Signal for Take-Off – Overwhelming Support for the New Innotrans Date
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Berlin, 27 – 30 April 2021 Internationale Fachmesse 2021 für Verkehrstechnik InnoTrans th Report B2B-MagazineB2B Magazine for for the the Railway Railway Industry Industry No. 2 24 annual set May 2020 23.–26.09.2014 THEME IN FOCUS Connecting links New metros Culinary The passenger for Berlin journeys in focus TUNNEL In mountainous regions as 4 6 11 CONSTRUctION well as below metropolitan Stadler will expand Specially equipped Pleasantly air-condi- areas, tunnels are important its plant in Berlin- galleys built to the tioned, silent and elements of the transport Pankow to build and highest hygiene smoothly braked infrastructure – and they pose commission up to standards are needed trains. A whole range challenges for construction and 1,500 new underground railway cars ordered so that passengers can enjoy a cup of coffee or of innovative technologies are available to pro- operation. by the Berlin transport authority. savour a hot snack during their train journey. vide passengers with a high level of comfort. COMMENT Kerstin Schulz Director InnoTrans Photo: InnoTrans Dear exhibitors and trade visitors, For several months we have been experiencing a new and most challenging situation for all of us. Life and work as we Signal for take-off – overwhelming have known it up to now has significantly changed. As a result of the decree of the Senate of Berlin, Messe Berlin is therefore unable to hold InnoTrans as planned from 22 – 25 September 2020. support for the new InnoTrans date We regret this very much, as we were all in the middle of our preparations for InnoTrans and, after two years, were all looking forward to meeting you again. As the largest international “family gathering” for mobility, we know how important InnoTrans is for you and your company. At the same time we all need some sort of planning security. Therefore, we have worked in close consultation with the founding associations and international market leaders to find an adequate solution for everyone involved. As an international platform for mobility, InnoTrans will welcome visitors from all over the world to Berlin in April 2021. Photo: Messe Berlin We are now pleased to cordially invite you to InnoTrans 2021 in Berlin from 27 to 30 April. Together with you, we would like to The decision to postpone InnoTrans after the originally planned InnoTrans will use the classic trade fair market- hall space at the previous event. This show what the industry has to offer in the in order to help curb the spread of the in September 2020, and thus within a ing platform as a new start after the clearly shows that the industry is in coming April. Public transport is more COVID-19 pandemic was a difficult manageable time frame. On the other corona pandemic. Due to the econom- agreement and is working at full speed important than ever, and new ideas and innovations are more in demand than ever one. It is therefore all the more gratify- hand, it offers sufficient predictabil- ic repercussions of the crisis, however, on InnoTrans 2021. before. We need a strong signal and thus a ing that this complex and complicated ity for all those involved. In addition, it was to be expected that some com- Although this means that the ex- strong InnoTrans, which as an international measure was able to offer an adequate there is enough time to get back to the panies in the sector would still not cess demand recorded at the begin- focal point will be presenting the mobility alternative to the vast majority of ex- normal rhythm for the next scheduled be able to achieve this at this point in ning of the year has been reduced, of tomorrow. hibitors. date in September 2022. The exhibitors time. This is a great pity for the compa- InnoTrans 2021 will still occupy the We would like to thank you for the many inspiring discussions over the past few Messe Berlin received a great deal were also given more time than usual nies affected, and InnoTrans is trying entire exhibition grounds and the pre- weeks and we are looking forward to of praise from the industry for this to sound out how to deal with the new to provide the best possible support in miere of the new congress and events exchanging ideas with you. See you next rapid achievement and the new date. situation. such cases. It is therefore all the more hall hub27 is being awaited with great spring for InnoTrans 2021! On the one hand, the new date in The vast majority of exhibitors wel- pleasing that the current level of book- excitement. Until then, stay healthy. spring 2021 is concretely half a year come the new date in April 2021 and ings is more or less the same as the CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Ad Making tracks available In developing new perspectives for modern and cost-effective rail transport, Vossloh occupies a unique position as a systems provider within the field of rail infrastructure. vossloh.com