19 - 22 May 2026 OTWorld

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Disaster conference at OTWorld 2026: Learning from mistakes – submit treatment cases now! The programme committee is developing a new and deliberately unusual format for the OTWorld 2026 World Congress (19–22 May in Leipzig): the Disaster Conference. The focus will be on treatment cases that have taken an unexpected turn – and precisely because of this offer valuable insights for practical care. Continue reading
Call for Papers – Become part of the OTWorld Congress Programme 2026 – You make the difference! Whether innovative studies, groundbreaking research results, technical innovations or exemplary treatment cases - your expertise counts! Continue reading
New ideas for orthopaedic treatment and care: Dr Doris Maier and Thomas Münch shape the world congress of OTWorld 2026 as congress presidents
Paralympics: On course with the canoe The 2024 Paralympics will take place in Paris from 28 August to 8 September. For the participating athletes, this is both a great honour and a challenge. Abel Aber, France's most successful para-athlete in the canoeing discipline, has one big goal: to win the gold medal at the Paralympics. Continue reading
OTWorld World Congress 2024: Over 2,500 participants from 61 countries organised a global exchange of knowledge in orthopaedic treatment and care Over 300 international speakers, 360 lectures, 50 poster presentations and 33 practical workshops provided visitors of the OTWorld World Congress from 14 to 17 May 2024 with inspiration for orthopaedic treatment and care of tomorrow. With 2,550 participants from 61 countries, the OTWorld World Congress once again emphasised its global significance. For the first time, participants arrived also from New Caledonia, South Korea and Guadeloupe. Continue reading
Positive Response to OTWorld 2024 OTWorld 2024 in Leipzig has once again confirmed its position as the world's leading trade show with world congress for manufacturers, distributors and service companies providing modern orthopaedic treatment and care. Numerous exhibitors gave us enthusiastic feedback on the high quality of professional dialogue and the in-depth conversations they had with visitors. Continue reading
Continued Growth for the Number One International Trade Show OTWorld 2024 Once again, OTWorld attracted large numbers of visitors from all over the world with a comprehensive programme covering the latest technologies and innovative solutions ranging from sustainable orthoses and intelligent prostheses to rehabilitation technology for stroke patients and exoskeletons for children. Over the course of four days, 574 exhibitors from 42 countries welcomed 20,400 visitors from 96 countries to the show to discuss new concepts for treatment and care in prosthetics and orthotics, orthopaedic footwear technology, rehabilitation technology and compression therapy. At the world congress, over 300 international speakers also presented their groundbreaking visions of the future in global orthopaedic treatment and care. Continue reading
OTWorld Opens With "Mission Possible" On 14 May 2024, OTWorld launches its journey into a future of orthopaedic treatment and care without limits under the motto "Mission Possible". At the opening ceremony, the global community is invited to join the mission to make possible what seems impossible. Continue reading
New Special Show: Orthopaedic Treatment and Care in Crisis Regions Conflicts and wars cast long shadows, leaving people physically and emotionally wounded and robbing them of their lives, their futures and their hope. Currently, millions of people around the world are living under extremely difficult conditions after suffering severe strokes of fate. The OTWorld 2024 special show dedicated to the provision of orthopaedic treatment and care in crisis regions will be taking a look at these issues. Continue reading
NEW: Meeting Point Orthopaedic Footwear Technology Embedded in the "OTWorld.shoe-technology" special exhibition area in Hall 1, the Meeting Point Orthopaedic Footwear Technology is the first point of contact for all visitors hoping to learn more about sensorimotor insoles. The meeting point is run by the Competence Center for Orthopaedic Footwear Technology (KomZet O.S.T.) and the the Study Association of Orthopaedic Footwear Technology (Studiengemeinschaft Orthopädieschuhtechnik e.V.). Continue reading
Start-Ups in Prosthetics & Orthotics: Innovations for a Dynamic Future The prosthetics & orthotics industry is of vital importance to people with physical impairments. Prosthetics, orthotics and other medical aids all play a decisive role in improving the quality of life for millions of people worldwide by restoring their mobility and helping them participate in everyday life. In this context, start-ups in prosthetics & orthotics have the opportunity to make a significant contribution with their innovations and creative approaches. At OTWorld 2024, 25 young companies from ten nations will be introducing themselves. We asked their founders some questions and received some fascinating answers. Continue reading
