UTTRI is pleased to invite researchers, students, faculty members, industry partners, and members of the broader transportation community to the iCity 2.0: Urban Data Science for Future Mobility – Annual Research Day, taking place on Monday, July 6, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will be held in a hybrid format, with in-person sessions in GB202, University of Toronto, and virtual participation via Microsoft Teams.
Event Information
Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Format: Hybrid (In-person & Microsoft Teams)
Location: GB202, University of Toronto
Description
The iCity 2.0 project is funded through the Ontario Research Fund – Research Excellence (ORF-RE) and is a collaborative initiative involving the University of Toronto, OCAD University, and multiple public and private sector partners.
The project’s objective is to undertake urban data science-based research that advances complete community design across Ontario by improving both urban transportation systems and local urban form. The research emphasizes enhancing the quality, cost-effectiveness, and overall performance of urban mobility.
The project is organized around three interconnected research themes:
- Emerging Mobility Technologies and Services
- Building Complete Communities: Housing, Jobs and Mobility
- Building Complete and Integrated Mobility Networks
Join us in person or online to learn about the latest progress and research achievements across these three themes and engage with researchers working to shape the future of transportation planning, urban design, and mobility.
Agenda
| Time | Agenda Item |
|---|---|
| 9:30 – 9:45 a.m. | Registration & Coffee |
| 9:45 – 10:00 a.m. | Welcome & Program Overview (E.J. Miller) |
| 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Theme 2: Reports & Discussion (Theme Lead: Sara Diamond) |
| 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. | Theme 1: Reports & Discussion (Presented by E.J. Miller on behalf of Theme Lead Steve Farber) |
| 1:30 – 1:40 p.m. | Quick Break |
| 1:40 – 3:10 p.m. | Theme 3: Reports & Discussion (Theme Lead: Amer Shalaby) |
| 3:10 – 3:20 p.m. | Quick Break |
| 3:20 – 4:00 p.m. | Wrapping Up the Project: An Open Discussion (E.J. Miller) |
| 4:15 p.m. onward | Informal Social Gathering (Location TBD) |
Registration
Attendance is free, but registration is required.
To register, please email Professor Eric Miller at eric.miller@utoronto.ca by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 26, indicating whether you will attend in person or online.
Please note that in-person attendance is limited for non-project members and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
A detailed project overview and the full agenda are available in the attached program.