"Due to the continued high incidence of COVID-19 in Germany and many neighboring countries, we have decided together with our exhibitors to reschedule HANNOVER MESSE. Last year proved that the summer months are the best time for major events during this pandemic. At this time, we cannot predict whether the COVID-19 situation will improve in April, so the new date offers our customers the greatest possible planning certainty so they can present their innovations at the world's leading trade fair for industry," said Dr. Jochen Köckler, CEO of Deutsche Messe AG.