2026 medical equipment trade shows & healthcare exhibitions calendar — Q3–Q4 MEDICA, CMEF, RSNA, Medical Fair Asia dates, tickets and registration.
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This guide covers major Q3 and Q4 2026 medical device exhibitions, healthcare trade shows, medical imaging events, laboratory exhibitions, digital health events and life-science shows scheduled after August 17, 2026.
For every event, this calendar records dates, venue, main focus, registration/ticket information, and the official source URL used to verify the data.
Source policy: Dates, venues, registration status and event statistics are taken from official organizer/event websites wherever possible. If an official source does not support a number, that number is not included. Where official pages disagree, the discrepancy is disclosed. Always confirm final details on the official source page before booking travel or purchasing tickets.
| Dates | Event | Location | Main Focus | Buyer Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18–20 | Expo MED | Hospitalar México | Mexico City, Mexico | Medical devices, hospital equipment, healthcare | High |
| Aug 20–22 | Medical Fair China (MFC) | Suzhou, China | Medical devices, IVD, medical electronics, smart healthcare | High |
| Sep 9–11 | Medical Fair Asia | Singapore | Hospital, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, medical equipment & supplies | Very High |
| Sep 23–26 | REHACARE | Düsseldorf, Germany | Rehabilitation, mobility, assistive technology | High for rehab buyers |
| Sep 30–Oct 2 | INTERPHEX Week Osaka | Osaka, Japan | Pharma, laboratory, biotech, regenerative medicine | Medium |
| Oct 7–9 | BioJapan / Regenerative Medicine JAPAN / healthTECH JAPAN | Yokohama, Japan | Biotech, regenerative medicine, health tech | Medium–High |
| Oct 21–24 | CMEF | Beijing, China | Medical devices, imaging, diagnostics, robotics, hospital technology | Very High |
| Oct 26–28 | ARABLAB LIVE | Dubai, UAE | Laboratory, analytical instruments, diagnostics | Medium–High for lab buyers |
| Oct 26–29 | Global Health Exhibition | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Medical devices, hospitals, diagnostics, digital health | Very High |
| Oct 28–30 | BIOPLUS-INTERPHEX KOREA | Seoul, South Korea | Biopharma, biotechnology, pharmaceutical technologies | Medium |
| Nov 16–19 | MEDICA | Düsseldorf, Germany | Medical technology, diagnostics, digital health, hospital technology | Very High |
| Nov 29–Dec 3 | RSNA 2026 | Chicago, USA | Radiology, MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray, AI imaging | Very High for imaging |
Dates: August 18–20, 2026 Venue: Centro Banamex, Mexico City, Mexico Hours: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Expo MED | Hospitalar México is a B2B healthcare event focused on the Mexican healthcare market, connecting healthcare professionals, buyers, decision-makers and suppliers.1
The official FAQ states that visitor admission is free of charge, with online pre-registration recommended.1
Official website: www.expomed.com.mx
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Dates: August 20–22, 2026 Venue: Suzhou International Expo Centre, Suzhou, China
Medical Fair China (MFC) is organized by Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) and is described by the organizer as the Chinese satellite exhibition of MEDICA.2
Visitor registration for MFC 2026 is open.2
Official website: www.medicalfair.cn
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Dates: September 9–11, 2026 Venue: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Hours: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM (Sep 9–10), 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (Sep 11)3
Medical Fair Asia is one of the major healthcare trade events serving Southeast Asia, covering hospital equipment, medical devices, diagnostics, pharmaceutical technology, medical supplies, rehabilitation and digital health.4
The official site describes the event as drawing exhibitors from 45 countries and regions.4
Note: The organizer does not currently display a verified exhibitor or product count on the 2026 event pages, so those figures are omitted here rather than estimated.
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Dates: September 23–26, 2026 Venue: Messe Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
REHACARE is a specialized international exhibition for rehabilitation, mobility and assistive technologies.5
Official website: www.rehacare.com
REHACARE is more specialized than MEDICA and is especially relevant to buyers sourcing rehabilitation, mobility, elderly-care and assistive technologies.
