IAA MOBILITY 2025 Highlights
That was Day 4
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The fourth day of IAA MOBILITY once again offered a variety of highlights. As the day came to a close, the final events of the IAA Summit and the IAA Conference took place at the trade fair center Messe München.
The fourth day of IAA MOBILITY once again offered a variety of highlights. As the day came to a close, the final events of the IAA Summit and the IAA Conference took place at the trade fair center Messe München.
The IAA Conference wrapped up on the fourth day with its final sessions.
On the final day, the Mainstage at the trade fair center Messe München remained closed. However, in the morning, the Yellow Forum in Hall A1 focused on a key question: how many autonomous shuttles will Germany need in the future? The session titled “The Future of Autonomous Public Transport – How Many Shuttles Does Germany Need?” explored various scenarios for the deployment of self-driving vehicles and highlighted the opportunities and challenges associated with this technology.
Throughout the day, the IAA Visionary Club—usually streamed on LinkedIn—delivered a series of compact thought-starters live on stage in the Blue Forum. These sessions addressed current issues in the digital and mobility sectors, offering short, insightful perspectives on emerging trends from companies like BMW, Microsoft, JobRadLoop, TomTom, and BCG.
A Horn-Honking Farewell to Close Out the IAA Summit
The IAA Summit wrapped up its Networking Tours and Mobility Meetings, which over the past four days gave visitors the opportunity to join guided tours of selected exhibitor booths—offering curated, expert insights on site.
At the ICM, the AKTIONfahrRAD Educators' Conference was held, aimed at teachers who want to promote cycling in schools. The event featured best-practice examples from various schools and offered workshops on cycling-related topics, such as bike mechanics.
The session “Powering the SDV Future Horizon with Google Cloud & Accenture” focused on how cloud technologies can accelerate the development of software-defined vehicles and unlock new business models.
In the session “Urban Mobility – FC Bayern München”, the club presented its mobility initiatives and demonstrated how a sports organization can take on social responsibility within an urban context. Another session took a deeper look at FC Bayern München’s concrete mobility measures.
MOIA also presented four ride-pooling projects and offered insights into the future of urban mobility.
Additionally, Ford Philanthropy and Caritas discussed how targeted support can open up new opportunities and foster social inclusion—and how corporations can take on social responsibility where it’s needed most.
The session “Electric Into the Future: Company Fleets in Focus” explored electromobility from an environmental policy perspective.
In the session “Munich’s Mobility Strategy After the 2026 Local Elections – City Council Factions in Dialogue on Goals, Conflicts, and Opportunities,” Andreas Schuster (SPD), Veronika Mirlach (CSU), and Paul Bickelbacher (The Greens) presented the mobility concepts of their respective parties. Meanwhile, the session “Turning Points: How Circularity Is Reshaping the Future of Mobility” brought together leading voices from the recycling and automotive industries to discuss how urban mining, closed-loop recycling, and innovative partnerships are shaping the future of mobility.
The Summit program ended on a high note with a special highlight: “Honking Together for the Big IAA MOBILITY Finale.” For five minutes, the trade fair center became a space of sound as exhibitors and visitors joined in a collective honking session—marking an emotional and memorable close to the event.
Entertainment and Infotainment Returned to the IAA Open Space
In downtown Munich, the IAA Open Space once again offered a mix of fun and information. On the Family Trail at Wittelsbacherplatz, visitors took part in the playful “Great KIA Car Hunt”, where they could discover KIA models throughout the Open Space.
At Marienplatz, Mercedes-Benz invited children and families to join in interactive activities at “Welcome Kids.” Meanwhile, at the Citizen Lab also located on Marienplatz, the session “Smart City Munich – How Citizens Benefit from Digitalization” explored how digital technologies can improve everyday urban life. In addition, representatives from various political parties discussed the future of mobility in Munich, the design of public spaces, and key policy decisions shaping the coming years.
In the evening, Alice Viola brought soul and jazz to the Siegestor Stage at Geschwister-Scholl-Platz, followed by Cellz with a unique blend of rap, soul, and hip-hop. Naturally, the Festival of Lights Munich continued as well.
