ITSC 2016 - 19th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems

The IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Conference is the annual flagship conference of the IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Society. IEEE ITSC 2016 welcomes articles in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems, dealing with new developments in theory, analytical and numerical simulation and modeling, experimentation, demonstration, advanced deployment and case studies, results of laboratory or field operational tests, under the general theme of Intelligent Transportation for Smarter Societies. IEEE ITSC 2016 is organized by the Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (FEUP) and Instituto de Ciências Matemáticas da Universidade de São Paulo (ICMC/USP).
Brought for the first time to South America, IEEE ITSC 2016 will be held in Rio de Janeiro, one of the major economic and cultural hubs of South America. The City of Rio sits at the heart of the Southeastern Region, contributing greatly for the Brazilian GDP. A cosmopolitan metropolis, known worldwide for its scenic beauty and its natural resources, the city provides a harmonious and agreeable environment for its residents and visitors, both for leisure and work. These combined with Rio’s infrastructure render it an important center for commerce and services, with the advantages of a modern and diversified industrial sector.
The Technical Program of IEEE ITSC 2016 will take place at the renovated Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort, the city’s only five-star beachfront resort with an extensive recreational area, spa, and amenities. Its lush, landscaped grounds are set on trendy Leblon Beach, in Rio’s South Zone, above a white-sand beach fronting the tropical South Atlantic and flanked by towering mountains. Guests at Sheraton Grand Rio can enjoy a complete leisure area including 3 pools, a tennis court and tasty gastronomic options. They can also play golf in Gávea Golf Club, use the well-equipped gym or relax on the newly-launched Shine Spa. For sightseeing, the iconic Christ the Redeemer is 10 km away.
The luxurious renovated rooms at Sheraton Grand Rio are spacious, with modern décor and contemporary furnishings. All have air conditioning and a private balcony with stunning beach views. Leblon Beach is 1 km away and Tijuca Forest National Park is 3.4 km away. Sheraton Rio is 16 km from Santos Dumont Airport. An airport shuttle service can be arranged.