Location: FLEXIBLE. VERSATILE. MULTIFUNCTIONAL.

Hannover Fairground / Deutsche Messe

A modern, illuminated wooden roof with a wave-like structure supported by columns, part of the EXPO fairground at dusk. — EXPO Wooden Roof at the Fairground

The Hannover Fairground boasts 30 exhibition halls and pavilions, conference facilities and outdoor spaces, modern infrastructure, versatile event options, and excellent accessibility. Whether trade shows, conferences, or events—whether in-person, hybrid, or digital—this is the perfect place for ideas to take flight.

With its portfolio of leading international trade fairs such as HANNOVER MESSE, INTERSCHUTZ, LIGNA, and DOMOTEX, Deutsche Messe is one of the world’s leading trade fair organizations. Guest fairs, including AGRITECHNICA, EMO Hannover, and IAA TRANSPORTATION, are held at the Hannover Fairground and value the venue’s flexible infrastructure.

Whether it’s a trade show for capital goods, a professional conference, a major concert, or an exclusive corporate event, this venue offers the perfect setting for a wide variety of event formats.

A particular highlight is the H’Up – HYBRID EVENT HUB. Spanning 3,250 square meters at the Hannover Fairground, this event venue combines state-of-the-art presentation technology with space for up to 1,400 people and has also been honored with the Location Award.

Die hybride Eventlocation der Deutschen Messe AG.

The futuristic-looking, centrally located Convention Center offers more than 30 flexibly configurable rooms and halls for international conferences and conventions with up to 1,200 participants. A light-filled foyer and direct access (“Skywalk”) to Hall 7 create the ideal conditions for CONFEX events with up to 7,000 people. Several expansion options make it easy to accommodate future growth.

Hannover’s fairground also have excellent transportation links. There is a direct S-Bahn connection from Hannover Airport to Hannover Central Station. From there, Metro Line 8 takes 18 minutes to reach the Messe Nord terminus, which is located directly at the North Entrance to the fairground. In addition, another light rail line serves the East entrance of the grounds. During trade shows, many Deutsche Bahn long-distance trains as well as Erixx and Metronom commuter trains stop at the Hannover Messe/Laatzen station.

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