When was the event founded?

The first edition of MEDICA was held in 1969

MEDICA

Name: MEDICA
Start: 2020-11-16
End: 2020-11-19
Location: Messe Dusseldorf

Nov 16, 2020 - Nov 19, 2020

Important: MEDICA 2020 will take place digitally!

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MEDICA 2020 is the upcoming edition of the unrivalled event for the international medical industry. Unfortunately, due to the continued complications and health risks surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, this year's appointment for the fair and the accompanying COMPAMED has been moved fully online. The 'virtual.MEDICA' and 'virtual.COMPAMED' platforms will preserve the main advantages of the live fair in three focal areas: the Conference Area, the Exhibition Space and the Networking Plaza.

Held every year in the city of Dusseldorf, MEDICA is the premier platform for pushing the technical and scientific envelope for medical technology, electromedical equipment, laboratory equipment and pharmaceuticals. Leading companies present their products to high-ranking representatives of research facilities, hospitals as well as medical organisations and associations.

MEDICA presents the latest developments across the entire healthcare industry. It co-occurs with COMPAMED to create the perfect synergy. The comprehensive display range of the international trade fair for high-performance components and solutions for medical technology rounds off the joint offer. Plus, the numerous accompanying conferences and forums are designed to keep participants up to date with the latest progress in the medical field. In 2020, the trade show will yet again highlight the most unique innovations brought to the industry by promising start-ups.

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Information

The number one trade fair for the medical sector will be held on 16 - 19 November 2020 in Messe Dusseldorf. It will be accompanied by COMPAMED, a leading trade show in its segment - high tech medical technology. Close to 5500 companies will exhibit at MEDICA 2020. Close to 120,000 trade professionals will join the event in search for the newest in outpatient and clinical care.

Who can you meet there

MEDICA brings under one roof manufacturers of medical, orthopaedic and laboratory technology, medical furniture commodities and consumables. Providers of information and communication technology are also well represented. Visitors from diverse fields attend the trade fair - from hospital managers, physiotherapists and general practitioners to medical trade companies, R&D specialists and legislators.

Past editions

MEDICA 2015

Nov, 16 - Nov, 19

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	5,750	1,311	4,439
Visitors	123,456	47,901	75,555

MEDICA 2016

Nov, 14 - Nov, 17

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	5,891	1,306	4,585
Visitors	117,902	35,158	82,744

MEDICA 2017

Nov, 13 - Nov, 16

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	5,931	1,193	4,738
Visitors	113,582	31,803	81,779

MEDICA 2018

Nov, 12 - Nov, 15

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	6,070	1,172	4,898
Visitors	109,890	29,890	80,000

MEDICA 2019

Nov, 18 - Nov, 21

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	6,398	1,128	5,270
Visitors	111,154	28,567	82,587

What makes it special

The exhibition doesn’t overshadow the event programme - they drive progress in perfect unison. The forums (including MEDICA Health IT, MEDICA Connected Healthcare, MEDICA Wound Care, etc.) and special shows cover a broad range of medical-technological themes. Each of these events has its devoted audience. The recent addition, MEDICA Start-Up Park is promoting young companies, mainly in digital health.

What is new for MEDICA Dusseldorf 2020

MEDICA 2020 will direct the attention to trends with the potential to transform the health economy such as digitalisation, big data and AI. The implementation of wearable technology and robotics in healthcare will also be under the spotlight at the exhibition. Recently launched, MEDICA Academy will feature practical courses. MEDICA Medicine + Sports Conference will cover prevention and sports medical treatment.

quick info

Organiser:	Messe Düsseldorf GmbH
Also called:	MEDICA Dusseldorf 2020
Founded:	1969
Frequency:	every year
Sectors:	Medicine / Dental medicine / Medicine technology / Ophthalmic optics / Health / Pharmacy
Website:	MEDICA
Visitors:	Tickets for MEDICA
Exhibitors:	Exhibitor registration