Deutsche Verkehrswissenschaftliche Gesellschaft (DVWG) e.V.

What Deutsche Verkehrswissenschaftliche Gesellschaft (DVWG) e.V. does

Deutsche Verkehrswissenschaftliche Gesellschaft (DVWG) e.V. is a registered German non-profit learned society (eingetragener Verein, Vereinsregister Amtsgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg VR 23784 B) for transportation science, headquartered in Berlin-Spandau at Weißenburger Str. 16. Founded as a professional association, DVWG operates as a neutral, cross-modal convening platform that connects transportation researchers, industry practitioners, and policymakers across road, rail, aviation, shipping, and rural mobility. Its explicit self-positioning — "neutral, unabhängig, verkehrsträgerübergreifend, interdisziplinär" — underpins its core function of facilitating interdisciplinary dialogue in a sector where stakeholders typically operate in mode-specific silos. The association is led by a Präsidium under President Prof. Dr. Jan Ninnemann, with Matthias Fuchs as Vice President and Steffen Opitz as head of the Hauptgeschäftsstelle, following the retirement of Iris Götsch.

DVWG's portfolio is intellectual and experiential rather than technological. It comprises: (1) academic publications including the peer-reviewed Journal für Mobilität und Verkehr, the DVWG aktuell member magazine, the Standpunkt publication, and the Schriftenreihe series (Reihe B); (2) a recurring event calendar including the annual Deutscher Mobilitätskongress (co-organized with RMV and Messe Frankfurt since 2013), the Tag der Verkehrswissenschaft, the DVWG Forum series covering seaports, rail, air, and rural mobility, regional Bezirksvereinigung events (e.g., BV Sachsen, BV Südbayern), the triennial DACH-Tagung with sister associations ÖVG (Austria) and SVWG (Switzerland) under EPTS Foundation coordination, the Sommerfest, and specialized Fachexkursionen (including the Brenner Base Tunnel excursion); and (3) award programs led by the Innovationspreis der deutschen Mobilitätswirtschaft (which received a record ~50 applications in 2024 and 45 in 2025, with jury expanded to 17 members in 2026), alongside the Carl-Pirath-Preis, Henry-Lampke-Preis, Stiftungspreis Mensch, Gesellschaft, Mobilität, and Shaping Mobility Awards. A dedicated Junges Forum serves members under 40 with networking events, summer gatherings, and excursions.

Revenue derives from individual and corporate membership dues, paid event registrations, publication sales, and contributions from the Förderkreis sponsor circle (which includes DEKRA, DVR, VDV and other transport-sector organizations). Distribution is anchored by the dvwg.de website (event registration, member portal, publications), the DVWG Sprinter newsletter, LinkedIn and Facebook channels, press releases and a Pressespiegel, and media partnerships with Bahn Fachverlag, DVV Media Group, Internationales Verkehrswesen, and Mobilitätsfunk (podcast). The organization operates in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), does not develop proprietary technology products, and does not disclose its technology stack, headcount, or financial figures.

Name

Deutsche Verkehrswissenschaftliche Gesellschaft (DVWG) e.V.

Legal name

Deutsche Verkehrswissenschaftliche Gesellschaft e.V.

Website

https://dvwg.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DVWG is a German nonprofit learned society for transportation science, convening researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers across all transport modes through publications, annual congresses, and innovation awards in the DACH region.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: DVWG generates revenue through annual membership fees from individual and corporate members. Membership benefits include access to publications, the members-only portal, reduced event fees, and the DVWG Sprinter newsletter.
2. Event participation fees: Revenue is earned from paid registrations to DVWG-organized events including the Deutscher Mobilitätskongress, DVWG Forum, Tag der Verkehrswissenschaft, DACH-Tagung, Jahresverkehrskongress, and regional Bezirksvereinigung events. Some events are free (e.g., DVWG-Forum Ländliche Räume), while others charge participation fees.
3. Publication sales and media partnerships: DVWG publishes the Journal für Mobilität und Verkehr, DVWG aktuell (member magazine), Standpunkt, and a Schriftenreihe (series B). Corporate members including Bahn Fachverlag and the DVV Media Group serve as media partners. Revenue from publication sales supplements membership income.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DVWG is a non-profit professional society that delivers transportation science knowledge exchange through a portfolio of academic publications (Journal für Mobilität und Verkehr, DVWG aktuell, Schriftenreihe), in-person events (Deutscher Mobilitätskongress, Tag der Verkehrswissenschaft, DVWG Forum series, DACH-Tagung, Fachexkursionen), and innovation awards (Innovationspreis der deutschen Mobilitätswirtschaft, Carl-Pirath-Preis, Henry-Lampke-Preis). It also runs membership services including the Junges Forum for young professionals and the DVWG Jobbörse, connecting researchers, industry practitioners, and policymakers across all transport modes.

