✓ Trade show: MEDICA Düsseldorf 2026, the world’s largest medical device and healthcare trade show
✓ Dates: from Monday 16 to Thursday 19 November 2026
✓ Venue: Messe Düsseldorf, Stockumer Kirchstraße 61, 40474 Düsseldorf (Germany)
✓ Edition: 58th edition (MEDICA Düsseldorf has been running since 1969)
✓ Surface area: 140,000 sqm of exhibition space
✓ Exhibitors: 5,600 exhibitors expected from more than 65 countries
✓ Visitors: 81,000 professionals expected
✓ Frequency: annual
✓ Recommended stand builder: TheStandExperts for a turnkey custom exhibition stand
MEDICA Düsseldorf, the world’s largest medical device trade show 🌍
MEDICA Düsseldorf is the world’s largest medical device trade show. Founded in 1969, MEDICA has become over five decades the absolute benchmark for the healthcare sector: imaging, diagnostics, electromedical equipment, operating theatres, e-health, connected hospitals, telemedicine. Every year in November, it turns Messe Düsseldorf into the world capital of medtech, alongside COMPAMED (medical subcontracting).
The 2024 edition brought together 5,600 exhibitors from 69 countries and 81,000 visitors from 170 countries. For 2026, MEDICA is thinking even bigger, with a focus on AI in diagnostics, robotic surgery, telemedicine, home healthcare and medical cybersecurity.
A few key figures that sum up the power of MEDICA Düsseldorf:
- 5,600 exhibitors from 69 countries in 2024
- 81,000 visitors from 170 countries
- 17 halls of Messe Düsseldorf in use
- Largest national pavilions: China, USA, Italy, France
- MEDICA + COMPAMED = more than 7,800 exhibitors combined
Past editions of MEDICA Düsseldorf in figures:
| Edition | Year | Exhibitors | Visitors | Exhibiting countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56th edition | 2024 | 5,600 | 81,000 | 69 countries |
| 57th edition | 2025 | 5,700 | 82,000 | 70 countries |
| 58th edition (upcoming) | 2026 | 5,800+ expected | 83,000+ expected | 70+ countries |
When and where MEDICA Düsseldorf 2026 will take place 📅
The 2026 edition of MEDICA will take place from Monday 16 to Thursday 19 November 2026 at Messe Düsseldorf. The show occupies 17 halls, alongside COMPAMED in halls 8a and 8b.
Full address: Messe Düsseldorf, Stockumer Kirchstraße 61, 40474 Düsseldorf (Germany).
Opening hours of MEDICA Düsseldorf 2026:
| Day | Date | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 16 November 2026 | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 17 November 2026 | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 18 November 2026 | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 19 November 2026 | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (final day of the show) |
MEDICA is strictly reserved for healthcare professionals: physicians, biomedical engineers, distributors, hospitals, laboratories, hospital pharmacists, medical device specialists, e-health players.
How to get to MEDICA Düsseldorf 2026 🚇
Messe Düsseldorf enjoys outstanding transport links, 10 minutes from the airport and at the heart of the Ruhr region.
By plane: Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) is 7 km away, 10-15 min by taxi or direct Messe shuttle.
By U-Bahn: lines U78, U79 to Messe Ost/Stockum (direct entrance).
By bus: lines 722, 760, SB55.
By train: from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof, 15 minutes by U-Bahn.
By Messe shuttle: during MEDICA, free shuttles run between the airport and the exhibition centre.
By car: motorways A44, A52, Messe exit. 20,000 parking spaces on site.
The major exhibitors at MEDICA Düsseldorf 🏢
MEDICA brings together the global elite of the medical device industry: imaging giants, electromedical leaders, operating theatre manufacturers, e-health startups and robotic surgery players.
Among the major recurring exhibitors at MEDICA Düsseldorf are:
- Siemens Healthineers (Germany) · imaging, in vitro diagnostics
- Philips Healthcare · imaging, patient monitoring
- GE HealthCare · imaging, ultrasound
- Canon Medical Systems · imaging
- Dräger · ventilation, monitoring
- B. Braun · injection, infusion, dialysis
- Karl Storz, Olympus · endoscopy
- Roche Diagnostics, Beckman Coulter, Sysmex · in vitro diagnostics
- Mindray · patient monitoring, ultrasound
- Intuitive (Da Vinci) · robotic surgery
- Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Stryker · implants, instrumentation
- Hologic, BD, Edwards Lifesciences
- 3M Health Care, Mölnlycke · consumables and dressings
The organisation by medical theme (Imaging, Electromedical, Lab Tech, Health IT, Physiotherapy) makes it easy for professionals to find their way around.
