photo: Archives/GRAND EVENT: The International Exhibition for Track Technology (iaf) has started in Münster. Here's all you need to know!
The 28th International Exhibition for Track Technology (iaf) kicked off today, May 31st, 2022, in Münster, Germany, at the Messe und Congress Centrum Halle Münsterland and will run until June 2nd. What is such an important event dedicated to?
This trade fair is the largest and incredibly influential in the railway technology and infrastructure fields. It presents the latest developments and technologies in the sector, which brings together experts and representatives of the international railway infrastructure to discuss the scope and potential for further development of the area.
The iaf offers the opportunity to establish international business contacts for over 140 exhibitors and over 25,000 visitors from over 60 countries. As a special highlight, the organisers welcome Poland as this year's guest country. With this, the association acknowledges the positive development of the Polish railway infrastructure and the planned modernisation steps in the coming years.
VDEI President Dr Thomas Mainka welcomed the guests of honour, exhibitors and visitors during the opening ceremony. "I am delighted that so many of you have remained loyal to the fair and are contributing to the success of the iaf through your participation. It also fills me with pride that there are once again many impressive world premieres to be seen at the fair," said Mainka.
The exhibition takes up 15,000 m2 of hall space in the Messe und Congress Centrum Halle Münsterland, 6,000 m2 of outdoor space and over 3,000 m of track at the Münster Ost railway station.
The International Exhibition for Track Technology (iaf) offers a broad overview of the latest technology, equipment and machinery, and the RAILTARGET team is pleased to announce that we are the official media partner of the event. Our team will have our professional video studio at the fair, which means several interesting and informative interviews await you. Stay tuned so you don't miss a bit of what is going to happen!
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