The first was fantastic. The second was incredible. Join us for the third in ’27!
Registration is now open for Visit to the Netherlands 2027, September 13–16.
Experience World-Class Mobility in four days.
September 13-16, 2027 (to be confirmed)
The Smart City Mobility Council facilitates knowledge transfer and networking between public-sector leaders, practitioners, and best-practice firms.
In September 2027, we will visit the Netherlands for the third time to explore what is widely regarded as one of the world’s best, most people-centric mobility systems.
“I’ve been attending conferences and professional events in the United States and abroad for 26 years now. This event in the Netherlands was by far the best.” – Yanni Demitri, Director of Public Works / City Engineer, Culver City, California (V2NL23).
Over four days, participants will meet with government leaders, practitioners, researchers, and innovative firms to see how multimodal mobility is planned, implemented, and operated in practice – not in a conference room, but on the street, in control centers, and in the neighborhoods they serve.
The focus is operational and practical: what works, why it works, how it is funded, and what can realistically be transferred to states, cities, transportation and transit agencies in North America.
The 2026 program:
“As we rethink transit and transportation, this trip [Sept. ’23] provided not only a great overview of proven approaches but also real-world examples and conversations with practitioners. It brought a valuable perspective to the conversation in California.” – Mark Tollefson, Undersecretary of Transportation to California State
The program includes all the facets: Policy, implementation & operation. Activities include master classes to discuss how Dutch and Nordic cities tackle mobility and smart city, facilitated by city officials.
Presentation from the Dutch Road Authority, City of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Utrecht, as well as though-leading companies such as Dutch Cycling Embassy, Goudappel, Monotch, Movares, and Scenexis .
An overview of the latest research in The Netherlands and Europe (e.g., TU Delft professor), site visits to an operational traffic control center.
Registration & Selection Process
Interest in V2NL26 exceeded expectations: more than 140 people registered for just 30 available places. Participants were selected based on their ability to translate what they learned into meaningful action upon returning to the United States.
An important part of the program’s value is the diversity of perspectives, bringing together elected officials, transportation and transit executives, planners, engineers, and other public-sector professionals. We aim to maintain this balance in V2NL27.
How to Register for V2NL27
Step 1 – Submit your registration
Complete the form below to express your interest. We encourage you to include a brief motivation describing what you hope to learn and how you might apply those insights in your organization or community.
Step 2 – Selection and invitation (April–May 2027)
SCMC will review registrations, considering both the potential for meaningful follow-up action and the diversity of backgrounds and perspectives represented in the group. Selected applicants will receive an invitation to confirm their participation.
Step 3 – Secure your place
Invited participants will be asked to pay a $500 commitment fee to secure their place. This helps us minimize last-minute cancellations and ensure that limited places do not go unused.
The fee is fully refundable for cancellations made at least two months before the start of the program. After that date, the fee is non-refundable. This allows sufficient time to offer vacated places to other applicants.
We recognize that the fee may present a financial barrier for some participants. Fee waivers are available upon request.
Participation in the program itself is free. Participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and incidental expenses.