bauma 2025 will once again bring together global industry leaders, cutting-edge technologies, and forward-thinking innovations. This edition focuses strongly on sustainability and digitalisation. Visitors can explore the innovation hall LAB0, where future topics take center stage, discover alternative drive concepts in Halls A3 and A4, and experience the ‘Mining Inside’ segment. Additionally, the outdoor exhibition will highlight climate-neutral solutions, offering a glimpse into the future of construction and mining.

We expect more than 3,500 exhibitors from 57 countries to showcase their latest machinery and technologies in 614,000 sq m of exhibition space. Attendance is expected to reach approximately 5,50,000 visitors from around the world. Investment in modern infrastructure projects is currently increasing, particularly in regions such as the Middle East, India, and Africa.  We therefore expect growing interest from these regions in particular, as well as from Latin America, notably Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru, due to the strong mining industry there.

bauma has been around since the 1950s, so it has a very long tradition and has become the undisputed heartbeat of the industry over the years. Since its first edition, bauma’s long-standing success is built on continuous innovation and close industry collaboration. By consistently addressing key industry trends and challenges, we ensure the event remains relevant. Additionally, our international expansion through bauma events in China, India, and Brazil strengthens our global reach. These platforms increase awareness of bauma Munich and attract a highly diverse audience, reinforcing bauma’s position as the leading trade fair in the sector.

India has been an essential market for many years, and the growth of bauma CONEXPO India has significantly increased awareness of the bauma brand. More and more Indian companies recognise bauma Munich as a crucial platform for entering international markets. Through partnerships with trade associations and targeted outreach, we encourage Indian businesses to showcase their latest innovations, expand their global footprint, and connect with key players in the industry.

There are no country-specific programmes at bauma in Munich. However, exhibitors can showcase their products and solutions on the Exhibitor Stage—though all slots are already fully booked.

Additionally, our partner, the VDMA, is organising an India Day at bauma in cooperation with the Indian construction machinery association ICEMA and Messe München on Wednesday, 9 April, from 3:00 to 5:30 pm. The event will take place at the VDMA meeting rooms at Press Centre East. 

In addition to focusing on the prospects of the Indian construction machinery market, this time the main aim is to highlight business prospects for European suppliers through localisation in India. For this reason, representatives of supplier companies are particularly invited to attend the event. The reception in the VDMA Lounge after the event will offer an opportunity for individual discussions with high-level representatives of Indian construction equipment OEMs.

Sustainability is in Messe München’s DNA. Our photovoltaic systems on the hall roofs generate around 2.6 million kWh of green electricity per year, saving around 1,460 tons of CO2 per year over the past 24 years. Since 2009, we have reduced our CO2 emissions by 75 percent. By 2020, we will be using 100 percent green electricity, and for the past 20 years, a significant portion of our heating needs have been met by environmentally friendly district heating. We also encourage exhibitors and visitors to travel to bauma by public transport, which is included in the ticket price this year. For those arriving by electric car, numerous charging stations are available in our parking garages.

There will be many innovations in all of our key topics. What we have heard from our exhibitors in advance is that there will be a lot of developments, especially in the area of climate neutrality and in the area of alternative drives. The focus here is primarily on CO2 reduction. There are even exhibitors who are showing only electrically powered machines. A few years ago, such developments seemed distant, but today they are becoming a reality. Visitors can expect groundbreaking advancements that will redefine efficiency, emissions reduction, and the future of construction equipment.

Digitalisation is a key driver across industries, and construction is no exception. Networked construction integrates digital tools with traditional methods, enabling clearer communication, real-time collaboration, and improved project planning. Digitalisation plays a critical role in leveraging advanced software, IoT devices, and data analytics to increase efficiency, optimise resource utilisation, and improve safety standards. At bauma 2025, several exhibitors will demonstrate remote-controlled construction machinery using advanced technologies. Most setups enable operators and visitors to control machines from a booth in Munich via high-speed 5G networks, real-time video streaming, and precise sensor systems. Caterpillar i.e. will showcase the remote operation of a machine in a quarry, while Kobelco’s K-DIVE system will allow users to control excavators in Denmark and Japan. Hyundai will present the remote operation of a construction machine in Belgium, and Sennebogen will enable visitors to steer a crane in Straubing. Liebherr takes a different approach by letting operators in Austria control a bulldozer on-site in Munich. 

bauma will continue to be the industry’s key innovation platform, evolving alongside technological advancements. Digitalisation, automation, and sustainability will play an even greater role in shaping the event. As companies push the boundaries of efficiency and environmental responsibility, bauma will remain at the forefront—offering insights, networking opportunities, and a space to present the solutions that will drive the future of construction and mining.