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Dates: September 30–October 2, 2026 Venue: INTEX Osaka, Osaka, Japan Hours: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (JST)6
INTERPHEX Week Osaka is focused on pharmaceutical manufacturing, pharma R&D, laboratory technology, biotechnology and related digital technologies. It consists of three co-located shows: INTERPHEX OSAKA, PharmaLab Expo OSAKA and Pharma Digital Transformation EXPO.6
The organizer forecasts 180+ exhibitors and 13,000+ visitors for the 2026 edition, while noting these figures are forecasts and may differ from actual results.6
Official website: www.interphex.jp/osaka
This is not a primary event for MRI, CT or ultrasound buyers. It is more relevant for laboratory equipment, pharmaceutical production equipment, research equipment and biotech technologies.
Dates: October 7–9, 2026 Venue: PACIFICO Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan
BioJapan 2026 is held alongside Regenerative Medicine JAPAN and healthTECH JAPAN.7
Basic visitor admission is free; paid partnering is available for companies seeking structured business meetings.7
Official website: jcd-expo.jp/en
We do not include a 2026 attendance figure here, because the official visitor page's published total (22,167) is a 2025 result, not a 2026 projection.
Dates: October 21–24, 2026 Venue: Capital International Exhibition & Convention Center, Beijing, China
CMEF is one of the largest medical equipment exhibitions in Asia and a major sourcing event for the Chinese and international medical device industry.8
Full guide: See our CMEF 2026 dates, registration & visitor guide for registration details and a sourcing checklist for China's medical device manufacturing ecosystem.
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Dates: October 26–28, 2026 Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE
ARABLAB LIVE is primarily focused on laboratory, analytical and scientific technology.9
The organizer publishes 1,000+ exhibitors and 15,000+ attendees for the show.9
Best suited to buyers sourcing clinical chemistry analyzers, hematology analyzers, immunoassay systems, laboratory automation, analytical instruments and research laboratory equipment.
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Dates: October 26–29, 2026 Venue: Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center (Malham), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Global Health Exhibition is a major healthcare event for the Saudi and wider GCC market.10
The official 2026 event page highlights 130,000+ healthcare professionals, 2,200+ exhibiting brands, 500+ global speakers and 20+ country pavilions.10
Note: These figures appear on the 2026 event page but reflect the event's prior-edition snapshot rather than a 2026 projection.
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Dates: October 28–30, 2026 Venue: COEX, Seoul, South Korea
BIOPLUS-INTERPHEX KOREA is focused on the biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical technology ecosystem.11
Official website: www.bioplusinterphex.co.kr
We do not include a specific exhibitor or visitor count here, because the current official 2026 source pages do not provide a clearly attributable figure.
Dates: November 16–19, 2026 Venue: Messe Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
MEDICA is one of the world's major international trade fairs for medical technology and healthcare.12
Full guide: See our MEDICA 2026 dates, registration & visitor guide for opening hours, tickets and a 4-day plan for sourcing medical technology suppliers.
Official MEDICA website: www.medica-tradefair.com Visitor information: MEDICA visitor information
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Dates: November 29–December 3, 2026 Venue: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois, USA13
For medical imaging, RSNA is one of the most important events of the year.13
Full guide: See our RSNA 2026 dates, registration & visitor guide for registration, Technical Exhibits hours and a high-value imaging equipment sourcing checklist.
November 29–December 2, 2026, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM CT13
Buying guidance: If you're evaluating MRI or CT systems for purchase, see our refurbished vs. new MRI & CT ROI buying guide.
