Technology Tours to the Trade Fair Highlights
Use the HANNOVER MESSE Technology Tours 2026 to get a sorted, compact and balanced overview and thus get to the topics that really interest you. Trained tour guides will lead you on the approximately two-hour trade fair tours to the participating exhibitors - each of whom will present their latest products for around 10 minutes.
Monday, 20 to Friday, 24 April 2026
Please note: The number of participants on the tours is limited.
Monday: 2.00 p.m. | Tuesday - Thursday: 10 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. | Friday: 10.00 a.m. | Duration approx. 1,5 - 2 hours
25,00 EUR / person - you can buy tickets online via the ticket store soon
It will not be possible to register on site. Please register online in advance! To do this, select the topic in your visitor profile after purchasing the ticket.
Information-Center (IC)
English
The Tour Themes at a Glance
How can data be used easily and interoperably in digital twins? Leading companies will present their solutions on this tour: Technologies for real-time monitoring, virtual simulation and predictive maintenance.
See how digital twins optimise the product lifecycle, network smart factories and reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Practical examples show how processes can be made more efficient, costs reduced and sustainability goals achieved.
Find out how mid-sized companies are successfully using artificial intelligence to increase productivity, ensure quality and reduce costs. Practical solutions such as automating routine tasks, predictive maintenance, intelligent quality control and real-time error detection will be presented. At the same time, innovative approaches are helping to plan resources more efficiently, reduce waste and gain valuable insights from large amounts of data.
Meet the exhibitors and discover best-practice scenarios that highlight areas for development and optimisation.
Industry 4.0 is now! The application era has begun. More and more companies are working with concrete solutions on the shop floor that make the vision of Industry 4.0 tangible. The Manufacturing-X project will accelerate development and move digitalisation towards the data room. The tour will showcase specific Industry 4.0 use cases and applications at companies that are already offering practical technologies that point the way to the future.
The strategic importance of production technologies in the defense industry is steadily increasing. New security frameworks, rising technological demands, and the need for resilience and supply security are creating a dynamic environment where innovation and efficiency are key. The guided tour “Production Technology for Defense” offers exclusive insights into modern manufacturing processes and showcases how companies strengthen the industrial backbone of defense through flexible, digital, and sustainable technologies – ensuring the highest levels of quality, safety, and speed. Join us and experience the future of defense production up close!
Are you planning a visit with your team? We offer customized booking options for groups of 5 or more participants. Contact our service sales team to plan your tour individually.
Your Participation as an Exhibitor
Are you an exhibitor and would like to take part in the Technology Tours? With the HANNOVER MESSE Technology Tours package, you can present your products effectively and bring them to life for your target group.
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