Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the symposium, registration, paper submissions, travel and participation.
General Information
When and where will WSSTL 2027 take place?
The 2nd World Symposium on Sustainable Transport and Livability will take place from 30 March to 2 April 2027 at TU Wien in Vienna, Austria.
View the current draft programme
View details of the venueWho should attend the symposium?
WSSTL 2027 welcomes researchers, policymakers, city representatives, practitioners, transport professionals, industry representatives, NGOs and students interested in sustainable transport, urban development and livability.
What will the symposium programme include?
The programme will include plenary sessions, panel discussions, scientific paper presentations, technical visits, activities for young researchers, networking opportunities and special events.
Registration and Participation
When will registration open?
Registration information and access to the registration platform will be published on the WSSTL 2027 registration page.
When is Early Bird registration available, and what are the fees?
Registration for WSSTL 2027 will open on 1 September 2026. Early Bird registration rates will be available until 15 January 2027. After this date, standard registration fees will apply.
The Early Bird registration fees are:
- Participants from low-income countries: €250 for students and €450 for standard participants
- Participants from high-income countries: €500 for students and €980 for standard participants
The applicable fee category is determined according to the World Bank country-income classification. Participants applying for the student rate must provide a valid certificate confirming their student status during registration.
What is included in the registration fee?
The registration fee includes:
- Admission to conference sessions and discussions
- Access to the opening and closing events
- Lunches and coffee breaks on the main conference days
- IGSTL membership until the next WSSTL
- A public transport pass for Vienna (Kernzone 100) during the symposium
- Access to discounted travel options
- A visa support letter upon request and after registration
Some activities, including technical visits, may require an additional advance registration.
Are reduced registration fees available for students?
Yes. Reduced registration fees are available for students. Participants must provide a valid certificate confirming their student status during the registration process.
Are reduced registration fees available for participants from lower-income countries?
Yes. Reduced registration fees are available for participants from countries classified by the World Bank as low-income or lower-middle-income economies.
Students from these countries can also benefit from the reduced student registration fee. A valid certificate confirming student status must be provided during the registration process.
Are bursaries, travel grants or registration-fee waivers available?
At present, WSSTL 2027 does not offer general bursaries, travel grants or full registration-fee waivers for postgraduate students, unfunded authors or participants from lower-income countries.
Additional financial support may become available if suitable sponsors are secured. However, no such support can currently be guaranteed. Any future opportunities will be announced on the WSSTL 2027 website.
Reduced registration-fee categories may still be available depending on the participant’s affiliation, country-income category or student status.
Which country-income category applies if I study or work in another country?
The applicable registration-fee category is determined by the country of the affiliation under which you participate in WSSTL 2027.
Is the Mayor’s Welcome Dinner included?
No. Participation in the Mayor’s Welcome Dinner on 31 March 2027 requires a separate ticket. The number of places is limited and tickets are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Can I receive a visa support letter?
Visa support letters can be issued upon request after successful registration. As visa procedures may take several months, international participants are encouraged to register and begin their visa application as early as possible.
How can accredited media representatives attend WSSTL 2027?
Detailed information for media and press representatives is expected to be published in mid-August 2026.
Media registration is scheduled to open together with general registration on 1 September 2026. Accredited media representatives will be able to register through the WSSTL 2027 registration portal and upload the required supporting documents.
The registration portal will also include an option to request a formal invitation letter for visa-application purposes.
Paper Submissions
When is the full paper submission deadline?
The deadline for full paper submissions is 31 July 2026.
This is the final submission deadline. No further extension should be expected.
Conference TimelineHow will submitted papers be reviewed?
All submitted papers will undergo a double-blind peer-review process. This means that the identities of both the authors and the reviewers will remain anonymous during the review process.
Is an in-person presentation required for publication in the Special Issue?
Yes. If a paper is accepted, it must be presented in person at WSSTL 2027 in Vienna to be eligible for publication in the Special Issue.
WSSTL 2027 will not offer an online or virtual presentation option. In-person presentations and discussions are a central part of the symposium and provide important opportunities for academic exchange and networking.
Are article processing charges waived?
Papers accepted for publication in the WSSTL-2027 special issue will be published open access with a 100% article processing charge waiver, subject to the applicable symposium and journal requirements.
Does an author of an accepted paper need to register?
Yes. At least one author of every accepted paper must complete symposium registration by the stated author-registration deadline to ensure inclusion in the programme and the WSSTL-2027 special issue.
Travel and Accommodation
Are discounted travel options available?
Yes. WSSTL 2027 participants can access special travel offers provided by the symposium’s railway and airline partners. The required booking information and access codes are provided through the registration process.
Where can I book accommodation?
Bnetwork has been appointed as the official housing office for WSSTL 2027. A selection of hotels with convenient access to the symposium venue is available through the official booking platform.
Do you offer digital public transport ticket?
No, the public transport ticket for the conference participants will be offered only in a paper form and handed upon your registration. For technical reasons, Wiener Linien, the public transport operator issuing this ticket, does not offer Print@Home ticket.
The public transport ticket is valid in the vienna core zone.Sponsors and Conference Partners
How can my organisation become a sponsor of WSSTL 2027?
Organisations interested in sponsoring WSSTL 2027 are invited to contact the Organising Team to discuss suitable sponsorship or opportunities.
What does it mean to become a Conference Partner of WSSTL 2027?
As a Conference Partner, your organisation will receive excellent visibility during the symposium. This may include visibility in the conference brochure and opportunities to share your expertise through different communication formats prepared for WSSTL 2027, such as videocasts and blog posts.
In return, Conference Partners are kindly asked to share information about the symposium with their members and the wider audience of their organisation.
The specific form and scope of your organisation’s contribution to the conference can be agreed jointly with the WSSTL 2027 Organising Team.
Contact
Who can I contact if my question is not answered here?
Please contact the WSSTL 2027 Organising Team at wsstl2027@tuwien.ac.at .
Still have a question?
The WSSTL 2027 Organising Team will be happy to assist you.