HANNOVER MESSE 2026, held from 5 to 8 April, is the world’s leading industrial trade fair that brings together manufacturers, suppliers, and innovators from across the globe. The event targets senior decision makers, engineers, technology developers, researchers, and policy makers who are looking to shape the future of industry. Attendees can explore more than 8,000 exhibitors who showcase cutting‑edge products and solutions in areas such as robotics, automation, digital manufacturing, artificial intelligence, sustainability, automotive, space, defense, and energy.

The fair’s program is structured around a daily schedule that blends exhibition visits with a series of keynotes, panel discussions, and interactive sessions. The “Keynotes and panel discussions on the trends shaping global industry” feature high‑profile speakers who discuss the latest breakthroughs and strategic directions. Notable speakers include Toto Wolff, Team Principal and CEO of Mercedes‑AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, who delivers a keynote on high‑performance innovation; Alexander Gerst, European Space Agency astronaut, who speaks about space technology; Bill Anderson of Bayer AG; Dorothee Bär, Minister for Research, Technology, and Space; Roland Busch of Siemens; Lara Sophie Bothur, a leading tech translator; and many others from industry giants such as Microsoft, Deutsche Telekom, VDMA, ZVEI, Airbus, SAP, and Volkswagen. The lineup also features political leaders such as President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and former U.S. President Barack Obama, underscoring the event’s global relevance.

The fair’s objectives are to demonstrate how industry delivers concrete solutions even in challenging times, to highlight the shift toward advanced robotics and humanoid technology, and to showcase the next generation of digital manufacturing tools. Topics covered include the robotics & assembly automation sector, where AGIBOT, ABB, FANUC, and Kassow Robots present developments beyond light assistance tasks; the integration of artificial intelligence across industrial processes; and the role of sustainability in manufacturing. The HERMES AWARD winner, Schaeffler, presents its latest innovations, reinforcing the fair’s reputation for excellence.

Format-wise, HANNOVER MESSE combines a large exhibition hall with a dedicated media library, podcasts, and an “After Show Report” that offers a retrospective of the event’s highlights. Participants can also access the “Best