Press Releases
20.11.2025
International decision-makers in the healthcare industry rely on MEDICA 2025 and COMPAMED 2025 in Düsseldorf
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.
13.11.2025
MEDICA 2025 and COMPAMED 2025 are set to begin: International healthcare industry prepares for change
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).
08.10.2025
‘Meet Health. Technology. Innovators.’ – In keeping with its new motto, COMPAMED 2025 in Düsseldorf offers a full programme
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).
01.10.2025
MEDICA and COMPAMED offer ‘Fair Match’, a smart networking tool for exhibitors and trade visitors
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.
27.08.2025
MEDICA 2025 and COMPAMED 2025: Orientation, networking and perspectives for a key industry undergoing transformation
As one of the world's most innovative industries, the medical technology industry faces a challenging environment and turbulent times. Artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, digitalisation and interconnected care are the features of the changing healthcare business.
20.08.2025
MEDICA and COMPAMED under new leadership: Carmen Berger takes over project management
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.
26.06.2025
The 2025 COMPAMED Innovation Forum: Pioneering work in cancer diagnostics - medical technology plays a crucial role
Cancer cases are among the big challenges faced by global healthcare systems. The incidence has risen in recent decades, not least on account of demographic change and escalating risk factors. Simultaneously, diagnostic methods are improving all the time, ensuring that cancer gets detected sooner and more frequently.
22.05.2025
Christian Grosser leaves Messe Düsseldorf
After more than 17 successful years of professional activity, Christian Grosser, Director of MEDICA and COMPAMED, is leaving Messe Düsseldorf at his own request to take on new professional challenges. The position of `Director MEDICA and COMPAMED´ will be filled on an interim basis by Michael Degen, Executive Director Trade Fairs at Messe Düsseldorf.
11.03.2025
MEDICA and COMPAMED kick off the new trade fair year with exciting programme updates for the medtech community
MEDICA and COMPAMED, the leading international information and communication platforms for the entire value chain of the medical technology industry and its suppliers, are starting the new trade fair year with numerous programme updates.