Information for exhibitors

Banner with the OT World logo "50 years of OT World" and the call "Let's celebrate in 2026" and the claim "You make the difference"

Dear exhibitors of OTWorld,

We are looking forward to hosting the OTWorld for you and welcoming you to Leipzig!

To make your participation as easy as possible, we would like to inform you about the next steps and provide important information regarding your presence.

Overview of important dates

When?What?
November 2025Beginning of placement
1 December 2025Recommended registration date for exhibitor workshop (PDF, 598 kB) so we can include your workshop in in the online and printed congress programme (please read Exhibitor Workshops for more information)
1 December 2025Deadline for advertising to be sent to be included in the printed congress programme (please see advertising opportunities (PDF, 458 kB) )
Mid of January 2026Mailing of stand allocation (with hall plan and login data for online ordering system)
Mid of January 2026Opening of Exhibitor Portal (Online Service Center Leipziger Messe)
Beginning of April 2026Receipt of invoice for stand space (including media, environmental and AUMA fee)
From 15 April 2026Provision of exhibitor passes and traffic guide
17 April 2026Deadline for technical orders, stand constructionand permit applications. (Late fees starting from 15% will be applied for all incoming orders after that date.)
6 to 8 weeks after OTWorld Invoice for additional ordered services and stand construction

Opening hours and stand set up

Duration of the event:
Tuesday, 19 to Friday, 22 May 2026

Set-up exhibitors:

  • Friday, 15 May– Sunday to 17 May 2026 : 07:00 to 22:00
  • Monday, 18 May 2026: 07:00 to 15:00 (Furnishing possible until 22:00)

Handover of booths with stand packages to the exhibitors:
Monday, 18 May 2026, 12:00

Official opening hours exhibition and congress:
19 May 2026, 09:00 to 18:00
20 May 2026, 09:00 to 18:00
21 May 2026, 09:00 to 18:00
22 May 2026, 09:00 to 16:00

Opening times for exhibitors and stand personnel:
08:00 to 19:00 (Friday, 22 May 2026: end of Trade Show at 16:00)

Stand dismantling exhibitors:

  • Friday, 22 May 2026: 16:00 non-stop until Saturday, 23 May 2026, 22:00
  • Sunday, 24 May 2026 : 07:00 – 22:00

Early construction / late dismantling of stands:

Application must be made in writing to Leipziger Messe GmbH for permission to begin construction of a stand early or for an extension to the time allowed for dismantling. Permission will be granted where possible but is subject to a charge.

Stand construction and freight forwarding

To make your booth set up easy, stand construction packages will be offered by our colleagues from Fairnet GmbH. There are different packages available, ranging from basic to premium. Please read here for more information.

If you have not yet booked a stand package via the exhibitor registration, you can still do that through the Online Service Center starting from Mid of January 2026.

Do you have special stand construction requirements (e.g. with suspensions, special constructions) for stands larger than 30 square metres? Our colleagues from Fairnet will be glad to advise you on individual constructions.

Your contact: Torsten Pöhlemann, Email: torsten.peohlemann@fairnet.de

Alternatively, you can also bring an own stand constructor of your choice.

More details on stand construction advices are included in the Technical Guidlines of Leipziger Messe (PDF, 570 kB) .

Co-exhibitor registration

Exhibitors who share their booth with another company that is represented with own staff, are required to register the other company as “co-exhibitor”.

A co-exhibitor registration will be charged with 980.00 EUR and will include:

  • 1 additional co-exhibitor pass
  • Own entry of the co-exhibitor with one company profile and two product profiles in the digital Product and Exhibitor World; entry in the printed Exhibitor Directory and OTWorld App
  • One included license for Scan2Lead

How to register co-exhibitors:

  • Log in to your customer account.
  • Click on “register Co-exhibitor”.
  • Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “add co-exhibitor"
  • Enter the data of your co-exhibitor and complete the registration.

Exhibitor workshops

Exhibitors are invited to offer individual workshops for the participants. 45-minute workshops are available from 599 EUR. You can select a topic of your choice.

Please see here for an overview of prices and timeslots (PDF, 598 kB) .

We recommend to book your slot until 1 December, so we can include and promote your workshop in the online and printed congress programme.

Be quick to secure your spot and contact Anka Witter for available timeslots and more information:

Your contact: Anka Witter, Email: a.witter@leipziger-messe.de , Phone: +49 341 678 8238

Advertising opportunities – highlight your appearance onsite!

To help you make the most of your trade fair appearance, we would like to introduce you to the wide range of advertising opportunities at OTWorld (PDF, 458 kB) . There are numerous options to present your company and products in the best possible way – from workshops and company events to online banners and print advertisements, as well as eye-catching on-site advertising spaces.

In addition, there will be further digital opportunities related to the online exhibitor directory and your company profile available in January, about which we will, of course, inform you in due time.

Please contact us to discuss available options!

Youth.Academy TO

Do you know the Youth.Academy for Technical Orthopaedics, or JA.TO for short? It is a nationwide initiative of the German Association of Orthopaedic Technology Guilds (BIV-OT) that supports young talent across disciplines. Trainees and students are given the opportunity early on to network within the professional community and gain direct access to training and continuing education.

At OTWorld, JA.TO participants can look forward to a special program. By sponsoring JA.TO, you draw the attention of the next generation of professionals to your organization and connect with the skilled experts of tomorrow.

Would you like to join the next sponsorship period? For more information, please contact: jugendakademie@ot-world.com

Meeting rooms

Whether you’re organising encounters, meetings, parties or own events, we can provide the right location and support you with the organisation.

Please contact: Mandy Port, m.port@leipziger-messe.de , Phone: +49 341 678 8236

MediaKit – let others know that you are an exhibitor at OTWorld!

Please make sure you spread the word and inform your customers and professional networks about your participation at OTWorld. Logos, customised banners and an email footer can be found in our download area .

Leadscanning with Scan2Lead

As an exhibitor of OTWorld you will receive one included licence Scan2Lead SMART for leadscanning from our partner Scan2Lead .

One licence can be used on one device only. Additional licenses for further devices can be booked in the Online Service Center starting from mid of January 2026 if needed.

The glass hall of the Leipzig Trade Fair, decorated with trees and lights, is filled with people; in the background, a live band performs on a stage with an LED screen, in front are tables, a small white vehicle with the sign “FOTOS,” and many guests in festive attire.
Copyright: Jon Renker

Social Events

You can expect the following highlights at OTWorld 2026:

50th Anniversary Celebration

Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Celebrate 50 years of OTWorld with us in the impressive Glass Hall of the Leipzig Trade Fair!

Look forward to great music, refreshing drinks, and an amazing atmosphere as we celebrate half a century of innovation and progress in orthopedics.

Join us as the OTWorld community comes together – an evening full of encounters, conversations, and unforgettable moments!

OTWorld After Work

Thursday, 21 May 2026
Enjoy the evening high above the rooftops of Leipzig at Felix, with stunning views and a relaxed rooftop terrace atmosphere.

Meet colleagues, customers, and exciting new contacts, enjoy a drink, and exchange ideas about the latest trends.

The perfect place to unwind after a long day at the fair, build your network, meet new people, and simply enjoy the view of the city!

Hotelzimmer

Accommodation

Due to the high demand, we highly recommend to book your accommodation early! To ensure availability, contingents and fixed rates have been blocked at several hotels near the event venue and downtown Leipzig. You can book your accommodation through the hotel portal of Leipziger Messe.

Mandy Port
Portrait Mandy Port
Project Manager International Contacts