With about six months to go before the kickoff of IAA TRANSPORTATION, we are excited to launch the official IAA TRANSPORTATION podcast today. Starting now, you can get a comprehensive look at current and future trends in the transport and logistics industry. The podcast will cover every angle of IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026, which is set to take place at the Hannover Fairgrounds from September 15–20, 2026. In the season two premiere of the IAA TRANSPORTATION PODCAST, we welcome Jürgen Mindel, Managing Director of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). Together, we take an exclusive look at the upcoming 2026 show in Hannover and the key issues that will shape the transport and logistics industry in the years to come. Jürgen Mindel provides fascinating insights into the importance of IAA TRANSPORTATION as a leading global platform for innovation, networking, and collaboration. He also explains why this format is more critical than ever in an era of economic and geopolitical challenges. We discuss the record-breaking numbers from the previous event, the show's growing international reach, and the rising prominence of new players and technologies.