As the world’s leading international trade fair for transport technology, InnoTrans brings together global leaders across rail infrastructure, rolling stock, digital systems, sustainability and mobility innovation.

In 2024, more than 160 individuals from 86 organisations joined the ARA delegation, highlighting the strong interest from industry in connecting with international peers and exploring the latest developments shaping the future of rail.

InnoTrans Berlin 2026 presents a valuable opportunity to showcase Australia’s rail industry on the global stage, strengthen international relationships, and identify new opportunities to support innovation, investment and industry growth.

Indicative Program (subject to change)

Pre-InnoTrans - Sunday 20 September

• 1830 – 2130: ARA delegation welcome dinner (separate ticket required). Partnership opportunity available. 

Pre-InnoTrans - Monday 21 September

• Berlin-based site visits and/or European market briefings (details TBA)

InnoTrans Day 1 - Tuesday 22 September

• 0900 – 1800: ARA Australian Rail Pavilion open
• 0900 – 1430: Barista at the ARA Australian Rail Pavilion, hosted by Inver Engineering
• TBD: Australian delegation visits to two major exhibitors
• 1400 – 1530: Aussie afternoon tea at the ARA Australian Rail Pavilion, hosted by Lynxx.

 InnoTrans Day 2 - Wednesday 23 September

• 0900 – 1800: ARA Australian Rail Pavilion open
• 0900 – 1430: Barista at the ARA Australian Rail Pavilion, hosted by Inver Engineering
• 1200 - 1330: Lunch at the ARA Australian Rail Pavilion.  Partnership opportunity available.
• TBD: Australian delegation visits to two major exhibitors

InnoTrans Day 3 - Thursday 24 September

• 0900 – 1800: ARA Australian Rail Pavilion open
• 0900 – 1430: Barista at the ARA Australian Rail Pavilion, hosted by Inver Engineering
• 0900 – 1030: Breakfast at the ARA Australian Rail Pavilion, hosted by John Holland Group
• TBD: Australian delegation visits to two major exhibitors
• 1830 – 2130: Australian Delegation dinner at Hofbräu Wirtshaus Berlin (separate ticket required)

InnoTrans Day 4 - Friday 25 September

• 0900 – 1800: ARA Australian Rail Pavilion open
• 0900 – 1430: Barista at the ARA Australian Rail Pavilion, hosted by Inver Engineering.

Participation in the ARA delegation provides:

• Use of the 152m2 ARA Australian Rail Pavilion as a base throughout InnoTrans
• The ability to join pre-InnoTrans site visits/briefings
• Invitations to and attendance at networking functions held at the ARA Australian Rail Pavilion

  during InnoTrans

• Inclusion of a company profile and contact details within the professionally designed Australian Rail Industry InnoTrans Capability Directory (subject to providing content by deadline)
• Ability to use the ARA Australian Rail Pavilion for meetings, including booking into one of three (3) meeting rooms available for delegation members only
• Ability to use the pavilion and its range of open seating for more informal meetings or connecting with other delegation members
• Ability to display material to promote your organisation at the ARA Australian Rail Pavilion (A4 or smaller in size)
• Pre-departure virtual briefing

 Cost: 

ARA Members: $990 NO GST
Non Member: $2490 NO GST

FOR GROUP BOOKINGS PLEASE CONTACT KASSANDRA KOUDELKA
e: [email protected] or t: 0406 793 808

Optional Social Events:

The following additional, optional social events are offered to maximise the networking opportunity for those on the delegation. 

Sunday 20 September - ARA Australian Delegation Welcome Dinner
Venue: TBC
Cost:
ARA Member: $245 no GST
Non Member: $315 no GST

Thursday 24 September - ARA Australian Delegation Hofbräu Dinner
Venue: Hofbräu Wirtshaus Berlin
Cost:
ARA Member: $245 no GST
Non Member: $315 no GST

What is not included: 

• International return flights to Europe 
• Travel costs in Berlin 
• Accommodation 
• Travel insurance  

• Tickets to access InnoTrans – InnoTrans tickets must be individually ordered. As a result, these must be purchased directly from Messe Berlin. 

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Thank you to our Sponsors: 

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