IT-TRANS – Intelligent Urban Transport Systems

IT-TRANS – Intelligent Urban Transport Systems

IT-TRANS – Intelligent Urban Transport Systems is an international congress and exhibition dedicated to digital transformation in public transport. The event takes place on 1–2 February 2028 at the Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre in Rheinstetten, Germany, and is organised by Messe Karlsruhe.

About the Event

IT-TRANS brings together transport operators, technology companies, policymakers and industry experts from around the world to examine the digital challenges and opportunities facing urban mobility. The event combines a multi-day congress with a trade exhibition, providing a forum for knowledge exchange, product showcases and professional networking across the public transport sector.

The Exhibition

The exhibition floor features international companies presenting products and services relevant to digital public transport. Areas covered include artificial intelligence, payment and ticketing systems, cybersecurity, data standards and autonomous mobility. Exhibitors represent a broad range of sectors within the transport technology industry, with participants drawn from more than 30 countries.

The Congress

The congress programme runs alongside the exhibition and features presentations, panel discussions and side events led by international speakers and decision-makers from the public transport sector. Topics addressed reflect the wider trends shaping urban mobility, with a particular focus on digitalisation, data governance and the integration of new technologies into existing transport networks.

Key Topics

IT-TRANS 2028 is expected to address a range of subjects central to the current development of intelligent transport systems. These include artificial intelligence applications in public transport, cybersecurity considerations for connected networks, digital ticketing and payment infrastructure, data standards and interoperability, and sustainable and resource-efficient mobility solutions.

Location

The event is held at the Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre, located at Messeallee 1, 76287 Rheinstetten, Germany. Karlsruhe has an established profile as a centre for transport innovation, with a regional ecosystem that connects industry, research institutions and public transport providers. The city is also home to the tram-train system, a model that has since been adopted in various forms across Europe.

Further information about the programme, exhibition and registration is available on the IT-TRANS official website.