5 mobility stories you should not have missed in April 2026
The mobility sector is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by autonomy, electrification, connectivity and new transport modes. Five major developments stood out in April 2026.
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IAA Transportation 2026
For the third time, following the successful launch in 2022, IAA TRANSPORTATION will take place from September 15 to September 20, 2026, at the Deutsche Messe AG venue in Hannover.
As leading international platform for buses, logistics, commercial vehicles, and the transportation sector, the event is providing a stage for forward-looking discussions on sustainability, infrastructure, and technology.
IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 consists of four event elements. At the IAA Exhibition, international exhibitors present their innovations to an international audience and can use pre-fabricated booth packages (including for startups) and other presentation formats alongside their own booth structures.
In the format IAA Exchange, international speakers share their ideas through formats like keynotes, panel talks, or fireside chats, inviting direct on-site and digital exchange. IAA Experience actively involves trade visitors in the action, allowing them to try out the latest industry trends and concept ideas live at this event. With the event Excite, exhibitors have the opportunity to inspire trade visitors with their own use cases in the transportation sector.
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