Current developments in robotics and automation – with Aeon Robotics and a live demonstration of the HandEffector 2 as well as the presentation of the Welcome Center.

The urban:e-mobility 2026 electromobility conference brings together experts from mobility, energy, urban development and business at the Hotel Hafen Hamburg to develop holistic solutions for the urban mobility of tomorrow.

Digitalization, new ways of working, and increasing complexity are fundamentally changing the expectations placed on modern leadership. Today, leaders must master apparent contradictions simultaneously – ensuring stability while enabling change, providing guidance while also creating space for self-organization.

Accelerating Europe's Competitiveness: The EIT RawMaterials Summit 2026 brings together the full value chain to turn ambition into delivery. Policymakers shaping the frameworks, CEOs deploying capital into extraction and processing, startups commercializing breakthrough technologies, investors backing bankable projects, and the researchers making it work. If you're building Europe's materials future, this is your platform.

The battery community of TraWeBa will meet on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the day event “Trendsetter Battery?” at vevio Inklusionsbetrieb gGmbH/CFK in Spiesen-Elversberg, organized by Daniela Neisius from consortium partner saaris – saarland innovation und standort GmbH.

Meet experts from several German states to exchange ideas on battery-related topics (from production to testing, automation, remanufacturing, quality, and much more).

You will learn things you didn't know before, meet companies you may not yet be familiar with, and receive new inspiration that will help you move forward.

In addition, there are 2 stage spaces and some exhibitor spaces available for which you can register.

Exchange at the academic and industrial level

The elastomer industry faces increasing demands on modern polymer materials – both from a technical and a sustainability perspective. Automation and digitalization continuously present new challenges for quality optimization.

The one-day wip Elastomer Forum provides a platform for the essential exchange of expertise between industry and academia. Experienced experts and young scientists will meet on March 10, 2026, at the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) in Osnabrück.

Dear startups, investors, business angels and media professionals,

Experience the startup world up close at the International STARTUP MEETUP on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 , starting at 6:00 p.m. at HANNOVER MESSE in Hall 25 / Center Stage .

Look forward to a special networking evening, presented by Niedersachsen.next Startup and hannoverimpuls with the support of NBank , KPMG and de:hub . In its 22nd edition, the meetup once again brings together startups, investors and media professionals, creating space for inspiring encounters and new synergies – right in the heart of the dynamic atmosphere of HANNOVER MESSE.

Here's what you can expect:

Networking: Exchange with fascinating personalities and experts

Inspiration: New impulses, ideas and perspectives

Enjoyment: Snacks and drinks

Registration & Admission: Secure your spot early and register here. You will also need a HANNOVER MESSE ticket to access the meetup – you can get a free ticket here: https://www.hannovermesse.de/?open=ticketRegistration&code=Eu_Uy

We're looking forward to a great evening with you!

The innovation forum for plastics processing, neu/wagen, will present a lecture session on AI and robotics, as well as various exhibitors.

An exciting day awaits you, full of insights, discussions, and networking. Join us as we develop ideas together to optimally prepare future generations for the world of work. Exchange ideas, make valuable contacts, and learn how we, as a society, can ensure a smooth transition from school to career.

The Transport Research Arena (TRA) is Europe's leading conference for transport research and innovation. As the most important forum for European transport innovations, TRA 2026 brings together science, business, politics and civil society to shape the future of transport research.

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