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| Equipment / Technology | Best Events |
|---|---|
| MRI | RSNA, MEDICA, CMEF |
| CT | RSNA, MEDICA, CMEF |
| Ultrasound | RSNA, MEDICA, CMEF, Medical Fair Asia |
| X-ray | RSNA, MEDICA, CMEF |
| Mammography | RSNA, MEDICA, CMEF |
| Patient Monitoring | MEDICA, CMEF, Medical Fair Asia |
| Anesthesia | MEDICA, CMEF, Medical Fair Asia |
| ICU Equipment | MEDICA, CMEF, Global Health Exhibition |
| Hospital Equipment | MEDICA, CMEF, Global Health Exhibition |
| Laboratory Analyzers | MEDICA, CMEF, ARABLAB LIVE |
| Clinical Chemistry | MEDICA, ARABLAB LIVE, CMEF |
| Hematology | MEDICA, CMEF, ARABLAB LIVE |
| Diagnostics | MEDICA, Medical Fair Asia, CMEF, Global Health Exhibition |
| Rehabilitation | REHACARE, MEDICA, Medical Fair Asia, CMEF |
| Digital Health | MEDICA, Global Health Exhibition, Medical Fair Asia |
| Medical Imaging AI | RSNA, MEDICA, CMEF |
| Biotech | BioJapan, BIOPLUS-INTERPHEX KOREA |
| Regenerative Medicine | BioJapan, INTERPHEX Week Osaka |
| Pharmaceutical Equipment | INTERPHEX Week Osaka, BIOPLUS-INTERPHEX KOREA |
| Laboratory Technology | ARABLAB LIVE, MEDICA, INTERPHEX Week Osaka |
Buying guidance: For detailed ultrasound selection, see our ultrasound transducer buying guide.
Best broad medical equipment event: MEDICA Specialized rehabilitation: REHACARE
Best medical imaging event: RSNA
Broad medical equipment: CMEF Medical device innovation / satellite MEDICA event: Medical Fair China
Broad regional healthcare event: Medical Fair Asia
Biotech / HealthTech: BioJapan Pharma / laboratory / biotech: INTERPHEX Week Osaka
Biopharma: BIOPLUS-INTERPHEX KOREA
Hospital and healthcare equipment: Global Health Exhibition Laboratory and analytical equipment: ARABLAB LIVE
Mexico / Latin America: Expo MED | Hospitalar México
Two major events overlap:
Choose based on your procurement objective:
BIOPLUS-INTERPHEX KOREA overlaps the end of the two Middle East events. If your focus is biopharma, biotechnology or pharmaceutical manufacturing, Seoul may be the better choice.
A trade show should be treated as a supplier-discovery and procurement event, not simply a place to collect brochures.
Build a target supplier list. Record: exhibitor name, manufacturer vs. distributor, product category, country, product models, regulatory approvals, target markets, and service capability. Prepare RFQs before the event whenever possible.
Record more than the business card: company, product, model, manufacturer, new vs. refurbished, manufacturing year, regulatory status, warranty, service coverage, spare-parts availability, lead time, export markets, and contact person.
Compare suppliers systematically:
Supplier → Product → Model → Country → Certification → Warranty → Service → Price → Availability
Trade show attendance is only the first step. Supplier verification and procurement continue after the exhibition closes. If you already own equipment, factor maintenance into your plan — see our ultrasound transducer failure modes & repair guide.
Trade shows are valuable for discovering manufacturers and distributors, but procurement rarely ends at the booth.
You may still need to:
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For broad medical equipment sourcing, MEDICA and CMEF are among the most important events on this calendar. For medical imaging, RSNA is particularly important. For Southeast Asia, Medical Fair Asia is a major regional event. For the Middle East, Global Health Exhibition is a key healthcare event in Saudi Arabia.
RSNA is the strongest specialist choice for medical imaging. MEDICA and CMEF are also important because they cover broader medical technology markets.
MEDICA in Düsseldorf is the broadest choice for medical devices and healthcare technology.
The answer depends on the procurement objective:
Trade shows are one source of suppliers, but procurement can continue online.
