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Hannover Messe

The world's leading trade fair for industrial technology, automation, energy solutions, and digitalization. Covering industrial automation, AI, energy systems, digital factories, and sustainable manufacturing technologies

April 20 - April 24, 2026Messegelände HannoverHannover, Germany

Hannover Messe

World's Leading Trade Fair for Industrial Technology

April 20 - 24, 2026Messegelände Hannover, Hannover

About Hannover Messe

Hannover Messe is the world's leading trade fair for industrial technology, automation, energy solutions, and digitalization. As the largest industrial technology exhibition globally, it serves as the premier platform where industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from around the world converge to shape the future of manufacturing, automation, and industrial processes.

Covering industrial automation, AI, energy systems, digital factories, and sustainable manufacturing technologies, Hannover Messe brings together thousands of exhibitors and hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the globe. This flagship event is where breakthrough innovations are unveiled, strategic partnerships are forged, and the future of Industry 4.0 is defined.

⚡ Why This Event is Critical for Your Business Growth

Hannover Messe attracts 4,000+ exhibitors and 130,000+ visitors from 150+ countries, making it the most comprehensive industrial technology showcase in the world. With 60% of visitors holding decision-making authority and representing companies with billions in purchasing power, this is where industry-defining deals are made, cutting-edge technologies are discovered, and global market leaders are established.

4,000+
Exhibiting Companies
Global industry leaders
130,000+
Total Visitors
60% decision-makers
150+
Countries Represented
Global reach
27
Halls
Massive exhibition space

Key Sectors & Product Groups

Industrial Automation & RoboticsArtificial Intelligence & Machine LearningEnergy Systems & SolutionsDigital Factories & Industry 4.0Sustainable ManufacturingLogistics & Supply ChainIndustrial Software & ITCompressed Air & Vacuum Technology

Who Attends This Premier Event?

Manufacturing Executives & C-Level Leaders - CEOs, COOs, and decision-makers from global manufacturing companies
Industrial Technology Leaders - CTOs, innovation directors, and technology strategists
Automation Engineers & System Integrators - Technical experts and solution architects
Energy System Managers & Sustainability Directors - Leaders in energy efficiency and green manufacturing
Digital Transformation Leaders - CIOs and digitalization experts
Procurement & Supply Chain Managers - Buyers with significant purchasing authority
Industrial Solution Providers & Distributors - Channel partners and system integrators
Government Representatives & Policy Makers - Public sector decision-makers

💡 Key Insight: With 60% of visitors holding decision-making authority and representing companies with billions in purchasing power, every conversation at Hannover Messe has the potential to become a transformative business partnership.

Complete Exhibition Solutions - Your Success is Our Mission

As one of our flagship events, we provide comprehensive, end-to-end services designed to maximize your ROI and ensure you make the most of every opportunity at Hannover Messe. Don't let competitors get ahead—secure your competitive advantage today.

Premium Visitor Services

  • Standard Visitor Package: Entry tickets, comprehensive exhibition guide, basic networking access, digital fair app access
  • VIP Visitor Package: Priority entry (skip queues), exclusive VIP lounge access, curated B2B meeting scheduling with pre-qualified leads, exclusive networking events, dedicated support concierge
  • C-Level Executive Package: Personal concierge service, private meeting rooms, executive networking dinners with industry leaders, priority booth visits, custom itinerary planning, translation services

Luxury Accommodation & Travel

  • Premium Hotel Booking: Exclusive preferred rates at 5-star hotels within 10 minutes of Messegelände Hannover, early check-in/late checkout, complimentary breakfast
  • Airport VIP Transfer Service: Meet & greet at Hannover Airport, luxury vehicle transfers (Mercedes-Benz, BMW), dedicated driver for C-level executives, 24/7 availability
  • Corporate Travel Packages: Group bookings with significant discounts, coordinated transfers for teams, special airline promo codes, travel insurance coordination

