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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
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
Past Trade Missions