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Top 10 Healthcare & Medical Technology Trade Fairs in Europe

The 10 largest Healthcare & Medical Technology trade fairs in Europe by expected visitors, from IDS to Iss Gut! (2026-2027 editions). Visitor figures are estimates.

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In this list
  1. IDS 2027
  2. Medica 2026
  3. Cosmofarma 2027
  4. Exposanità 2027
  5. Ekspomed 2027
  6. Orto Medical Care 2026
  7. Altenpflege Essen 2027
  8. Altenpflege Nürnberg 2027
  9. Pharmaist 2027
  10. Iss Gut! 2027

Ranked by organiser-estimated visitors. How we ranked these ↓

  1. Healthcare & Medical Technology

    Number 1: IDS 2027

    When
    16–20 March 2027
    Where
    Cologne, Germany
    Expected visitors (estimate)
    about 140,000

    Explore cutting-edge innovations at the leading global trade fair for the dental industry in Cologne, Germany. Next edition: 16 March 2027 to 20 March 2027 in Cologne, Germany, with about 140,000 visitors expected.

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  2. Healthcare & Medical Technology

    Number 2: Medica 2026

    When
    16–19 November 2026
    Where
    Dusseldorf, Germany
    Expected visitors (estimate)
    about 78,000

    Explore the future of healthcare at Medica 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany! Next edition: 16 November 2026 to 19 November 2026 in Dusseldorf, Germany, with about 78,000 visitors expected.

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  3. Healthcare & Medical Technology

    Number 3: Cosmofarma 2027

    When
    14 May 2027
    Where
    Bologna, Italy
    Expected visitors (estimate)
    about 28,000

    Join the leading pharmacy event in Italy to discover trends, connect, and innovate in healthcare and lifestyle. Next edition: 14 May 2027 in Bologna, Italy, with about 28,000 visitors expected.

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  4. Healthcare & Medical Technology

    Number 4: Exposanità 2027

    When
    14–16 April 2027
    Where
    Bologna, Italy
    Expected visitors (estimate)
    about 21,000

    Discover the future of healthcare at Exposanità 2027 in Bologna, Italy! Next edition: 14 April 2027 to 16 April 2027 in Bologna, Italy, with about 21,000 visitors expected.

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  5. Healthcare & Medical Technology

    Number 5: Ekspomed 2027

    When
    15–18 April 2027
    Where
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Expected visitors (estimate)
    about 19,000

    Discover the future of healthcare at Ekspomed 2027 in Istanbul! Next edition: 15 April 2027 to 18 April 2027 in Istanbul, Turkey, with about 19,000 visitors expected.

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  6. Healthcare & Medical Technology

    Number 6: Orto Medical Care 2026

    When
    25–27 November 2026
    Where
    Madrid, Spain
    Expected visitors (estimate)
    about 18,000

    Explore the future of orthopedics at Orto Medical Care 2026 in Madrid, Spain! Next edition: 25 November 2026 to 27 November 2026 in Madrid, Spain, with about 18,000 visitors expected.

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  7. Healthcare & Medical Technology

    Number 7: Altenpflege Essen 2027

    When
    13 April 2027
    Where
    Essen, Germany
    Expected visitors (estimate)
    about 18,000

    Explore innovations and network with leaders at Altenpflege Essen 2027, the premier trade fair for professional care. Next edition: 13 April 2027 in Essen, Germany, with about 18,000 visitors expected.

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  8. Healthcare & Medical Technology

    Number 8: Altenpflege Nürnberg 2027

    When
    20–22 April 2027
    Where
    Nuremberg, Germany
    Expected visitors (estimate)
    about 18,000

    Explore the future of care at Altenpflege Nürnberg 2027, the premier trade fair for professional care. Next edition: 20 April 2027 to 22 April 2027 in Nuremberg, Germany, with about 18,000 visitors expected.

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  9. Healthcare & Medical Technology

    Number 9: Pharmaist 2027

    When
    9–11 June 2027
    Where
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Expected visitors (estimate)
    about 13,000

    Join the forefront of healthcare innovation at Pharmaist 2027 in Istanbul, Turkey! Next edition: 9 June 2027 to 11 June 2027 in Istanbul, Turkey, with about 13,000 visitors expected.

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  10. Healthcare & Medical Technology

    Number 10: Iss Gut! 2027

    When
    14–16 November 2027
    Where
    Leipzig, Germany
    Expected visitors (estimate)
    about 9,800

    Explore the forefront of out-of-home catering at ISS GUT! 2027 in Leipzig, Germany. Next edition: 14 November 2027 to 16 November 2027 in Leipzig, Germany, with about 9,800 visitors expected.

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How to choose between these fairs

Size is not the same as fit. A fair with a very large visitor count can be a poor match if only a small share of visitors buy what you sell.

  • Check who attends. Some fairs are mainly for trade visitors, others open to the public on certain days, which raises the headline number.
  • Book early. Stand space and hotels for the largest fairs go first, so start planning 6 to 12 months ahead.
  • Consider smaller fairs. A focused fair with fewer, qualified buyers often beats a giant one. Browse all Healthcare & Medical Technology exhibitions to compare, or use the exhibition matcher.

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