IAA TRANSPORTATION will take place from September 15 to September 20, 2026 at the exhibition grounds in the city of Hanover. On the Press Day (September 14, 2026), the exhibition grounds will be open to accredited members of the press.

During the event, opening hours for visitors are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. On Sunday, shortened hours apply: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

IAA Commercial Vehicles expanded its concept and rebranded as IAA TRANSPORTATION in 2022, establishing itself as the leading international platform for logistics, commercial vehicles, buses, and the transportation sector.

Under the new motto “WE DELIVER,” IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 represents the shared goal of advancing climate neutrality in logistics and transport through innovation, digitalization, and smart partnerships.

IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 provides space for ideas, inspiration, and dialogue on sustainable mobility, digitalization, energy, and infrastructure—demonstrating how the transformation toward sustainability can become reality through the intelligent and integrated use of innovative technologies across the entire supply chain.

IAA TRANSPORTATION will take place from September 15 to 20, 2026 at the exhibition grounds of Deutsche Messe AG in Hanover.

Press Day will take place on September 14, 2026.

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Luggage service and pre-check-in are available at Entrance West 1. The counters are open daily from September 14 to 20, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

According to the Terms of Use and House Rules, animals of any kind are not allowed on the exhibition grounds. Exceptions may be made for assistance dogs, such as guide dogs or service dogs, provided they wear a muzzle and valid documentation can be presented.

The following charging points for electric vehicles with alternating current (11 kW, Type 2 socket) are available in the parking areas at the trade fair center:

• Nord 4 (12 charging stations), West 34 (14 charging stations)
• Süd 32 (10 charging stations)
• West 40/41 (17 charging stations)

High Power Charging:

• ARAL gas station on Messeschnellweg West (4 x 300 kW) and Hotel Kronsberg on Messeschnellweg (4 x 150 kW)

Near the trade fair center:

• Karlsruher Straße near McDonald’s (2 x CCS at 150 kW)
• Shell gas station (4 x CCS – total 360 kW)
• EDEKA on Kronsbergstraße (2 x Type 2 at 22 kW)

You can withdraw cash using Eurocard, Mastercard, VISA, and EC card at the following locations:

• Entrance North 1
• Information Center (IC)
• Hall 13 (west side)
• Hall 21