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Hannover Messe 2026
HANNOVER MESSE 2026 opens its doors from April 20 to 24. Under the motto "Think Tech Forward", it will set new standards for industrial transformation. The focus will be on automation, digitalization and the use of artificial intelligence to revolutionize production processes. Sustainable energy solutions such as hydrogen technologies and resilient infrastructures characterize the Energy & Industrial Infrastructure area. With the new Defense Production Area and Brazil as a partner country, the trade fair underlines its role as a global platform for innovation and cooperation.
VDMA and its member companies will highlight this at their stands and in the newly designed supporting program. Visit Hannover Messe to experience mechanical engineering up close and meet the VDMA on site. We look forward to seeing you there!




VDMA Power Systems will present a varied program at Hannover Messe, offering contributions on key issues in energy and industrial transformation.
VDMA members have the opportunity to meet innovative startups at Hannover Messe 2026. VDMA Startup-Machine organizes curated 1:1 matchmaking meetings for member companies with the aim of concrete collaborations.
At the world's leading trade fair for production, the VDMA associations for drive technology and fluid power will be available to provide information on digitalization, sustainability, educational initiatives, technical issues and standardization.
The VDMA Wireless Communications for Machines (WCM) will be present at the Industrial & 5G and Industrial Wireless Arena at Hannover Messe 2026.
VDMA Software and Digitalization will once again be represented with a joint stand in Hall 15, D36 and, together with its sub-exhibitors, will show how modern software solutions are digitally transforming mechanical and plant engineering.
At the Defense Production Area, Deutsche Messe AG offers, among other things, a joint stand for companies presenting innovative solutions for security, defense and resilience - in cooperation with DSEI Germany.
umati will once again be represented at the Hannover Messe in 2026 - this year with a particularly strong international focus.
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