BECEP 2026 Conference
20th International Conference
9. - 11. september 2026
Hotel Patria, Štrbské Pleso
01.04.2026 - 30.04.2026
Registration of a technical paper for the conference
11.05.2026
Notification to authors regarding the acceptance of their submission
18.05.2026 - 21.08.2026
Registration of participants
14.08.2026
Submitting articles and advertisements
to the proceedings
Acknowledgements
The 19th annual international conference focused on road safety was held under the auspices of the Minister of Transport of the Slovak Republic. The conference program reflected current challenges in the field of transport infrastructure, legislative changes, new technologies, and improving road safety, which were also discussed in the opening speech by the State Secretary of the Ministry of Transport of the Slovak Republic, Ing. Igor Choma.
The event was attended by more than 130 experts from various fields – representatives of public administration, research institutions, local government, and the private sector.
Foreign participation was enriched by experts from Mexico, Switzerland, Germany, and the Czech Republic. Among the distinguished guests were:
- Gerardo José Yánez Porcayo (Mexico) – with a case study of a road in the state of Puebla
- Peter Wijnands (Germany) – with a contribution on safe mobility for pedestrians and the visually impaired
- Ingvar Krieger (Switzerland) – with a contribution on a new approach – Barriers against falling poles without drilled anchors
- and other experts in the field of transport engineering and research, whose lectures were very interesting.
The conference included expert lectures, themed blocks, and interactive discussions with participants. New technologies, safety features, and research project outputs were also presented.
Conference Objective
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the International Conference on Road Traffic Safety, the event aims to build on the long-standing tradition of professional gatherings and create a prestigious platform for presenting the latest scientific findings, research, and practical experience in the field of traffic safety. The conference will promote professional dialogue among the academic community, research institutions, public administration, law enforcement agencies, and experts from the field.
The event will focus on the exchange of knowledge, the presentation of innovative solutions, and discussion of current road safety challenges. The goal is to identify effective measures to reduce traffic accidents and strengthen the protection of the lives and health of all road users.
Conference Topics
Current trends and challenges in road safety
Analysis of traffic accidents and identification of risk factors
Transport infrastructure and its impact on road safety
Intelligent transport systems and modern technologies in transport
Use of data, statistics, and digital tools in traffic safety management
Legislation, transport policy, and strategic road safety management
Prevention of traffic accidents and education of road users
Safety of vulnerable road users
The role of emergency and rescue services in traffic accident response
The future of mobility and its impact on road safety.
The future of mobility and its impact on road safety.
Scientific and Professional Committee
Ing. Daniela ČANIGOVÁ
Slovak Road Association, Branch at SSC
Ing. Ivan DOHNAL
Slovak Road Administration (SSC)
Organizing Committee
Ing. Lukáš DROBNÝ
Národná diaľničná spoločnosť, a.s. (Natioanl Motorway Company)
mjr. Mgr. Dušan KNOTEK
Presidium od the Police Force of the Ministry of Interior of SR
JUDr. Roman TÖRÖK
Ministry od Transport of SR
Ing. Radovan BAKYTA
Ministry od Transport of SR
Program
Wednesday 24. 9. 2025
18:30 - 19:30
Registration
Thursday 25. 9. 2025
08:00 - 09:00
Registration
09:00 - 11:00
1. Conference Block
11:00 - 11:30
Coffee Break
11:30 - 13:15
2. Conference Block
13:15 - 14:30
Lunch
14:30 - 15:45
3. Conference Block
15:45 - 16:15
Coffee Break
16:15 - 18:00
4. Conference Block
19:00 - 00:00
Social Evening
Piatok 26. 9. 2025
10:00 - 11:30
5. Conference Block
11:30 - 13:30
Lunch (individually as ordered)
1. Conference block
- Accident Rates in the Slovak Republic and Amendments to Act No. 8/2009
Juraj Tlacháč, Presidium of the Police Force, Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic
- Case Study: “Xaltepuxtla – Chiconcuautla” Road in the State of Puebla
Gerardo José Yáñez Porcayo, SCIICE, Mexico
- Safe mobility for pedestrians and visually impaired people & SOS/emergency button for tunnels
Peter Wijnands, Langmatz GmbH, Germany
- Rockfall catchment fences without drilled anchors – a new approach
Gernot Stelzer, Ingvar Krieger, Johann Steiner – Trumer Schutzbauten GmbH, Austria;
Trumer Isofer AG, Switzerland
- Long-Term Solutions for Safer Roads: Experience from R1 Via Pribina
Via Pribina, a.s.
- Discussion
2. Conference block
- Will digital navigation systems and apps replace Zelená vlna radio traffic reports?
