IAA Transportation 2026

IAA Transportation 2026 Germany

Commercial Vehicles & Heavy-Duty OEMs

Trailers, Bodies & Cold Chain

Charging Infrastructure & Clean Energy

Telematics, SDVs & Autonomous Logistics
IAA Experience & Test Drives

THE WORLD’S LEADING B2B GATEWAY FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, LOGISTICS, TRANSPORT & ZERO-EMISSION MOBILITY ARRIVES IN HANNOVER!

Organized by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), the flagship edition of IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 brings together over 1,600+ global exhibitors, 140,000+ international industry delegates, transport ministers, fleet operators, and OEM technology leads under the powerful banner motto: “WE DELIVER”!

Hosted across the massive international exhibition grounds of Deutsche Messe AG in Hannover, Germany, this premier 6-day international B2B trade show serves as the automotive and logistics industries’ world-leading platform showcasing heavy-duty electric trucks, hydrogen fuel-cell haulers, commercial vans, body/trailer engineering, last-mile delivery automation, and smart transport software!

📅 Dates: Tuesday, September 15 – Sunday, September 20, 2026 (Official Press Day: September 14)

⏰ Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Daily (Sep 15–19) | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Sep 20)

📍 Venue: Deutsche Messe Hannover, Hermesallee, 30521 Hannover, Germany

🎯 Target Audience: Fleet Operators, Commercial Vehicle OEMs, Logistics & Supply Chain Directors, Transit Authorities, Automotive Engineers, Cargo Bike Fleet Managers, Last-Mile Operators, and Infrastructure Developers.

✨ Key Exhibition Sectors & Event Highlights:

🚛 Commercial Vehicles & Heavy-Duty OEMs: Battery-electric (BEV) trucks, fuel-cell long-haul transport, Euro 7 combustion engines, urban delivery vans, and autonomous municipal buses.

📦 Trailers, Bodies & Cold Chain: Aerodynamic trailers, lightweight body construction, smart temperature-controlled containers, and automated loading systems.

🔌 Charging Infrastructure & Clean Energy: High-power megawatt charging systems (MCS), hydrogen refueling networks, smart grid integration, and fleet energy storage.

💻 Telematics, SDVs & Autonomous Logistics: Software-defined vehicles (SDVs), AI-driven route optimization, platooning, sensor technology (LiDAR/Radar), and predictive maintenance platforms.

🚲 IAA Experience & Test Drives: Interactive outdoor test tracks allowing trade visitors to drive the latest zero-emission commercial trucks, delivery vans, and cargo bikes in real-world scenarios!

🤝 IAA Conference, Startup Area & Driver/Family Weekend: Hear keynotes from global transportation CEOs, discover disruptive logistics tech in the Startup Area, explore global world premieres, and participate in weekend networking events!

Discover the future of climate-neutral freight, source next-gen commercial fleets, and accelerate your logistics network live!

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What are the official dates and location?
The event runs from September 15 to September 20, 2026, at the Deutsche Messe exhibition grounds in Hannover, Germany
Who can attend the Press Day on September 14?
The entry on September 14 is exclusively restricted to accredited media representatives and journalists. All exhibitors are required to have their booths staffed during this window

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Event Detail

September 15, 2026 9:00 AM
September 20, 2026 6:00 AM
Deutsche Messe Hannover, Hermesallee, 30521 Hannover, Germany

Event Organizer

VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie / German Association of the Automotive Industry)
info@vda.cn
The Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA), or the German Association of the Automotive Industry, is the premier interest group and trade association representing Germany's automotive sector, including vehicle manufacturers, component suppliers, and developers of automated driving technologies. Headquartered in Berlin, the organization acts as a powerful strategic advocate for over 650 member companies, shaping national and international industrial policy, regulatory standards, and economic frameworks. Beyond political lobbying and economic research, the VDA is the official organizer of major international mobility platforms, most notably IAA Transportation and IAA Mobility, which drive global standards for climate-neutral logistics, commercial transport innovation, and future urban ecosystems.

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