Welcome to IT-TRANS 2026 – shaping the future of urban mobility!
IT-TRANS – International Congress and Exhibition
From 3–5 March 2026, the international hub for digital transformation in public transport returns to Karlsruhe: IT-TRANS – International Congress and Exhibition.
Explore how cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital ticketing and data standards are shaping the future of mobility. Network with global transport operators, leading tech innovators and industry experts. IT-TRANS 2026 offers deep insight into the trends that are transforming urban mobility worldwide.
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IT-TRANS is a unique platform for experts, transport companies and industry leaders to discuss the latest developments relating to digital challenges in public transport. Discover innovative products and services from leading companies in the industry at IT-TRANS. From Artificial Intelligence, payment and ticketing to cybersecurity and data standards, IT-TRANS will showcase all the topics that are shaping the future of mobility. Experience this pioneering exhibition and play an active role in making public mobility even more efficient, resource-friendly and attractive!
Be part of the movement – at IT-TRANS 2026 in Karlsruhe.
IT-TRANS 2026
BE PART OF TOMORROW AND SHAPE THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY
MARCH 3 – 5, 2026
FUTURE MOBILITY AWARD 2025
The Future Mobility Award recognizes innovative and sustainable mobility solutions in the transport sector. The aim is to offer pioneering start-ups a stage on which they can present their ideas and make them accessible to a broad public and relevant decision-makers. At the same time, a regular competition is to be established to actively support and promote progress in the mobility transition.
The award is jointly presented by:
- City of Karlsruhe - Economic Development Agency
- aen - automotive, engineering. network e.V.
- Messe Karlsruhe
- Nahverkehrs-praxis / Fachverlag Dr.H. Arnold GmbH
Schedule 2025
- Submission of application documents:
July 31, 2025 - Start-up pitch at FUX, Karlsruhe:
September 10, 2025 - Award ceremony as part of the regional conference on the mobility transition:
September 23, 2025
Join in and shape the mobility of tomorrow!
Around 6000 guests from all seven continents are spected to visit the IT-TRANS 2026. In addition, nearly all visitors 2024 rated the exhibitors' presentations as good to excellent.
International leaders and speakers during the three-day congress.
International exhibitors from 30+ countries
*Commercial
International congress and exhibition for intelligent solutions in passenger transportation
Meet leading decision-makers and experts from across the public transport sector at IT-TRANS from March 3-5, 2026. Explore important topics such as AI, autonomous mobility, cybersecurity. ticketing and data governance. IT-TRANS is the leading international congress and trade fair for intelligent passenger transport solutions, providing a unique platform for sharing expertise and developing new partnerships to actively shape the future of passenger transport.
Mobility in Karlsruhe
The future belongs to ecological and intelligent smart city concepts that combine mobility, sustainable energy systems and digitalization. In the Karlsruhe mobility region, leading partners from industry, research and the public sector have joined forces to master these highly complex challenges. The region offers the perfect ecosystem to promote innovation. The city has developed sustainable and efficient mobility systems that are flexible and demand-oriented and combine different modes of transport. Passengers can reach their destination - quickly, conveniently, safely and in an environmentally friendly way - even across the border into Alsace in France. Innovative mobility solutions such as the tram-train system developed and successfully tested in Karlsruhe are used throughout Europe and worldwide.