Ľuboš Kasala, ZELENÁ VLNA, Slovak Television and Radio
- Conducting Safety Audits – Practice and Experience
Martin Lipl, HBH Projekt, Czech Republic
- Roadside Technical Inspections as a Tool to Improve Road Safety in Slovakia
Miloš Poliak, Laura Škorvánková, University of Žilina
- Comparison of Accuracy of Radar Devices Sierzega and SDR in Urban Traffic Flow Measurement
Alica Kalašová, Peter Fabian, Kristián Čulík, University of Žilina
- Passive Safety on Roads
Roman Ondruška, TZÚS Praha, Czech Republic
- Enhancing Passive Safety on Reconstructed Road Sections in the Bratislava Region
Martin Samek, Ľubomír Polkabla, Bratislava Self-Governing Region
- Monitoring of Linear Structures as Part of Critical Infrastructure
Maroš Hedera, Inset s.r.o., Slovak Branch of a Foreign Entity
- Discussion
3. Conference block
- Rock Face Stabilization on I/18 near Strečno: Remediation, Monitoring and Operation
Boris Vrábel, Ľuboš Lichý, MACCAFERRI CENTRAL EUROPE s.r.o.
- Restraint Systems at Tunnel Portals and Inside Tunnels
Ján Boltvan, Marián Dúbravský, Amberg Engineering Slovakia s.r.o.
- Development of Guardrail System H4b for the R2 Kriváň – Mýtna Project
Jaroslav Minarovič, Voestalpine Krems Finaltechnik GmbH
- Impact of New Technological Trends such as C2X Communication and AI on Road Safety and Traffic Flow
Richard Procik, Marián Šajti, Yunex s.r.o.
- Discussion
4. Conference block
- Application of Modern Technologies in Highway Safety Management
Martin Mináč, Zero Bypass Limited
- First-Class Road Safety and News from Technical Standardization
Zuzana Drgon, Lucia Pavlíková, Ivan Dohnal, Slovak Road Administration
- Impact of Road and Bridge Conditions on Road Safety
Zsolt Benkó, Rudolf Janotka, Daniela Kováčová, Slovak Road Administration
- Highway Patrol
Erik Lompart, National Motorway Company (NDS), a.s.
- Safety on Slovak Highways
Maroš Demjan, Lukáš Drobný, National Motorway Company (NDS), a.s.
- Discussion and Conclusion of Day 1
5. Conference block
- REWAN – Efficient Tunnel Lighting and Electrification with Innovative Cable Management
Marek Brezina, REWAN s.r.o.
- Road Safety Starts with Children
Jakub Naňo, Gabriel Rudy, Central Automobile Club of the Slovak Republic
- Statistical Evaluation of Indirect Safety Indicators in Trendline
Jan Elgner, Lukáš Kadula, Alena Daňková, Jinřich Frič, Transport Research Centre, Czech Republic
- Methodology for Assessing Railway Crossing Safety from the Driver’s Perspective
Jozef Drahovský, Net2C, s.r.o.
Corrosion Engineering – Case Study of the D1 Motorway: Čebrať Tunnel and the Adjacent Bridge 216 over the Váh River and the Railway
Ľubomír Gašpierik, Patrik Hliník, JEKU Slovakia s.r.o.
- Final Discussion and Official Closing of the Conference
Participation Fee
The registration fee covers the costs of the conference’s organizational and technical support, venue rental, the electronic proceedings, a participant package containing the program and promotional materials, refreshments during breaks, one lunch, and a discussion and social evening. The registration fee must be paid by August 21, 2026, at the latest.
Participation Fee
230 €
Participation Fee for SCS Members (Members od the Slovak Road Society)
190 €
Participation Fee for Presenters (1 member of the author team)
140 €
*All prices include VAT.
Registration for participants will open on May 18, 2026. You can register using the online form on the conference website www.becep-konferencia.sk, or you can send the completed registration form to the organizing committee’s email address lucia@smileagency.sk no later than August 10, 2026.
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the conference fee, and each participant is responsible for arranging and paying for their own accommodation. Each participant must make their own reservation at the PATRIA Hotel (Wellness Hotel PATRIA, Štrbské Pleso 33, High Tatras) directly with the hotel via email at recepcia@hotelpatria.sk. The agreed pricing terms after entering the promo code BECEP 2026 are:
SINGLE Room
130 €/night
DOUBLE Room
145 €/night
*The room rate includes breakfast, access to the wellness center, and parking. A local accommodation tax of €3 per person per night applies.
*All prices include VAT.
Scientific Paper
Conference participants have the opportunity to actively contribute to the program through their scholarly papers and presentations. Registration is available via the online form on the website www.becep-konferencia.sk or by sending the completed form to the organizing committee’s email address lucia@smileagency.sk no later than April 30, 2026. The application must include the full title of the paper, the authors’ names, and a brief abstract of approximately 10 sentences.
Company Presentation
Firmám ponúkame možnosť prezentácie a participácie na organizácii konferencie BECEP 2026. Dostupné sú nasledovné formy spolupráce:
Company presentation as part of the program during breaks (advertisement – video, presentation, logo; not a technical presentation)
600 €
Product or promotional display in the partner zone at the conference itself (table, panel, banner, product display, etc.)
600 €
The logo published in the conference promotional materials, in the electronic proceedings, and on the BECEP conference website
550 €
*All prices include VAT.
Photo Contest BECEP
Do you have an interesting, unusual (unique, original) photo related to road traffic and traffic signs? Enter the contest by sending your photo to the organizer’s email address lucia@smileagency.sk, no later than September 4, 2026, with the subject line “BECEP PHOTO CONTEST.”
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