May, 2026
This is a repeating eventMay 5, 2028 9:00 am
MedtecLIVE
Event Details
MedtecLIVE
05. – 07. May 2026 | Stuttgart, Germany
Official Website: www.medteclive.com/en
Where does Europe’s medical technology industry convene to source the innovations that power the future of healthcare? At MedtecLIVE, the leading biennial trade fair that connects the entire medtech value chain. This is the essential platform where product developers, OEMs, and procurement specialists meet the most important suppliers to drive new product development from concept to market.
Strategic Snapshot
MedtecLIVE is the comprehensive European nexus for the medical technology supply chain and innovation ecosystem. Founded by NürnbergMesse, it uniquely covers the full spectrum from R&D and components to finished devices, serving as a critical business and knowledge hub for one of Europe’s most regulated and innovative industries.
Why This Fair Matters in Germany’s Exhibition Ecosystem
As a leading trade fair for medical technology, its alternating location between Nuremberg and Stuttgart—Germany’s two most important medtech clusters—ensures it taps directly into the heart of Europe’s largest medical device market. It attracts product developers, engineers, procurement managers from OEMs and distributors, and regulatory affairs specialists. Germany’s central role in European medtech manufacturing and its stringent regulatory environment make MedtecLIVE the premier venue for suppliers to engage with decision-makers who are sourcing compliant, high-quality components and technologies for the next generation of medical devices.
Who This Fair Is For — and Who Should Skip It
Ideal for:
- Suppliers of medical-grade components, materials, electronics, plastics, and packaging.
- Providers of manufacturing services (contract manufacturing), testing, sterilization, and quality management.
- Companies offering software for product development, regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO 13485), and digital health solutions.
- Startups and innovators with new technologies for diagnostics, minimally invasive surgery, or patient monitoring.
Not ideal for:
- Providers of finished, branded medical devices for direct hospital sales (this is more a sourcing fair for their suppliers).
- Companies in unrelated healthcare sectors without a clear link to medical device manufacturing or technology.
- Businesses not prepared for the highly regulated and technical nature of medtech procurement conversations.
The 3–5 Day Moment vs. the 365-Day Reality
The fair is the industry’s biennial sourcing and networking summit, crucial for initiating partnerships and seeing the latest componentry. However, the medical device development cycle—from design and prototyping to clinical trials and regulatory approval—can take many years. A supplier that is only visible during the fair will be absent during the critical, lengthy phases of material qualification, process validation, and audit cycles. Enduring partnership requires a commitment to be a reliable, qualified supplier, providing continuous technical support, regulatory documentation, and flawless quality assurance to become an integral part of the customer’s multi-year product lifecycle.
Strategic Next Step
To understand how to transform short-term fair visibility into long-term market authority, read our guide: Building Sustained Trade Fair Visibility in Germany.
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