What's the focus this year

Organized by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), IAA TRANSPORTATION is the world's leading platform for commercial vehicles, logistics, and transport technology. The 2026 edition centers on the industry's push toward climate-neutral logistics, spanning electric, hybrid, battery, and fuel cell drivetrains alongside bio-based and synthetic fuels and Euro 7 combustion engines. Charging and refueling infrastructure gets particular weight this year, with organizers highlighting the need to expand public charging networks both nationally and internationally — a theme that runs through nearly every hall.

• Electric, hybrid, battery, and hydrogen fuel cell commercial vehicles
• Charging infrastructure and public network expansion
• Connected and autonomous driving systems
• Software-driven logistics and intelligent fleet management
• Urban mobility concepts and cargo bike logistics
• Hydrogen refueling stations and driver assistance technology

Show formats

The event is split across five formats, each aimed at a different part of the industry audience.

IAA Exhibition

Manufacturer and supplier displays spanning commercial vehicles, trailers, bodybuilding, container systems, and workshop equipment.

IAA Conference

Keynotes and panel discussions across multiple stages, bringing together international thought leaders and decision-makers on the pressing challenges facing logistics and transport.

IAA Experience

An interactive format where professional visitors can test the latest commercial vehicles and cargo bikes live on site, plus real-world transport use cases from exhibitors.

IAA Startup Area

A dedicated space for startups to showcase innovations alongside market-leading companies.

IAA Weekend

Public-facing demonstrations and test drives that open the show to a broader audience beyond trade visitors.

For anyone tracking the electrification of commercial transport — from charging infrastructure buildout to next-generation fleet electrification — IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 is the industry's most concentrated moment to watch it all converge under one roof.