Website