#HM26 UPDATE: Edition 5

HANNOVER MESSE drives your business forward. 🚀

As an exhibitor, you have the opportunity to present your company on a global stage and connect with decision-makers from over 150 countries. You can gain international visibility, generate qualified leads and create new business opportunities. In this dynamic environment, you have the chance to showcase your innovations, explore new markets, build strong partnerships and drive sustainable growth.

In this edition, we take a closer look at new participation formats, the ROBOTICS AWARD, FEMWORX and the HERMES AWARD.

Be part of where innovation meets business and new industrial success stories begin:

STRONG NETWORKING

HANNOVER MESSE 2026 offers a wide range of new formats and content designed to foster meaningful connections between exhibitors and visitors. The focus is on facilitating exchange around innovations, technologies and industrial trends through inspiring talks, hands-on masterclasses, speed datings and interactive round tables.

Exhibitors interested in contributing can submit their proposals until 30 January 2026:

INNOVATIONS AND IMPACT

Companies and institutions from Germany and abroad are invited to apply for the ROBOTICS AWARD honoring outstanding robotics-based automation and logistics solutions. Participation is open to both exhibitors and non-exhibitors of HANNOVER MESSE 2026.

Submissions will be evaluated based on technical innovation, market maturity, and economic viability. Submit your application by 1 November 2025:

GROW TOGETHER. RISE HIGHER.

FEMWORX returns to HANNOVER MESSE 2026 on 23 – 24 April, after a record-breaking edition with 1,700 participants and over 100 speakers. The congress continues its mission to make women in industry more visible, better connected and stronger — now even more closely integrated into the main fair. Joint sessions on the Center Stage will connect career and diversity topics directly with the key future fields of industry.

The Call for Insights is now open. Experts and leaders are invited to share their perspectives on Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Career, New Work, Finance and Health through inspiring talks, interactive panels or hands-on workshops.

Application deadline is 12 December 2025:

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT

At HANNOVER MESSE 2026, the 23rd HERMES AWARD will once again honor groundbreaking technologies shaping the industry of tomorrow. The ceremony takes place during the official opening on 19 April 2026.

Companies and institutions from Germany and abroad can apply with innovative, market-ready solutions that will be showcased at the fair.

The winner receives international recognition and a PR package worth €100,000 for maximum visibility. The HERMES Start-up AWARD additionally highlights young companies up to five years old — with no participation fee.

More details and highlights will follow in the next edition of our #HM UPDATE — stay tuned for what’s ahead at HANNOVER MESSE 2026. The place where innovation, collaboration and industry leadership come together to shape what’s next.

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