IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 returns to Hannover from September 15–20 under the theme "WE DELIVER," bringing the global commercial vehicle, logistics, and transport technology industries together at Deutsche Messe. With electrification, charging infrastructure, and connected fleet tech front and cen...
IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 returns to Hannover from September 15–20 under the theme "WE DELIVER," bringing the global commercial vehicle, logistics, and transport technology industries together at Deutsche Messe. With electrification, charging infrastructure, and connected fleet tech front and center, it's the biennial show's most important stop yet for anyone tracking how commercial transport goes electric.
6
Days of exhibition, conference and live demos
~1,700
Exhibitors expected in Hannover
145K+
Trade visitors anticipated
Sep 14
Dedicated press day ahead of the show
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.
Sources
VDA — IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 — Official event theme, dates, and format details from the German Association of the Automotive Industry. vda.de ↗
IAA Transportation official site — Exhibitor directory, venue, and program details. iaa-transportation.com ↗
