Press Events

press dates for BUS2BUS 2026

The schedule is updated regularly.

Wednesday, 15 April

10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Welcome & Opening of BUS2BUS 2024 with Dirk Hoffmann, COO, Messe Berlin; Karl Hülsmann, President of the Federal Association of German Bus Companies and Arne Herz, Permanent Secretary| Future Forum Stage | Hall 25

10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Opening keynote | When Algorithms Reshape Markets: Strategies for Companies in the Age of Autonomous Decisions with Vanessa Cann, Entrepreneur, Manager, Forbes 30 Under 30 | Future Forum Stage | Hall 25

11:15 – 12:00 Press briefing on BUS2BUS 2026
As part of BUS2BUS 2026, we cordially invite members of the media to a press briefing. The event will provide concise insights into current developments, trends and prospects in the bus industry, as well as key themes of the trade fair.
The session will begin with brief opening remarks from Kerstin Kube-Erkens, Director of Bus2Bus; Christiane Leonard, Chief Executive of the Federal Association of German Bus Companies (bdo); and Dr Stefan Carsten, futurologist. Following this, the speakers will be available to answer questions and engage in direct discussion with the media. hub27 | Room Beta 4 – Press Lounge

Thursday, 16 April 2026

09:15 am
Influencer event at BUS2BUS 2026
On the second day of the BUS2BUS 2026 trade fair, bus influencers are invited to the press lounge for an informal get-together. Over coffee and croissants, the event provides an opportunity for networking and getting to know one another within the community.

Participants will be welcomed by Willow Beck-Jewett, BUS2BUS Product Manager, and Susanne Tschenisch, BUS2BUS PR Manager. A group photo and a goodie bag for the bus influencers are also planned before they set off for the trade fair and Bus Driver Day.
hub27, Room Beta 4 – Press Lounge

Bus Driver Day
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Here you can see for yourself the opportunities offered by a career as a bus driver and gain an in-depth insight into the industry. A must-attend event for all bus drivers and those who aspire to become one! The programme is open and practical, with plenty of opportunity for discussion and personal interaction.

11:00 – 11:30 am
Welcome for BUS2BUS 2026, followed by a Q&A session with Federal Minister for Transport Patrick Schnieder
Future Forum | Stage, Hall 25