We and our exhibitors also drew a positive conclusion from the first presence trade fair after two years. It became clear that personal contact and exchange are essential.

„In view of interrupted supply chains, rising energy prices, inflation and climate change, it was all the more important to meet again in person in the exhibition halls after two years of pandemics, to experience technology trends and to look ahead. After four days at the fair, industry, politics and science are sending a clear signal from Hannover: pandemic and war must not and will not slow down industrial transformation – on the contrary, we need even more speed in digitalisation and sustainability“ said Jochen Köckler, CEO of Deutsche Messe AG.

„With its thematic focus on energy, security of supply and industrial transformation, HANNOVER MESSE 2022 has impressively demonstrated that we need such a leading trade fair – more than ever after two years of pandemic“, said VDMA Executive Director Thilo Brodtmann.

Around 75,000 visitors exchanged ideas with 2,500 exhibitors on how to adapt their value chains for the future. A further 15,000 registered visitors took part digitally.