Product overview

DVWG (Deutsche Verkehrswissenschaftliche Gesellschaft) is a professional society for transportation science, operating as a non-profit association (e.V.) rather than a commercial product company. Its portfolio consists of: (1) academic publications including the Journal für Mobilität und Verkehr, DVWG aktuell magazine, and the Schriftenreihe publication series; (2) major events including the annual Deutscher Mobilitätskongress, triennial DACH-Tagung, DVWG Forum series, Tag der Verkehrswissenschaft, and specialized Fachexkursionen; (3) award programs including the Innovationspreis der deutschen Mobilitätswirtschaft, Carl-Pirath-Preis, Henry-Lampke-Preis, Stiftungspreis Mensch Gesellschaft Mobilität, and Shaping Mobility Awards; (4) membership services including the Junges Forum youth program and DVWG Sprinter newsletter; and (5) a job board (DVWG Jobbörse). The organization connects transportation researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and students through networking, knowledge exchange, and industry recognition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Innovationspreis der deutschen Mobilitätswirtschaft: Annual innovation award for mobility solutions in Germany
• Deutscher Mobilitätskongress
• Tag der Verkehrswissenschaft
• Junges Forum

Products and services

• Journal für Mobilität und Verkehr A peer-reviewed academic journal covering mobility and transportation research, published by DVWG as part of its scholarly output.
• DVWG aktuell The association's member magazine providing news, updates, and in-depth articles on transportation science topics.
• Schriftenreihe A publication series (Reihe B is currently active) covering various transportation science topics, distributed via the DVWG Schriftenzentrale.
• DACH-Tagung A triennial conference organized jointly with Austrian (ÖVG) and Swiss (SVWG) sister transport science associations, held under EPTS Foundation coordination. Addresses Alpine transport challenges and cross-border infrastructure.
• DVWG Forum Forum events dedicated to specific transportation topics: Seehäfen (seaports), Schienenverkehr (rail), Luftverkehr (air), and Ländliche Räume (rural areas). Includes workshops producing actionable policy recommendations.
• Deutscher Mobilitätskongress Annual flagship congress (held since 2013) bringing together experts from science, economy, and politics to discuss the future of mobility and transportation, co-organized with RMV and Messe Frankfurt.
• Tag der Verkehrswissenschaft Annual science day event focused on specific transportation research themes, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue between academia, politics, and practice.
• Innovationspreis der deutschen Mobilitätswirtschaft Annual innovation award recognizing outstanding products, projects, and personalities driving progress in German mobility and transportation, including categories for Products/Projects, Personality, and special prizes.
• Carl-Pirath-Preis Scientific sponsorship prize awarded for outstanding contributions to transportation science.
• Henry-Lampke-Preis Award recognizing achievements in transportation science.
• Stiftungspreis Mensch, Gesellschaft, Mobilität Foundation prize focused on human aspects, society, and mobility.
• Shaping Mobility Awards Award program recognizing contributions to shaping mobility.
• Junges Forum A youth membership program for young professionals and researchers under 40 in transportation science, organizing networking events, excursions, and summer gatherings across regional chapters.
• DVWG Sprinter Regular newsletter providing updates on DVWG activities, events, and transportation science news to members and subscribers.
• DVWG Jobbörse Online job board featuring internships, job postings, and employer profiles within the transportation and mobility sector.
• Fachexkursionen Specialized professional excursions to transportation infrastructure sites, including visits to projects like the Brenner Base Tunnel.

