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In 2024, the 12th International Suppliers Fair (IZB) will focus on the key topic of “Empowering Partnerships”. “We want to strengthen the exchange between manufacturers and supplier companies and emphasise the necessity of cooperation. Both of these aspects are key factors needed to develop innovative solutions and launch them on the market at a faster pace,” explains Thomas Krause, Spokesman of the Board of Wolfsburg AG. The company organises and hosts the trade fair for suppliers to the automotive industry, which will be held in Wolfsburg from 22nd to 24th October. As a business and communication platform, it promotes partnerships and provides insights into the further development of current topics in the automotive industry. The IZB 2022 welcomed a total of around 940 exhibitors from 37 different countries.

The automotive industry is currently changing at an unprecedented speed, and the mobility of the future is electric, climate-neutral and networked. New competitors and rapidly changing customer requirements in particular are demanding an accelerated pace of innovation alongside adapted business models and cost structures. With its key topic of “Empowering Partnerships”, the International Suppliers Fair (IZB) 2024 is focusing on the essential factors of Competitiveness, Sustainability and Acceleration.

Innovations and partnerships for a sustainable future

Competitiveness, sustainability and acceleration all emphasise the importance of cooperation, a strong foundation of trust and an open exchange between OEMs and suppliers in order to promote and support innovation, an increase in efficiency and long-term success. Strong partnerships are absolutely essential for achieving a sustainable and competitive future for the automotive industry.

“At the same time, the design and use of materials in line with circular economy are also becoming increasingly important. What’s more, consistently rethinking resource-conserving energy and material flows can only be achieved with close and coordinated cooperation on a level playing field,” adds Thomas Krause. According to Krause, this approach forms the basis for the reliable and quicker implementation of innovations, rapid market entry and therefore the transformation of the industry.

The specialist trade fair offers industry experts the opportunity to network, hold strategic discussions and establish future-oriented partnerships.

Interested companies and visitors are more than welcome to participate in the IZB 2024. Potential exhibitors can find out more about the exhibition areas still available at www.izb-online.com/en/exhibitors/exhibitor-application.html.

The International Suppliers Fair (IZB)

The International Suppliers Fair (IZB) has been providing suppliers along the entire automotive value chain with a marketing and communication platform since 2001, in line with its motto of “Connecting Car Competence". The event, which is organised by Wolfsburg AG and its technical partner Messe Berlin, takes place in two-year intervals.

Picture Credits: Wolfsburg AG / Volkswagen Group