74 Israeli Medical Companies Unite for Historic Participation at MEDICA 2019

As the world’s leading comprehensive exhibition for hospitals and medical equipment, this year’s [MEDICA – World Forum for Medicine and MedTech in Düsseldorf] will be held from November 18 to 21.

The exhibition has successfully held 50 editions to date.

This year, 74 Israeli healthcare companies will make their appearance at the exhibition,

The Scale Reaches Its Highest Level in History

The Foreign Trade Administration of Israel’s Ministry of Economy and Industry, together with the Export Institute of Israel, has organized delegations to participate in the MEDICA trade fair in Düsseldorf for many consecutive years. MEDICA has become the exhibition with the highest level of participation by Israeli medical companies in overseas markets.

From 39 exhibitors in 2014 to 65 in 2018, the number of companies at the Israel National Pavilion has increased year by year. This year, 74 Israeli medical companies will make their debut in Dusseldorf, marking the largest scale ever.

Israel National Pavilion for Medical Devices is located in Hall 16, Booth M25.

The Israeli Medical Manufacturers’ National Pavilion is located at Booth L33, Hall 8B.

The Commercial Section of the Israeli Embassy and Consulates has opened in-person one-on-one consultations for Chinese enterprises, providing company directories and arranging business negotiations.

Please contact the business officers responsible for the healthcare industry in each jurisdiction.

(See the bottom of the article for business contact information)

Why Choose Israel?

Diversification is the cornerstone of Israel’s medical device and healthcare IT industries.

By the late 1990s, Israel already had more than 200 life sciences companies. With steady growth over the past decade—approximately 40 new companies established each year—Israel has infused creativity and innovative spirit into this field; it now boasts 1,500 active companies.

The largest sectors are the medical device and healthcare information technology industries, accounting for more than 65% of companies. In the medical device field, Israeli scientists and engineers have integrated advanced technologies into electronics, communications, and optoelectronics, thereby developing world-class innovative products in areas such as digital imaging, medical lasers, telemedicine, early diagnosis, and smart surgical equipment. More than 600 medical device exporters are engaged in various medical applications, including cardiovascular and peripheral vascular health, neurological and degenerative diseases, preventive and emergency medicine, intensive care, women’s health, orthopedics and sports medicine, gastroenterology, infection control, ophthalmology, pain and wound management, oral and dental care, dermatology, and aesthetics.

Israel’s digital health industry stems from a long history of using innovative communication technologies to improve healthcare delivery. With over 30 years of expertise in implementing health IT, electronic medical records, and big data analytics, Israel is now seeing its government continuously invest heavily in IT, leveraging the nation’s specialized knowledge to meet international demand.

Introduction to Israeli Exhibitors:

Israeli exhibitors will cover diagnostics and monitoring, single-use endoscopes and accessories, medical devices, minimally invasive systems, telemedicine, and healthcare IT.

Product and solution segments include allergy, cardiovascular, dermatology and aesthetics, diabetes, emergency care, ENT (ear, nose, and throat), gastroenterology, general health, general surgery, gynecology and women’s health, hematology, intensive care, infection control and respiratory, rehabilitation and nursing, neuroscience, oncology, oral and dental care, orthopedics, pediatrics, peripheral vascular, wound care, and urology.

Nine Israeli medical technology manufacturing companies will also participate, specializing in tubing and tubing equipment, manufacturing equipment and technologies, raw materials, biocompatible coatings, electronic manufacturing services and components, as well as complex OEM and optical engineering services.

Introduction to MEDICA:

MEDICA, the World Medical Forum and Exhibition in Düsseldorf, Germany, has successfully held 50 editions. As the world’s leading comprehensive trade fair for hospitals and medical equipment, it is organized annually by Messe Düsseldorf GmbH. With its unparalleled scale and influence, MEDICA holds a premier position among global medical trade exhibitions.

Held concurrently is the International Exhibition for Medical Manufacturing Components, Parts, and Raw Materials—the 25th World Trade Fair for Medical Technology and Medical Devices, COMPAMED. Also held concurrently are over 200 forums and conferences, including the Pharmacoeconomics Forum, Healthcare Information Technology Forum, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Forum, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Application Competition, TCM Technology Forum, Gangmu Labtech Forum, and TCM Wound Care Forum. The event showcases a wide range of products and services across the entire healthcare and hospital sector, from outpatient to inpatient care.

MEDICA 2018 was a resounding success, featuring 17 exhibition halls with a net exhibition area of 115,000 square meters (70% of which came from outside Germany). A total of 5,148 exhibitors from more than 70 countries participated (82% of whom were from outside Germany), attracting 123,500 visitors from over 100 countries (63% of whom were from outside Germany). 86% of the exhibitors reported being highly satisfied.

COMPAMED 2018 was also a huge success, with two exhibition halls and a net exhibition area of 15,000 square meters (59% of which came from outside Germany). A total of 783 exhibitors from more than 70 countries participated (69% of whom were from outside Germany), attracting over 20,000 visitors from more than 100 countries (48% of whom were from outside Germany). Ninety-two percent of the exhibitors expressed high satisfaction.

MEDICA/COMPAMED: The world’s premier thematic forums, convening 400,000 medical experts globally, covering leading topics such as Health IT, healthcare, wellness, telemedicine, clinical care, surgery, physiotherapy, orthopedics, laboratory medicine, medical education, spine, neurology and extremities, sports medicine, disaster relief and emergency response, rehabilitation, modern medicine, medical supplies and consumer goods, high-tech innovations, e-health technologies and equipment, information and communication technology, personalization, digitalization, future trends, and innovative development.

The audience primarily consists of general practitioners, hospital physicians, hospital managers, hospital nursing staff, hospital technology managers, laboratory managers, physiotherapists, medical trade professionals, healthcare industry practitioners, medical assistants (in hospitals, physician practices, and laboratories), hospital operators, and others from around the world.

Scope of Exhibits

Laboratory equipment; emergency medical services; operating room equipment; sterilization facilities; cleaning technologies; disposable product processing equipment; hospital technical infrastructure and equipment; medical diagnostic technologies and equipment; ward furniture and equipment; diagnostic and therapeutic equipment; biochemical and laboratory testing equipment; pharmaceutical products; hygiene materials; medical information and communication technologies and equipment; hospital integrated information technology; physical therapy and orthopedic technologies; bulk commodities and consumer goods; medical services and publications, etc.

For business discussions or to request materials, please contact the healthcare industry business officers in each jurisdiction.

North China Region: Ms. Miao, miao.tiantian@israeltrade.gov.il

East China Region: Ms. Xie, tina.xie@israeltrade.gov.il

South China Region: Ms. Li, Ying.Li@israeltrade.gov.il

Southwest Region: Ms. Tong, Kathy.Tong@israeltrade.gov.il