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EXPO FERROVIARIA 2023:FOUR MONTHS AHEAD OF THE SHOW, OVER 180 EXHIBITORS ARE CONFIRMED TO ATTEND THE MAIN EVENT OF THE RAILWAY INDUSTRY IN ITALY
With over 95% of the exhibition space already booked, and a waiting list created specifically for additional exhibitors, this 11th edition confirms it is the unmissable event to discover all the latest innovations of the sector first-hand.
EXPO Ferroviaria 2023, the International Exhibition for Railway Technology, Products and Systems will be held from 3 to 5 October 2023 at Fiera Milano Rho in Italy. With 95% of the exhibition space already booked, the show gathers the interest from all the major players in the sector, as well as strategic adjacent infrastructure sectors, proving to be Italy’s most important event for the rail industry.
The enthusiasm of the rail market, already visible from the beginning of the post-pandemic era, shows renewed energy. As of today, the exhibition counts over 180 accredited exhibitors for this edition, of which 20% are international companies. Several of the big names of the industry will be present: Alstom Ferroviaria, Knorr-Bremse Rail System Italia, Progress Rail Signaling SpA, Stadler Rail Ag, Wabtec Corporation, Salcef Group, MERMEC SpA, Lucchini Rs SpA, ZF Italia, Vossloh Sistemi Srl, ABB SpA, JSW Steel Italy Piombino, Plasser & Theurer, Export Von Bahnbaumaschinen, Gesellschaft Mbh and Vossloh Rolling Stock Gmbh.
“Time to plan the future”, the slogan of this edition, testifies to the scope of the event: it will be the opportunity for professionals from Italy, Europe and all over the world to debate trends and technologies, and accelerate their business. Always attracting new players of the sector, 30% of the exhibitors, including Wegh Group SpA, ESIM Group SRL or the Ministry of Czech Republic for Industry, Trade and Commerce will be attending for the first time to present their products and discuss solutions for the rail market.
EXPO FERROVIARIA 2023 HIGHLIGHTS
Considered the meeting point of the Italian railway industry, EXPO Ferroviaria not only represents a place of exchange, but it also provides a window on the future by showing the innovations that will shape the railways landscape of tomorrow. The exhibition area includes dedicated spaces showcasing specific technologies and allowing for new business opportunities.
The Aerospace Technology Hub, new feature of this edition, is an area dedicated to companies presenting aerospace technologies that can be applied to the rail sector. Organised in partnership with Italy’s National Aerospace Technology Cluster (CTNA), it will host the Aerospace Technology District of Campania Region, Ala SpA, and Intelligentia Srl, who will demonstrate the integration between the two sectors on a scientific, design, and technological level.
The On-Track Display highlights the prominence of this sector in the industry. Two sections of tracks will be laid in the exhibition area for suppliers of rail-mounted vehicles and railway equipment to showcase their products, giving visitors the opportunity to visualise them in an authentic setting. Exhibiting companies include Officine Mar, Hexagon, Gillet Group and Spektra Trimble Company.
The Tunnelling Area is a space dedicated to the construction and equipment of tunnels. Three new companies will be presenting their products, a must see for professionals visiting the event: BORFLEX Services, Belt TS, and Saladino Engineering Services.
BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS FOR SUCCESS
EXPO Ferroviaria works hand in hand with the key stakeholders of all the rail supply sectors as well as the service providers of the Italian market to create a unique meeting point for the industry. Thanks to its partners, the event is an unparalleled platform to collaborate, create a stronger market, and drive the development of the industry.
Supporting the exhibition this year are: Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (Italian State Railways), ASSIFER (Italian Railway Industry Association), ANIAF (Italian Association of Railway Contractors), ASSTRA (Italian Public Transport Association), CIFI (College of Italian Railway Engineers), UNIFE (European Rail Supply Industry Association), DR Ferroviaria Italia (Line Construction and Maintenance Co.) and CTNA (Italian National Aerospace Technological Cluster).
As usual, the event will feature an extensive programme of conferences, seminars, workshops and technical presentations, giving visitors an in-depth experience with thematic discussions and expert opinions on the technological trends of today and the future. The full program will be disclosed in the coming weeks.
For the latest updates, please see: www.expoferroviaria.com