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It depends on the event. Some exhibitions offer free professional visitor registration, while others use paid tickets or different registration tiers. Always check the official event website before purchasing a ticket.
Yes, if you need to compare suppliers, evaluate technologies, establish distribution relationships or source equipment. For high-value purchases such as MRI, CT, ultrasound, patient monitoring or laboratory systems, prepare your technical and procurement requirements before attending.
This page was last verified against official sources on August 17, 2026.
We prioritize official organizer/event websites for dates, venues and registration links. Where official pages disagree on statistics, the discrepancy is disclosed. Where a figure cannot be verified from an official source, it is omitted.
Event organizers may change schedules, ticket policies, venues or registration requirements after publication. Always confirm final details through the official source before making travel or purchasing decisions.
If you are planning to source medical equipment before or after one of these exhibitions, you can continue your supplier search on MedTrade.
https://www.expomed.com.mx/ — Expo MED | Hospitalar México official site: dates (Aug 18–20, 2026), venue (Centro Banamex), hours (11:00 AM–5:00 PM), and free visitor registration. ↩ ↩2
https://www.medicalfair.cn/en/ — Medical Fair China official site: dates (Aug 20–22, 2026), venue (Suzhou International Expo Centre), open visitor registration, and "Chinese satellite exhibition of MEDICA" positioning. ↩ ↩2
https://www.medicalfair-asia.com/event-overview/ — Medical Fair Asia event overview: daily opening hours. ↩
https://www.medicalfair-asia.com/ — Medical Fair Asia official site: dates (Sep 9–11, 2026), venue (Marina Bay Sands), and "Exhibitors From 45 Countries & Regions." ↩ ↩2
https://www.rehacare.com/ — REHACARE official site: dates (Sep 23–26, 2026) and venue (Düsseldorf). ↩
https://www.interphex.jp/osaka/en-gb.html — INTERPHEX Week Osaka official site: dates (Sep 30–Oct 2, 2026), venue (INTEX Osaka), hours (10:00–17:00 JST), and organizer forecasts (180+ exhibitors, 13,000+ visitors) with disclaimer. ↩ ↩2 ↩3
https://jcd-expo.jp/en/visit.html — BioJapan official visitor page: dates (Oct 7–9, 2026), venue (PACIFICO Yokohama), free basic admission / paid partnering. ↩ ↩2
https://www.cmef.com.cn/en/Information?cid=144 — CMEF official visitor page: dates (Oct 21–24, 2026), venue (Beijing), and statistics infographic (3,000+ exhibitors, 120,000+ professionals, 170,000 sqm, 150+ countries, 100+ conferences). ↩
https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/arablab-live/Sponsor-Exhibit.stm — ARABLAB LIVE official exhibitor page: dates (Oct 26–28, 2026), venue (Dubai World Trade Centre), and scale (1,000+ exhibitors, 15,000+ attendees). ↩ ↩2
https://www.globalhealthsaudi.com/ — Global Health Exhibition official site: dates (Oct 26–29, 2026), venue (Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham), and prior-edition snapshot figures (130,000+ professionals, 2,200+ brands, 500+ speakers, 20+ pavilions). ↩ ↩2
https://www.bioplusinterphex.co.kr/en-us.html — BIOPLUS-INTERPHEX KOREA official site: dates (Oct 28–30, 2026) and venue (COEX, Seoul). ↩
https://www.medica-tradefair.com/en/Visit/Preparation/Opening_hours — MEDICA official opening-hours page: dates (Nov 16–19, 2026) and daily hours (Mon–Wed 10:00–18:00, Thu 10:00–16:00). ↩ ↩2
https://www.rsna.org/annual-meeting/exhibitors-and-sponsors/planning-your-exhibit/exhibitor-faqs — RSNA official exhibitor FAQ: meeting dates (Nov 29–Dec 3, 2026), venue (McCormick Place, Chicago), and Technical Exhibits hours (Nov 29–Dec 2, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM CT). ↩ ↩2 ↩3
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