President Obama will be at Hannover Messe's opening ceremony on April 24 and tour fair with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. His visit and U.S. participation, according to the White House, underscores political and economic ties between Americans and Germans while further highlighting U.S. commitment to trade and investment as drivers of job creation and economic growth. Obama’s visit will also showcase American innovation and ingenuity and highlight U.S. as prime investment destination.