The upcoming InnoTrans will be a fascinating four-day event packed with information and featuring the leading names in the industry. It begins on September 20 with the Opening Ceremony at the Palais am Funkturm, and the attendance of a prominent Canadian guest has already been announced. Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, president and CEO of the state-owned Canadian transport company VIA Rail Canada Inc., will use this event to address a number of issues, including an appeal to the rail sector to demonstrate its shared responsibility towards the subject of climate change.
In his opinion, the most difficult task confronting industrialised countries such as Canada was to overcome mankind`s dependence on automobiles. The CEO has formulated some clear objectives for VIA Rail: “Private cars are the main emitters of greenhouse gases. VIA Rail aims to meet this challenge and treble its passenger numbers over the next 30 years“, explains Desjardins-Siciliano.
Canadian exhibitors are strongly represented
The Canadian exhibitors at InnoTrans 2016, whose numbers have trebled over the past eight years, are also preparing for an expansion of rail transport. As a result these companies are presenting a wide range of products and services on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, ranging from integrated software solutions (Giro Inc.) to flooring applications for the rail sector (Baultar Concept Inc.) and specialist components (Rail and Traction Canada Inc.).
In hall 11.2 trade visitors can learn about the capabilities of the economic sector in Québec. Twenty regional firms will be represented on the joint stand, which is being organised by the Québec Ministry of Economic Development in cooperation with the representatives of the Government of Québec and the Québec Ground Transportation Cluster.
“Attendance at InnoTrans 2016 is essential, which is why the Province of Québec and its companies are exhibiting here, in order to present the innovative capabilities and the expertise available in Québec to potential partners in Germany, Europe and the world," explains Claude Trudelle, director of the Québec Government Office in Munich.
For more information about discounted pre-registration available to North American attendees and hotel information you should contact the InnoTrans North American representative office: Mary Jo Balve – 732-933-1118 – [email protected]
