Reasons to attend the MEDICA medical trade fair in Düsseldorf
See tomorrow's medical innovations today! Be part of the medical technology community!
MEDICA is the world's largest annual event for the medical industry. For over 40 years, it has been a permanent fixture in the calendars of all experts. MEDICA's unique position can be measured by many aspects: Firstly, the event is the world's largest medical trade fair - with several thousand exhibitors from almost 70 nations in the exhibition halls!
In addition, outstanding personalities from business, research and politics honor the first-class event with their presence every year – alongside tens of thousands of national and international experts, decision-makers from the industry, and you as trade visitors.
In Düsseldorf, you can expect not only an all-encompassing exhibition, but also a sophisticated program that will present the complete spectrum of innovations for outpatient and clinical care.
We would be delighted to welcome you to Düsseldorf from November 17 to 20 in 2025. Find out on this page why a visit is worthwhile for you and which highlights you should definitely not miss!
Diverse product categories: From diagnostics to therapy
At MEDICA, trade visitors will experience a variety of products that is world-leading. You can expect a comprehensive range of medical devices, medical furniture, consumables and digital technologies that are vital for the potential medical products of tomorrow.
Are you in the healthcare industry and looking for new solutions and technologies to optimize your practice or hospital? From A for analytical equipment to S for supplies - our exhibitors have the right offer for you:
In the area of digital products, our exhibitors offer the latest developments that improve medical care. From e-health applications and telemedicine to IT solutions for medical practices: these technologies significantly improve the efficiency and quality of patient care. Whether artificial intelligence, wearables or other mHealth health technologies - the digitalization of medicine can be experienced and discovered here.
In consumables and medical textiles, you will find all the products that make everyday medical life easier - from disposable gloves and protective clothing to dressing materials and wound care products. In recent years, the topic of sustainability has also become increasingly important in this area, as the industry is aware of its growing responsibility for the environment and climate.
If you are not sure which solution you need, or if you have a specific question that you cannot answer yourself, we recommend the Services product area: Here you will find comprehensive advice on product development and testing, legal framework conditions, market approval and certification.
Forums & Conferences at MEDICA: Exchange on innovative topics and developments for visitors and experts
The "MEDICA Forums and Conferences" are an integral part of the trade fair. MEDICA offers free forums spread throughout the exhibition halls, as well as interesting special shows, exciting talks and activities.
The forums cover a wide range of topics, with something for everyone. The core topics in the MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM include generative AI and big data, robotics, XR and digital twins, mobile health and medical wearables, 3D printing, the Internet of Medical Things and solutions for the hospital of the future.
Organized by Messe Düsseldorf with Techniker Krankenkasse (TK), the MEDICA ECON FORUM focuses on the topics of healthcare policy, hospitals and digitalization, digitalization and finance as well as healthcare provision.
During the MEDICA TECH FORUMs, you can explore the German and international market environment, as well as the implementation of modern procedures in clinical practice. The focus will be on digital and AI patents, patenting medical procedures and software, AI and MDR and future patient care in medical practices.
The MEDICA LABMED FORUM bridges the gap between practice, research and patient care in laboratory medicine. The focus is on laboratory management, advances in diagnostics, AI and innovative developments in the life sciences, presented in short lectures and lively panel discussions.
High percentage of the visitors are from top management
Visitor and exhibitor diversity
80,000 trade visitors and professionals
5,000 exhibitors
Erlebniswelten der MEDICA: Interaktive Einblicke in die Zukunft der Medizintechnik
In our online magazine, we publish up-to-date articles, interviews, use cases, videos and news about medical technology throughout the year. The magazine is structured according to the product categories of the MedTech trade fair in a total of five spheres so that you can explore all topics according to your main areas of interest.
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Here you can find all the essential information at a glance: Opening times, how to get there, how to buy tickets and how to prepare for the fair - everything you need to plan your visit.