Frequently Asked Questions

IAA TRANSPORTATION will take place from September 15 to 20, 2026. On Press Day, September 14, 2026, the event grounds will be accessible to accredited media representatives from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Accreditation is now open. You can find more information here.

Journalists can find all press releases in the IAA TRANSPORTATION Press Area. The latest news is available in the Newsroom.

Tim Benedict Wegner
Head of the IAA Communications department
[email protected]

Till Nehls
Media partnerships and press accreditation
[email protected]

Press photos from IAA TRANSPORTATION are available in our Image Database. High-resolution images are available for download and may be used in accordance with the applicable terms of use.

Press Day for IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 will take place on September 14, 2026. The event grounds will be open to journalists from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

We will provide you with all information on the schedule for the Press Day on 14 September 2026 shortly before the event.

The Media Center is located directly at Entrance North 1.

The Media Center provides journalists with workstations equipped with LAN and Wi-Fi internet access. You can work comfortably during the fair, and a selection of food and beverages will also be available.

We will keep you informed about registered exhibitors and planned premieres and innovations at the IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 in our Newsroom and in the Press section.

For more information, please see our 2026 Innovations Report.

The Press Day for IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 will take place on September 14, 2026. The exhibition grounds will be open to journalists from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. You can find the Press Day line-up here.

All information about the press conference schedule on Press Day, September 14, 2026, is available in the 2026 Press Conference Schedule.

The Media Center (Press Center) is located directly at Entrance North 1.

The Media Center provides journalists with workstations with LAN and Wi-Fi access. You can work there comfortably throughout the event. A selection of food and beverages is also available.

Find information about directions and the site plan here.

The interactive site map and hall plans for IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 are available on our Hall and Site Plans page.

Information on visa applications and direct contacts for your country is available on our Information on Visa Applications page.

The following parking lots are available for accredited journalists:

• NORTH 1–4, 7 and 9
• SOUTH 26–28 and 30–33
• WEST 34–45

Please take a regular parking ticket when entering the parking area. You will receive a complimentary exit ticket at the Press Center.