HANNOVER MESSE 2027 at a glance
HANNOVER MESSE 2027 will take place from 5 to 8 April 2027 at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds in Germany. The official opening hours are 09:00–18:00 from Monday to Thursday. The organizer describes HANNOVER MESSE as the world’s leading trade fair for the manufacturing industry.
| Dates | 5–8 April 2027 |
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| Opening hours | 09:00–18:00 daily |
| Venue | Messegelände, 30521 Hannover, Germany |
| Partner Country | Spain |
| Main themes | Industrial AI, automation, robotics, digitalization, energy, motion, industrial supply and research |
Why HANNOVER MESSE 2027 is especially important
The 2027 edition comes at a time when manufacturers are under pressure to improve productivity, control energy costs, digitalize production and introduce artificial intelligence into real industrial systems. The organizer says roughly 3,000 exhibiting companies from mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, digital industries and energy are expected to present solutions for competitive and sustainable industry.
A major change is the shorter four-day format. From 2027, HANNOVER MESSE runs Monday through Thursday, concentrating activity into the days that historically attract the strongest business attendance.
Industrial AI, automation and robotics
Artificial intelligence is one of the cross-cutting themes of HANNOVER MESSE 2027. The focus is increasingly moving from AI as software alone toward AI integrated with machines, production systems, sensors and autonomous equipment.
Visitors interested in automation and robotics should look particularly at Automation & Smart Manufacturing, the Application Park for robotics, logistics and automation, smart sensor technology, predictive maintenance, embedded systems, machine learning and industrial connectivity. The fair also hosts the Robotics Award and dedicated application-oriented demonstrations.
Digital factories, industrial software and connectivity
The Digital Solutions area brings together technologies used to connect engineering, production and business operations. Topics include industrial AI platforms, ERP, MES, PLM and CRM systems, industrial IoT, connectivity, IT/OT security, data-center infrastructure and digital operations for manufacturing.
For manufacturers planning digital transformation, the strongest value of HANNOVER MESSE is the possibility to compare software, automation hardware, sensors, networks and production equipment in one place rather than treating each layer separately.
Energy, hydrogen and resilient industrial infrastructure
Energy remains a major part of HANNOVER MESSE. Industrial Energy covers energy infrastructure, storage technologies and solutions aimed at lowering costs and improving resilience. Hydrogen + Fuel Cells EUROPE continues as a major platform for the hydrogen value chain.
A new Europe Energy Week will run in parallel with HANNOVER MESSE 2027, bringing together energy producers, industrial companies, infrastructure operators, policy makers and investors. That makes the event relevant not only to equipment manufacturers but also to companies planning major energy and infrastructure investments.
Spain as Partner Country 2027
Spain is the Partner Country of HANNOVER MESSE 2027. The partnership is intended to highlight Spanish industrial capacity, technology and innovation and to strengthen business links between Spanish, German and wider European industry.
For visitors, the Partner Country program usually creates a concentrated opportunity to discover companies, institutions and technology providers from one market. Companies looking for partners in Southern Europe should therefore include the Spanish presence in their visit plan.
New and notable areas for 2027
The 2027 program includes several focused areas that reflect where industrial investment is moving. These include the AI Experience, Datacenter Pavilion, Industrial Security, Industrial Connectivity, Smart Sensorics & Measurement Technology, Embedded Park, Photonics Park, Predictive Maintenance & Machine Learning, Quantum Technology and Production Technology for Defense.
Another new development is NexGeM – Next Generation Metalworking, launched by the German Machine Tool Builders’ Association (VDW) together with HANNOVER MESSE. It will run in parallel and focus on digitalization, AI, automation and data-driven processes in machine-tool manufacturing.
How to plan a productive visit
HANNOVER MESSE is too large to approach without a plan. Start by defining two or three technology priorities and build a shortlist of exhibitors before travelling. Group meetings by hall and leave free time for unexpected discoveries, demonstrations and conference sessions.
For a one-day visit, concentrate on one or two major themes. For a two-day visit, combine technology scouting with supplier or partner meetings. Companies planning investment projects should prepare a simple comparison sheet before arrival so that technical data, pricing assumptions, integration requirements and follow-up actions are recorded consistently.
Travel and practical planning
The fair takes place at Messegelände, 30521 Hannover. Opening hours are 09:00–18:00 on all four days. Hannover becomes extremely busy during major fairs, so accommodation should be booked early.
Tickets for HANNOVER MESSE 2027 are scheduled to become available online in early November. Visitors should check the official ticket page before booking because prices, ticket types and transport conditions may change.
2027 status and sources
The dates, opening hours, venue, main display categories, Spain’s Partner Country status and the main 2027 thematic areas are already published. Detailed exhibitor lists, conference sessions and special-event schedules will continue to expand as the event approaches.
Sources checked on 27 September 2026: HANNOVER MESSE official website, official opening hours, special displays and technology areas and NexGeM 2027 announcement.