About the Trade Mission
Every year, Wasser and Bau organizes international technical tours and workshops to expose professionals to global innovations and standards.
In 2026, the focus shifts to Germany, the heart of Europe’s industrial and technological excellence, and home to HANNOVER MESSE – the world’s leading trade fair for industrial transformation, automation, energy solutions, and digital manufacturing.
This trade mission offers participants the opportunity to:
• Attend HANNOVER MESSE 2026, featuring top innovations across automation, energy, digital industry, and green technology.
• Visit industrial and technology hubs showcasing German precision engineering and sustainable manufacturing systems.
• Understand Germany’s leadership in Industry 4.0, renewable energy integration, and smart production.
• Network with global companies, investors, and innovators driving the future of industrial transformation.
Participants will gain deep insight into Germany’s industrial ecosystem, technology development framework, and public–private collaboration models, while identifying how these can be adapted to Nigeria’s industrial growth and energy transition.
Core Focus Areas
• Industrial Automation & Robotics – Explore Germany’s leadership in smart manufacturing and process optimization.
• Energy Solutions & Sustainability – Learn from innovations in renewable integration, green hydrogen, and energy efficiency.
• Digital Industry & AI Applications – Discover how digitalization drives productivity and resilience in modern industries.
• Infrastructure & Policy Insights – Understand Germany’s approach to industrial development, financing, and workforce training.
Trip Details
Dates: April 19 – 26, 2026 (6 Days in Europe)
Cities to Visit:
• Hannover – HANNOVER MESSE Exhibition & Industrial Visits
• Berlin – Policy and Innovation Tours
• Cologne / Hennef – Visit to the German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste (DWA)
Participation Fee
$3,000 or ₦4,500,000 (at ₦1,500/$ pegged rate)
Note: Participants will pay any difference in exchange rate as of travel date.
Fee Covers:
• Return Flight Ticket
• Hotel Accommodation (7 Nights)
• Visa Application Processing & Support
• HANNOVER MESSE Access Pass + Business Guide
• Local Transportation in Germany
• Company & Industrial Tours
• Administrative Fees and Coordination Support
Eligibility Criteria for Participation
• Engineers, industrial or energy professionals from the public/private sector
• MDs, CEOs, or Senior Technical Executives
• Commitment to return to Nigeria after the programme
Payment Details.
Naira Account
Account: 0006365809
Name: Wasser and Bau
Bank: Stanbic IBTC Bank
Dollar Account:
Account: 0048913453
Name: Wasser and Bau
Bank: Stanbic ibtc bank
Deadline for Application:
28th February 2026
Inquiries?
SMS: 08140439427
Engr Uche Ihunweze, FNSE
Head of Delegation
International Technical Trip to Germany (ITTG)
WATCH ALL TRIPS HERE https://youtu.be/iYDAGOVaP4Q?si=mlGMdKh8hEdMFFE4
Recommended Exhibitions & Trade Fairs in Germany & Europe:
Bauma (Every 3 years): Watch here
Aquatech (Every November): Watch here
IFAT (Every 2 years): Watch here
BAU (Every 2 years): Watch here
Intersolar (Annually – May/June): Watch here
DWA Training (Every November): Watch here
View past trips – 13 Editions: Watch here
