What is the UITP Summit?

A Global Platform for Urban Mobility

The UITP Summit is the must-attend event for public transport professionals worldwide. It is a place where innovation and expertise come together to shape the future of urban mobility.

A new experience every year

Hosted in a different city each year, the UITP Summit brings new insights and fresh ideas to public transport. In 2027, Hamburg will be the perfect setting for innovation and discovery.

Learn and connect

Join industry leaders, experts, and professionals to explore the latest trends and challenges in public transport. Make valuable connections through networking opportunities.

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Welcome to Hamburg in 2027

The UITP Summit returns to Hamburg in 2027, reaffirming the city’s leadership in urban mobility innovation. Hamburg, Germany’s second-largest city, is renowned for its advanced public transport system and cutting-edge digital strategy.

Named a “Metropolitan Model Region for Mobility”, Hamburg is home to sustainable, efficient, and smart public transport solutions that continue to inspire cities worldwide. And in 2027, Hamburg will once again bring together the global mobility community for another unmissable edition of the UITP Summit.

The UITP Summit in Numbers

10,000

Attendees

110

Countries

30,000m2

Exhibition Space

80+

Sessions

370+

Speakers

400+

Exhibitors

260

Press & Media Representatives


Your Experience at the UITP Summit

The UITP Summit (previously known as the UITP Global Public Transport Summit) is the definitive public transport event for the sector, welcoming public transport professionals ranging from operators, authorities, industry suppliers, and policy makers from across the world.

Learn and get inspired in our conference sessions. Discover the latest innovations, products, and services in our exhibition halls and strengthen business relationships through many networking opportunities and events.

Building on the success of previous editions, since the 2025 edition, the UITP Summit now takes place on an annual basis.

Organiser & Local Hosts

UITP – Organiser

UITP (Union Internationale des Transports Publics) is the International Association of Public Transport and a passionate champion of sustainable urban mobility. Established in 1885, with more than 135 years of history, it is the only worldwide network to bring together all public transport stakeholders and all sustainable transport modes.

HAMBURGER HOCHBAHN – Local Host

HOCHBAHN is Hamburg’s top provider of public transportation, offering metro, bus and ferry services. On top of that HOCHBAHN also develops and operates Hamburg’s mobility platform and mobility service stations that integrate public transport with sharing and pooling services.

MOIA – Local Host

MOIA is a tech company of Volkswagen that develops mobility services for cities and local public transport operators along the entire value chain of ridepooling. With all-electric ridepooling, MOIA offers a mobility solution in Hamburg and Hanover that is an alternative to private cars while complementing public transport.

Hamburg Messe und Congress – Local Host

Hamburg is one of the major cities which combines an exhibition complex and a convention center located right in the downtown area. The exhibition complex with 87,000 sqm is linked by Planten un Blomen park and the event space CCH – Congress Center Hamburg with 12,000 sqm.

The Future of Mobility is in Hamburg - UITP Report

The Future of Mobility is in Hamburg

UITP Report

Ready to learn why Hamburg is set to lead the future of mobility in Europe? Download our exclusive report, and discover how the city’s thriving economy, innovative infrastructure, and world-class public transport make it a hub for mobility advancements.

Whether you’re in transport, urban development, or tech, download “The Future of Mobility is in Hamburg” to see why this dynamic city is driving change.

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