Hannover Messe 2026
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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.
Practical information
Where? Hall 11 – stand B18
Program
Monday, 20 April
| Time | Activity | Information | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30/11:00 | Inauguration | Trinational opening with political representatives | Booth |
| 13:00/13:30 | Understanding the Universe | Science talk: gravitational wave breakthroughs & ET’s added value At the booth | Booth |
| 15:30/16:00 | Demonstrators on deck | Discover the technologies behind ET | Booth |
| 17:00/18:00 | The Giant Einstein Telescope: Space, Science and the Power of Pull | Networking event: PhD Dr. Dominik Elsässer & astronaut Frank De Winne (ESA) go over our our joint cross-border candidacy and it’s relevance in the European space ecosystem -> Register here. | Convention Center – room 15/16 |
Tuesday, 21 April
| Time | Activity | Information | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00/12:00 | The vivid Einstein Telescope ecosystem | A tour through the many fascinating R&D projects: ET CRISTAL, ET CETERA, BEAMPIPES4ET, UHV.NRW, ET-InnoNet | Booth |
| 15:30/16:30 | ET ecosystem: Contributions and opportunities for Flanders | Flemish companies go over their interest and investments in the ET industries. Presentation by Boolean. | Booth |
Wednesday, 22 April
| Time | Activity | Information | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30/11:00 | ET and beyond | Applying ET technologies in future markets + COMET project | Booth |
| 11:00/11:30 | STIPP funding opportunities | Supporting ET developments – and get funded! | Booth |
| 11:30/12:00 | ET-innoNet | Hands-on projects for ET R&D cooperation | Booth |
| 13:00/13:20 | SCOPE project | Integrating renewables energies into ET | 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, Hans Plets, Anouk Schmid, Ellen Tomesen, Thomas Nagels -> More info here. | Expert Stage Hall 11 Solution Lab (B69) |
| 15:30/16:00 | Demonstrators on deck | Tour the booth & discover the technologies behind ET | Booth |
Thursday, 23 April
| Time | Activity | Information | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00/11:00 | Student? Join the ET adventures! | Ways to join the ET ecosystem as a student | Booth |
Friday, 24 April
| Time | Activity | Information | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| All day | It ain’t over just yet! | Final insights, networking opportunities, and a last chance to connect (in person) with our experts and partners. | Booth |
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