THEME WORLDS at OTWorld

Prosthetics and Orthotics

In 2026, OTWorld will once again offer you an exciting mix of innovation and cutting-edge scientific knowledge – all centered around the best possible care with prostheses, orthoses, corsets, and other assistive devices.

At the world’s largest showcase for innovations in technical orthopaedics, you'll experience a one-of-a-kind exhibition featuring leading national and international companies. The industry’s most important and largest congress gives you the opportunity for in-depth exchange – not only with fellow professionals, but also with physicians, physiotherapists, and other experts from interdisciplinary care fields. It's a valuable opportunity to expand your knowledge and gain fresh inspiration!

Your OTWorld trade fair ticket grants you access to all workshops at the World Congress. If you're participating as an orthopaedic technician, you can even earn continuing education credits.

In 2026, you can look forward to presentations on topics such as:

• Orthotics
• Prosthetics
• Foot and footwear / orthopaedic shoemaking
• Rehabilitation technology
• Rehabilitation
• Materials research
• Paediatric, adolescent, and neuro-orthopaedics
• Sports injury prevention and trauma care
• Treatment and care in crisis regions
• ...and much more!

Orthopaedic Footwear Technology

In 2026, OTWorld.shoe-technology will once again be the key meeting point for orthopaedic footwear technicians from Germany and around the world – and for the first time, it will be located right at the heart of OTWorld. In the exhibition area, manufacturers and service providers will showcase the latest techniques, materials, and product innovations related to the orthopaedic shoemaking trade.

At the core of the area is once again the Foot & Shoe Hub, jointly organized by the Competence Center for Orthopaedic Shoe Technology and the Orthopaedic Shoe Technology Study Association (Studiengemeinschaft Orthopädieschuhtechnik e.V.).

In addition, the OTWorld World Congress will provide you with in-depth insights into essential aspects of foot-related care – combining evidence-based knowledge with practical ideas to help shape the future of patient care.

Rehabilitation Technology

At OTWorld 2026, you'll meet numerous national and international exhibitors from the field of rehabilitation technology. They will showcase modern products, innovative technologies, and practical services designed for everyday rehabilitative care. This gives you a comprehensive overview of current market trends and solutions relevant to your daily practice.

The exhibition is complemented by the World Congress, which offers a wide range of workshops and specialist events aimed at targeted professional development. Here, you can deepen your knowledge, gain fresh insights, and explore new developments and innovative approaches in the field of rehabilitation.

Medical Supply Stores

OTWorld 2026 will once again be your essential meeting point – serving as the leading international platform for exchanging knowledge on assistive devices and healthcare products. You can expect a wide-ranging program: from the latest product trends and ideas for store design and product presentation to targeted professional development for your daily practice. It’s the ideal place to prepare for the future of patient care.

Better Care Through Knowledge

Compression therapy continues to be a key focus in everyday medical supply retail. Specialized knowledge is especially important when dealing with complex lymphatic conditions. In 2026, practical workshops will once again take center stage – featuring real case studies and direct relevance to daily care. This makes expert knowledge tangible and immediately applicable.

Medicine

If you're a physician involved in modern assistive device care – whether in orthopaedics, trauma surgery, rehabilitation medicine, or sports medicine – OTWorld 2026 will once again offer exactly the right opportunities for you. The focus is on practical content, up-to-date specialist knowledge, and interdisciplinary exchange with other care providers.

You can look forward to certified continuing education sessions and valuable insights for effective teamwork in patient care.

Education

Whether you're currently in training, studying, or looking to expand your knowledge through further education – OTWorld 2026 is your go-to destination. With the shared exhibition area OTWorld.campus and the Youth.Academy Technical Orthopaedics, you’ll find exactly the opportunities that will help you move forward.

OTWorld.campus

P&O offers exciting and future-proof career prospects. At OTWorld.campus, you can experience the diversity of this field up close. Master schools, universities, and other educational institutions from Germany and abroad will present their programs – giving you hands-on insights into career paths and continuing education opportunities. Thanks to interactive activities and direct exchanges, OTWorld.campus becomes a lively meeting place for you and everyone eager to launch a career in the industry.

YOUTH.ACADEMY TECHNICAL ORTHOPAEDICS – The Next Generation Meets the Future

Two days that make a difference: At the Youth.Academy.TO, more than 400 trainees and students in technical orthopaedics – from Germany and abroad – come together. They exchange ideas, make new connections, and experience continuing education on equal footing: interdisciplinary, practical, and personal.