About the Event

COMPAMED 2026 runs November 16 to 19 in Düsseldorf, held concurrently with MEDICA. The organizers describe it as the leading international marketplace for the medical technology supplier sector and product development, showcasing the technological foundations of modern MedTech.

Audience and Attendees

COMPAMED connects trade visitors, decision-makers and partners from the global healthcare industry with suppliers of materials, components and manufacturing technology. Visitor hours run 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Thursday closing day, with stands built in Halls 8a and 8b.

Programme Structure

The fair's supporting programme centers on the COMPAMED Innovation Forum, which presents current medical technology topics discussed by industry experts each year, alongside further forums and conferences shared with MEDICA. The 2025 edition was dominated by cybersecurity and data security, technological and material innovation, and the international medical market, themes the organizers expect to continue into 2026.

Main Topics

Key topics include micro- and nanotechnology, innovative materials and functional surfaces, intelligent components, advanced manufacturing, and secure connected medical technologies, covering the medical device supply chain from raw materials to components and OEM production.

Closing Session

The fair runs through its final day, November 19, 2026, in Düsseldorf, with shortened hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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