IAA TRANSPORTATION Hanover

The IAA TRANSPORTATION show in Hanover is the world's leading trade fair for transport, logistics, and mobility. This biennial event, held every September, attracts professionals from across the industry and provides a unique platform for innovations and business developments. Over the course of six days, the exhibition showcases an impressive array of topics, products, and services that are shaping the future of transport and mobility.

The event is organized by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), ensuring that the IAA TRANSPORTATION show remains an essential event for all industry stakeholders. The venue, the Hanover Exhibition Grounds, is one of the largest and most modern trade fair locations globally, offering ideal conditions for such a large-scale event with its outstanding infrastructure and international atmosphere.

The exhibition covers a wide range of topics, from heavy and light commercial vehicles, buses, and trailers to autonomous vehicles and innovative mobility concepts. A particular focus is placed on alternative powertrains such as electric, hybrid, and fuel cell technologies, as well as the latest developments in electromobility. Additionally, the fair includes a diverse array of components and accessories, digital services, mobility concepts like Mobility as a Service (MaaS), and research projects addressing the challenges of climate protection and traffic planning.

Another highlight of the IAA TRANSPORTATION show is the specialized industry events that delve into current topics in the transport and commercial vehicle sectors. The IAA Tech and the IAA Conference are integral parts of the exhibition, offering expert forums, panel discussions, and networking opportunities for industry professionals. Here, the latest trends and technologies that will shape the industry in the coming years are discussed.

Beyond showcasing products and services, visitors have the opportunity to test innovative vehicles firsthand—from electric vehicles to traditional powertrains. Fostering young talent also plays a crucial role, with special initiatives designed to inspire the next generation of industry professionals.

Special emphasis is placed on sustainable technologies and concepts that promote environmental protection and traffic safety. This includes solutions for energy generation, renewable fuels, and sustainable raw material extraction.

The IAA TRANSPORTATION show in Hanover is more than just an exhibition—it's the central meeting point for everyone who wants to shape the future of transport and mobility. Here, manufacturers, suppliers, startups, scientists, and policymakers come together to collaborate on solutions for the challenges of tomorrow.

On the whole the organisers welcomed on the 8 days of the fair, from 20. September to 27. September 2018, about 2200 exhibitors from 48 countries and 250000 visitors on the IAA TRANSPORTATION in Hanover.

The IAA TRANSPORTATION will take place on 6 days from Tuesday, 15. September to Sunday, 20. September 2026 in Hanover.