Trade Shows
Why are trade shows so valuable for your business?
- Global Exposure: Trade shows provide a platform for showcasing products to international buyers, partners, and distributors.
- Networking Opportunities: These events enable direct interactions with potential clients, industry leaders, and partners, fostering new business opportunities and collaborations.
- Market Research: Gather insights on market trends, competitor offerings, and customer preferences to tailor products and strategies for different international markets.
- Brand Building: Establish a global brand presence, demonstrate commitment to international markets, and enhance credibility and visibility.
- Lead Generation: Generate high-quality leads from decision-makers and influencers, increasing the likelihood of converting interactions into sales or partnerships.
- Industry Insights: Gain valuable industry insights, updates on new technologies, industry standards, and best practices.
- Sales Opportunities: Make direct sales or pre-orders during trade shows, offering immediate revenue opportunities and building a customer base in new markets.
- Competitive Advantage: Stay ahead of competitors by gaining international exposure at major trade shows.
Overall, trade shows act as a gateway to international markets, helping businesses expand their reach, improve their strategies, and foster growth on a global scale.
As the official representative for Hannover Fairs in the U.S., GACC Midwest is your point of contact to facilitate your participation at the trade shows in Germany.
If you're a U.S. exhibitor or visitor interested in participating in Deutsche Messe AG’s trade fairs, please contact us.
Our Services
for US exhibitors
Registration for shows
- Information on stand fees, special offers etc.
- Consulting on booth construction
- Organization of group exhibits
- Providing information on travel and accommodation
for US visitors
- Supplying brochures etc.
- Providing information on travel and accommodation
for the media
- Providing information to journalists and industry related media
- Providing information for press releases
Upcoming Trade Shows 2024
IAA TRANSPORTATION
An important platform for the future of the commercial vehicle industry, IAA Transportation will explore electric and hydrogen-powered buses, automated truck fleets, driverless people movers, electric bikes and more. Attendees will meet trade visitors from around the world, present products and solutions and take part in the largest think tank conference in the transportation and logistics industry. Don't miss the world's most important mobility event!
Become an exhibitor and part of the leading international platform for logistics and transportation.
Date: September 17-22, 2024
Location: Hanover, Germany
Get your tickets to visit here. Contact Karissa Hasser for more information.
Upcoming Trade Shows 2025
DOMOTEX CARPETS & RUGS EDITION
DOMOTEX is the leading trade show for carpets and floor coverings. Exhibiting companies and trade show guests from all over the world will be able to exchange information on new products and current trends in the flooring industry. DOMOTEX is your spot to get business leads - 80% of visitors are decision-makers in their company. Join us in January at the "Home of Flooring!"
Focus this year is "Rugs & Carpets".
Date: January 16-19, 2025
Location: Hanover, Germany
Get your tickets here. Contact Karissa Hasser for more information.
HANNOVER MESSE
HANNOVER MESSE is the most important international trade show and hot spot for industrial transformation, showcasing excellent innovations and unusual products. Join 130,000+ attendees and 4,000+ exhibitors highlighting 14,000+ products and solutions! Network with decision-makers and get to know global professionals working in the core industrial sectors, from drive engineering, automation, energy, R&D and industrial IT to subcontracting.
Become an exhibitor at one of the leading overseas trade fairs for innovation and expand your international footprint.
Date: March 31 - April 4, 2025
Location: Hannover, Germany
Get your Early Bird Tickets here. Contact Katrin Geisler for more information.
LIGNA
LIGNA, the world’s leading trade fair for woodworking and wood processing plants, as well as machinery and tools, will take place again in 2025! This is the place where all the major suppliers in the primary and secondary wood industries come together to showcase their products. Grow your network among 80,000+ attendees, discover innovative machinery and technology from across the entire wood industry, and enjoy live demonstrations.
Become an exhibitor and expand your footprint into international markets.
Date: May 26-30, 2025
Location: Hanover, Germany
Get your tickets to visit here. Contact Karissa Hasser for more information.
EMO Hannover
EMO Hannover is the world’s leading trade fair for Production Technology. It's a massive event that showcases the latest innovations and trends in metalworking, including machine tools, cutting tools, manufacturing systems, and industrial automation.
EMO Hannover is held every other year in Hannover, Germany. The fair features over 2,000 exhibitors from all over the world, showcasing a wide range of products and services. It's a great opportunity for businesses to learn about new technologies, network with other industry professionals, and make new deals.
Become an exhibitor and expand your footprint into international markets.
Date: September 22-27, 2025
Location: Hanover, Germany
Contact Karissa Hasser for more details on pricing and registration.
Upcoming Trade Shows 2026
INTERSCHUTZ
INTERSCHUTZ is the world’s leading trade fair for fire and rescue services, civil protection, and safety, and security. Attracting companies from all around the world, INTERSCHUTZ is the place to be to develop new markets and experience state-of-the-art emergency management solutions. Visitors come from 61+ countries to share interdisciplinary knowledge and build international networks.
INTERSCHUTZ is a showcase for heroes, bringing together people who routinely save lives, prevent disasters and help others in times of need. It’s also a place of action and excitement – where the likes of height rescue specialists, smokejumpers and firefighters demonstrate their unique skills and all the latest kit at popular events on the open-air site.
Date: June 1-6, 2026
Location: Hanover, Germany
Contact Karissa Hasser for more details on pricing and registration.