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GRIS 2025

The Theme

The theme “Vision Zero: Sustainable Infratech and Policy for Safer Roads" represents a holistic approach to road safety, combining the latest technological advancements with innovative practices to create safer roads for everyone. By prioritizing safety in every aspect of road design, construction, and management, this theme seeks to move towards a future where road accidents become a rarity, ultimately aiming for zero fatalities.

Core Topics & Priority Themes for Deliberations and Action

POLICY & GOVERNANCE

  • Strengthening governance frameworks for safer infrastructure and efficient implementation
  • Integrating road safety into urban planning for secure and sustainable city development.
  • Traffic optimization with intelligent infrastructure for freight and public transport.
  • Community engagement: Best practices for impactful road safety initiatives.
  • Leveraging C-ITS and ITS technologies to enhance public transport and road safety.

GENERAL INFRATECH

  • Infrastructure as a driver of economic and social progress.
  • Role of PMC (Project Management Consultancy) in ensuring timely, cost-effective, and quality delivery of infrastructure projects.
  • Asset management strategies for sustainable and durable transportation systems.
  • Resilient infrastructure planning to withstand disasters and extreme weather conditions.
  • Green construction approaches for eco-friendly, future-ready highways.

ROAD INFRATECH

  • Advancing road connectivity with innovative engineering solutions and smart technologies.
  • PMC's critical role in managing road construction projects efficiently and sustainably.
  • Incorporating emerging materials and technologies to create all-weather roads.
  • AI and machine learning applications for safer road design and accident prevention.
  • Automation and robotics in road construction for enhanced safety and efficiency.
  • Digital simulations and modeling for improved road infrastructure planning and testing.

BRIDGES

  • Advances in Bridge Engineering
  • Resilient Infrastructure for dealing with Climate Crisis and Natural Disasters
  • Asset Management
  • Green Construction
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TUNNELING

  • Advanced tunneling technologies to enhance connectivity in complex terrains.
  • Sustainable tunneling practices focusing on disaster readiness and minimizing environmental impact.
  • Role of PMC in managing large-scale tunneling projects with efficiency and safety.
  • Use of innovative materials for tunnel lining to improve durability in all-weather conditions.
  • Case studies on resilient, disaster-prepared tunnels that exemplify best practices.

TECHNOLOGY

  • Smart infrastructure solutions driving safety and disaster management outcomes.
  • AI, machine learning, and digital modeling to predict risks and improve safety.
  • Emerging technologies for all-weather road materials, including temperature-resistant asphalt and self-healing concrete.
  • Robotics and automation revolutionizing construction practices for safer, more efficient outcomes.
  • Assessing the impact of automated mobility and autonomous vehicles on safety and infrastructure.

SUSTAINABILITY

  • Aligning road and tunneling goals with environmental sustainability.
  • Decarbonizing transportation systems while prioritizing safety and efficiency.
  • Recycling road materials and using solid waste for sustainable construction solutions.
  • Innovations in green and climate-resilient materials for eco-friendly road and highway networks.
  • Adopting energy-efficient technologies for infrastructure development.

SAFETY & DISASTER MANAGEMENT

  • Innovative engineering solutions and advanced technologies to reduce accidents.
  • Designing disaster-resilient and all-weather infrastructure for preparedness and risk mitigation.
  • PMC’s role in integrating safety considerations across all project stages.
  • Leveraging smart technology for better response and prevention in disaster scenarios.