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Washington, DC - Online registration for the 18 ^th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems is now open on the World Congress website, www.itsworldcongress.org . Attendees can register now for the conference, technical sessions and special events to take advantage of early registration rates, as well as make hotel reservations. Registration and housing can be completed online, but there are also downloadable forms that can be completed and faxed or mailed.

The 18 ^th ITS World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems on October 16-20, 2011 in Orlando, Florida, will be combined with ITS America's 2011 Annual Meeting & Exposition to create the largest global event dedicated to advanced transportation technologies. Under the theme of Keeping the Economy Moving, the 18 ^th World Congress will feature interactive technology showcases, more than 250 sessions, a 350,000 square-foot exhibit hall, and countless networking events with transportation and technology industry leaders from across the world. Exhibitors and attendees will experience state-of-the-art demonstrations and dynamic sessions with a focus on cost-effective, practical deployments and innovations.

Executive, Scientific and Technical Sessions-more than 300 sessions featuring hundreds of industry experts and world renowned speakers covering a broad range of ITS issues that are important to you and your company

ITS Technology Showcase-the most dynamic way to experience the latest in transportation technology with interactive demos showcasing products and services including connected vehicle technology, next generation traveler information systems, innovative pricing and tolling technologies, and more.

Technical Tours-a broad range of technical tours featuring Florida's state-of-the-art ITS facilities and infrastructure will be available to attendees.

Exhibition- with more than 350,000 square feet, the Expo Hall is a great resource for identifying the products, services and solutions needed to save time and money-and to do your job.

Special Events-hosted in sunny and beautiful Orlando, the World Congress features an array of special events that will enhance your World Congress experience. From the first annual World Congress Golf Tournament to the Best of ITS Awards, to the Networking Finale at Disney's Hollywood Studios, these events will offer many opportunities to meet old friends and make new ones.

Join us in Orlando this October to experience the cutting-edge of transportation with industry leaders and decision makers from across the globe. For the latest updates on the event, visit the World Congress website at www.itsworldcongress.org. Register now!

The World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems is an international meeting and exhibition that rotates among three major geographic regions (Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific) annually. Only held in the United States once every three years, the 18th World Congress on Intelligent Transportation Systems will come to Orlando, Florida on October 16-20, 2011, and the world's leading transportation policy makers, technology, and business professionals will gather in Orlando with a goal of bringing greater levels of safety, reliability and accessibility to transportation systems worldwide.

Co-sponsored by ITS America, ITS Asia-Pacific, and ERTICO-ITS Europe, the 18th World Congress is expected to draw more than 10,000 delegates from more than 65 countries, including legislators, ministers of transportation, transportation officials, international standards experts, engineers, manufacturers, and other ITS stakeholders.