The 19th Codatu Scientific Conference kicks off the CIMDC 2026 in Abidjan!

On Monday 19 October, researchers, lecturers, PhD students and experts in urban mobility will gather at the Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire for a day of discussions dedicated to the challenges of sustainable urban mobility in African cities.
On the programme: 10 thematic sessions to compare research findings with local realities, share experiences and develop concrete proposals.

The insights gained from this day will contribute to the drafting of position papers, which will inform the discussions at the International Conference on Sustainable Mobility and Climate (CIMDC 2026), as well as the future Abidjan Declaration.

A first day dedicated to dialogue between research and action, to build together the African transport systems of tomorrow!
📍 Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire, Côte d’Ivoire
📅 Monday 19 October 2026