COMPAMED 2026
Overview
The world's #1 trade fair for medical technology suppliers and component manufacturers, co-located with MEDICA. 92% of visitors are purchasing decision-makers -- the highest rate of any medical trade show we track. If you sell components, materials, testing services, or contract manufacturing to device OEMs, this is your show.
Key Facts
- Host organization: Messe Dusseldorf GmbH
- Primary specialty: manufacturing
- Scale: large
- Geography: Europe
- International attendance: ~60%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Row stand (1 side open) | — | — | Min 129 sqft |
| Corner stand (2 sides open) | — | — | Min 129 sqft |
| End of block stand (3 sides open) | — | — | Min 129 sqft |
| Island site (4 sides open) | — | — | Min 129 sqft |
Audience
Co-located with MEDICA -- combined 80,000 visitors from 165 nations. COMPAMED itself draws ~20,000 visitors focused on the supply chain. Critical stat: 92% of visitors are involved in acquisition/purchasing decisions. Over 90% are executives. Heavily B2B: suppliers selling to device OEMs.
- Purchasing authority: ~92% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~18,400
- International attendance: ~60%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Messe Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf, Germany (Halls 8a and 8b)
- Management company: Messe Dusseldorf GmbH (owns and operates)
- Product theater: Available
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for COMPAMED.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
The world's #1 trade fair for medical technology suppliers and component manufacturers, co-located with MEDICA. 92% of visitors are purchasing decision-makers -- the highest rate of any medical trade show we track. If you sell components, materials, testing services, or contract manufacturing to device OEMs, this is your show.
Why Skip
Purely B2B supply-chain audience -- if you sell finished devices to clinicians or hospitals, COMPAMED visitors are the wrong people. MEDICA (co-located, same building) is where you'd want to be instead.
Insider Tips
COMPAMED + MEDICA in the same week is the ultimate one-trip-two-shows strategy for companies that sell both to OEMs (COMPAMED) and to end-users (MEDICA). Booth design standards are high in Germany -- invest in clean, professional stands. The IVAM pavilion offers shared space for micro/nanotechnology companies at lower cost.
Buzzbox Score: 9.8 / 10 (Exceptional)
9.8 out of 10. One of the strongest exhibiting opportunities in our index. Carried by audience quality (10.0: 92% of attendees hold purchasing authority and large-scale event). The lightest dimension is cost efficiency (7.6, $80/sqft, premium pricing). The world's #1 trade fair for medical technology suppliers and component manufacturers, co-located with MEDICA.
How we score
Six weighted factors, each scored on a 0 to 100 rubric then normalized to a 7.0 to 10.0 band. Every show on this list cleared a relevance bar to be included, so 7.0 is the floor; the number tells you how far the leaders pull ahead.
Standout (10.0): 92% of attendees hold purchasing authority and large-scale event.
Solid (7.6): $80/sqft, premium pricing and ~$0.71 per qualified buyer.
Strong (8.5): booth pricing published, 8 booth options documented, and exhibitor count disclosed.
Standout (9.4): managed by Messe Dusseldorf GmbH (owns and operates), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and 8 booth configurations to choose from.
Standout (9.4): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and product-theater opportunity for thought leadership.
Standout (9.3): large and well-established, 750+ exhibitors signals strong demand, and 20,000 attendees.
Key Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Show Dates | 2026-11-16 to 2026-11-19 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at COMPAMED?
Pricing for COMPAMED is not yet publicly verified — contact the show or request our research below.
How many people attend COMPAMED?
COMPAMED draws approximately 20,000 attendees. Co-located with MEDICA -- combined 80,000 visitors from 165 nations. COMPAMED itself draws ~20,000 visitors focused on the supply chain. Critical stat: 92% of visitors are involved in acquisition/purchasing decisions. Over 90% are executives. Heavily B2B: suppliers selling to device OEMs.
When is COMPAMED ?
COMPAMED is scheduled for November 16-19, 2026. Location: Messe Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf, Germany (Halls 8a and 8b).
Is COMPAMED worth exhibiting at?
The world's #1 trade fair for medical technology suppliers and component manufacturers, co-located with MEDICA. 92% of visitors are purchasing decision-makers -- the highest rate of any medical trade show we track.