The specialist conference “International Design Forum” focuses on relevant design issues and developments in the areas of mobility and transportation. The conference atkes 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 globally esteemed businesses and design organisations such as Alstom, Siemens, CRRC, Hitachi, Deutsche Bahn, RATP, Lantal, Frog, Priestmangoode, N+P Innovation Design, büro+staubach, Seymourpowell, Spirit Design, Tangerine, BMW Group Designworks, Edenspiekermann among others.

Call for Speakers - International Design Forum 2026

The International Design Center Berlin (IDZ) and InnoTrans invite experts from research, design, and business to participate in the “International Design Forum” (IDF) specialist conference.

We invite case study presentations and candidates for panel talks on the following topics:

1. Cross-Sector Collaboration and Co-Design
2. Interior Innovation for Public Transport
3. Redesigning Operations and Services

For details, please download the call here.
Deadline: 30 April 2026

Upcoming Event

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

International Design Forum 2026
The International Design Forum will present cross-sector strategies and innovative public transport interior solutions.

Through case studies and expert talks, speakers will demonstrate how designers, manufacturers, and operators work together to deliver effective results.

Call for Speakers (deadline: 30 April 2026): Download
The conference program will be published in June.

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Event information:
Date: 23 September 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (doors open 9:30 am)
Location: Citycube Berlin, Level 3, M1–3
Messedamm 26, 14055 Berlin (Germany)
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Website: InnoTrans Convention