Truck and Talk, specialist forums, Unimog course: the programme for NUFAM 2025
From 25 to 28 September, NUFAM will open its doors to the European commercial vehicle industry. The organisers have put together a highly informative and entertaining programme. Here is a concise summary of the highlights.
When NUFAM opens its doors to exhibitors, visitors and media representatives at the end of September, the Karlsruhe Exhibition Centre will once again become the meeting place for the European commercial vehicle industry. The programme awaiting exhibitors and visitors is diverse, informative, up-to-date and entertaining.
‘Special outdoor experience’
"I am delighted that we will be able to use the new outdoor area, the Peter Gross Bau Areal (PGBA), for our trade fairs starting this year. It offers our exhibitors the ideal opportunity to present themselves and their products in the best possible way with an optimal infrastructure. This creates a special outdoor experience – also for visitors, complemented by perfect transport connections. NUFAM will be the first trade fair to start, expanding the trade fair experience for exhibitors and visitors at the end of September with a varied and diverse programme. After that, at the beginning of October, RecyclingActiv and TiefbauLive will take place across the entire 90,000 square metre Peter Gross Bau site, demonstrating the versatility and adaptability of the venue. This means we have Germany's best multifunctional outdoor space for outdoor events," says Beate Frères, Division Manager at Messe Karlsruhe.
Information, demonstrations, entertainment
• Hydrogen is the focus of the special exhibition organised by Allianz Wasserstoff e.V. On 25 and 26 September, the alliance will be presenting the advantages of hydrogen engine drives. (TRADE VISITORS)
• The Central Association for Bodywork and Vehicle Technology is hosting a special exhibition on the topic of training. Throughout NUFAM, interested parties can find out from the association which areas of the industry they can train in, what requirements must be met and what career opportunities are available. (PRIVATE AND TRADE VISITORS)
• The commercial vehicle industry is constantly changing – both technically and in terms of regulations. Experts will explain the current status and what innovations are available at the specialist forum. On 25 and 26 September, the focus will be on telematics and digital services. 27 September will be dedicated to charging infrastructure. On the Sunday of the fair, 28 September, the Truck Driver Forum will discuss topics that concern drivers. (PRIVATE AND TRADE VISITORS)
• As usual, NUFAM offers guided tours on various topics. Interested parties can register for the ‘Classic’ (overview of NUFAM), ‘New Mobility’ (alternative drive types) or ‘Treffpunkt Kommunal’ (solutions for municipalities and the public sector) tours. (PRIVATE AND TRADE VISITORS)
• For over a year now, Marcus Walter and Florian Klag have been discussing topics that are important to the industry on the NUFAM commercial vehicle podcast. On 27 September, the two will join Christina Scheib for a live recording on stage at 3.30 p.m. Scheib will be available for autographs afterwards. (PRIVATE AND TRADE VISITORS)
• An exciting panel discussion with prominent guests from politics and business will take place on 26 September at 11 a.m. (PRIVATE AND TRADE VISITORS)
• Carsten Spengemann and Mike Stiefelhagen are also prominent figures. Both will host the one-hour ‘Truck and Talk – American Football Edition’ on 28 September. (PRIVATE VISITORS)
• Truckers can prove themselves in the NUFAM Challenge and show that they are the best truck drivers. The challenge will take place on 27 September. (PRIVATE VISITORS)
• On 28 September, rescue workers will demonstrate how they work hand in hand in the event of an accident at the rescue chain. Visitors can experience how the police, Red Cross, towing service, Workers' Samaritan Federation and others respond in an emergency. (PRIVATE VISITORS)
• On the completely renovated outdoor grounds of the Karlsruhe Exhibition Centre, the Peter Gross Building area, exhibitors will show their vehicles in action in the Demo Park. There will be numerous moderated demonstrations throughout NUFAM. (PRIVATE AND TRADE VISITORS)
• The Unimog is a living legend and will also be a guest at the Karlsruhe Commercial Vehicle Show. Visitors can experience the enormous inclines that the vehicle can overcome as passengers on the Unimog course. (PRIVATE VISITORS)
• In addition, on 27 and 28 September, there will be a children's Unimog course, goal wall shooting and the DEKRA truck simulator in the NUFAM Action Zone. (PRIVATE VISITORS)
