World Congress for Local Care in Hamburg: Experience mobility!

World Congress for Local Care in Hamburg: Experience mobility!

Jungfernstieg, Hamburg, Deutschland - Today, June 14, 2025, an exciting occasion for Hamburg. The world congress of local public transport, also known as Uitp Summit, has opened its doors. By Wednesday, June 14th, the city becomes a hub for innovative mobility solutions, whereby around 10,000 trade visitors from over 100 countries are expected. ndr reports on the last place and comprises more than 400 exhibitors.

But that's not all. In parallel to the congress, the Mobility Festival takes place on the Jungfernstieg from 12 noon to 7 p.m. Here the mobility is made for young and old interactively. Activities such as S-Bahn handling in the simulator, self-steering shuttle buses and even a sesame road bus with Ernie and Bert for the children are waiting. A traffic passer also provides entertainment for the little ones.

A look into the future of mobility

The congress is all about modern means of transport and sustainable mobility. In contrast to classic locomotion options, it is important to find new approaches to reduce individual traffic and relieve the environment. The Uitp Summit promotes the exchange on topics such as car sharing, public transport and innovative mobility solutions that should help Germany's climate targets.

An important point is the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions that make up almost 20% of the national share. Sustainable mobility not only includes local public transport, but also running, cycling and selective use of cars, where necessary. Oekom emphasizes that the change into sustainable mobility solutions is crucial for a healthy and self-determined society.

technology and networking

For the participants of the congress, there is the Uitp Summit app, which enables personal schedule. With interactive indoor plans, information about exhibitors and speakers as well as many other useful functions, the event becomes an experience that should not be missed. One of the highlights is the Keynote-Speech by Benita Matofska, a carrier of innovations in the field of sustainable development.

The effectiveness of the congress shows that Hamburg is not only known as a port city, but also as a pioneer in terms of traffic transfers and sustainable and modern mobility. In two years the Uitp Summit will take place again in the Hanseatic city, and the expectations are already high.