From 20 to 24 April 2026, Hannover Messe 2026 (HM2026), the world's leading high-tech trade fair, will take place. As Dutch high-tech companies, we will participate in the trade fair in a combined Dutch Pavilion, where we, together with partners, will showcase how the high-tech ecosystem contributes to a smart, sustainable, and safe global industry. Holland High Tech, together with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), PSPS Business Abroad, the Ministries of Economic Affairs and Foreign Affairs, ChemistryNL, and Digital Holland, is organizing the Netherlands' participation in Hannover Messe 2026.

Hannover Messe is the place where innovation and business meet. For five days, more than 4,000 exhibitors in 13 halls will present the latest innovations in high-tech, ICT, and chemistry to over 127,000 visitors from more than 150 countries. In 2026, Hannover Messe will be structured around four central themes automation , digitalization, energy transition and safety.

Dutch Pavilion: Dutch innovation in Hall 13

This year, the Dutch Pavilion will once again serve as a central meeting place for businesses, knowledge institutions, government agencies, and top sectors. Participants can present themselves within three main themes:

• Smart Industry, High-Tech & Digital Solutions
• Dual-Use & Security Technologies
• Sustainable & Smart Chemistry

At the Dutch Pavilion, we bring together the entire ecosystem: from startups and scale-ups to established SMEs and large industrial players. The pavilion encourages collaboration, cross-sector innovation, and the international positioning of Dutch industry. At the trade fair, the Dutch Pavilion will serve as a springboard for Dutch innovations to Germany, partner country Brazil, and other global markets.

For whom

The event is aimed at companies, researchers and policymakers involved in industrial innovation, production and energy solutions.

When and where

• Date: 20 to 24 April 2026
• Location: Hannover Exhibition Centre, Messegelände
  D 30521 Hannover

More information

Are you looking for collaboration, inspiration, networking opportunities, and want to present your company in an international setting? Then register to participate in the NL Pavilion (registration is open until December 31, 2025):

Participate NL Pavilion

For further information about the fair, please visit the Hannover Messe website:

Website Hannover Messe