The mobility and logistics industries expect the return of IAA Transportation to Hannover for its upcoming edition in 2026. The main event will take place between 15th and 20th of September. The 14th will be reserved for the media and will feature over 80 press conferences by prominent companies. During the IAA Transportation 2026 dates, Hannover Fairground will welcome approximately 1,700 exhibitors and more than 145,000 trade visitors. The majority of the attendees will be decision makers holding executive-level positions.
IAA Transportation 2026 will reveal the latest developments in transportation, especially in the areas of alternative drive solutions and connected vehicles. The exhibition will cover a vast array of innovative products - from light vehicles and vehicle interiors, to driver assistance systems, hydrogen refuelling stations, maintenance equipment and services.
Safety, autonomous mobility and sustainable infrastructure will be among the focal points of IAA Transportation 2026. The supporting events within the frame of the trade show will address the profound change of the industry in its particular aspects. The IAA Conference will deliver expert-led sessions. Furthermore, participants will have the opportunity to explore the latest technologies in person through the IAA Experience with its guided test drives and cargobike parcours.
As the trade show for transport, logistics and commercial vehicles brings to Hannover thousands of professionals, it is recommended to secure your stay in the city at an early stage. ExpoBeds has negotiated special room rates at hotels near IAA Transportation 2026 - in the immediate vicinity of Hannover Fairground and in other attractive locations. Request a free quote and our team will send you a list of IAA Transportation 2026 hotel offers tailored to your budget and accommodation requirements.
Information
IAA, standing for Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung or International Automobile Exhibition, is among the largest motor shows. The event is organised in a specific manner - its edition for passenger vehicles, IAA Mobility, takes place in Frankfurt in odd-numbered years and the edition for commercial vehicles, IAA Transportation or IAA Nutzfahrzeuge, is held in Hannover in even-numbered years.
It is the world’s most important platform where the future of the commercial vehicle industry is presented. Regularly, more than 1,600 companies and brands from all around the world are represented at the mobility and logistics trade fair in Hannover.
Past editions
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| Exhibitors | 2,174 | 870 | 1,304 |
| Visitors | 250,000 | 167,500 | 82,500 |
Quick info
| Organiser: | Verband der Automobilindustrie e. V. |
| Also called: | IAA Nutzfahrzeuge 2026 |
| Founded: | 1992 |
| Frequency: | every 2 years |
| Next Edition: | IAA Transportation 2028 |
| Sectors: | Automotive industry |
| Website: | IAA Transportation official website |
| Visitors: | Tickets for IAA Transportation |
| Exhibitors: | Exhibitor registration |
Important facts
- 1,600+ IAA Transportation exhibitors
- 145+ world premieres
- 6,300+ test drives
- 145,000+ IAA Transportation visitors
- 1,400+ media representatives
Next editions
IAA Transportation 2028
Hannover Fairground
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