Towards IAA Transportation: one exhibitor out of four will be a newcomer. Have a look at the very first names
The number of registrations for IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 is approximately 11 percent higher than the comparative value from January 2024. Another positive highlight is the number of newcomers: 23 percent of the exhibitors will be participating in IAA TRANSPORTATION for the first time to showcase their innovations in Hannover. A lot of major truck and van makers from all over the world have already confirmed their participation.
The next edition of IAA TRANSPORTATION will be held in Hannover from 15 to 20 September, 2026. Looking at what will happen at the major commercial vehicle exhibition in Europe this year, the organizers informed that exhibitor registrations are higher compared to the previous edition.
More into details, the number of registrations for IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 is approximately 11 percent higher than the comparative value from January 2024. “Equally encouraging is that the number of international exhibitors remains at the record level of the last IAA (currently 70 percent). Companies from China, Turkey, and Italy are particularly well-represented this year”, stated the organizers. “Another positive highlight is the number of newcomers: 23 percent of the exhibitors will be participating in IAA TRANSPORTATION for the first time to showcase their innovations in Hannover.”
IAA Transportation 2026: some valuable anticipations
Alongside newcomers such as e-van manufacturer FLEXIS, development service provider IAV, suppliers Igus and Stoneridge, and charging infrastructure provider Zerova, well-known industry leaders like Renault Trucks are returning to IAA TRANSPORTATION to present their latest premieres. This also includes Mercedes-Benz Vans, which have confirmed their participation with a dedicated presence. Additionally, truck and van manufacturers such as BYD, DAF Trucks, Daimler Truck, Dongfeng, Ford, Ford Trucks, KIA, MAN Truck & Bus, MAXUS, Scania, VW Commercial Vehicles, and Volvo Trucks will be showcasing their products.
In the field of body manufacturers, some of the confirmed companies include Fliegl Fahrzeugbau, JOST-Werke Germany, Junge Fahrzeugbau, Kässbohrer, Kögel Trailer, Krone Trailer, Meiller Kipper, Meusburger Fahrzeugbau, Spier, and Schmitz Cargobull.
As for the IAA Experience, some major formats are foreseen this year. Namely,
- Test Drives offer exhibitors the opportunity to provide supervised test drives for interested customers in the latest low-emission and zero-emission light and heavy commercial vehicles of all classes, as well as buses, on the exhibition grounds or public roads.
- ADAS & Telematics demonstrations make driver assistance and telematics systems tangible during supervised drives on the exhibition grounds.
- With the Cargobike Parcours, IAA TRANSPORTATION offers a realistic testing environment for cargo bike innovations.
- The Shuttle Bus connects the individual exhibition halls in a loop throughout the entire duration of IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026. Interested companies can use their latest vehicle innovations for this scheduled service, which is free of charge for visitors.