Quantifiable outcome

• 120+ experts from science, administration, business and politics at Tag der Verkehrswissenschaft 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ÖVG (Österreichische Verkehrswissenschaftliche Gesellschaft)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDVWG co-organizes the biennial DACH Conference with its sister associations ÖVG (Austria) and SVWG (Switzerland) under the coordination of the European Platform of Transport Sciences (EPTS Foundation e.V.). The 2026 DACH Conference is hosted by DVWG in Munich.
• SVWG (Schweizerische Verkehrswissenschaftliche Gesellschaft)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the DACH Conference alongside DVWG and ÖVG. The conference rotates biennially among Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
• EPTS Foundation e.V. (European Platform of Transport Sciences)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates the tri-national DACH Conference involving DVWG, ÖVG, and SVWG. EPTS Foundation provides the overarching European framework for the transport science cooperation.
• Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRMV is a long-term co-organizer of the annual Deutscher Mobilitätskongress alongside DVWG and Messe Frankfurt. RMV Managing Director Prof. Knut Ringat serves as initiator and jury chairman of the Innovationspreis.
• Messe Frankfurt GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the annual Deutscher Mobilitätskongress together with DVWG and RMV since 2013.
• Bundesministerium für Verkehr (BMDV) / Bundesministerium für Digitales und VerkehrcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Federal Ministry is a key supporter and funder of DVWG events. The DVWG Forum 2024 produced actionable policy recommendations for the ministry. The DACH Conference 2026 is organized in cooperation with the Bavarian State Ministry of Housing, Building and Transport.
• Bahn FachverlagminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a DVWG media partner and corporate member, distributing DVWG-related content through its transport publishing channels.
• DVV Media GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a DVWG media partner, providing media support and content distribution for DVWG publications and news.
• Internationales VerkehrswesenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a DVWG media partner, publishing DVWG-related content in its transport journal.
• MobilitätsfunkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a DVWG media partner. Mobilitätsfunk produces podcast episodes covering DVWG events (e.g., the Tag der Verkehrswissenschaft 2024) and serves as a multimedia outreach channel.
• Land Brandenburg — Ministerium für Infrastruktur und Landesplanung (MIL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Brandenburg Ministry funded the Tag der Verkehrswissenschaft 2024 (via lottery funds) and the 2023 edition through the Ministry for Science, Research and Culture. Minister Rainer Genilke is a regular panelist.
• Land Brandenburg — Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und KulturminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-funder of the Tag der Verkehrswissenschaft 2023 held in Potsdam.
• Saarland — Ministerium für Umwelt, Klima, Mobilität, Agrar und Verbraucherschutz (MUKMAV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-funder of the Tag der Verkehrswissenschaft 2025, which was held in the Vertretung des Saarlandes beim Bund in Berlin, focusing on rural mobility.
• Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKIT faculty members (Prof. Dr. Martin Kagerbauer) are active in DVWG programs as moderators, panel participants, and Young Forum advisors. KIT regularly contributes to Tag der Verkehrswissenschaft and other DVWG forums.
• Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg (rbb)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe DVWG Forum Schienenverkehr (June 2026) is held in cooperation with rbb24 Inforadio, which moderates the podium discussion. This partnership brings broadcast media reach to the DVWG Forum.
• Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wohnen, Bau und VerkehrminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperating closely on the 2026 DACH Conference, held at Haus der Bayerischen Wirtschaft in Munich. State Minister Christian Bernreiter opens the conference.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE): US-based international professional society for transportation professionals, with comparable mission of advancing mobility through networking, publications, and standards. Closest international analog to DVWG's professional society model.
• Schweizerische Verkehrswissenschaftliche Gesellschaft (SVWG): The Swiss counterpart association co-hosting the DACH Conference with DVWG and ÖVG. A directly comparable learned society for transport science in Switzerland, with similar publications, events, and member-driven structure.
• Österreichische Verkehrswissenschaftliche Gesellschaft (ÖVG): The Austrian sister association of DVWG, co-organizing the biennial DACH Conference. Operates with the same mission of advancing transport science research and convening cross-modal stakeholders in Austria.
• EPTS Foundation (European Platform of Transport Sciences): Overarching European platform that coordinates the tri-national DACH Conference involving DVWG, ÖVG, and SVWG. Functions as an enabling peer that shares DVWG's convening mandate at a broader European level.
• Verkehrswissenschaftliches Institut Stuttgart GmbH (VWI): Stuttgart-based transport research institute with overlapping board membership (e.g., DVWG Präsidium member Stefan Tritschler). Provides transport science consulting and research in a comparable German ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Transportation Research Board (TRB): US program of the National Academies that convenes thousands of transport researchers, policymakers, and practitioners annually. A much larger incumbent in the transport research society space, serving as the US analog to DVWG's convening role.
• UITP (International Association of Public Transport): Global association for public transport authorities and operators, with overlapping members (e.g., VDV, RMV). Broader commercial-membership scope but shares DVWG's mission of advancing sustainable mobility through cross-stakeholder convening.
• Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV): German public transport operators' industry association, with shared members and overlapping event programming. A sector-specific incumbent operating alongside DVWG in the German mobility ecosystem.
• Verein Deutscher Ingenieure (VDI): Germany's largest engineering association with significantly broader technical scope but overlapping membership and convening power in transport engineering. A larger incumbent in the same learned-society category.

Regional players

• Deutscher Verkehrssicherheitsrat (DVR): German road safety council focused on accident prevention and mobility education. Overlaps with DVWG's traffic safety awards (e.g., Sonderpreis Jugendverkehrssicherheit) and shares the German policy-advocacy function for transport.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Profiles7 records

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