IAA TRANSPORTATION 2028 will take place from 19–24 September 2028 at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds, Germany. The international trade fair brings together commercial vehicles, transport, logistics, infrastructure, charging solutions and technologies shaping the future of freight and passenger transportation.
IAA Transportation 2028 Trade Fair alternates with IAA Mobility commercial vehicles and transport in even years, passenger mobility in odd years. The IAA Transportation 2028 runs from September 19 to 24, 2028 at Hannover Messe one of the world’s largest exhibition centres, spanning over 466,000 sqm across 27 halls. It brings mobility enthusiasts and industry representatives together for six days of product launches, technical discussions, and commercial vehicle innovation.
The IAA Commercial Vehicles show covers vehicles, equipment, and systems for transporting goods and people open to both trade visitors and the general public. After the 2026 edition delivered record participation under a new logo and name, IAA Transportation 2028 continues to be the most important platform for the transformation of the transport and logistics industry.
IAA Transportation 2028 Event is ideal for exhibitors and trade visitors to initiate business and conclude contracts. The focus will be on strengthening market positions of recognised industry leaders and giving newer companies the chance to establish themselves in the commercial vehicle space. Products will be presented across four formats at IAA Transportation 2028 Expo Hannover.
Over 1,400 exhibitors will occupy the show’s various stages from passenger transport in the IAA Bus Zone to electric cargo bikes and delivery robots in IAA Experiences, including the Startup Zone for emerging innovations.
The visitor profile at IAA Transportation 2028 trade show covers fleet managers, logistics directors, procurement heads from transport companies, municipal mobility planners, and senior decision-makers from across the global commercial vehicle supply chain professionals who attend with specific purchasing briefs and supplier evaluation criteria.
Trucks will be at the forefront of environmental technology evolving towards alternative powertrains, sustainable fuel systems, and zero-emission delivery solutions. Visitors can test the latest products during IAA test drives and the IAA Cargobike course.
The IAA conference format brings together opinion leaders, decision-makers, visionaries, and experts across topics including sustainable transport, autonomous vehicles, electrification, and digital logistics. Participation gives exhibitors access to valuable commercial conversations with buyers and partners from across the global transport industry.
At a show this large 1,400+ exhibitors across 27 halls at Hannover Messe the brands that stand out are the ones whose stands communicate clearly and pull visitors in from a distance. With six full show days and a technically demanding audience, your stand needs to work hard from the moment the doors open.
Expo Stand Services best exhibition stand builder in Hannover Messe for over 18 years we know the hall configurations, the technical regulations that the venue places on stand contractors, the logistics windows during IAA build week, and the rigging restrictions that vary across Hannover Messe’s 27 halls.
For a show covering everything from heavy commercial vehicles to electric cargo bikes, your stand brief needs to be specific what you are showing, who you are showing it to, and what conversation you want to start. We work with you from that brief, through 3D design, in-house fabrication, logistics to Hannover Messe, installation, on-site supervision throughout all six days, and full dismantling after September 20.
Get in touch today for a free stand design consultation for IAA Transportation 2028 Hannover.
