COMPAMED
Nov 16, 2026 - Nov 19, 2026
MEDICA 2026
November 16, 2026 - November 19, 2026
Düsseldorf, Germany
About MEDICA
A medical trade fair showcasing new medical technologies, products and solutions. Features 4,500+ exhibitors from 66 countries.
MEDICA 2026
MEDICA 2026 runs 16–19 November 2026 at Messe Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf, Germany.
MEDICA is the world's leading trade fair for medical technology and healthcare, drawing roughly 78,000 visitors from 160 countries and 4,821 exhibitors. It brings together medical professionals, technology companies, industry leaders and policymakers, and runs alongside the co-located COMPAMED supplier fair.
For medtech companies, MEDICA is the year's principal international launch platform — covering diagnostics, imaging, digital health, telemedicine and the full range of clinical consumables and equipment.
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Key Topics
- Smart hospitals and connected clinical processes
- AI in diagnostics and imaging
- Point-of-care and diagnostic solutions
- Telemedicine and remote monitoring
- Resilient health systems
Upcoming Medical Device Trade Shows
All medical device trade shows →Before you go to MEDICA 2026
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Discovery · 7 min read
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