Into Weightlessness with a Prosthesis John McFall, a former Paralympic sprinter and Consultant Traumatologist and Orthopaedic Surgeon, could soon be the first astronaut with a physical disability to fly into space. McFall, who lost his right leg in a motorbike accident at the age of 19, has proven that almost anything is possible with modern assistive technology. He is world champion in the 100 and 200 metre races for transfemoral amputees and is now pursuing a career that could take him into weightlessness. Continue reading
Global Industry Meeting with Very High International Participation The international trade show and world congress sets future standards for the provision of orthopaedic treatment and care worldwide from 14 to 17 May 2024. The main topics on the agenda include prosthetics and orthotics, digitalisation, robotics and AI as well as compression supplies, insole production and 3D printing. More than 550 exhibitors from 42 countries have registered for the event with over half travelling to Leipzig from outside Germany. This makes OTWorld more international than ever before. Continue reading
Secure your tickets now for La Fête de l'OTWorld! In line with this year's partner country France, the OTWorld Party will be styled as a French street festival known as "La Fête de l'OTWorld." Music, French delicacies, fine wine, and 'Savoir-vivre' – at the OTWorld party exhibitors, customers, colleagues and friends come together for a relaxed get-together in a casual atmosphere. Continue reading
Keynote speaker Schaar: "Who cares about representation? Disabled people in the media" In a world where our perceptions are shaped by the media, the question remains: How are people with disabilities represented? Which narratives and unconscious thought patterns dominate? In his keynote speech, René Schaar will shed light on how disabilities are portrayed in fictional and non-fictional formats in film and television. Continue reading
Premiere: Special Show on Treatment and Care for Neurological Diseases At this special show, visitors to OTWorld 2024 can expect insights on medical aids and solutions for the optimal care of affected patients. The exhibition incorporates a patient room that provides holistic treatment and care as well as a marketplace offering further information and advice. Additional programme features for visitors include keynote speeches and interactive displays such as a stroke risk check. Continue reading
Practical Further Education for Medical Supply Store Staff From sales, counselling and the workshop to treatment and care, medical supply store staff are always in direct contact with their patients and are well aware of the challenges, problems and questions faced by people who need medical aids. For the first time, the world congress is offering a further education programme specifically for healthcare supply retailers to provide them with additional support in their daily work. Continue reading
New Features at the OTWorld 2024 World Congress The next edition of the world congress offers several new features. These include a tailored training programme for medical supply store staff and a selection of practical workshops each day giving examples for patient treatment. In addition, programme selection has been simplified using take-home messages. Continue reading
World of Orthopaedic Footwear Technology The orthopaedic footwear technology industry will meet at OTWorld in Leipzig from 14 to 17 May 2024 for professional, practical dialogue among physicians, technicians and physiotherapists. The world congress and leading world trade show will offer comprehensive insights into topics relevant to orthopaedic footwear technology. Visitors can expect to be inspired by a wide range of care solutions for everyday applications. Continue reading
Youth.Academy TO: Supporting Young Newcomers to the Industry at OTWorld 2024 Now in its sixth year, the Youth.Academy TO of the German Association of Orthopaedic Technology (BIV-OT) invites interested youngsters working in the industry to visit OTWorld in Leipzig. Trainees and students will have the opportunity from 16 to 17 May 2024 to network and discuss current developments, trends and challenges in orthopaedic technology. Continue reading
P&O Insights: International Exchange on Spina Bifida OTWorld is continuing its successful collaboration with the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP) in the form of a transnational symposium. The focus this year will be on the topic of spina bifida. Prominent experts from the US and Germany will be presenting innovative approaches and modern treatment Continue reading
Booking a Hotel for Your Visit to the Trade Show We can help you find comfortable and central accommodation in Leipzig. The Leipziger Messe hotel service offers exhibitors, visitors and speakers support in planning their visit to OTWorld 2024. Our hotel portal ensures accommodation can easily be booked online. Continue reading
OTWorld.first-timers: Exhibitor Portraits Showcasing products from soft prostheses, bionic hand orthoses and arm robots to the world's lightest forearm crutches, first-time exhibitors at OTWorld will be presenting their innovative ideas and products in this exclusive special exhibition area. Visitors can look forward to plenty of inspiration for new solutions in orthopaedic treatment and care. Continue reading
