Industry Gathering in Karlsruhe 2025: Emphasis on Digitalization and Vocational Education in Commercial Vehicles
NUFAM 2025: A Showcase of Innovation in Commercial Vehicle Technology
The NUFAM 2025 trade fair, taking place from September 25 to 28 at the Karlsruhe exhibition grounds in Germany, is set to be a hub for the commercial vehicle industry, showcasing the latest technology and innovations in the field.
Over 400 exhibitors will present a diverse range of products, from vans and heavy trucks to workshop equipment, software solutions, and cutting-edge electric and hydrogen drive technologies. The event aims to bring together industry stakeholders, from last-mile delivery services to heavy transport, for a comprehensive exploration of current and future commercial vehicle solutions.
The redeveloped Peter-Gross-Bau Area will offer an expanded and improved outdoor exhibition space, providing a better platform for product and machine presentations. This area, spanning 105,000 square meters in total, will host daily vehicle demonstrations showcasing vehicle-specific applications.
In addition to the product displays, the fair will feature discussion sessions and presentations related to industry trends and logistics optimization technologies. These include systems for more efficient delivery route planning. The aim is to create a comprehensive platform for commercial vehicle innovations and networking within the industry.
Special events for each day are not extensively detailed in the available sources. However, highlights include a live recording of the official Nufam podcast by Marcus Walter and Florian Klag on September 27, the Nufam Challenge inviting professional drivers to demonstrate their skills on the same day, and a panel discussion with representatives from politics and business announced for September 26.
The ZKF, in collaboration with the State Guild Association of Baden-Württemberg, will set up a special area of 120 square meters to present the training profession of bodywork and vehicle construction mechanic.
The fair will also offer varied ticket options, including day tickets, discounted tickets, family tickets, and season tickets that cover all four days. Furthermore, an additional visitor program is offered in the Action Zone, featuring a children's Unimog course, a goal wall shooting, and a Dekra truck simulator.
Lastly, an additional forum organized by the Hydrogen Alliance will present the application possibilities of the hydrogen engine on September 25 and 26. Meanwhile, the Truck Driver Forum will cover topics related to the professional everyday life of drivers on September 28. Various thematic tours are also available, including an overview of the entire offering ("Classic"), information about alternative drives ("New Mobility"), and a focus on municipal solutions for representatives of public institutions ("Meeting Point Municipal").
Tours and live formats will complement the offerings at the NUFAM 2025 trade fair, providing a well-rounded experience for all attendees. The stage format "Truck and Talk - American Football Edition" will take place on September 28, adding an exciting twist to the event. Messe Karlsruhe is utilizing a 90,000 square meter open space for vehicle demonstrations and special formats, but further information about the Messe Karlsruhe, the open space, the specialist program, or the forums was not provided in this paragraph.
At the NUFAM 2025 trade fair, exhibitors from diverse sectors such as software solutions and electric and hydrogen drive technologies in the commercial vehicle industry will be presenting their innovations. The fair will also feature discussion sessions and presentations related to logistics optimization technologies and finance, including systems for efficient delivery route planning.
