didacta 2027 returns to Hanover

After almost a decade, didacta will return to Hanover in 2027. The education fair is thus returning to a location that has hosted it several times in the past and has a long tradition as a trade fair and education venue. From 23 to 27 February, Hanover will once again become a meeting place for stakeholders from all areas of education. The return was announced during an official contract signing ceremony attended by representatives of the Didacta Association, Deutsche Messe AG, the Lower Saxony Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs, and the state capital. The decision marks an important step in the further development of didacta as Europe's largest education fair. At the same time, it underlines the strategic importance of Hanover as a trade fair location in northern Germany. For many exhibitors and visitors, the return to Hanover means better accessibility and stronger regional connections, especially for northern and eastern Germany.

Strengthening Hanover as an educational location and trade fair venue

didacta is regarded as a central platform for education, further training and pedagogical innovation. With its thematic areas of early education, school, vocational training and adult education, it covers the entire education system. The choice of Hanover as the venue reflects the desire to once again present these topics more prominently in a region that has traditionally been closely linked to educational and scientific institutions. The decision in favour of Hanover Exhibition Centre is also seen as a signal of the importance of the trade fair location. Lower Saxony's Minister of Education Julia Willie Hamburg described the return as a success for the federal state, as the education fair not only provides impetus for education policy, but also generates economic benefits for the region. Hotels, restaurants and service providers benefit just as much as the trade fair and congress location itself.

didacta as an education fair with a broad range of topics

As an education fair, didacta sees itself not only as an exhibition, but also as a forum for discussion, exchange and professional orientation. In addition to the presentation of teaching and learning materials, congresses, forums and workshops play a central role. Here, current challenges facing the education system are addressed, from early childhood education and digital education to the qualification of skilled workers. didacta 2027 aims to further expand this role. In Hanover, the exhibition grounds offer the infrastructure to accommodate different formats in parallel and appeal to different target groups. Teachers, educators, trainers, education researchers and political decision-makers come together here to exchange ideas about new concepts and practical solutions.

Impetus for education, exchange and innovation

The return of didacta to Hanover is associated with the expectation of providing new impetus for the city as a centre of education. Mayor Belit Onay emphasised the importance of the trade fair for the development of schools, daycare centres and universities. Education is not viewed in isolation, but as a cross-cutting issue that links social, economic and technological developments. Deutsche Messe AG also sees the decision as confirmation of its strategy to further strengthen Hanover as an attractive location for guest events. didacta 2027 is intended to show that the location is capable of successfully hosting major international trade fairs while also involving regional players. Broad participation from all areas of education is expected in 2027, with a particular focus on initiatives and institutions from northern and eastern Germany.

Significance of the return for exhibitors and visitors

For exhibitors, the return to Hanover represents a new starting point. Many companies and institutions see this as an opportunity to reach new target groups and expand existing networks. Hannover's geographical location makes it easy to travel to from different regions and strengthens the national orientation of the education fair. Visitors benefit from short distances, a well-developed infrastructure and an environment that has been geared towards large events for decades. didacta 2027 is thus returning not only spatially but also conceptually to a location that stands for exchange and dialogue.

Outlook for didacta 2027

With the decision to hold didacta 2027 in Hanover again, those responsible are sending a clear signal for continuity and further development. The education fair is returning to Hanover to discuss key issues in education policy, pedagogical practice and continuing education. At the same time, the Hanover exhibition centre will be strengthened as an important hub for national and international trade events. The coming months will show how exhibitors, associations and educational institutions are preparing for the event. However, one thing is already certain: didacta 2027 in Hanover will once again be the central meeting place for the education sector and a venue for exchange, innovation and orientation.