Exclusive OTWorld.3d Exhibition Area at OTWorld 2024 The use of 3D printing to produce customised orthoses, prostheses and insoles is growing in relevance. For this reason, OTWorld is dedicating a separate exhibition area to this production technology. In the OTWorld.3D exhibition area, visitors can find out more about the full scope of possible applications in prosthetics and orthotics. Continue reading
Congress Programme offers Further Education for the Entire Treatment and Care Team Practical, international and interdisciplinary: From 14 to 17 May, the world congress at OTWorld will be setting the scene for global knowledge transfer in the prosthetics and orthotics industry. The highly varied congress programme will offer a wide range of further education opportunities for all professional groups working at the interface between people and technology. New items on this year's programme include the addition of a special series of workshops for medical supply store staff. Furthermore, all workshops will now take place within the framework of the world congress. Continue reading
Paediatric, Adolescent and Neuro-Orthopaedics in the Spotlight at OTWorld 2024 The world's largest congress on technical orthopaedics will focus on paediatric, adolescent and neuro-orthopaedics at the upcoming event in Leipzig. Evidence-based lectures and best practice examples from Germany and the US will deliver scientific content and provide inspiration on the complexities of day-to-day care for affected patients. Continue reading
Save Money and Stay Up-To-Date With Our Early-Bird Discount Tickets for OTWorld 2024 go on sale in the online shop from January 2024. Benefit from generous discounts and ensure you stay up-to-date with the early-bird price for participation at the world congress. For young professionals, it is also worth getting on board early. Tickets for the Youth.Academy TO are available at a reduced price as well. Continue reading
OTWorld.start-ups: New Ideas for the Modern Orthopaedic Treatment and Care Young companies will present their new developments and ideas to an international audience of experts in the special exhibition area. A visit to OTWorld.start-ups offers insights into innovative products and the chance to become part of a dynamic network that drives progress in the industry. Newcomers can still register for remaining spaces. Continue reading
Disaster conference at OTWorld 2026: Learning from mistakes – submit treatment cases now!
The programme committee is developing a new and deliberately unusual format for the OTWorld 2026 World Congress (19–22 May in Leipzig): the Disaster Conference. The focus will be on treatment cases that have taken an unexpected turn – and precisely because of this offer valuable insights for practical care.
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Call for Papers – Become part of the OTWorld Congress Programme 2026 – You make the difference!
Whether innovative studies, groundbreaking research results, technical innovations or exemplary treatment cases - your expertise counts!
All Details
New ideas for orthopaedic treatment and care: Dr Doris Maier and Thomas Münch shape the world congress of OTWorld 2026 as congress presidents
All Details
Paralympics: On course with the canoe
The 2024 Paralympics will take place in Paris from 28 August to 8 September. For the participating athletes, this is both a great honour and a challenge. Abel Aber, France's most successful para-athlete in the canoeing discipline, has one big goal: to win the gold medal at the Paralympics.
All Details
OTWorld World Congress 2024: Over 2,500 participants from 61 countries organised a global exchange of knowledge in orthopaedic treatment and care
Over 300 international speakers, 360 lectures, 50 poster presentations and 33 practical workshops provided visitors of the OTWorld World Congress from 14 to 17 May 2024 with inspiration for orthopaedic treatment and care of tomorrow. With 2,550 participants from 61 countries, the OTWorld World Congress once again emphasised its global significance. For the first time, participants arrived also from New Caledonia, South Korea and Guadeloupe.
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Exhibiting Together: Special Areas at a Glance
Stronger together! Start-ups, first-timers and educational institutions have the exclusive opportunity to introduce themselves to a global audience of experts at a special, discounted rate in the special areas at OTWorld 2024.
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Travel Stipends: Open for applications until the end of October
Attendees from low-income countries can still submit their applications for a travel stipend to OTWorld 2024 until the end of October. Congress organiser Confairmed GmbH will award three scholarships of €1,000 each for travel and accommodation expenses.
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New Dual Leadership of the world congress at OTWorld 2024
Uniting medicine with prosthetics and orthotics: The new dual leadership for the world congress reflects the interdisciplinary and inter-professional orientation of OTWorld 2024. Bringing together both sectors with their professional expertise, the two congress presidents, Prof Dr Thomas Wirth, Medical Director of the Orthopaedic Clinic in Stuttgart and Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Ingo Pfefferkorn, master prosthetist and orthotist, will be creating a platform for open professional dialogue.
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