Nufam 2025: Commercial vehicle industry meets in Karlsruhe – Focus on digitization and training
From September 25 to 28, the Nufam 2025 will open its doors at the Karlsruhe exhibition grounds. For the first time, the new outdoor area, Peter-Gross-Bau Areal, will provide space for an expanded part of the exhibition area. Messe Karlsruhe is using the 90,000 square meter open space for vehicle demonstrations and special formats, among other things. According to the organizer, the area will also serve as a multifunctional outdoor area for further trade fairs in the future.
"This creates a unique outdoor experience – even for the visitors, complemented by perfect transport connections," emphasizes Beate Frères, head of the Karlsruhe Trade Fair division.
Expert Forums on Digitalization, Infrastructure and Driving Personnel
The accompanying specialist program is aimed at executives from freight forwarding companies, fleet operators, as well as fleet and transport managers. A specialist forum on September 25 and 26 is dedicated to the topics of telematics and digital services. On September 27, the focus is on charging infrastructure. On the last day of the trade fair, September 28, the Truck Driver Forum will cover topics related to the professional everyday life of drivers.
An additional forum is organized by the Hydrogen Alliance. It presents the application possibilities of the hydrogen engine on September 25 and 26. The target audience of this special exhibition is industry professionals.
Central Association Showcases Body Construction and Youth Development
The Central Association of Body and Vehicle Technology (ZKF) is participating with two stands in Hall 2. According to the association, a total of 13 member companies and sponsoring members are presenting themselves over an area of around 600 square meters. The companies will be showcasing solutions in the field of body and vehicle construction.
Adjacent to this, the association, together with the State Guild Association of Baden-Württemberg, is setting up a special area of 120 square meters. Here, the ZKF is presenting the training profession of bodywork and vehicle construction mechanic in a practical way. The focus is on the three specializations: body repair technology, body and vehicle construction technology, and caravan and motorhome technology. Students are given insight into career perspectives through exhibits and live demonstrations. The goal, according to the association, is to interest potential trainees in the craft.
Tours and live formats complement the offerings
Various thematic tours are back on the program. These optionally provide an overview of the entire offering ("Classic"), inform about alternative drives ("New Mobility"), or are aimed at representatives of public institutions with municipal solutions ("Meeting Point Municipal").
In addition, moderated vehicle demonstrations take place daily at the Peter-Gross-Bau site. Manufacturers demonstrate vehicle-specific applications there. On the Unimog course in the outdoor area, visitors can experience in the passenger seat what gradients the vehicle can overcome.
On September 27, the fair invites you to the Nufam Challenge, where professional drivers can demonstrate their driving skills. A day later, a rescue chain with police, medical services, and towing companies follows. The participating organizations demonstrate the process of standardized accident rescue.
Supporting program with live performances
On September 27, Marcus Walter and Florian Klag will record an episode of the official Nufam podcast live on stage, with Christina Scheib as a guest. For September 26, the fair announces a panel discussion with representatives from politics and business. The discussion begins at 11 a.m.
To close the fair, on September 28, the stage format "Truck and Talk – American Football Edition" will take place. It will be moderated by Carsten Spengemann and Mike Stiefelhagen. An additional visitor program is offered by the organizer in the Action Zone, including a children's Unimog course, a goal wall shooting, and a Dekra truck simulator.
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