The consistent growth in demand for public transport, and rising expectations in terms of quality of supply, call for the mobilization of significant financial resources to increase capacity, train staff, develop innovations and provide full portfolios of services.

Strengthening public transport financing is thus crucial in responding to tomorrow’s mobility needs while keeping the development of cities on a sustainable course.
The period of uncertainty which started with the financial and economic crisis that hit the world in 2008-2009 has brought to the fore the need for diversified revenues, stable funding schemes, innovative approaches and partnerships.
Securing stable funding and investment schemes is one of the priority areas of the recently published UITP strategy for the public transport sector.

Against this background, the purpose of the conference is:
- to inform and inspire public transport professionals about innovative revenue strategies and funding sources for public transport;
- to help public transport professionals make their case for public transport schemes by demonstrating value for money, securing affordability and public acceptability; and
- to improve mutual knowledge and strengthen the relationships between public transport professionals and financing institutions, public and private investors, and urban developers.