April 20, 2026 – April 24, 2026 | Hall 12, G87-4
2026 HANNOVER MESSE is the most important international platform and hot spot for industrial transformation – with excellent innovations or unusual products. Here you will find all the facts that make one thing even clearer: participation is an absolute “must”!
HANNOVER MESSE brings together all the relevant key technologies in one place – from automation & digitalization to energy & infrastructure and research & technology transfer. With a new, clearly structured thematic and site concept, the trade fair experience will be more successful than ever for visitors and exhibitors alike.
HANNOVER MESSE 2026 will feature a new thematic structure and hall layout. Three distinct exhibition areas will feature the key technologies driving industrial transformation.
This new design provides visitors with clear orientation, fosters synergies, and brings the full breadth of industrial change to life.
The special displays at HANNOVER MESSE 2026 will highlight specific technologies within clearly defined topic areas. These displays will highlight forward-looking fields, connect key players, and provide guidance. This thematic concentration will create spaces where trends can be experienced and new ideas for technology and the market can emerge.
At HANNOVER MESSE, startups with groundbreaking technologies and business models provide the innovative impetus that shapes the future of industry. Company founders and entrepreneurs benefit from increased visibility, expanded networks and access to investors. At the same time, established companies discover applications and solutions from startups that they use for their own transformation. Formats such as pitches, master classes and networking events create a dynamic experience for all.