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MEDICA l Dusseldorf, Germany l November 17 – 20, 2025
MEDICA has been the world's largest event for the medical sector for more than 40 years. In previous years it has attracted several thousand exhibitors from more than 50 countries and more than 81,000 visitors, including national and international experts and decision-makers from the sector. An extensive exhibition and ambitious program present the entire spectrum of innovations for outpatient and clinical care.
Ideal Candidates for the Trade Mission
Illinois manufacturers and providers of the following:
- Laboratory, diagnostic, cleaning and testing equipment
- Physiotherapy and orthopedic equipment
- Surgical implants and joint replacements
- Hospital disposables and consumer goods
- Educational materials and training equipment
- Information and communication technology
Contact: Riccardo Navon l riccardo.navon@illinois.gov l 312-270-6747
Expo Manufactura l Monterrey, Mexico l February 3 – 5, 2026
With over 500 exhibitors and 19,000 visitors, Expo Manufactura is the most important meeting place for the manufacturing and processing industry in Mexico. Located in Monterrey, the center of Mexican manufacturing, this show will showcase the latest in manufacturing technology. The growth of advanced manufacturing in Mexico, together with increased interest in product quality and productivity, are generating demand for diverse industrial materials, systems, machinery, equipment, tools, and services.
In 2024, Illinois exported over $13 billion to Mexico, its second largest trading partner. This trade mission an ideal opportunity for Illinois companies to gain market share in Mexico and Latin America.
Contact: Chris Sedgwick l chris.sedgwick@illinois.gov I (312) 204-9480
WHX Dubai l Dubai, UAE l February 9 – 12, 2026
WHX Dubai (formerly Arab Health) is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare exhibition in the Middle East and the second largest in the world. Over 4,300 exhibitors utilize the event to launch of showcase new products or services. In 2025, the event attracted over 60,000 visitors from 180 countries in 2025. The healthcare services market in the Middle East is valued at over $256 billion annually and is growing at 7% per year – offering Illinois companies tremendous opportunities.
WHX Dubai brings leading healthcare manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, tradesmen, organizations and professionals together with some of the most important and influential decisionmakers in the Arab world. Illinois companies from all segments of the healthcare industry will have the opportunity to showcase their products in one of the fastest growing and most lucrative global markets.
Contact: Siobhan Pangerl I siobhan.pangerl@illinois.gov I (312) 636-7584
Mobile World Congress l Barcelona, Spain l March 2 – 5, 2026
With over 2,900 exhibitors, MWC Barcelona is the world's largest annual gathering for the mobile communication and information technology industry. The 2025 edition boasted a record attendance of 109,000 visitors from 205 countries of which 50% were decision makers at director-level, or above.
This show presents a unique opportunity for Illinois' companies that manufacture mobile information and communication technology components and devices, as well as system applications and software developers, to launch new products to a global audience with a particular focus on cutting edge solutions for AI, 5G, IoT, blockchain and quantum computing.
Contact: Riccardo Navon l riccardo.navon@illinois.gov l (312) 270-6747
Past Trade Missions