2nd European Bus & Coach Exhibition
2. Europäische Bus & Reisebus Messe / 2e Exposition Européenne de Bus et de Cars
See it, touch it, hear it, discover it, try it and like it
Europe comes together
4 - 6 November 2008
From 4th to 6th November, Europe’s leading trade exhibition for the bus and coach industry, will once again transform the NEC Birmingham into Europe’s largest bus and coach business platform in 2008. Since its debut in 2006, Euro Bus Expo has been on the road of success with its unique concept of combining an extensive trade show, free seminars, conferences and outdoor displays.
FACTS & FIGURES
- The largest dedicated bus and coach show in Europe this year, staged in Europe’s third largest market for road-based passenger transport vehicles
- Held at Europe’s premier Exhibition venue with 34,000m2 of stand space
- More than 250 Exhibitors from every sector of the bus and coach industry already confirmed
- 20 plus leading chassis, body and complete vehicle manufacturers displaying over 150 of their latest vehicles
- A trade-only event with more than 10,000 quality visitors expected over 3 busy days
- High profile international conference held in conjunction with EBE08
- Staged in association with the CPT, IRU, UITP, RDA and ITSO
- Supported by the UK Department of Transport
Latest news
New exhibitors and new zones add extra dimension at show
Euro Bus Expo 2008 will host over 50 new exhibitors when the three day trade-only show opens for business on Tuesday 4th November. Newcomers to EBE08 will feature ...
Major Bus Groups and the environment
Five of the UK’s largest bus groups, who between them run more than 30,000 vehicles and provide more than 2 billion passengers ...
Bus Minister to give keynote address at Euro Bus Expo 2008
Minister of State for Transport, the Rt Hon Rosie Winterton MP, will make a keynote address...
New for 2008
- The very latest vehicle solutions in all shapes, sizes and power sources – including the latest developments in hybrids – from over 30 leading industry brands
- Over 25 new Exhibitors at this year’s show
- Dedicated zones for Technology, Environment and Training & Development
- Planned involvement from influential stakeholder groups, including Transport for London (TfL) and London 2012
- International conference spanning the second and third days of the show
- Expanded seminar programme running on each day of the show, free to all visitors, supported by ATCO, DfT, ITSO, GoSkills, London 2012 and the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership
- A special “Ten decades of the bus” display headed up with a 100 year old vehicle
- The current European Coach and European Bus of the Year both on display
- Extensive bi-lingual international visitor marketing campaign reflecting the likely attendance from 60 plus countries
- Extended international trade press facilities for visiting journalists
- The chance to win the trip of a lifetime to Dubai by pre-registering for the show
Register now for Europe’s biggest dedicated trade-only event in 2008
Welcome to Euro Bus Expo 2008, this year’s showcase event for everyone professionally involved in the European coach and bus industry.
The official show of the CPT, the UK’s trade association for the bus, coach and light rail industry supported by the IRU, EBE08 is firmly established as the biennial gathering for key decision makers from all related industry sectors throughout the British Isles.
A proven draw for exhibitors and visitors alike from throughout Europe and beyond, EBE08 now takes its rightful slot in the international transport exhibition calendar.
The three day trade-only will take place 4th - 6th November 2008 and will again be staged at the internationally-acclaimed and visitor-friendly National Exhibition Centre (NEC), near Birmingham in the United Kingdom.
With its central location at the heart of the Midlands (London is just 100 miles away), the NEC is easy to get to by car, rail, bus or plane. Birmingham International Airport, just two minutes away by dedicated and free Air-Rail Link, provides a gateway to Europe and beyond.
Whilst the NEC’s close proximity to Birmingham International Train Station and the UK Motorway network means that EBE 08 is one of the most easily accessible of all European industry trade fairs.
There is a wide choice of hotels of all kinds within short distance of the venue and parking and transfers across the attractive NEC complex is easy and well managed. Once inside the NEC, the recently refurbished public areas provide an even more attractive place to do business, with a wide range of quality catering and meeting facilities.
Taking place immediately after the torch has been passed on from Beijing, EBE08 is an ideal place to assess the opportunities and implications of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. A massive £17bn (21.25bn Euros) is set to be invested by Transport for London (TfL) and London 2012 to install or upgrade transport capacity and infrastructure in London and beyond in readiness for the 2012 Games.
With virtually all stand space now sold and a host of exciting new developments for this year’s show, Euro Bus Expo 2008 is a “must attend” event for everyone professionally involved in the bus and coach sector.
Unlike many of its European counterparts, EBE08 is a trade only show, which means that exhibitors can be assured of a quality audience to whom they can promote their products and services. Whilst for bona fide visitors, this means that the event is less congested and provides a conducive environment to meet existing and potential customers and suppliers.
On-line registration is now live, so you can reserve you FREE entry ticket to Euro Bus Expo 2008 at the click of a mouse. By doing so, if you attend the show you will automatically be entered into a free prize draw with a chance to win a trip for two to Dubai*.
* Terms and conditions apply.
