HANNOVER MESSE Launches Call for Participation

Summary

Oct. 7, 2025 – HANNOVER MESSE 2026 offers a wide range of opportunities for participation with new formats and content. The aim is to bring exhibitors and visitors together in a targeted manner and promote exchange on innovations, technologies and industrial trends. The focus will be on inspiring presentations, practical masterclasses, speed dating and round tables. Interested exhibitors can submit their contributions until Jan. 30, 2026.

The new Solutions Labs in Halls 11, 12, and 26 will form the thematic clusters of the upcoming HANNOVER MESSE, with the focus on interactive forums. Designed for practical dialog and expert exchange, these forums will host curated sessions in which leading experts from industry, research and the startup scene will collaborate on specific solutions and refine innovative ideas.

The new Center Stage in Hall 24 will serve as a global platform for visionaries, decision-makers and innovators. It will spotlight industry's most critical future topics–from Industry 4.0 and artificial intelligence to energy solutions, sustainable production and mobility. The agenda will include international keynotes, panel discussions, live demonstrations and startup pitches.

About HANNOVER MESSE

HANNOVER MESSE is the world's leading trade fair for industry. Around 4,000 exhibiting companies from the electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, digital, and energy sectors come together there to present solutions for a competitive and sustainable industry. The main exhibition areas are Automation & Digitalization, Energy & Industrial Infrastructure, and Research & Technology Transfer. The topic of artificial intelligence is a common thread running through all exhibition areas. A diverse conference program enhances the fair. The next edition will run in Hanover from April 20 to 24, 2026. Brazil is the partner country.