Overview

• Frankfurt’s mayor, Mike Josef, confirmed the city has formally expressed interest in hosting the IAA auto show again.
• The International Motor Show (IAA) moved to Munich in 2021 after decades of being hosted in Frankfurt.
• The competition is for hosting rights in 2027, 2029, and 2031, with the decision to be made by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA).
• The state of Hesse has pledged support for the bid, including assurances for necessary security measures.
• The VDA plans to finalize its decision by the summer of 2025 after evaluating proposals from both cities.