The UITP Summit brings together the full public transport sector to explore the ideas, solutions and partnerships shaping mobility today and tomorrow.
Discover the modes, topics and local perspectives that will inspire the conversation in Hamburg.
The Call for Speakers is now open until 30 October.
The UITP Summit brings all public transport modes under one roof, and explores how they can work together to make cities more accessible, efficient and sustainable.
Light Rail, Metro, Regional & Suburban Railway
Bus, Bus Rapid Transit, Trolleybus
Car-Sharing, Carpooling, Demand Responsive Transport, Ride-Hailing, Shared Micro Mobility, Taxi
Cable Car, Cycling, Paratransit, Urban Air Mobility, Walking, Waterborne
The UITP Summit explores the issues that matter most to public transport. Discover the key topics that will shape discussions, knowledge sharing and speaking opportunities in Hamburg.
Accessibility, Design & Culture, Human Resources, Inclusion, Marketing, Passengers, Safety, User Behaviour, Wayfinding, Workforce
Asset & Fleet Management, Energy, Hubs, Infrastructure, Maintenance, Multimodal Integration, Network Performance, Rolling Stock, Security, Service Planning, Supply Chain
AI, Automation, Big Data Analytics, Connectivity, Cybersecurity, Digitalisation, Interoperability, IT, Smart Mobility, Ticketing & Payment
Business Models, Decarbonisation, Economic Sustainability, Financing, Funding, Governance, Procurement, Public Space Design, Regulation, Urban and Regional Planning
While the UITP Summit covers the full spectrum of public transport, each edition highlights a limited number of Local Spotlights. These reflect key developments in the sector as well as the specific context, expertise and ambitions of the host city and region.
High-capacity and high-performing public transport systems can transform growing metropolitan areas into sustainable, connected, and economically vibrant cities. Rapid transit developments are on-going in Hamburg region to improve accessibility, reduce commute time as well as connecting new districts with the city centre. Hamburg’s new U5 metro line will be the city’s first fully automated line and one of Germany’s largest metro project, while the new S-BAHN line 4 will provide comfortable and reliable local transport in response to ever-increasing passenger numbers.
The rollout of automated vehicles is our sector’s next big step. When integrated into public transport systems, autonomous vehicles can transform the quality of public transport by increasing accessibility and optimising efficiency. The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg is already putting this into practice through the development of projects such as ALIKE and ahoi.
Putting people, their needs and experience at the centre of public transport can contribute to more inclusive and liveable urban spaces. Hamburg’s Inner City for All, hvv mia and hvv switch provide concrete examples of how technology, integrated mobility solutions and urban infrastructure can reduce car dependency and offer a broad, cohesive mix of mobility options.
Public transport can accelerate the transition towards climate-neutral and more sustainable mobility, while supporting liveable and resilient cities. Hamburg’s Vision Net Zero 2040 and its Mobility Transition Strategy, including the expansion of public transport, alternative drives and integrated mobility planning, provide a concrete framework for this ambition.