Fleischhacker on the road at trade shows

The Symposium Intensive Medicine + Intensive Care Bremen 2026 is taking place for the 36th time. It is the largest non-association meeting of intensive care physicians and nurses, administrative experts and industry representatives. The congress will be held under the scientific direction of Prof. Dr. Herwig Gerlach, Berlin, Martina Bauer, Lünen, Prof. Dr. Dorothee Bremerich, Mainz, Prof. Dr. Rolf Dembinski, Bremen.

The FOKO Continuing Education Congress at the CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf will once again offer an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest developments in gynecology and obstetrics in 2026. Organized by the Professional Association of Gynecologists (BVF), the congress offers an impressive program of scientific lectures and practical courses and seminars.

Signal 112 is a central meeting place for fire departments, rescue services, decision-makers, and industry. The focus is on high-quality basic equipment, modern vehicle and operational logistics, and future-oriented topics such as blackout scenarios and electromobility in the emergency vehicle sector. An accompanying specialist program with lectures, presentations, and discussion panels promotes exchange and networking within the industry.

The DGK Annual Meeting is being held at the Rosengarten Congress Center in Mannheim and is one of the most important cardiology conferences in the German-speaking world. Under the congress motto “Heart Medicine 2026 – Overcoming Boundaries Together, Setting Standards,” it offers an interdisciplinary program with scientific sessions, an extensive range of opportunities for young scientists, and a focus on areas such as heart failure, arrhythmias, and interventional and experimental cardiology.

DMEA is one of Europe's leading trade events for digital healthcare. It brings together experts from the healthcare sector, IT, science, business, and politics, offering a comprehensive overview of current developments, innovative solutions, and future trends in the field of digital health. A diverse congress and lecture program complements the exhibition and promotes professional exchange.

The 15th Emergency Symposium of the Working Group of Emergency Physicians in Northern Germany (AGNN) brings together specialists from emergency medicine and rescue services for interdisciplinary exchange. The focus is on current developments, practical presentations, and dialogue between clinics and preclinical care. The event takes place in Lübeck-Travemünde and is aimed at medical professionals working in the emergency sector.

LAB-SUPPLY Münster offers a comprehensive overview of current technologies and solutions in the laboratory industry. Visitors receive specialist information on laboratory equipment, accessories, and supplies from leading manufacturers and have the opportunity to talk directly with experts. The trade fair is complemented by presentations on applications, methods, and relevant guidelines. Admission to the fair and participation in the specialist presentations are free of charge.

DIHAD is one of the world's leading platforms for the exchange of ideas, best practices, and innovations in the field of humanitarian aid and development cooperation. The conference brings together international experts and decision-makers to discuss effective approaches to strengthening and further developing humanitarian action. The accompanying exhibition provides a space for networking, partnerships, and the presentation of new technologies and solutions to support crisis-affected communities. Under the guiding principle of “Building Bridges for a Better Tomorrow,” DIHAD promotes cross-sectoral cooperation and sustainable impact on a global scale.

RETTmobil International is the world's leading trade fair for rescue and mobility and a central industry meeting place for rescue services and civil protection. It offers a platform for innovation, knowledge transfer, and professional exchange between stakeholders from industry, practice, science, administration, and politics. The focus is on practical solutions, modern emergency vehicles, medical technology, and equipment for rescue services, civil protection, and disaster control. The trade exhibition is complemented by training opportunities, live demonstrations, and realistic operational simulations.

The ÖKG Annual Conference is themed “Heart Medicine of the Future” and is the central specialist congress of the Austrian Society of Cardiology. The focus is on current scientific findings, innovative therapy concepts, and future developments in cardiology. The event promotes professional exchange between cardiologists and medical professionals.

INTERSCHUTZ in Hanover is a leading international trade fair for firefighting, rescue services, civil protection, and security. Under the motto “Safeguarding tomorrow,” professional and volunteer emergency services personnel can find out about new concepts, technologies, and equipment—from personal protective equipment to specialized emergency vehicles. As a central business platform, the trade fair presents innovations from leading manufacturers as well as the latest findings from research and development. The offering is complemented by an extensive conference and lecture program on future-oriented topics in hazard prevention.

The DRK theme day “Management” is aimed at managers and those responsible for finance and human resources within the German Red Cross. The event provides information on current trends, challenges, and practical solutions in the field of management. In addition to specialist presentations and discussion panels, the theme day offers opportunities for exchange, networking, and direct dialogue between decision-makers, experts, and partners of the DRK.

The Forum Zukunft Retten (Saving the Future Forum) in Baden-Baden is a specialist event organized by the German Red Cross in Baden-Württemberg on the future of rescue services and emergency care. The focus is on future-oriented structural, organizational, and technological concepts, as well as professional exchange between experts from the fields of practice, science, and politics. Specialist presentations and discussion formats shed light on current developments and reform approaches in emergency care in Germany.

Visceral Medicine 2026 is an interdisciplinary conference for gastroenterology and visceral surgery. It brings together experts from clinics, research, and practice and offers a comprehensive scientific program on current developments, innovative therapy concepts, and new technologies. The conference promotes interdisciplinary exchange and close cooperation between internal medicine and surgical visceral medicine.

LAB-SUPPLY Leverkusen is a regional trade fair for laboratory users from industry, research, and diagnostics. It offers a compact overview of the latest products, technologies, and services related to laboratory equipment, accessories, and furnishings. The trade fair is complemented by free specialist presentations and opportunities for direct exchange with manufacturers and experts.

The DGK Heart Days 2026 are a key continuing education event organized by the German Society of Cardiology. The congress offers a wide-ranging scientific program covering current guidelines, clinical studies, and new treatment concepts in cardiology. Specialists and medical professionals use the event for interdisciplinary exchange and practical continuing education.

The East African Humanitarian Summit (EAHS) 2026 is the leading humanitarian conference and trade fair in East Africa. In collaboration with the Kenyan Red Cross, the event brings together representatives from UN organizations, governments, NGOs, development banks, and the private sector. The focus is on current humanitarian challenges in the region as well as exchanges on partnerships, procurement, and solutions.

FLORIAN in Dresden is an established trade fair for non-police hazard prevention. It presents the latest technologies, products, and developments for fire departments, rescue services, and civil protection, and offers a platform for professional exchange on topics relevant to safety and emergency response. As a hub for innovation and the industry, the trade fair combines a trade exhibition with a conference and is aimed at decision-makers and emergency services personnel from all over Germany.

AidEx is one of the world's leading events for humanitarian aid and disaster management. The conference and exhibition highlight solution-oriented and innovative approaches as well as necessary systemic changes for effective and sustainable crisis management. The focus is on current challenges facing the humanitarian system and sustainable adaptation strategies. Together with Development2030, which takes place in parallel, AidEx brings together international actors from humanitarian aid and development cooperation and offers a platform for exchange, networking, and new collaborations.

The DIVI Congress 2026 will focus on the key challenges facing intensive care and emergency medicine. Under the motto “Focus on people,” the congress will highlight medical innovations, ethical responsibility, and sustainable care concepts. The program will feature professional exchanges, new perspectives, and interprofessional collaboration.