The Hannover Messe is truly a wonder of exhibitions that bestow beholders with knowledge and innovation. The Messe takes pride in being one of the world's forerunners as the focal point of global inventions and cutting edge technology.

Being the world's largest industrial fair, the Messe amasses grand numbers to Germany from all around the globe. A prime event for industrialists the Hannover Fair brings forth over 5000 participants from all over the world to partake in the exhibition of industrial technologies. From its humble beginning in an undamaged factory after World War II, the Hannover Messe has come a long way.

Formerly known as Exportmesse, it was initiated in 1947 with the hope of reviving the economic stability of post-war Germany by way of exporting goods. The British government did so with the decree of holding a trade fair, whereby the resuscitation of the economic development of the country did come about in the years to follow.

Following the obvious results and success of the fair, Hannover Messe was deemed an annual event and for the last six decades has been the highlight event for performance potential and industry competition. With technical innovation being the key element for the fair, the Messe exhibitionists strive for great innovations to make the future technology savvy and sustainable.


Each year, the organisers of Hannover Messe carefully select a theme which will be the focal point of the event. Past themes have included energy efficiency and climate protection, energy technologies, industrial automation, power transmission and cutting-edge R&D.

With the steady increase of interest in energy efficiency the coveted International Energy Efficiency Award is presented to inventors for energy efficient inventions which are honoured with a total amount of 30,000 euros. Furthermore, companies and institutions partaking in the exhibition are eligible to win the HERMES Award - Hannover Messe International Technology prize for technological innovations; solutions or products which meet the said criteria. The prize also includes 100,000 euros which will be bestowed to the winner during the opening ceremony.

The Hannover Messe is located close to many landmarks, allowing visitors to the trade fair with the convenience of the sights and sounds of this cultural city. While enjoying the comforts of staying at Copthorne Hotel Hannover, one of the Hannover hotels situated within close proximity to Hannover Messe, make sure to order tickets for the event in advance through the Chambers of Industry and Commerce or the foreign representatives of Deutsche Messe.