Biggest Trade Fairs in the World of Medicine

The spirits in the events industry are high following all trade fairs in October and November. The success of IDSand many other live expos is a clear sign of the revival of the trade fair sector and the buzzing activity happening in the healthcare industry. Professionals gather from all corners of the world to attend expos and conferences, attempting to find solutions for the biggest current medical challenges. To be fair, the next couple of months will be quite busy, as the largest and most influential events in the industry will take place all around Europe. Many companies from the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector have already booked their calendars for the next MUST ATTEND medical events. Which are they?

MEDICA 2025 in Düsseldorf

Medica is the largest international trade fair for the healthcare industry. The expo is going to be held from the 17th to the 20th of November 2025 at Messegelände in Düsseldorf, Germany and is expected to break the attendance levels of previous editions. Medica’s rich programme is full of supporting events and conferences. The trade fair is a trendsetter and a unique meeting point for scientists and politicians to meet and discuss the current state of the international healthcare industry. Both professionals and enthusiasts can visit the expo and be part of the world's leading medical trade fair, bringing together medical professionals from the fields of Imaging and diagnostics / medical equipment & devices, IT systems and IT solutions, Physiotherapy / orthopaedic technology, Laboratory Equipment, Disposables and consumables and more. In previous edition, there were more than 120,000 visitors, 97% of which admit the show exceeded their expectations. And for the looks of it, Medica 2025 will be even better.

ExpoDental 2026, Madrid

ExpoDental is the meeting point for all professionals involved in the dental sector. The show will be held from the 12th to the 14th of March 2026 at IFEMA Feria de Madrid in Madrid, Spain. It will gather specialists from all spectres of the industry - from dentists, hygienists, and technicians to scientists, engineers and suppliers. With a plethora of engaging supporting events, including lectures, conferences and demonstrations, the trade show will provide an overview of the global industry trends and latest innovations. It is a unique platform that helps professionals from different parts of the world to build strong business relationships and find solutions to current problems.

CPhI Worldwide

If you like to know everything in the pharmaceutical industry, then CPhI Worldwide is the event for you. The trade fair gathers over 1000 exhibitors and professionals and gives them the opportunity to network, exchange ideas and discuss the latest trends in the sector. CHhI covers the entirety of the business - from production through supply chains to the individual trade with every aspect presented in its own dedicated zone.

The event is hosted in different countries each year. CPhI Worldwide 2025 will be held at Messe Frankfurt, Germany. The 3-day event will gather suppliers, scientists, CEOs, decisions and policymakers from 170+ countries. For this edition, there will be 6 specific areas - APIs, Custom manufacturing, Fine Chemicals & Intermediates, Excipients, Integrated Pharma and Natural Extracts. In addition, over 50 different supporting events and conferences will take place during the expo. CPhI will be a hybrid trade fair. There will be a physical exhibition that will take place from 28-30 October and there will also be a conference & networking part

CPhI is one of the most anticipated events in the pharmaceutical industry and naturally gains a lot of interest from different international media outlets. In fact, the dates and location for next editions always come out before the event is even over.

IDS in Cologne 2027

IDS is the leading international trade fair for the dental industry. After the major success of the previous editions Mark Stephen Pace, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Association of the German Dental Industry e.V. (VDDI), said: "The optimism has returned within the international dental family,..". Visitors and exhibitors alike were excited and grateful to meet and connect again in person. This year there were 830 companies from 59 countries participating and sharing the 115,000 m2 exhibition space in Messe Deutz in Cologne. Germany was represented by a total of 233 exhibiting companies, making the foreign representation up to 72 per cent. The expo centre in Cologne hosted 23,000 professional visitors, more thеn half of which were from abroad.

Naturally, the organisers are already planning the next expo - IDS 2027 which is expected to beat the previous attendance record. Messe Cologne will once again open its doors to dental professionals and exhibitors from the 16th to the 20th of March 2027. The trade fair will offer different lectures, presentations, demonstrations and conferences. Some of the exhibition sectors will include Future practices in endodontics, Equipment systems and consumables, Veneering ceramics and more. If you like to be part of the show for the first time or wish to experience it again, you can take advantage of our early bird options for IDS Cologne 2027.

Are you ready to take part in the biggest upcoming trade shows in the medical industry? Make sure to make your preparations in advance and book suitable accommodation near the exhibition grounds. Don’t leave everything for the last minute, as they say, “The early bird gets the worm”.