IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024 International Opinion Leaders at IAA Conference

Hannover, Germany- From September 17 to 22, 2024, this year's IAA TRANSPORTATION will take place in Hannover. Alongside showcasing groundbreaking innovative products from leading global companies in the transport sector, international opinion leaders will gather at IAA Conference to present their solutions and visions for the future of global and regional transportation. Central to the event will be direct interactions with attendees, networking, and discussions on the transformation of the industry. 

Ms. Jürgen Mindel, Managing Director at VDA responsible for the IAA, said "IAA Conference is the global platform for in-depth discussions and the exchange of ideas and strategies regarding the transformation in the transport and logistics sector. In addition to the innovations presented by manufacturers and suppliers from all industries, the exchange and discourse about the transformation of the transport and logistics industry make IAA TRANSPORTATION the international event for the industry." 

German Federal Minister of Transport Volker Wissing inaugurates the event, leading international visionaries speak at the IAA Conference IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024 will be inaugurated by the German Federal Minister for Digital and Transport, Volker Wissing, Lower Saxony’s Minister President Stephan Weil, Hannover’s Mayor Belit Onay, and President of the VDA, Hildegard Müller.

Moreover, IAA Conference will bring together key opinion leaders, decision-makers, visionaries, and experts from the logistics and transport industry across multiple stages, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of transport. Featuring speakers from various sectors such as Dr. Stefan Hartung (Chairman of the Board, Robert Bosch GmbH), Carsten Intra (CEO, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles), Kim Kohlmeyer (Manager of E-Mobility, Transport & Environment).

Mr. Olof Persson (CEO, IVECO), Mr. Dan Priestley (Senior Manager, Semi Truck Engineering Tesla), Ms. Karin Rådström (CEO, Mercedes-Benz Trucks), Mr. Peter Schäfer (EVP & CSO Automotive at Infineon Technologies), Ms. Sara Schiffer (General Manager, hylane), and Mr. Andreas Schmitz (CEO, Schmitz Cargobull), IAA Conference will address the challenges and opportunities of this transformation. 

In Hall 18, on the Main Stage near the North entrance, participants of the IAA Conference can engage with experts on central topics such as charging infrastructure, autonomous driving, hydrogen technology, and new technologies from manufacturers, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers. A special focus will be on the needs of shippers and logisticians to ensure a successful transformation.