IAA Transportation 2026
Automobile - Automotive Industry
Hannover, Germany
15-20 Sep 2026
Organizer:
Deutsche Messe AG
Venue:
Hannover Fairground
Frequency:
2 years
Event website:
IAA Transportation
The commercial transport industry's central hub for innovations
For the longest time, IAA Transportation had been just part of the broader programme and product offerings at IAA Cars – now rebranded as IAA Mobility – running since 1897. This all changed in 1991, when the international trade fair grew too big, and IAA Transportation as its down entity. The international trade fair handles commercial vehicles alongside broader tech and solutions surrounding transportation and logistics. What visitors encounter is the full breadth of the value chain – buses, trucks and trailers, special cars, lorries, containers, car bodies, repair and maintenance, transport logistics and workshop equipment. IAA Transportation gives exhibitors their due platform to meet with buyers and grow their professional network. It’s also worth noting that this is where major breakthroughs in aerodynamics, safety and alternative drive systems are first presented. As a result, you’re in the perfect position to raise your profile among big industry players.
IAA Transportation 2026
Organisers have decided to host IAA Transportation in September 2024 (15.09.2026-20.09.2026). The event will be held as a physical edition at Messe Hannover.
Accommodation
Land the perfect hotel reservation during IAA Transportation and make excellent savings on your travel budget. Trade Fair Trips Ltd give you both and make the registration process as simple as it gets. You receive a list with top hotel rates in Hannover within a business day from your online consultation. Our database contains hotels, hostels and luxury apartments to satisfy every preference and meet every price point. Clients want hotels close to Messe Hannover, and we deliver just that, whether you’re located within walking distance or close to public transport, to keep your commute short. You have full control over your hotel accommodation for IAA Transportation! Trade Fair Trips Ltd also assists clients with matters of logistics. Do you need a team to build your fair stand? We’re on the job! Require a place to hold a meeting? We can book meeting facilities ahead of time!
On foot:
Not advisable when travelling from Hannover Airport
Not advisable when travelling from Hannover Hauptbahnhof (Central Station)
By car:
25 mins when travelling from Hannover Airport
15 mins when travelling from Hannover Hauptbahnhof (Central Station)
By public transport:
55 mins when travelling from Hannover Airport
30 mins when travelling from Hannover Hauptbahnhof (Central Station)
Hotels near IAA Transportation
Hotel | Stars | Distance to fair | City | Price | ||
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Hotel Montana Lauenau | 37.2 | Lauenau | from € 194.00 EUR | Book Now | ||
Leonardo Hotel Hannover | 6.2 | Hannover | from € 501.00 EUR | Book Now | ||
Hotel im Haus zur Hanse | 68.4 | Braunschweig | from € 245.00 EUR | Book Now | ||
Hotel Zur Krone, Hameln | 44.9 | Hameln | from € 262.00 EUR | Book Now | ||
Sarstedter Hof | 11.3 | Sarstedt | from € 396.00 EUR | Book Now | ||
Hotel Alpha | 9.6 | Hannover | from € 426.00 EUR | Book Now | ||
Althoff Hotel Fürstenhof | 44.1 | Celle | from € 377.00 EUR | Book Now | ||
Mercure Hannover Oldenburger Allee | 13.2 | Hannover | from € 446.00 EUR | Book Now | ||
Wyndham Hannover Atrium | 10.6 | Hannover | from € 426.00 EUR | Book Now | ||
NH Hannover | 9.8 | Hannover | from € 342.57 EUR | Book Now |
IAA Transportation follows a strict biannual schedule with editions slated for the year when IAA Mobility is not taking place. Rather than taking place in Frankfurt like IAA Mobility, this trade fair is based in Hannover, Germany, where it’s brought to life at Messe Hannover. The Verband der Automobilindustrie, better known as VDE, takes on the role of official organiser and runs the fair’s editions over the course of eight days in total in late September. Admission is given to both industry professionals and the public. Currently, there are no set opening times for the next IAA Transportation. Messe Hannover gives you options in terms of transportation. You can take several bus lines or decide to use the railway system as there are two light rail stations near the exhibition grounds. One way to beat the traffic to Hannover Airport, especially when in a hurry, is to use the helipad!
What You Can Expect as an Exhibitor?
- The New Mobility World FORUM is a major source of information and breaking news for the future of transportation. The conference, lasting four days, touched upon a vary array of topics in the fields of Connected Vehicle, Automated Driving, Alternative Powertrain, Urban Logistics and Transport Services;
- A whole area dedicated to buses and the important topics surrounding this sectors. Visitors are in a position not just to learn about new models, but also use all their senses to feel and experience them;IAA Transportation is also a place for employers to meet new talent through the big Career platform designed for experienced professionals as well as newcomers and trainees;
IAA Transportation scores quite big in its own right with last edition seeing a spike in the exhibitor numbers – over 2000 international exhibitors in total coming from 48 countries. Another encouraging statistic is that 60% of all exhibitors are foreign companies. The audience reached well above a quarter million people with good 24% being private citizens, who have come to see and experience the future of transport whether through live demonstrations or even VR. Exhibitors also used IAA Transportation to launch products, with 435 individual premier taking place. Close to 70% of trade visitors are of German origin and the rest are made up of countries in the European Union mainly. Nearly half of trade visitors are in senior positions and over 70% are in a position to make purchases and procurements.
IAA Transportation 2022
IAA Transporation 2022 was a live event that took place between September 20th and September 25th, 2022. The trade fair was hosted at Messe Hannover and included 1,402 exhibitors, including 68 start-ups, 135,000 visitors, as well as 1,400 journalists. The exhibitors travelled from 47 countries, whereas the media professionals arrived from 57 nations.
IAA Transportation 2024
The 2024 edition of IAA Transportation was a live trade fair hosted between 17.09.2024 and 20.09.2024 in Messe Hannover. The event featured approximately 145,000 visitors, more than 1,400 journalists from 52 countries, and around 1,700 exhibitors from 41 nations. This represented a 10% increase in visitor attendance and a 21% exhibitor increase compared to 2022. In addition, the visitor group feature 45% from abroad, 30% in leadership positions, and more than 50% with investment intentions. Furthermore, the exhibitors organised over 80 press conferences, with 76% focused towards international media outlets from 116 countries. This included presenting 145 world product premieres. They also organised 6,300 test drives, which represented a 15% increase compared to 2022. This has resulted in the event satisfaction rate of more than 90%.