mobility move

mobility move

mobility move is the largest conference and trade fair for road-based public transport in Germany. Organised by the Association of German Transport Companies (VDV), the event brings together transport operators, industry experts, service providers, public authorities, politicians, associations and trade media. The 2027 edition takes place on 16 and 17 March at the Estrel Hotel, Sonnenallee, Berlin.

Originally established as the VDV Electric Bus Conference and Exhibition (ElekBu), mobility move has grown into a central forum for the public transport sector, combining a multi-track conference programme with an exhibition floor showcasing current and emerging technologies.

The Conference

The conference programme addresses both the policy landscape and the technical developments shaping road-based public transport. Sessions cover the political and social framework conditions affecting the sector, drive concepts for road-bound public transport, and experience reports from operating companies. Technical and innovation-focused discussions examine autonomous driving in public transport, digitalisation and IoT, and ticketing and passenger information systems.

The Exhibition

The trade fair element of mobility move showcases products, systems and services relevant to road-based local public transport. Areas covered include electric buses and associated components, charging infrastructure, software for depot and charging management, and autonomous driving technologies. Exhibitors demonstrate current capabilities and upcoming developments across these categories.

Key Topics

Across both the conference and exhibition, recurring themes include electric mobility, autonomous driving and the digitalisation of public transport operations. The event also addresses sector coupling, hydrogen as a drive concept, energy supply, and battery and depot management. These topics reflect the broader priorities of the German and European public transport industry as operators navigate the transition to cleaner, more connected fleets.

Audience

mobility move is attended by professionals from across the public transport supply chain, including transport companies, technology providers, public authorities and industry associations. The event serves as a platform for peer exchange, knowledge sharing and discussion of industry challenges at a senior level.

mobility move 2027 takes place on 16 and 17 March at the Estrel Hotel, Berlin. Further information is available on the mobility move website.