Business mission to Germany: Hannover Messe 2022 trade show

Held annually since 1947, the Hannover Messe trade show is the leading international trade show for industrial technology, commonly called Industry 4.0. With 75 years of history, the show is the sector’s biggest event, positioning technological innovations to be previewed worldwide. After a two-year hiatus, global industry leaders will be meeting again in large numbers, face-to-face and virtually.

On average, Hannover Messe welcomes 250,000 visitors, including 6,500 exhibitors, from over 90 countries and 70 different nationalities, which adds up to 5.6 million business contacts over 5 days. The purpose of this business mission is to learn from innovation best practices from around the world, identify and develop business opportunities, and promote Quebec expertise.

The show is divided into several major themes and sub-themes. The seven main themes at Hannover Messe this year are:

• Automation and robotics
• Energy innovation, efficiency and research
• Digital ecosystems
• Industry and engineering
• Future hub
• Global business and markets
• Logistics technologies and industrial processes
• Main themes each include many sub-themes

Germany has:

• The largest European economy
• The strongest economic indicators (GDP, GNP, HDI, etc.) among European countries
• The second-largest population in Europe with 84 million inhabitants
• The third-most imports worldwide among importing countries
• Head offices for some of world’s largest corporations in their respective industries (Mercedes-Benz Group, Allianz, Volkswagen, Siemens, etc.)
• Direct flight connections to several German cities from Montréal
• A hub for industrial excellence and exceptional economic advantages

The Hannover Messe show successfully draws a wide range of participants each year. For actors directly or indirectly involved with industrial technologies, the Hanover event lets them meet experts in the following areas:

• Aerospace
• Automation, innovative manufacturing and robotics
• Energy, environment and sustainable development
• Engineering, construction, real estate and infrastructure
• Automotive and electric vehicle industries
• Mines, metals and minerals
• Start-ups, SMEs and large companies
• ICT
• Public and parapublic policymakers
• Innovative manufacturing and industrial technology
• Academia, research and innovation

Although the trade mission is held in Germany, the show offers access to many business development markets since attendees come from nearly one hundred different countries.

IMPORTANT: This mission is planned to take place in person.

The safety and health of the participants and organizers of this mission are at the very core of our concerns.

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal and its government partners abide by the public health guidelines of Quebec and Canada, and expect participants in trade missions to do the same.

Therefore, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the final decision to organize a mission will be made between 4 and 12 weeks before the mission, depending on the health situation and the recommendations by public health authorities. The mission will be conducted in accordance with government guidelines and applicable health protocols.

In order to facilitate the safe conduct of the mission, the number of mission participants will be limited to one person per company, organization or institution. A maximum number of participating companies or organizations for each mission could be established by the CCMM. The selection criteria are given in advance by the CCMM. All entries are subject to approval.

As a general rule, the registration fee for each mission is non-refundable in the event of a participant's withdrawal. If the mission in cancelled by the organizers or by CCMM, the registration fee will be fully refunded to participants. Registration fees will also be refunded if a participant should withdraw due to issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

We recommend that you consult the Travel Advice and Advisories for Germany page (the official source of information from the Government of Canada) twice: once before planning your trip, and immediately before you leave, since safety and security conditions can change between your preparations and the departure date.

However, CCMM is not responsible for any other cancellation costs that may be incurred as a result of a mission's cancellation or the inability of a participant to travel, such as international transportation, accommodations or other costs related to the mission*.

For insurance information, you are invited to consult your personal and business insurance, as well as the following Canadian government website https://voyage.gc.ca/voyager/documents/assurance-voyage.

* Costs related to international transportation, accommodations, food and personal expenses are the participant’s responsibility.