ARA Delegation to InnoTrans Berlin 2026
Sunday 20 – Friday 25 September 2026
The ARA will lead a delegation of members and key stakeholders to InnoTrans Berlin 2026.
In 2024, more than 160 individuals from 86 organisations participated in the ARA delegation to InnoTrans.
InnoTrans is the world’s leading international trade fair for transport technology, held biennially in Berlin, Germany. It brings together global leaders across rail infrastructure, rolling stock, digital systems, sustainability, and mobility innovation.
InnoTrans Berlin 2026 presents a strategic opportunity to position Australia’s rail industry on the global stage, establish new or strengthen existing international partnerships, and accelerate innovation and investment outcomes.
The ARA-led delegation to InnoTrans Berlin 2026 will:
1. Promote Australia’s rail capability
Showcase Australian expertise, innovation, and project experience across passenger, freight, and heavy haul rail.
2. Enable international engagement
Facilitate structured engagement between Australian delegates and global suppliers, operators, and policymakers.
3. Support Industry growth and exports
Create pathways for ARA member companies to access international markets, partnerships, and supply chains.
4. Strengthen policy and thought leadership
Engage with global best practice in rail technology, sustainability, and workforce development, and translate insights back to the Australian context.
5. Deliver value for delegation members
Provide a coordinated, high-quality experience that delivers tangible commercial, strategic, and reputational benefits for participating organisations.
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. Partnership opportunity available.
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
ARA members – $990 no GST
Non-ARA members – $2490 no GST
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
Visit the Innotrans Berlin 2026 website to learn more.
If you have questions about InnoTrans Berlin 2026, please contact us via [email protected].
Thank you to our sponsors
Expression of interest: ARA delegation to InnoTrans Asia 2027
InnoTrans Asia will be held from 7 to 9 September 2027 at Singapore EXPO. As the inaugural Asian edition of the world’s leading transport technology trade fair, it will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across the world.
The ARA is calling for expressions of interest from members, industry and government stakeholders to join an ARA delegation and explore opportunities for collaboration, export and investment aligned to our policy and advocacy agenda. Learn more about InnoTrans Asia 2027.
Have a question? Email us at [email protected].