
EU industry is key to Europe’s prosperity and global competitiveness. Hannover Messe is the world's leading trade fair for industry. Since 2021, we have been participating in this important forum by presenting the Commission’s work to help industry embrace the green and digital transitions, create the conditions to boost their competitiveness and resilience, and support them in becoming the global leaders of tomorrow.
2025
The next Hannover Messe will take place from 31 March 2025 to 4 April 2025.
We will publish information on this webpage in due course.
2024
In 2024, the EU showed even more presence than the year before. Commission President von der Leyen participated with a speech at the opening of the Fair. Innovative objects from industry showed how EU support translates into industrial realities. Visitors from all over the world came to our 506 m² stand to engage in discussions with experts from the European Commission, European Investment Bank, Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and industry representatives. In our on-site auditorium, we offered more than 30 presentations and panel discussions on topics such as robotics, sustainable energy, skills or access to finance. In addition, we organised a high-level conference under the title ‘Investing in EU Industry’. For more information, see the full programme below. This year, we live-streamed all sessions for the first time, for people who could not physically attend to follow online. All sessions were recorded and are available online.
Group of Commission staff in front of banner (01 Hannover Messe 2024)Group of Commission staff in front of banner (01 Hannover Messe 2024) Wide shot of European Commission stand with visitors (02 Hannover Messe 2024)Wide shot of European Commission stand with visitors (02 Hannover Messe 2024) Panel members on stage in their chairs, including Director-General Kerstin Jorna (03 Hannover Messe 2024)Panel members on stage in their chairs, including Director-General Kerstin Jorna (03 Hannover Messe 2024) People talking in front of the European Commission's stand support corner (04 Hannover Messe 2024)People talking in front of the European Commission's stand support corner (04 Hannover Messe 2024) Person standing behind a lectern on stage with an engaged seated audience at the European Commission stand (05 Hannover Messe 2024)Person standing behind a lectern on stage with an engaged seated audience at the European Commission stand (05 Hannover Messe 2024) European Commission colleague explaining features to a visitor in front of a industrial drone at the European Commission stand (06 Hannover Messe 2024)European Commission colleague explaining features to a visitor in front of a industrial drone at the European Commission stand (06 Hannover Messe 2024)
Videos from the Hannover Messe 2024
Investing in EU Industry Panel discussion A Deal for EU IndustryInvesting in EU Industry Panel discussion A Deal for EU Industry Driving the EU Energy Transition Industrial CompetitivenessDriving the EU Energy Transition Industrial Competitiveness Access to Finance for SMEs TransitionAccess to Finance for SMEs Transition
2023
In 2023, the EU was present with an exhibition stand of 250 m2. The novelty of the year was the on-stand auditorium with more than 20 presentations and panel discussions on key topics such as energy, raw materials, access to finance and industrial cooperation. We also marked the 30th anniversary of the EU Single Market (1993-2023).
HM 2023 - 01All set for Hannover Fair 2023 – The doors can be opened! HM 2023 - 02Interesting speeches … HM 2023 - 03… alternating with podium discussions HM 2023 - 04Fascinating explanations from the specialists … HM 2023 - 05… personalised advice from the experts … HM 2023 - 06… and fascinating innovations - the European Commission at the Hannover Fair 2023 had a lot to offer. See you again next year!
2021
In 2021, the fair took place digitally. We took part with an online exhibitor profile and a talk on Industrial Alliances