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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.
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).
‘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 2025 and COMPAMED 2025: Orientation, networking and perspectives for a key industry undergoing transformation
27.08.2025
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.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.