Canada is a partner country for Hannover Messe 2025, with the theme “The Future is Here”. At the world’s leading industry trade show, Canada will highlight its industrial strengths in areas such as automation, energy, digital transformation and green technology. More than 200 companies will showcase the country’s talent, innovation and commitment to sustainable solutions.
Hannover. Canada is a partner country for Hannover Messe 2025, highlighting the strong economic and political ties between the “True North” and Germany. Canada announced its commitment to partner countries in August 2022, when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hosted German Prime Minister Olaf Scholz to Canada. Canada’s headliner, to be held at Hannover Messe from March 31 to April 4, 2025, will demonstrate how global partnerships can propel the world towards a smarter, greener future.
Canada is a member of the World Trade Organization and is the only country with trade agreements with all G7 countries. Overall, Canada maintains trade agreements with 51 countries, the most important of which are CETA (European Union), CPTPP (Pacific Rim), and USMCA/CUSMA (United States/Mexico). Manufacturing and energy supply contribute approximately 10.5% to Canada’s gross domestic product. The strongest industries are automotive, food, and mechanical engineering, and the largest industrial provinces are Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta.
“Canada is honored to be a partner country for Hannover Messe 2025. This is an opportunity for Canadian companies to take center stage and demonstrate innovation and solutions that accelerate industrial transformation. We’re excited to continue to introduce more than 200 Canadian companies who represent a green, digital and resilient future,” said Francois-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.
Canada and Germany have had a strong partnership for many years, prioritizing areas such as trade and investment, energy and climate, critical minerals, and key technologies. For example, the Canada-German Hydrogen Alliance is supporting the growth of supply chains essential to global decarbonization, and the rapid development of Canada’s liquid natural gas (LNG) export facilities will strengthen Germany’s energy security. are.
The motto of Canada’s Hannover Messe, “The Future is Here,” reflects the country’s focus on creating a sustainable and environmentally friendly industry. The main Canada Pavilion, located in Hall 2, will focus on Canada’s national science and innovation ecosystem. Additional pavilions focus on topics such as artificial intelligence, automation, clean technology, hydrogen, e-mobility and robotics. Ancillary events include the Canada Conference Stage in Hall 2, the Canada-German Business Summit, the Leaders’ Dialogue, the EUREKA Global Innovation Summit (GIS), and the Renewable Dialogue, as well as networking events focused on innovation and business opportunities in Canada. Included.
“Canada is an ideal partner country for Hannover Messe, bringing its strengths in sustainable industrial innovation, advanced manufacturing and new technologies,” said Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Board of Management of Deutsche Messe AG, which organizes Hannover Messe. states. “As a leader in AI, clean technology and renewable energy, Canada is aligned with our focus on digitalization and industrial transformation. This partnership will foster cross-border connections for sustainable growth and innovation. , underlines Hannover Messe’s commitment to global progress.”
Germany is Canada’s largest trading partner within the European Union. Trade between the two countries covers a wide range of areas, with major exports from Canada to Germany including natural resources, agricultural products, machinery, and aerospace parts. Meanwhile, Canada imports significant amounts of machinery, automotive products, chemicals, and high-tech equipment from Germany.
Partner country concept
Hannover Messe not only features the latest industrial products, technology and innovations, but also promotes international trade by connecting business leaders, politicians and investors from around the world. Each year, the event focuses on partner countries selected based on factors such as economic growth, strong or emerging manufacturing industries, and sustainability efforts. At Hannover Messe, partner countries present their technological capabilities, research projects and investment opportunities to a global audience. Recent partner countries include Norway (2024), Indonesia (2023), Portugal (2022), Sweden (2019), Mexico (2018), Poland (2017), and the United States (2016). It will be.
Hannover Messe
Hannover Messe is one of the world’s leading industrial trade fairs. With the main theme of “Industrial Transformation”, around 5,000 exhibitors from the mechanical engineering, electrical, digital industry and energy sectors will gather to present solutions for current and future production and energy supply. The main exhibition areas in 2025 are smart manufacturing, digital ecosystems, industrial energy, compressed air and vacuum technology, engineering components and solutions, future hubs, and international trade and investment. A conference program with approximately 1,600 speakers will complement the program. The next edition will be held in Hannover from March 31st to April 4th, 2025. Canada is a partner country.
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