European Road Profile Users' Group 2026

We are pleased to invite you to the thirteenth European Road Profile Users' Group (ERPUG) conference, scheduled to take place at
DoubleTree by Hilton Florence Metropole, Florence, Italy, on 21-23 October 2026.

The theme for the 2026 ERPUG conference is: "TBD"

Who should attend?

• Equipment vendors and operators
• Pavement management engineers
• Engineers interested in pavement data collection
• Construction engineers & design engineers
• Researchers
• Universities
• Federal, state & local government agencies
• Paving contractors
• Consultants
• Probe data suppliers

Call for Presentations
Abstracts
ERPUG encourages you to present on the latest topics, projects, and experiences in our industry, as follows:

• 3-D Pavement Surface Measurement Technology/Certification
• Automated Pavement Distress Identification and Reporting
• Influence of Surface Characteristics on Rolling Resistance, Vehicle Emission, and Tire Wear
• Network Pavement Surface Measurements
• Pavement Roughness and Ride Comfort on Bicycle Roads
• Pavement Surface Data and Asset Management
• Pavement Surface Texture Measurement and Analysis
• Structural capacity measurements with GPR and TSDD's

Please submit a presentation abstract of 300 words or fewer via the RPUG Google form linked HERE by June 30, 2026. Please note that commercialism is strictly prohibited.

Registration Fees
The early bird price for attendees is €600 until 15 September. After that, €700. Registration closes on 15 October.
Contact Roger Möller if you don´t want your email or name published on the attendee list or in conference materials.

Sponsorship
ERPUG is seeking sponsors for the 2026 conference at three levels: Bronze, Silver, or Gold. If you become a sponsor at the Silver or Gold level, you are entitled to a presentation. For more information, please contact Roger Möller, responsible for vendors and the organization at roger.moller@erpug.org or +46731817210.

Exhibitors' information
Vendors are invited to attend the conference to exhibit their products and services. The cost to become an exhibitor is €2200. Exhibitor Registration includes two participants. Additional information: Exhibitor Agreement.

Program
Get the final program HERE
Start 21st October, 13.00 am - End, 23th October at 1.00 pm

Important dates!

• 1 February Start of online registration
• 30 June Final day for abstracts
• 30 August Program Overview
• 15 September is the Last day for the early bird
• 10 October Official program
• 15 October Deadline for the speaker's bios
• 14 October Online closing of registration
• 15 October Deadline for submission of presentation files
• 22-24 October ERPUG Conference

Venue address
Via del Cavallaccio 36 | 50142 Florence | Italy

mail: FlorenceMetropole_Events@hilton.com
Phone: +39 0456499645
Web: DoubleTree by Hilton Florence Metropole

Floorplan
The conference will be held in A+B+C+D, and the exhibition will be in hall H+I+L.

GDPR Information for Conference Attendees
Dear Attendees,
As part of our commitment to data protection, we want to share important information regarding the handling of your data during the conference:

1. Data Collection: We will collect your name, contact information, and any preferences you provided during registration for conference-related purposes.
2. Purpose: Your data will be used to manage your attendance, communicate important updates, and facilitate networking opportunities.
3. Data Security: We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or breaches.
4. Your Rights: You have the right to access, rectify, or request deletion of your data at any time. Please contact roger.moller@erpug.org for assistance.
5. Photographs and Recordings: Please note that we may take photographs and record sessions during the conference. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform a staff member.