Hannover Messe USA is held simultaneously with the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), which was canceled on 8 June. Hannover Fairs USA, the organiser of Hannover Messe USA 2020, planned to shine a spotlight on Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions that support post-pandemic manufacturing. Hannover Messe USA will return alongside IMTS in the East Building of Chicago’s McCormick Place from 12-17 September 2022.
Under state guidelines, conventions may not be held until Illinois reaches Phase 5 of the recovery plan, which calls for the availability of a vaccine for the COVID-19 virus or a highly effective treatment protocol. The state of Illinois is currently in Phase 3. Hannover Messe USA 2020 was scheduled to run alongside IMTS 2020 from 14-19 Sept. The combined event would have been the largest convention held in McCormick Place this year.
Hannover Messe Digital Days
As a result of the cancellation, IMTS expects to host expanded digital programs over the next several months. Hannover Messe USA 2020 exhibitors and thought leaders will be able to participate in these digital programs to network and share technical knowledge with the manufacturing community. Additionally, select Hannover Messe USA 2020 exhibitors are slated to participate in Hannover Messe Digital Days, a new two-day digital event focused on industrial transformation in the fields of industry, energy and logistics during and after the pandemic and economic shutdown. Hannover Messe Digital Days takes place virtually from 14-15 July, offering keynotes from business, science and politics plus panel discussions, live chats, networking and innovation presentations.
To sign up for the digital event please visit: https://signup.hannovermesse.digital/
