The trade show profile of OTWorld

Large SPORLASTIC booth at OTWorld with numerous visitors, striking orange mannequins, and oversized product posters.

OTWorld is the largest leading international industry platform for all manufacturers, distributors and service providers in the field of modern orthopaedic treatment and care. In a growing global market, the event brings together everyone providing products and services at the interface between people and technology. Every two years, this unique combination of a world congress with a leading international trade show attracts experts and interested individuals from all five continents, providing a pivotal platform for innovation and dialogue that sets standards in the various disciplines within orthopaedic treatment and care.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW: LEADING INNOVATION HUB AND NETWORKING PLATFORM

At the world’s leading trade show, national and international market leaders showcase their latest products and services in the field of prosthetics and orthotics. It’s the ideal place for you to discover innovations, expand your professional network, and forge valuable business partnerships for the future. At the last OTWorld, around 574 exhibitors from 42 countries welcomed over 20,400 visitors from 96 nations.

The spotlight is on groundbreaking innovations across the board – from advanced rehabilitation technology and smart prosthetics and orthotics to new approaches in patient care. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics are playing an increasingly important role, highlighting their immense potential for transforming assistive care.

Beyond technological advances, the industry’s digital transformation is also in focus. This developments poses new challenges – for providers, manufacturers, and software developers alike – but also offer significant opportunities to enhance efficiency, transparency, and quality in assistive care. OTWorld is your go-to platform for staying informed about the latest developments, exploring practical solutions, and exchanging ideas on successful implementation strategies.

A range of exciting complementary program highlights will make your visit a memorable experience. The OTWorld.start-ups Area offers a snapshot of promising newcomers to the industry. And during guided tours focused on key themes, you’ll gain valuable insights into selected highlights from across the market.

KEY EXHIBITION AREAS

Prosthetics and orthotics
Orthopaedic footwear technology
Technical rehabilitation
Workshop fittings, furnishings, and equipment
Raw materials, aids and consumables
Surgical retail stores and medical technology
Compression therapy
Shop fitting and equipment
Research and development
Education and advanced training
Services, publishing houses
Professional associations and organisations

TARGET GROUPS

Prosthetists and orthotists
Orthopaedic footwear professionals and podiatrists
Retailers for healthcare supplies and medical retailers
Rehabilitation technicians
Engineers
Doctors and physiotherapists
Suppliers and manufacturers
Employees of funding organisations

THIS IS WHERE STANDARDS ARE SET!

OTWorld is an absolute must for you too! Not only does it provide you with essential inspiration to make your business a success but it also offers you the best possible chance of making new, important contacts. You can see this in the impressive statistics from OTWorld 2024:

20,400 visitors from more than 96 countries
574 exhibitors from 42 countries
over 300 internationally recognized speakers from all around the world

THEME WORLDS

You can learn first-hand about innovations and the latest scientific findings on optimum treatment and care using prostheses, orthoses, corsets and other medical aids.

Two visitors discussing colorful orthopedic insoles with exhibitors at a trade fair booth at OTWorld

As an orthopaedic footwear technician, you can look forward to numerous product premieres, innovative techniques for the OST trade, and valuable insights on the topic of “healthy feet” in the OTWorld.shoe-technology area.

A mannequin, visible chest down, sits in a wheelchair.

Discover the latest trends in personalized support for individuals with limited mobility – from wheelchairs and stair climbers to mobility aids. In addition, innovative rehabilitation solutions are presented, including gait and standing trainers, robotics-assisted therapy devices, smart everyday aids, and digital tools.

A woman speaks into a microphone on a small stage in front of a seated audience. A man stands next to her, while two other women are seated in the background. Medical compression stockings are displayed on mannequin legs mounted on the wall. A screen and a table with exhibit items are visible on the right.

This is all about the medical supply store of the future: From product training and store design concepts to management topics and process-related best practices.

Five people stand side by side on a stage, facing the camera. A large screen behind them displays presentation slides related to orthopedic care. The individuals are wearing conference badges.

As an orthopaedist, trauma surgeon, rehabilitation doctor or sports physician, you will benefit from numerous certified professional development opportunities and in-depth discussions with the interdisciplinary care team.

View of the busy exhibition floor at OTWorld with numerous visitors at booths of leading companies such as FIOR & GENTZ, Össur, and DARCO.

Apprentices and students are not the only ones expected to make plenty of fascinating discoveries at the Youth.Academy TO and OTWorld.campus – specialists interested in further education and training can too.

TREATMENT AREAS

THE FOCUS IS ON PEOPLE - OUR TREATMENT AREAS

Optimum orthopaedic treatment and care means maximising independence, mobility and participation in everyday life for patients and people with disabilities. The nine different OTWorld Treatment Areas offer you comprehensive information on solutions for your patients.