RZ_InnoTransReport 2016 256x67,7_US_Spiegelung_ohne MH.indd 1 14.04.2020 09:06:37 2 TRADE FAIR TOpical www.innotrans.com Joint debate on the future of mobility – associations will digitally present planned Dialog Forums in September Some of InnoTrans‘ partner associations will be holding their dialogue forums online in September 2020. Photo: istock / ipopba CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 lective exchange, some of InnoTrans’ dates of InnoTrans 2020 at the end of panel talks and exciting insights from ised by the DVF, will deal with current partner associations have decided September. experts in video formats. In addition developments in urban mobility. Wide and topical range of to maintain their Dialog Forums in The German Transport Forum, to the DVF, the German Association All InnoTrans forums will then subjects in September 2020 September, but to hold them in digi- DVF, will be presenting a foretaste of of the Railway Industry, VDB, will also take place as usual at InnoTrans 2021 tal form instead of live discussions at InnoTrans on Wednesday, 23 Septem- present current figures from the in- from 27 to 30 April 2021. Further in- Despite the current situation, the InnoTrans. InnoTrans is supporting ber 2020. Under the theme “Using the dustry and invite interested parties to formation on the planned InnoTrans development processes in the mobility the virtual supporting programme. investment ramp-up as planned and as get into conversation with each other. events can be found here and on the industry are not standing still. In order The time slots will be maintained quickly as possible – for a digital and On Thursday, 24 September 2020 websites of the respective partner as- to network worldwide and offer a col- and will take place on the scheduled extended rail network”, there will be the International Bus Forum, organ- sociations. Ad +++ New Date +++ www.innotrans.com TRADE FAIR TOpical 3 knowledge through the innovations my career objectives. Therefore, par- of the industry sector. ”My participa- ticipation in InnoTrans 2021 will be tion in the interesting lectures and very beneficial to broaden my horizon InnoTrans Career Award to bring discussions and talking with various and also for my future prospects”. exhibitors about my main interests In addition to the Career Award will help me to gain more insight into winners, all interested students, top international talents to Berlin railway infrastructure and technol- pupils and young professionals from ogy. Participation in the InnoTrans the mobility sector are invited to Campus would also provide me with come to InnoTrans to find out about a platform to network directly with the latest job and trainee offers from the experts and personnel managers the more than 3,000 exhibitors and about career opportunities in the rail- to make contacts that will shape their way sector and to guide me through future. Discover the future of your company at InnoTrans Shaping the future of mobility The new recruiting format of- will result exciting challenges for fers five applicants from each of five many enterprises. Companies will categories (technical professions, InnoTrans Career Award winner Alena Conrads have to successfully master the engineers, IT experts, operational change in mobility patterns and will and commercial professions) the at the award ceremony with university professor Dr.-Ing. Martin Ziegler, Chairman of the Board of STUVA e.V. Photo: STUVA e.V. therefore have to rely on innovative opportunity to introduce them- impulses from young talents in the selves in 90-second presentations With the InnoTrans Career Award, tunities for a direct start into their forward to seeing what I can expect industry. to potential employers. You will InnoTrans is fully devoted to the sup- professional lives. The creation of this during my visit to InnoTrans”, the then have the opportunity to ask the port of young talents in their pro- platform brings companies and young young engineer said. A new concept focuses on respective applicant three questions. fessional development. With this in professionals together and generates Tyler Kleinsasser is studying for a As a talent scout from a com- mind, 11 international associations optimum networking conditions. Master’s degree in civil engineering at applicants pany you will not have to separately are offering prizes for groundbreaking the South Dakota School of Mines and Your company will easily find register for the Eurailpress Career achievements or ideas. The 17 winners Winners from all over the Technology. “In addition to network- the right young talent at the Eurail- Boost. After the pitches on 28 April of the InnoTrans Career Award will be ing with students and professionals, world are looking forward press Career Boost that will be held you can directly contact the offered a trip to attend InnoTrans in with whom I may be working together to InnoTrans 2021 on Wednesday, 28 April 2021, from applicants in the RecruitingLAB on Berlin.