Organized in collaboration with the Optibus and the Women in Mobility Berlin Hub, this event welcomes transport leaders and rising professionals to the Optibus offices on Tuesday, April 14th.
As the industry arrives for BUS2BUS, we are hosting an off-the-record deep dive into the actual mechanics of moving people in 2026. This session moves past the theoretical to discuss the specific challenges facing German transit. How do we fund the transition to electric fleets under tightening budgets? What are the risks and rewards of deploying autonomous technology in an existing network? And how can technology bridge the widening talent gap?
Please note: This event and the discussion will be held in English. Registration is free of charge. Number of participants is limited.
🎤 The Circle
Dr. Kerstin Wendt: Co-founder of Women in Mobility & Founder of femride. A strategist focusing on public transport transformation and inclusive urban change.
Lennart Voss: Business Performance & Development at DB Connect (Deutsche Bahn). A specialist in the operational reality of fleet management and the integration of new technologies into national transport systems.
Philipp Ehner: Manager of the Young Mobility Network Berlin Hub. A mobility enthusiast specializing in R&D- and Start-up funding and passionate about connecting next generation mobility experts.
Amos Haggiag: CEO and Co-founder of Optibus. Providing a global perspective on how AI and optimization are scaling transit networks across the world’s most complex cities.
Moderated by: Benedikt Lahme, Regional Director DACH at Optibus.
🔄 The Format: The Fishbowl
One seat in the inner circle is always kept open. If you have a question, a counter-point, or an operational challenge to share, simply "tap in" and take the open seat to join the conversation. Once you’ve made your point, you return to the outer circle to let the next voice in.
📅 Tuesday, April 14th - Agenda
17:30 – Arrival: Drinks and light snacks.
18:00 – Welcome by Optibus, YMN Berlin, and Women in Mobility Berlin.
18:10 – A 10-minute global outlook by Amos Haggiag.
18:20 – The Fishbowl Debate: Innovation, funding, and the digital shift in Germany.
19:30 – Networking