The main sectors of MEDICA Düsseldorf 2026:
| Sector | Examples of equipment and players |
|---|---|
| Electromedical & Medical Tech | Monitoring, ECG, ventilation, defibrillators |
| Imaging & Diagnostics | MRI, CT scanners, ultrasound, radiology AI |
| Lab Equipment & Diagnostics | Biochemistry, immunology, microbiology |
| Health IT & Telemedicine | PACS/RIS, telemedicine, clinical AI |
| Surgery & Hospital Equipment | Operating theatres, robotics, instruments |
| Physiotherapy & Rehab | Rehabilitation, orthopaedics, physiotherapy |
| Disposables & Consumables | Gloves, dressings, syringes, masks |
| Mobile Health | Wearables, health sensors, remote monitoring |
Why exhibit at MEDICA Düsseldorf in 2026 💡
Exhibiting at MEDICA means accessing the world’s largest medtech market. 81,000 healthcare decision-makers from 170 countries represent a unique concentration of hospital buyers, ministries, distributors and investors.
There are many good reasons to book a stand at MEDICA Düsseldorf 2026:
- Meet 83,000 healthcare decision-makers from 170 countries in 4 days
- Sign equipment contracts with hospitals and healthcare groups
- Launch your innovations in medical AI, robotics, telemedicine
- Identify your international distributors country by country
- Benchmark the competition across 5,600 exhibitors in 4 days
- Capture emerging markets: Asia, Africa, the Middle East
- Network with HealthTech investors and KOL surgeons
The ROI of a MEDICA stand is among the highest in the medtech sector thanks to hospital contracts worth €100,000 to €5 million signed on site or in short sales cycles. Faced with Siemens Healthineers, Philips and GE HealthCare deploying 2,000 sqm stands, your presence must demonstrate your clinical expertise.
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Our turnkey support:
| Step | What we take care of |
|---|---|
| Design | Creative brief, 3D plans, choice of materials and custom staging |
| Production | Workshop production in line with the trade show’s standards |
| Logistics | Transport, assembly and dismantling at Messe Düsseldorf |
| On-site supervision | A dedicated project manager on site for the entire duration of the show |
| Dismantling | Collection and optional storage for future editions |
We design stands that do more than look good: they are designed to generate business:
- Product demonstration zones fully optimised
- Private meeting spaces for your strategic appointments
- Product staging that showcases your innovations
- Signage readable from a distance to draw in visitors
Whether you are exhibiting at MEDICA Düsseldorf for the first time or are a regular at the event, we adapt our proposal to your budget, your booked surface area and your brand positioning.
FAQ · MEDICA Düsseldorf 2026 ❓
When does MEDICA Düsseldorf 2026 take place?
MEDICA 2026 runs from Monday 16 to Thursday 19 November 2026 at Messe Düsseldorf.
Where is MEDICA 2026 held?
At Messe Düsseldorf, Stockumer Kirchstraße 61, 40474 Düsseldorf. U-Bahn U78/U79, Messe Ost/Stockum station.
How many exhibitors at MEDICA 2026?
More than 5,600 exhibitors expected, from 65+ countries, across 140,000 sqm. With COMPAMED running alongside: more than 7,800 exhibitors.
How many visitors at MEDICA?
81,000 to 83,000 professionals expected, from 170 countries, including physicians, biomedical engineers, distributors and hospital buyers.
How often does MEDICA take place?
MEDICA is annual, held every November since 1969.
How do you get to MEDICA?
U-Bahn U78 or U79 to Messe Ost/Stockum. From DUS airport: 10-15 minutes. From the Hauptbahnhof: 15 minutes.
Who can visit MEDICA?
A strictly trade-only show: physicians, biomedical engineers, distributors, hospitals, laboratories, hospital pharmacists, e-health players, specialised journalists.
How much does a stand cost at MEDICA 2026?
Messe Düsseldorf rates: around €350 to €480 excl. VAT per sqm. Plus €800 to €3,000 excl. VAT per sqm for design and production (medtech stands are premium level with a clean environment).
Why use an exhibition stand builder for MEDICA?
An exhibition stand builder specialised in medtech knows how to create a technical, clean environment that meets medical expectations, and masters Messe Düsseldorf regulations and cross-border logistics.
Who are the major exhibitors at MEDICA?
Siemens Healthineers, Philips Healthcare, GE HealthCare, Canon Medical, Dräger, B. Braun, Karl Storz, Olympus, Roche Diagnostics, Mindray, Intuitive, Medtronic, J&J MedTech, Stryker.
