History of HANNOVER MESSE

From legendary beginnings as Germany’s first Export Fair on up to a key role in showcasing the industrial transformation. Back when Deutsche Messe was founded in Hannover in 1947, soon after the end of WWII, nobody could predict just how successful its maiden event would be, right from the start. From individual components to the complete intelligent factory, as well as topical trends – today at HANNOVER MESSE you’ll get a complete picture of the industrial value-adding chain under one roof.