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MEDICA and COMPAMED 2026: From innovation to implementation – new topics, formats and networks for the healthcare of the future
15.04.2026
The healthcare industry is under growing pressure to translate innovation into care more quickly and consistently. This is precisely where MEDICA and COMPAMED 2026 come in: as platforms that not only reflect trends but also enable concrete implementation.
“We turn innovation into practical application” – Interview with Carmen Berger, Director of MEDICA and COMPAMED
14.04.2026
Since October 2025, Carmen Berger has been the person in charge at Messe Düsseldorf for MEDICA and COMPAMED, and, leading her team, is driving forward the strategy for both events and the practical planning for this year’s exhibition period. In an interview with MEDICA.de, she discusses the transformation process and new programme highlights.
MEDICA and COMPAMED launch exhibitor registration for 2026 with new theme structure
27.01.2026
The kick-off for exhibitor registrations for MEDICA 2026 and COMPAMED 2026 in Düsseldorf has taken place (duration: 16–19 November), and the booking phase for the leading international trade fairs for the medical technology industry and its supplier sector has begun. This is based on a completely revised thematic structure for the exhibition areas.
International decision-makers in the healthcare industry rely on MEDICA 2025 and COMPAMED 2025 in Düsseldorf
20.11.2025
With programmatic changes and the theme “Meet Health. Future. People.”, MEDICA 2025 marks the starting point of a process of change that addresses the transformation of the global healthcare industry. Trade fair managing director Marius Berlemann emphasizes the ambition to actively shape this change – with further innovations in 2026 as well.MEDICA and COMPAMED under new leadership: Carmen Berger takes over project management
20.08.2025
Carmen Berger (32) will take over as Director of MEDICA and COMPAMED in Düsseldorf, the leading international industry platforms for the medical technology industry and its suppliers, from 1 October 2025. This means that, in addition to project control and leadership of the project team, she will be responsible for the global strategic positioning and marketing of both trade fair brands.