The trade show profile of OTWorld

OTWorld is the largest leading international industry platform for all manufacturers, distributors and service providers in the field of modern orthopaedic treatment and care. In a growing global market, the event brings together everyone providing products and services at the interface between people and technology. Every two years, this unique combination of a world congress with a leading international trade show attracts experts and interested individuals from all five continents, providing a pivotal platform for innovation and dialogue that sets standards in the various disciplines within orthopaedic treatment and care.

THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW: THE MOST IMPORTANT FORUM FOR INNOVATION AND NETWORKING

All the industry's top national and international companies come to this leading world trade show to present their latest products and services in technical orthopaedics. This makes it the ideal place to present new products and innovations, expand your network within the sector and attract future business partners. At the last edition of OTWorld, some 574 exhibitors from 42 countries were able to welcome more than 20,400 visitors from 96 countries.

Additional attractive items on the programme ensure the event is an unforgettable experience for every participant. For an overview of industry newcomers, we recommend you head to the OTWorld.start-ups area. To learn all about selected market highlights, you can take part in interesting trade show tours on a variety of topics.

The next OTWorld will take place in Leipzig from 19 to 22 May 2026.

KEY EXHIBITION AREAS

Prosthetics and orthotics
Orthopaedic footwear technology
Technical rehabilitation
Workshop fittings, furnishings, and equipment
Raw materials, aids and consumables
Surgical retail stores and medical technology
Compression therapy
Shop fitting and equipment
Research and development
Education and advanced training
Services, publishing houses
Professional associations and organisations

TARGET GROUPS

Prosthetists and orthotists
Orthopaedic footwear professionals and podiatrists
Retailers for healthcare supplies and medical retailers
Rehabilitation technicians
Engineers
Doctors and physiotherapists
Suppliers and manufacturers
Employees of funding organisations

THIS IS WHERE STANDARDS ARE SET!

OTWorld is an absolute must for you too! Not only does it provide you with essential inspiration to make your business a success but it also offers you the best possible chance of making new, important contacts. You can see this in the impressive statistics from OTWorld 2024:

20,400 visitors from more than 96 countries
574 exhibitors from 42 countries
over 300 internationally recognized speakers from all around the world

THEME WORLDS

You can learn first-hand about innovations and the latest scientific findings on optimum treatment and care using prostheses, orthoses, corsets and other medical aids.

As an orthopaedic footwear technician, you can look forward to numerous product premieres and innovative techniques in orthopaedic footwear as well as interesting "healthy foot" tips from exhibitors in the OTWorld.shoe-technology area.

Mobility is the key. You will learn all about the major trends in individual care and best practices for severely disabled individuals – from wheelchairs and stairlifts to mobility aids.

Here, you can find out all there is to know about the retail surgical store of the future: from product training, store design and presentation concepts to management topics and best practice processes.

As an orthopaedist, trauma surgeon, rehabilitation doctor or sports physician, you will benefit from numerous certified professional development opportunities and in-depth discussions with the interdisciplinary care team.

Apprentices and students are not the only ones expected to make plenty of fascinating discoveries at the Youth.Academy TO and OTWorld.campus – specialists interested in further education and training can too.

TREATMENT AREAS

THE FOCUS IS ON PEOPLE - OUR TREATMENT AREAS

Optimum orthopaedic treatment and care means maximising independence, mobility and participation in everyday life for patients and people with disabilities. The nine different OTWorld Treatment Areas offer you comprehensive information on solutions for your patients.