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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 2025 and COMPAMED 2025 are set to begin: International healthcare industry prepares for change
13.11.2025
Next week, Düsseldorf will once again become the meeting place for the global healthcare industry. From Monday to Thursday, MEDICA 2025 and COMPAMED 2025 will kick off as the leading international trade fairs for the medical technology industry and its suppliers (17–20 November).
Start-up spirit for the medicine of the future: MEDICA 2025 attracts young companies from all over the world
04.11.2025
Start-up vibes in Düsseldorf: From 17 to 20 November, MEDICA 2025 will once again transform the exhibition grounds into a central meeting place, especially for the international healthcare start-up scene. Whether from Germany, Italy, Sweden, Poland, Spain or the USA – hundreds of start-ups from all over the world will present their ideas and products.
MEDICA 2025 as a hotspot for “Future Health Tech” – be there for a live firework display of ideas and innovations
15.10.2025
MEDICA will once again set standards in 2025 as the central platform for future technologies in healthcare and will live up to its campaign slogan ‘Meet Health. Future. People.’ With the newly designed MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM – which incorporates the previous MEDICA HEALTH IT FORUM – the focus will be on a stage that showcases the entire spectrum of digital innovations.
‘Meet Health. Technology. Innovators.’ – In keeping with its new motto, COMPAMED 2025 in Düsseldorf offers a full programme
08.10.2025
The new motto of COMPAMED in Düsseldorf is ‘Meet Health. Technology. Innovators.’ and sums up everything that the world's leading trade fair for the medical technology industry's supplier sector will have to offer from 17 to 20 November 2025 (running parallel to MEDICA).
MEDICA and COMPAMED offer ‘Fair Match’, a smart networking tool for exhibitors and trade visitors
01.10.2025
In mid-November, MEDICA and COMPAMED will once again set the trends for tomorrow's healthcare as the leading international communication and business platforms for the entire medical technology value chain. In line with the new campaign slogan ‘Meet Health. Future. People.’, the innovative digital service ‘Fair Match’ is now promoting effective networking.
MEDICA LABMED FORUM: Trends, topics and innovations in laboratory medicine – examined in detail and discussed by experts
24.09.2025
Laboratory medicine forms a bridge between clinical practice, research and patient care. This makes it a key driver for a progressive healthcare system. As a result, the MEDICA LABMED FORUM has developed in recent years into a particularly noteworthy scientific programme element of MEDICA in Düsseldorf, the world's leading trade fair for the healthcare industry and medical technology.