HANNOVER MESSE, the world’s premier trade fair for the manufacturing industry, will showcase how advanced energy technologies are transforming industrial production from 20 to 24 April 2026 in Hannover. The event emphasizes the role of efficient, climate-neutral, and secure energy systems in factories, providing a platform for industry leaders, energy experts, and policymakers to exchange ideas and explore innovative solutions for the evolving manufacturing landscape.
In Halls 11 to 13, the “Energy & Industrial Infrastructure” area will feature solutions for electrified, sustainable energy supply in manufacturing, highlighting the integration of AI to develop smart grids, advanced storage technologies, and sustainable mobility concepts. The exhibition is organized around three key clusters: “Power Engineering & Energy Automation,” “Energy Infrastructure & Storage Solutions,” and “Hydrogen Technologies.” Leading companies and institutions, including Altech Batteries, Helukabel, Horiba, Lapp, PC Vue, RWE Generation, Salzgitter, Schneider Electric, SFC Energy, Siemens, TÜV Nord, the European Commission, and several Fraunhofer Institutes, will present their latest innovations.
Visitors will gain insights into current energy demands and future-ready systems, while also seeing intersections with Industrial IoT, cloud computing, and IT security, which directly influence the development of industrial energy networks. Basilios Triantafillos, Global Director Trade Fair & Product Management at HANNOVER MESSE, noted, “Sustainable energy in manufacturing requires a combination of technology, infrastructure, and innovation. Our ‘Energy & Industrial Infrastructure’ area demonstrates how manufacturers can achieve efficient, flexible, and low-emission production, with AI playing a key role in process control, load balancing, and grid stability.”
At the “Power Engineering & Energy Automation” cluster, exhibitors will showcase automation solutions, digital twins, switching and distribution technologies, and AI-driven control systems that integrate traditional energy engineering with Industry 4.0 principles to create smarter, adaptable, and environmentally friendly production systems. The “Energy Infrastructure & Storage Solutions” cluster highlights resilient grids, stationary and mobile storage options, and intelligent load management to ensure reliable operations and seamless integration of renewable energy and electromobility.
Hydrogen technologies will take center stage in the “Hydrogen Technologies” cluster, demonstrating practical applications from process heat in chemical and steel production to modular factory solutions. Around 300 companies will present hydrogen-related innovations, supported by the dedicated “Hydrogen + Fuel Cells EUROPE” display, networking events, forums, and masterclasses that provide hands-on insights into industrial decarbonization and hydrogen infrastructure.
HANNOVER MESSE unites approximately 3,500 exhibitors across electrical, mechanical, digital, and energy sectors to deliver solutions for competitive, sustainable manufacturing. Core exhibition areas include Automation & Digitalization, Energy & Industrial Infrastructure, and Research & Technology Transfer, with artificial intelligence woven across all segments. The 2026 edition, running from 20 to 24 April, will feature Brazil as the Partner Country, offering a rich program of showcases, conferences, and networking opportunities for global industry participants.
