The specialist conference “International Design Forum” focuses on relevant design issues and developments in the areas of mobility and transportation. The conference takes place in the „Public Transport und Interiors“ (PTI) section of InnoTrans, the world’s leading trade show for transport and mobility in Berlin.

The forum presents thought leaders from industry leading businesses and design organisations such as Alstom, BMW Group Designworks, Büro+Staubach, CRRC, Deutsche Bahn, Flixtrain, Frog, Hitachi, Lantal, Milani Design, N+P Innovation Design, Nose Design Experience, PriestmanGoode, RATP, SNCF, Seymourpowell, Siemens, Spirit Design, Tangerine, among others.

Wednesday, 9/23/2026
9.30 am–12.00 pm
IDZ Event

International Design Forum 2026
Holistic, Resilient and User-Centered – Cross-sector strategies for successful interior solutions

At InnoTrans 2026, we will showcase cross-sector collaboration that drives innovative interior solutions for public transportation. Through case studies and expert talks, speakers will demonstrate how designers, manufacturers, and operators work together to deliver effective results.

Date: 23 September 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (doors open 9:30 am)
Language: English with German simultaneous translation
Location: Citycube Berlin, Level 3, M1–3
Messedamm 26, 14055 Berlin (Germany)
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Website: InnoTrans Convention
Tickets: InnoTrans

Program

10.00 - 11.30 | CASE STUDIES

DT6 – Radical Love: Innovation project for low eco impact, low weight, low cost and the love for passengers
Dominik Meier, Creative Director, NVGTR and Robert Dumortier, Director Nouvelles solutions Expérience à Bord | Centre d'Ingénierie du Matériel, SNCF Voyageurs

Rethinking the Overnight Journey - The New Single Cabin for Sweden's Sleeper Trains
Olle Lundberg, CEO/Founder, LundbergDesign

Design as the Binding Force – Aligning Operator, Manufacturer and Passenger Experience at Rigi Bahnen
Fernando Cruz and Stefan Pfister, senior designers at Milani Design & Consulting

New Interior Realm, Smart Mobility – People-Oriented & Future-Oriented Public Transport Interior Design
Jian Wang, Technical Manager, CRRC Group Co.,Ltd

ALISA – R&D project for a European Day- and Nighttrain
Dieter Kobel, Vorstand/Chairman, Tricon AG

How to buy a train. Experience-Centred Tender Definition
Christian Harbeke, CEO, nose design experience

11.00 - 12.00 | PANEL TALK

From Concept to Delivery in Rail: Enhancing Procurement and Industry Cooperation for Customer-Centric Solutions

Panelists:
Christian Harbeke, CEO, nose design experience
Kasia Foljanty, PhD, MBA Director of Customer Experience and Architecture, neomind design studio
Claudia Wessner, Design Studio Manager, Advanced & Creative Design, Alstom
Caterina Guerra, Senior Manager Product Development, Flixtrain

Hosts:
Jan Wielert, Managing Director & Partner, büro+staubach
Ake Rudolf, Head of Strategy, International Design Center Berlin

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