Female representation in mobility companies gains visibility in professional environments every year. The Women in Mobility Luncheon brings together leaders and experts from the sector during InnoTrans in Berlin for a lunch with presentations, awards and targeted networking.
Practical information about the WiM Luncheon in 2026
The meeting is on 22 September 2026 at the Palais am Funkturm in Messe Berlin with entry via the North entrance at Hammarskjöldplatz. The event is held in English and admission is only possible with an official InnoTrans ticket and registration on Eventbrite.
Program and confirmed speakers
The day starts with doors opening at 11:45 and concludes around 14:00. The event includes welcome remarks by Dr. Kerstin Wendt, CEO of Women in Mobility. The keynote interventions are delivered by Elisabeth Böhm, Vice President Human Resources CNE at Alstom, and Magda Kopczyńska, Director-General for Mobility and Transport of the European Commission. Dr. Mary Dellenbaugh-Losse and Lidia Signor from UITP also participate. The program includes the presentation of the Women in Rail Award in several categories and a photocall before lunch.
Sectors and profile of represented companies
The meeting brings together professionals linked to automotive, transport and logistics, and rail activities. The declared presence of entities related to multimodal mobility and rail operations defines the attendee profile. The connection with InnoTrans attracts professionals with a technical and management focus within the transport ecosystem.
Key figures and track record
The WiM Luncheon has been held as part of InnoTrans since 2016 and has more than 800 participants in its integrated fair format. That attendance reflects the scale of the meeting within the fair day at Messe Berlin.
Sales prospecting and concrete actions for companies
For commercial teams, presence at the Luncheon should be seen as an opportunity for direct contacts with decision-makers in mobility. Concrete actions to take
- Identify key speakers and participants in advance and request meetings during InnoTrans.
- Prepare a brief, technical message that frames the proposal within rail or multimodal projects. Avoid generic presentations.
- Bring technical material or use cases that can be shared in immediate follow-up after lunch.
- Coordinate logistics at Messe Berlin to make the most of the 11:45–14:00 slot and schedule follow-up meetings on the premises.
Closing and official link
The Women in Mobility Luncheon maintains its commitment to highlighting female leadership within mobility and to connecting technical and management profiles in a concentrated format. Registrations and logistical details are at http://wim-luncheon.de
