Hannover Messe 2026

At the Hannover Messe, one of the largest industrial trade fairs in the world, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany will jointly share more about their ambition and the current status of the candidacy to host the Einstein Telescope in the Euregio Meuse-Rhine (EMR). Daily lectures and other activities will take place. The fair is the perfect opportunity to get acquainted, network, and discover how you can contribute to the development and construction of the Einstein Telescope.
Discover the highlights of the Einstein Telescope stand throughout Hannover Messe week: science, innovation, industry, and collaboration opportunities at the heart of the EMR.
Program
| Day | Time | Activity | Information | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 20 April | 10:30 – 11:00 | Trinational opening with political representatives. | At the booth | |
| 13:00 – 13:30 | Understanding the Universe | Gravitational wave breakthroughs & ET’s added value | At the booth | |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Demonstrators on deck | Discover the technologies behind ET | At the booth | |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Science & the Power of Pull | Convention room 15-16 | ||
| Tuesday 21 April | 10:00 – 12:00 | The vivid Einstein Telescope ecosystem | A tour through the many fascinating R&D projects | At the booth |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | ET ecosystem and the contributions and opportunities for Flanders | At the booth | ||
| Wednesday 22 April | 10:30 – 11:00 | ET and beyond | Applying ET technologies in future markets | At the booth |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | STIPP funding opportunities | Supporting ET developments – and get funded! | At the booth | |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | ET-innoNet | Hands-on projects for ET R&D cooperation | At the booth | |
| 13:00 – 13:20 | SCOPE project | Integrating renewables energies into ET | At the booth | |
| 13:55 – 14:50 | Einstein Telescope EMR: A new window of opportunity for science, technology, and industry | Panel discussion Speakers: Prof. Dr. Achim Stahl , Anouk Schmid, Hans Plets, Ellen Tomesen | Hall 11, Solution Lab (B69) Expert Stage | |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Demonstrators on deck | Tour the booth & discover the technologies behind ET | At the booth | |
| Thursday 23 April | 10:00 – 11:00 | Student? Join the ET adventures! | Ways to join the ET ecosystem as a student | At the booth |
| Friday 24 April | all day | Visit our booth |
Practical information
When? 20–24 April 2026
Where? Hannover Messe, Hall 11 – stand B18


