Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
In just a few days the international bus sector will be meeting at BUS2BUS 2019 in Berlin. This newsletter will present some of the highlights of the program that awaits you on the Exhibition Grounds from the 19 to 21 of March. Take a look back with us at the debut of this event in 2017, and looking ahead, make sure that you have your online ticket for the upcoming event. Continue reading, and you will find all the information about BUS2BUS at a glance.
The BUS2BUS Team
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What do electric scooters have to do with the bus sector, and what are the links between a congress for bus operators and the Future Forum? As a forward-looking business platform BUS2BUS is actively promoting discussions about new business approaches.
With the Future Forum we are creating a heightened awareness of the changes taking place in this field, and the association representing the 3,000 bus companies in Germany will be meeting at BUS2BUS, using its experience and its professional expertise to address these issues.
At the same time you will have opportunities to visit exhibitors at the Trade Show, to try out vehicles and test products under realistic conditions.
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DAILY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
As a combination of Trade Show, Congress and Future Forum, BUS2BUS is a unique meeting place for discussions between established companies and new players in the mobility sector. The complete program can be found online on our website, and some extracts are shown below.
At 10.30 a.m. there will be an exclusive tour of BUS2BUS with Federal Minister Andreas Scheuer, the press and invited guests.
bdo Congress
At 11.35 a.m. the minister will give an opening address at the bdo Congress.
In Panel I, Environment and Technology, between 2 and 3 p.m., the focus is entirely on the choices between diesel, electric, hydrogen etc.
In Panel II, starting at 3.30 p.m., leading figures in the mobility sector will be discussing whether it makes sense for long-distance travel to be organized by the government.
Future Forum
The Future Forum, from 2.05 to 2.50 p.m., deals with the subject of digitalization and its importance for established business models, sectors and companies. Here the emphasis is on collectively learning from one another and on discussions with one another.
‘Best Practice’, starting at 3.30 p.m., contains useful advice about stumbling blocks and how to avoid them.
bdo Congress
How can small and medium-sized enterprises ensure future success? Answers to this question will be provided by industry experts in Panel III, Tourism (1 p.m.).
In Panel IV leading figures in the industry will discuss the question of what digitalization really means for public transport (2.30 p.m.).
Future Forum
On Wednesday the Future Forum will take a look at other countries. ‘International Best Practice’ is concerned with communication, diversity and Germany’s role in an international comparison (10.45 a.m. until 12.20 p.m.). In addition, innovators will be addressing the subject of the Smart City (1.55 to 3.55 p.m.) and of potential and challenges as they apply to adaptations in rural areas (3.55 to 4.35 p.m.).
Future Forum
The philosopher Christian Uhle will be giving some insights into the subject of artificial intelligence in the mobility industry. This will involve ethical issues, possibilities for reducing accidents and borderline situations (12.30 to 1.45 p.m.)
Starting at 1.50 p.m. the German Bus and Coach Operators’ Association will be participating in the Future Forum with details about new kinds of customer interaction as well as trends and technologies that will impact on customers’ travel requirements.
BUS2INSIGHTS TAKES AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE BUS SECTOR
BUS2Insights is an opportunity for exhibitors to discuss innovations in the industry. The issues include the reduction in nitrous oxide levels, charging concepts for electric vehicles, new ideas for bus interiors, and artificial intelligence. Among the companies taking part are HJS Emission Technology, eeMobility, AKASOL, hotsplots and Optibus. Details about the program of BUS2Insights(11.10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.) can be found on the BUS2BUS Website.
BUS2BUS – A CONCEPT WITH A PROMISING FUTURE
Take a look back at BUS2BUS 2017 with us. We were very pleased with the success of the debut event two years ago, and as a consequence the combination of Trade Show, bdo Congress and Future Forum will be continued again in 2019.
Developments in the bus sector demand a business platform as provided by BUS2BUS and the increased demand this year is accompanied by more innovations and improved concepts. Make the most of BUS2BUS, bigger and better in 2019.
If you have any questions regarding the newsletter feel free to contact the BUS2BUS team:
T: +49 (0)30 3038 2159
M: bus2bus@messe-berlin.de