Welcome to the IT-TRANS Congress
IT-TRANS Congress 2028 – Your Gateway to the Future of Public Transport
Join us from 8 – 9 March 2028 for three dynamic days at IT-TRANS Congress – the leading international event where the brightest minds in public transport meet to exchange ideas, explore innovations and shape the future with cutting-edge IT solutions.
Stay ahead of the curve with insights from over 130 industry-leading speakers, covering key topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Mobility, Ticketing & Payment, Cybersecurity, and Data Governance. Discover how the latest technological advancements are transforming mobility worldwide.
Take advantage of top-tier networking opportunities, gain new inspiration for your projects, and connect with mobility professionals from across the globe.
IT-TRANS 2028
Where mobility future happens
MARCH 8 – 9, 2028
Verkehrsbetriebe Karlsruhe GmbH (VBK) and Chairman of the VDV Regional Group, Steering Committee IT-TRANS.
Prof. Dr. Alexander Pischon
„As a successful local transport company from Karlsruhe, we benefit greatly from the exchange with international trade visitors. Karlsruhe as a trade fair location, IT-TRANS and we as an innovative public transport company complement each other perfectly. ”
Our Programme Committee
The Programme Committee of IT-TRANS 2026 played a key role in shaping the content of the congress. With their expertise and dedication, the members carefully reviewed submissions, contributed new perspectives, and ensured the creation of a high-quality, practice-oriented and future-focused programme.
Deputy Head at the Institute for Transport Studies, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Kagerbauer
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Kagerbauer is a deputy head of the Institute for Transport Studies, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and managing partner of INOVAPLAN GmbH. He holds a habilitation and has the venia legendi in the field of transport planning.
Discover renowned experts at the IT-TRANS Congress
In 2026, IT-TRANS once again welcomed renowned experts from around the globe to share their insights and expertise. Take a look at our speaker list for a first glimpse of the thematic diversity and outstanding expertise you can expect for 2028.
Who attends the IT-TRANS Congress
Discover emerging trends, real-world insights from across the globe, and in-depth discussions on the key challenges facing the sector – all combined with a strong technological focus that makes the IT-TRANS Congress unique. Meet leading companies, public transport authorities, solution providers, innovative start-ups and many more who are eager to share their expertise with you.
Our last edition welcomed hundreds of organisations from around the world.
These participant groups are typically represented at IT-TRANS:
- Public Transport Operators
- Transportation Professionals
- Public Transport Authorities
- CEOs
- Transport Providers
- Decision makers
- Start-ups
- SMEs
- Academics
- Associations