Jülich Takes AI, Energy, and Research Infrastructures to HANNOVER MESSE 2026

31 March 2026

How will artificial intelligence become a game changer for society, science, and industry? And how can we successfully transition to sustainable energy systems?

With its unparalleled infrastructure and extensive expertise, Forschungszentrum Jülich is at the forefront of harnessing the full potential of key technologies. At HANNOVER MESSE 2026 from 20 to 24 April, Forschungszentrum Jülich – one of Europe’s largest interdisciplinary research institutions – will showcase current projects, start-ups, and exhibits in the fields of artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, research infrastructures, and sustainable energy systems.

Animation of the FZJ stand at HANNOVER MESSE 2026. The CUPITER AI demonstrator will be expanded at the stand to include three themed zones focusing on future computing, energy and Jülich’s research infrastructures.

Discover AI with CUPITER

The centrepiece of Forschungszentrum Jülich’s exhibition stand is the AI demonstrator CUPITER. This interactive exhibit brings to life key research topics at Forschungszentrum Jülich in the context of artificial intelligence. Many of these data- and computation-intensive applications are made possible by high-performance infrastructures such as JUPITER, the first European exascale supercomputer, which is based at Forschungszentrum Jülich. CUPITER is complemented by three themed zones focusing on future computing, energy, and research infrastructures. Here, researchers will present current projects and opportunities for collaboration.

Cutting-edge research focused on practical applications

An overview of our projects and start-ups, general information about the exhibition, and the Forschungszentrum Jülich stand can be found on the central landing page for the fair.

Topics and exhibits at the Forschungszentrum Jülich stand

Experts on stage

In addition to its stand, Forschungszentrum Jülich also features in the HANNOVER MESSE conference programme. Chair of the Board of Directors Prof. Dr. Astrid Lambrecht is a speaker on the panel discussing the topic of “Quantum technologies for the sovereignty and competitiveness of the European industry”. The speakers from science, industry, and politics will take a look at how quantum technologies can be brought from research to application more quickly as well as the steps required to strengthen Europe’s technological competitiveness.

Where innovation and collaboration convene

HANNOVER MESSE is the most important trade fair in the world and a key platform for future technologies. Forschungszentrum Jülich will use this occasion to strengthen its role as an experienced and reliable partner for business and industry, expanding collaborations and advancing the practical application or research results.

Visitors will find Forschungszentrum Jülich in Hall 11, Stand B22.

Media Contact

Dipl. Biol. Annette Stettien

Leiterin Externe Kommunikation / Stellvertretende Pressesprecherin

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Room R 3029

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