Complete Booth Solutions

  • Strategic Booth Booking: Discounted rates through our exclusive partnerships, prime location selection (high-traffic areas), early booking advantages
  • Custom Booth Design & Build: Award-winning design team, complete branding integration, layout optimization for maximum engagement, 3D visualization, turnkey solutions
  • Full Booth Management: On-site coordination team, professional staff training, advanced lead capture systems (CRM integration), real-time analytics, post-event follow-up support

Exclusive Satellite Events

  • B2B Session Scheduling & Facilitation: We are actively scheduling and coordinating premium B2B sessions between exhibitors and qualified buyers. Pre-qualified executive meetings, strategic matchmaking services, private meeting room bookings, translation services, and comprehensive follow-up coordination. Maximize your ROI with targeted, high-value connections.
  • Legal Satellite Events: Specialized legal-focused networking events and roundtables for industrial technology legal professionals, compliance officers, regulatory affairs specialists, and corporate counsel. Discuss regulatory frameworks, compliance challenges, intellectual property, and cross-border legal considerations in the industrial technology sector.
  • Distributors Satellite Events: Exclusive events designed specifically for industrial technology distributors, importers, exporters, and supply chain partners. Connect with manufacturers, explore distribution opportunities, discuss market entry strategies, and forge strategic partnerships. These events bring together the entire distribution ecosystem.
  • VIP Networking Dinners: Private venues at Hannover's finest restaurants, carefully curated guest lists (C-level executives only), intimate settings for meaningful connections
  • Industry Leadership Roundtables: Facilitated discussions with key decision-makers, moderated by industry experts, exclusive insights and trends
  • Strategic Product Launch Events: Professional event planning, strategic positioning, media coverage coordination, influencer partnerships, press release distribution

Specialized Services Now Available

We are actively scheduling and organizing specialized satellite events tailored for the industrial technology and manufacturing sector to maximize your networking opportunities and business outcomes at Hannover Messe.

Industrial Technology B2B Sessions

Strategic B2B meetings connecting automation solution providers, robotics manufacturers, and industrial equipment suppliers with manufacturing executives, plant managers, and procurement teams from global manufacturing companies. We facilitate pre-qualified meetings with decision-makers from 150+ countries.

Manufacturing executive meetings
Automation solution matchmaking
Private technology demonstration rooms

Industrial IP & Compliance Events

Specialized events for industrial technology legal professionals, IP specialists, and compliance officers. Focus on industrial automation patents, Industry 4.0 regulations, cross-border technology transfer, machinery directives (CE marking), and intellectual property protection for industrial innovations.

Industrial IP protection roundtables
Machinery directive compliance sessions
Technology transfer legal discussions

Industrial Equipment Distribution Network

Exclusive networking events for industrial equipment distributors, system integrators, and automation channel partners. Connect with manufacturers of robotics, automation systems, energy solutions, and digital factory technologies to expand your distribution network across global manufacturing markets.

System integrator partnerships
Automation channel development
Global manufacturing market strategies

Contact us now to schedule your B2B sessions or reserve your spot at our specialized satellite events. Limited availability!

Marketing & Promotion

  • • Pre-event marketing campaigns
  • • Social media management
  • • Press release distribution
  • • Digital advertising strategies

Logistics & Support

  • • Shipping & customs clearance
  • • Equipment rental & setup
  • • On-site technical support
  • • Emergency assistance 24/7

Post-Event Services

  • • Lead qualification & CRM import
  • • Follow-up campaign management
  • • ROI analysis & reporting
  • • Relationship nurturing programs

Don't Miss This Game-Changing Opportunity

With 4,000+ exhibitors and 130,000+ visitors from 150+ countries, Hannover Messe is where industry leaders connect, partnerships are forged, and billion-dollar deals are made.

Booth space is limited and filling fast. Every day you wait, your competitors are securing prime locations and exclusive opportunities. Let us handle every detail of your Hannover Messe experience—from strategic booth booking to VIP services—ensuring your team and executives have everything they need to dominate this flagship event.

⚡ Act Now
Secure your competitive advantage
🎯 Maximize ROI
Connect with 130,000+ qualified buyers
🌍 Global Reach
Access 150+ countries in 5 days

Limited availability. Premium booth locations and VIP packages are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact us today to secure your spot.