Compamed


Germany


Düsseldorf


15.11 - 18.11.2026


Medical

Leading Trade Fair for Medical Technology Suppliers

COMPAMED in Düsseldorf is the world’s leading trade show for the medical technology supply industry and takes place concurrently with MEDICA. Over the course of four days, manufacturers, developers, and suppliers meet with international decision-makers. The focus is on innovative materials, components, manufacturing technologies, and micro-precision for medical technology.

Zapp at COMPAMED

Last year, Zapp used the trade show to hold in-depth discussions with customers and prospects from the medical technology sector. The company presented innovative wire and material solutions for medical applications. Particular emphasis was placed on Fine Wire and Medical Wire for sophisticated medical products. The event provided an ideal platform for networking, showcasing innovations, and discussing the industry’s future requirements.

CIAAR


China


Shanghai


16.11. - 18.11.2026


Cooling systems

Leading Trade Show for Automotive Air Conditioning

CIAAR—the China International Auto Air-conditioning & Transport Refrigeration Exhibition—takes place at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) in Shanghai and is considered one of the world’s leading trade shows for automotive air conditioning, transport refrigeration, and thermal management.

Visitors and Key Focus Areas

Approximately 14,000 trade visitors and over 650 exhibitors are expected to attend the event. Key areas of focus include automotive air conditioning systems, thermal management systems, cooling technology, energy storage solutions, components for electric vehicles, and mobile cooling and refrigeration systems. The trade show offers a comprehensive overview of current developments in the automotive, commercial vehicle, and transport refrigeration industries and is particularly important for companies specializing in materials and technical components.

MD&M West


USA


Anaheim


09.02 - 11.02.2027


Medical

North America’s Leading Medical Technology Trade Show

MD&M West in Anaheim, California, is one of the most important trade shows for medical technology and medical manufacturing in North America. It brings together the fields of medtech, automation, design & manufacturing, packaging, and plastics under one roof.

Visitors and Key Focus Areas

The trade show brings together more than 13,800 verified visitors and over 1,700 exhibitors from 43 countries. Key focus areas include medical devices, components, materials, automation, packaging technologies, and manufacturing processes. For Zapp, the event is an ideal platform to showcase material solutions for demanding medical applications.

IDS


Germany


Cologne


16.03. - 20.03.2027


Dental

The World’s Leading Trade Fair for the Dental Industry

The IDS—International Dental Show in Cologne—is considered the undisputed world leader among trade fairs for the dental industry. Dentists, dental technicians, manufacturers, and distributors from around the world gather here to learn about the latest developments in dentistry and dental technology. The trade fair takes place at Koelnmesse and lasts five days.

Visitors and Key Focus Areas

The last event attracted over 135,000 visitors from 156 countries, as well as more than 2,000 exhibitors, to Cologne. The focus is on digital dentistry, implantology, materials, prosthetics, CAD/CAM technologies, and innovative solutions for dental practices and laboratories. For companies like Zapp, the IDS offers direct access to manufacturers and developers of high-quality dental applications.

Paris Air Show


France


Paris


14.06. - 20.06.2027


Aviation

The World’s Leading Aviation Trade Show

The Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, near Paris, is one of the most important and long-standing events in the global aerospace industry. The show is regarded as the world’s leading platform for civil aviation, space, and defense technologies.

Visitors and Key Focus Areas

The 2025 edition attracted approximately 305,000 visitors and 2,400 exhibitors from 48 countries. The focus is on aircraft, engines, materials, space technologies, defense systems, mobility concepts, and sustainability in aviation. The spectacular flight demonstrations further make the show a major crowd-puller.

ACHEMA


Germany


Frankfurt am Main


14.06. - 18.06.2027


Process industry

Global Forum for the Process Industry

ACHEMA in Frankfurt am Main is the global forum and the leading international trade show for the life sciences and process industries. It brings together experts from the fields of chemistry, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, energy, and process engineering, and is regarded as the most important event of its kind worldwide.

Visitors and Key Focus Areas

The focus is on process plants, laboratory and analytical technology, pharmaceutical production, hydrogen technologies, digitalization, sustainability, and the energy transition. The trade show is complemented by a comprehensive technical conference featuring international experts from science and industry. For Zapp, ACHEMA offers numerous opportunities for collaboration in the areas of materials, precision components, and industrial applications.

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