IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026

Conference Details

Date: 14 September 2026

Time: 08:00

Duration: 6 days

Location: Hannover, Germany

Cost: € 8 - € 85

Organiser: VDA - German Association of the Automotive Industry

Conference Website

Conference Description

IAA TRANSPORTATION is the world's leading platform for the logistics, commercial vehicles, buses, and transport sectors.

Here are the key details for the upcoming event:

Dates: September 15 to 20, 2026 (Press Day: September 14)
Location: Hannover Fairground (Messe Hannover), Germany
Motto: "WE DELIVER"

Key Focus Areas & Formats:

• Innovation & Climate Neutrality: Highlighting sustainable logistics solutions, zero-emission vehicles (electric, hybrid, battery, and fuel cell drives), hydrogen infrastructure, Euro 7 compliance, connected/autonomous driving, and digital fleet solutions;
• IAA Exhibition: Showcases global manufacturers of commercial vehicles, buses, trailers, tech providers, and logistics startups;
• IAA Conference: Expert-led keynotes and panel discussions addressing the political, economic, and technical futures of global transport;
• IAA Experience: Interactive formatting allowing professional visitors and the public to test drive the latest commercial vehicles and cargo bikes live;
• IAA Driver and Family Weekend: Special programming welcoming private visitors and families.