The IAA Conference will feature approximately 300 speakers in more than 80 program items and 20 startup contributions across three stages.
The IAA Conference Is Freely Accessible to All Visitors
The IAA Transportation 2024 conference program has been expanded to include an additional stage and is freely accessible to all visitors, the organiser announced in an official statement on 29 August 2024. The conference now features over 100 program items and approximately 300 speakers. Numerous prominent representatives from industry and politics will discuss key topics on three stages over four days from 17 to 20 September in Hannover, Germany.
“It is important to us to provide our exhibitors and all speakers with the opportunity to bring their own topics, visions, and discussions to the stages of IAA Transportation. With the additional Speakers’ Corner, we aim to create more space for open exchange on the innovations and challenges brought by the transformation within the industry,” said Jürgen Mindel, Managing Director of the VDA.
In addition to the newly created Speakers’ Corner in Hall 13, there will be a Main Stage for the IAA Conference in Hall 18, which includes a Coffee Lounge, and an Industry Stage in Hall 19/20, each featuring high-quality programs and a wide range of topics.
Central themes such as charging infrastructure, autonomous driving, artificial intelligence, and hydrogen technology, as well as new technologies from manufacturers, suppliers, trailers, and bodybuilders, will take centre stage, along with political and economic discussions on competitiveness, transformation support, and global development.
Numerous industry and thought leaders are expected on the Main Stage, including Martin Daum (Chairman of the Board of Management, Daimler Truck Holding AG), Olof Persson (CEO, Iveco Group), and Karin Rådström (CEO, Mercedes-Benz Trucks). Several politicians will also join the discussions on the Main Stage, such as Robert Habeck (Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action), Dr. Volker Wissing (Federal Minister for Digital and Transport), and Daniela Kluckert (Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Digital and Transport).
“To meet the very diverse requirements of the transport sector, we need open approaches and a variety of technologies. With its broad spectrum of important topics, the IAA Conference offers an excellent opportunity for intensive exchange with all stakeholders in the field of transportation — from OEMs to suppliers and technology specialists to associations and within the transport industry. It is important not only to share corporate viewpoints with other exhibitors and visitors but also to remain engaged in conversation. Ultimately, dialogue makes it possible to bring challenges to the table and develop sustainable solutions,” said Arnd Franz, CEO of the MAHLE Group.
This exchange will also play a major role on the Industry Stage and in the Speakers’ Corner, featuring numerous companies such as Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey, and Siemens AG.
“We have achieved a lot over the past two years and are looking forward to presenting our vision for the future of road transport at IAA Transportation in Hannover. The IAA Conference is the stage for this important industry event. It can play a key role in overcoming current challenges in the commercial vehicle industry and driving innovation by facilitating the exchange of best practices and innovative solutions. We anticipate exciting discussions with experts and industry leaders in workshops and interactive sessions, which we will further explore at the Milence booth,” said Roel Vissers, CCO of Milence.
The IAA Conference also offers numerous startups the opportunity to present themselves and connect with companies in various formats. Before each Industry Stage discussion, there will be a 3-minute portrait of a startup from 17 to 20 September. On Thursday, 19 September, the Main Stage will host a startup afternoon and on 20 September the Industry Stage will feature a full day dedicated to startups.
In total, over 300 speakers will share their vision for the future of transportation in more than 80 program items and over 20 startup contributions across three stages at the IAA Conference. The program will be updated daily for visitors and interested parties on the IAA Transportation website and can be accessed through the event app with many other options.
