With the disruption that the Corona crisis has brought about, the industrial transformation is continuing where the focus has shifted on things like digitalization, individualization and climate protection. 

Taking a cue from the current situation, HANNOVER MESSE is organising Digital Days on July 14 -15, which will feature keynotes from business, science and politics as well as panel discussions, live chats, networking, and innovation presentations. Everything will revolve around how the industrial transformation can succeed and the designated steps industries must take to recover soon from the consequences of the shutdown.

The two-day digital event will provide an overview of current developments in the fields of industry, energy and logistics and orientation for the time during and after the crisis.

“With the Digital Days, we are creating an online platform for the entire HANNOVER MESSE community. We had to cancel the show this year due to the corona pandemic, but people still need to learn about the latest technological products and solutions and to talk with experts from all over the world. Because tomorrow's innovations are only possible when different industries and cultures exchange ideas,” said Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Managing Board, Deutsche Messe AG.

The HANNOVER MESSE 'Digital Days' will revolve around topics such as Industrie 4.0, artificial intelligence, smart energy, and Logistics 4.0. Exhibitor products and solutions will form the second layer of content. Networking will also play a prominent role as it will allow all the participants to search for suitable business and cooperation partners and contact each other directly using the chat function.

One of the biggest highlights will be the 'HERMES AWARD' ceremony. For the first time, this internationally coveted technology prize will be awarded digitally. A jury chaired by Dr. Reimund Neugebauer, President of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, chose the winner from numerous high-quality submissions. The announcement will be made on 14 July.