MEDICA 2026 Draws 12,893 Exhibitors to Düsseldorf

DÜSSELDORF, Germany — MEDICA 2026 will host 12,893 exhibitors at Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre from November 16-19, maintaining its position as one of the world's largest medical B2B trade fairs. The four-day event covers medical imaging, laboratory technology, diagnostics, health IT, mobile health, and orthopaedic technology.

The exhibition spans equipment and technologies for medical and surgery, laboratory equipment, nursing and elderly care, and health professionals sectors. International participation includes national pavilions from Italy, France, and regional German delegations, reflecting the fair's global reach across medical technology markets.

Technology Focus Areas

Key technology segments at MEDICA 2026 include medical imaging systems, diagnostic equipment, health information technology, and mobile health solutions. The fair addresses orthopaedic technology, physiotherapy equipment, and laboratory instrumentation for healthcare facilities worldwide.

Digital health and artificial intelligence applications feature prominently, with companies like Business France - La French Tech showcasing AI-driven medical solutions. Mobile imaging technology will be represented by firms including Clarius Mobile Health from Canada, demonstrating portable ultrasound systems.

International Participation

National trade agencies lead pavilions showcasing domestic medical technology sectors. The Italian Trade Agency coordinates Italian medical device manufacturers, while PIEMONTE represents companies from Italy's northwestern region. Bayern International promotes Bavarian healthcare technology firms.

North American participation includes SGS North America in quality and compliance services, and Clarius Mobile Health demonstrating portable imaging solutions. European semiconductor technology will be showcased by NXP Semiconductors Germany, focusing on diagnostic and imaging applications.

What Attendees Can Expect

MEDICA 2026 attendees will access product demonstrations across medical imaging, laboratory automation, and diagnostic equipment. The exhibition floor covers physiotherapy devices, orthopaedic technology, and health IT systems for hospitals and clinics.

Specialty areas include robotics applications in surgery, AI-powered diagnostic tools, and mobile health platforms. Companies will demonstrate compliance solutions, quality assurance systems, and regulatory services for medical device manufacturers.