‘IT-TRANS is an established fixture in the international mobility industry. It is a place where innovations become tangible and new ideas emerge’, emphasised Federal Transport Minister and patron Patrick Schnieder in his welcoming address at the IT-TRANS 2026 trade fair. Around 200 exhibitors from 22 countries demonstrated how digital solutions contribute to modern and attractive public transport in their representative, high-quality stands. The exhibition was accompanied by specialist presentations from over 130 international experts. Two high-profile evening events, hosted by Verkehrsbetriebe Karlsruhe (VBK), INIT Group and ebblo, also offered excellent opportunities for intensive networking among suppliers, transport companies and industry experts from around the world. A total of 5,500 participants from 51 countries attended the Karlsruhe trade fair to exchange ideas on innovations and best practices.
In its 10th edition, IT-TRANS confirmed its role as an international platform for digital innovations in public transport with a strong focus on concrete applications, exchange on an equal footing and high-quality professional contacts.
Key topics: AI, ticketing and new mobility solutions
In terms of content, IT-TRANS reflected the key transformation processes in public transport. The focus was particularly on topics such as artificial intelligence, digital ticketing solutions, on-demand mobility and technological approaches to reducing staff shortages in the transport sector.
Many of the solutions presented showed how digital technologies can make public transport more efficient, flexible and user-friendly. The approaches ranged from data-driven operational control and intelligent fare systems to new mobility services that complement traditional scheduled services. The accompanying congress addressed these topics in numerous specialist presentations and discussions and provided additional space for professional exchange and international perspectives.
With this year’s event successfully concluded, attention is already turning to the next edition of IT-TRANS. This will take place from 8 to 9 March 2028 and will be further developed in terms of content and organisation. The aim is to further improve the quality of the event and to promote personal exchange even more strongly. The concept is consistently based on the proven strengths of IT-TRANS and further refines them.
(Info: IT-TRANS)
10.03.2026
