HANNOVER MESSE 2026 to Highlight AI-Driven Industrial Transformation Across Global Manufacturing
HANNOVER MESSE 2026 will introduce a new thematic structure, enhanced visitor experience, and advanced networking formats, with a strong focus on automation, digitalization, and artificial intelligence. As a core driver of industrial competitiveness, AI will be showcased across all halls, illustrating how it is reshaping manufacturing processes, business models, and the future of industrial production.
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HANNOVER MESSE will kick off in April 2026 with a new thematic structure, optimized visitor guidance, and new networking formats. The focus is on automation and digitalization. Exhibitors from all over the world will showcase their innovations and solutions for the manufacturing industry. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a key technology for the competitiveness companies from all over the world. Applying AI to manufacturing is fundamentally changing company processes and business models, thereby enabling competitive, efficient, and intelligent production. At the upcoming HANNOVER MESSE, AI will be a recurring theme throughout all the halls, and will play a central role on almost all stands.
Around 80 speakers from all over the world will occupy the limelight on the Center Stage at HANNOVER MESSE. Among them, there will be pioneers, company leaders, scientists, and politicians who have boldly and successfully broken new ground with their innovative spirit, thus contributing to the further development of industrial production. At HANNOVER MESSE, they will provide exclusive insights into their work, share practical expertise, and offer clear orientation concerning the future of industry.
The first confirmed speakers include:
Cedrik Neike, Executive Board Member at Siemens AG and CEO Digital Industries
Armin Papperger, CEO, Rheinmetall
Amy Webb, futurologist & CEO Future Today Institute
Julie Sweet, CEO, Accenture
Dr. Pablo Erat, Director LightSpray, On AG
Visitors are invited to discover the latest industrial innovations and engage directly with experts shaping the future of manufacturing at HANNOVER MESSE 2026.
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