Presse-Information
InnoTrans: Press events and services for media representatives
At InnoTrans the international rail and mobility sector is meeting from 24 to 27 September 2024 on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds. Now bigger than ever before, the 14th edition of the world’s leading trade fair for transport technology will be the largest event to have taken place in Berlin.
Below is a summary of important information for your visit to InnoTrans.
Accreditation
Please note that media representatives taking part in InnoTrans must obtain accreditation online prior to the event.
To do so, please visit the website using the link below:
https://www.innotrans.de/de/presse/akkreditierung/.
Please ignore this section if you have already obtained accreditation.
Note: accreditation cannot be obtained on the exhibition grounds.
Accreditation for InnoTrans 2024 is valid from 23 to 27 September 2024. Once issued, press passes are non-transferable and only valid together with a personal ID or passport. Holders will be granted free admission for the duration of the fair.
Press Events
Monday, 23 September 2024
International Press Circle, Press Center, Hall 6.3
Opening event for the media and representatives of national and international associations
11.00 - 11.20 a.m.:
Welcome address by Dirk Hoffmann, COO Messe Berlin, and the co-founders of InnoTrans (VDB, UNIFE, VDV, ZVEI und DVF)
11.20 a.m. - 12 midday:
Networking brunch with representatives of the national and international associations
12.00 - 12.05 p.m.: group photo with the associations
12.05 - 2.00 p.m.: World Innovation Press Tour
Registration for the IPC and tour:
To register for the International Press Circle and tour please send an email to Innotrans-Presse@messe-berlin.de.
Please inform us if you wish to attend only one of these events.
Note: if you have already registered for the IPC please ignore this reminder.
Tuesday, 24 September 2024
Opening event, 10.00 – 11.30 a.m., palais.Berlin
09.55 – 10.00 a.m.: photo of the first row
Welcome address
Dirk Hoffmann, COO Messe Berlin GmbH
Magda Kopczyńska, Director General (DG MOVE)
Dr. Volker Wissing, Federal Minister for Digital and Transport
Panel discussion
’From hype to reality – AI in the mobility sector’
(Panel 1)
Susanne Henckel, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport
Dr. Richard Lutz, CEO, Deutsche Bahn AG
Mohamed Rabie Khlie, CEO, Moroccan National Railways Office (ONCF)
(Panel 2)
Henri Poupart-Lafarge, Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO, Alstom Transport S.A.
Michael Peter, CEO, Siemens Mobility GmbH
Javier Martínez Ojinaga, CEO, CAF S.A.
Official opening tour: after the opening event
Participation in the opening event:
In addition to InnoTrans accreditation, a personal invitation is required for participation. Places on site are limited. However, the opening can also be followed via livestream.
Livestreaming of the opening event: available on the website or InnoTrans Plus.
Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Tour of InnoTrans with Federal Minister Dr. Robert Habeck and the German Railway Industry Association (VDB)
3.30 p.m.: press statement by the minister on the Outdoor Display at Messe Berlin (exact location available on registration)
followed by a tour of InnoTrans open to the press which will take until 5 p.m.
- In order to take part you must register with the and obtain accreditation for InnoTrans-
Tour with the Governing Mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner
15:30 - 17:30, start on the Outdoor Display
Press events at a glance:
A summary of press dates and other events can be found on the InnoTrans website under Press Events.
Press Services
Press Center in Hall 6.3
The Press Center is located in Hall 6.3. Click here for a map of the grounds.
Opening times:
23 – 27 Sept. 2024:
Mon.: 11.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.
Tues. to Thurs.: 9.00 a.m. - 7. 00 p.m.
Fri: 9.00 a.m. - 5. 00 p.m.
At the Press Center you can find:
• the press team of InnoTrans
• computer workplaces with internet access, printers and laptop connections
• a free cloakroom in rooms 109/110
• a press bar
Press material
Please find the following services for the media on the InnoTrans website:
• Photos
You can find information on exhibitors, interactive hall plans and all InnoTrans events on InnoTrans Plus and in the InnoTrans app
Travelling to InnoTrans
Trade fair visitors can also use public transport free of charge with their InnoTrans ticket. However, S-Bahn services to and from BER Airport are currently restricted, but regional trains are running as usual. InnoTrans has increased the frequency of its shuttle service from the airport to the city to enable exhibitors and trade visitors to arrive and depart smoothly. Scooters, scooters and bicycles are also available for hire in designated areas around the exhibition centre.
The InnoTrans press team
Ingrid Mardo, Press Spokesperson
Tel. +49 30 3038 2282
Email: ingrid.mardo@messe-berlin.de
Lena Prisner, PR Operations Manager
Tel. +49 30 3038 2342
Email: lena.prisner@messe-berlin.de
Press box: Innotrans-Presse@messe-berlin.de
Media representatives can use press photos from InnoTrans for their editorial reporting.
Media representatives can obtain accreditation for InnoTrans on the InnoTrans website.
About InnoTrans
InnoTrans is the world’s leading trade show for transport technology and takes place every two years in Berlin. The five segments at InnoTrans comprise Railway Technology, Railway Infrastructure, Public Transport, Interiors and Tunnel Construction. InnoTrans is organised by Messe Berlin GmbH. In 2022, 2,771 exhibitors from 56 countries exhibited their products and services to 132,319 trade visitors from 137 countries. 128 vehicles and 14 buses were shown on the outdoor display site and Bus Display. The next InnoTrans will take place on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds from 24 to 27 September 2024. For more information: www.innotrans.com