Global markets are more dynamic than ever – among other things, we take a look at our economic situation in 2025: challenges, opportunities and financial figures. During a Guided Tour through our stand, we will show you our trade fair highlights and invite you to a small snack afterwards.

"Seamless Automation combines our broad-based solution portfolio with end-to-end connectivity and an intuitive digital experience for our customers," explains Frank Notz, Chief Sales Officer at Festo. Visitors can immerse themselves in the world of seamless automation at the Festo stand in Hall 13 at the Hannover Messe.

The Festo Virtual Assistant helps in seconds and knows the answer to almost everything. The AI-supported digital assistant for engineers and technicians provides context-related, technical answers and links directly to relevant Festo documents and engineering tools. Visitors to the Hannover Messe can discover tips and tricks with Festo experts at the Festo stand in Hall 13.

The Supervisory Board has appointed Prof. Dr.-Ing. Tomas Smetana (51) to the Management Board of Festo Management SE. He will join the family-owned company as the new Board Member for Research and Development as of May 1, 2026.