Circular Medical Expo 2026, Padua, Italy

• December 1, 2026
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• December 2, 2026
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What to expect in 2026

Circular Medical Expo 2026 is the third edition of the international biomedical exhibition at Fiera di Padova. The event connects biomedical companies, scientific research, international buyers and professional operators through an exhibition area, B2B meetings, conferences and round tables.

The 2026 edition will focus on innovation in healthcare and the development of new biomedical solutions, with attention to medical devices, diagnostics, biotechnology, digital medicine, robotics, assistive technologies, medical equipment and related technologies. The event is recognized by the Veneto Region as an event of international significance.

More than 50 exhibitors and around 700 qualified B2B meetings are indicated on the official event material, based on 2025 data. The 2026 edition will again combine business development with scientific and research-oriented activities.

Event dates

Dates: December 1–2, 2026

Opening hours: 9:00 am–6:00 pm

Duration: Two days

Circular Medical Expo 2026 will take place on Tuesday, December 1 and Wednesday, December 2 at Fiera di Padova. The event is the third edition of Circular Medical Expo.

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Venue & conference site

Venue: Fiera di Padova

Hall: Hall 11

Address: Via N. Tommaseo 59, 35131 Padua, Italy

Telephone: +39 049 840 111

Email: cme@padovahall.com

The exhibition and conference programme will be hosted at Fiera di Padova, with Hall 11 identified by the official event information as the exhibition location.

Full scientific programme

The detailed 2026 scientific programme has not yet been published on the official website. Circular Medical Expo’s format includes conferences, seminars and round tables curated by its Scientific Committee, with the aim of connecting scientific research and the biomedical business sector.

Based on the established event format and previous edition, programme areas are expected to address:

• Biomedical innovation
• Digital medicine and healthcare technology
• Medical devices and diagnostics
• Artificial intelligence and digital transformation
• Healthcare sustainability
• Future hospitals and healthcare infrastructure
• Robotics and advanced medical technologies
• Research and development
• Global health and international cooperation
• Biomedical industry and market development

The final 2026 session titles and timetable should be checked once the official programme is released.

Key speakers & experts

The 2026 speaker list has not yet been officially published. The Scientific Committee is responsible for developing the conference and round-table programme, bringing together experts from research, healthcare, industry and related institutions.

Previous editions featured figures including Carlo A. Adami, Giampaolo Tortora, Walter Ricciardi, Giuseppe Remuzzi, Gino Gerosa, Michele Milella, Alfredo Cesario, Sara Cazzaniga and Guido Beccagutti. These names belong to the previous programme and should not be treated as confirmed 2026 speakers until the new programme is announced.

Research & scientific topics

Circular Medical Expo places scientific research alongside business and international market development. The event’s stated objectives include promoting innovative healthcare solutions, developing technical knowledge, supporting research collaborations and connecting companies with universities and research institutions.

Key scientific and research themes include:

• Medical and biomedical innovation
• Digital healthcare
• Artificial intelligence
• Telemedicine
• Diagnostics
• Robotics
• Medical devices
• Biotechnology
• Future hospitals
• Healthcare sustainability
• Research and technology transfer
• Assistive and rehabilitation technologies

Sessions, presentations & panels

The event format includes conferences, round tables, seminars and company presentations. The Scientific Committee organizes the main discussions, while exhibiting companies and start-ups can present their products, services and innovations through dedicated company pitches following the round-table sessions.

The 2025 programme included sessions on digital medicine, global health, healthcare sustainability, the future hospital, artificial intelligence, hospital technologies and the changing healthcare system. The 2026 programme may develop related themes, but individual sessions have not yet been confirmed.

Workshops & demonstrations

No dedicated 2026 workshop schedule has been published yet. The exhibition format does, however, allow companies to demonstrate medical technologies, devices and innovations directly from their exhibition stands.

Exhibitors can use their stands to demonstrate how devices work, explain clinical or operational applications and present new products or services to buyers and professional visitors. Company pitches also provide an additional presentation format within the scientific programme.

Registration & ticket types

Professional visitor registration: Accreditation is required to enter Circular Medical Expo. After registration, visitors receive an email that must be retained and presented for admission.

Conference registration: The registration system allows visitors to indicate the conference programme they wish to attend.

Exhibition access: Visitors can register to visit the exhibition and connect with companies and professional operators.

Visitor price: No public visitor admission price is currently published by the official organizer, so there is no verified visitor ticket amount to convert into USD.

Exhibitor participation: The currently published participation fee is approximately $2,654.00 + VAT for companies with a 12-square-metre stand and approximately $1,385.00 + VAT for eligible innovative start-ups with a 6-square-metre stand. These are exhibitor participation fees, not visitor ticket prices.

Professional & industry access

Circular Medical Expo is a B2B event for professionals working within the technological and production supply chain of the biomedical sector. Its visitor profile includes Italian and international professionals from the medical and biomedical industries.

The event is particularly relevant to companies and professionals working in medical devices, electromedical equipment, diagnostics, laboratory research, biotechnology, hospital equipment, sanitation, consumables, digital medicine, telemedicine, assistive technologies, robotics, prosthetics and medical nutrition.

Exhibitors & pharmaceutical companies

The exhibition focuses primarily on the wider biomedical and medical technology sector rather than being a pharmaceutical-only trade show. Relevant sectors include medical devices, diagnostics, electromedical equipment, laboratory and biotechnology, digital medicine, robotics, prosthetics and medical equipment.

Previous exhibitors included AB Analitica, Ad Astra Innovation & Design, All Biopsy, Atena Lux, BTS, HT Plasma, Iotinga, Margi Plast, Promed, Quick Fix, Resono Ophthalmic and other biomedical companies and organizations.

A definitive 2026 pharmaceutical-company exhibitor list has not yet been published, so individual pharmaceutical companies should not be presented as confirmed 2026 exhibitors until the organizer releases the final list.

Networking & professional meetings

Business networking is one of the central elements of Circular Medical Expo. Selected international buyers are matched with exhibiting companies according to their business profiles, creating opportunities for product presentations, commercial discussions and potential partnerships.

The event also provides shared English-Italian interpreting during meetings with international buyers. The 2025 edition recorded more than 50 exhibitors and approximately 700 qualified B2B meetings according to the organizer’s published summary data.

Event rules & accreditation

Accreditation: Visitor accreditation is required to access the event. Registered visitors receive confirmation by email, which must be presented at the entrance.

Professional eligibility: Registration requires visitors to provide company, professional and contact information, including their company activity and professional position.

Exhibitors: Companies and eligible innovative start-ups must submit the required participation documentation and exhibition contract to the organizers.

How to get there

By car: From the motorway network, use the Padova Est exit and follow directions toward Fiera di Padova.

Venue address: Via N. Tommaseo 59, 35131 Padua, Italy.

By train: Padua railway station is approximately a 10-minute walk from the exhibition centre according to the official visitor information.

Public transport & parking

Rail: Padua railway station provides the main rail connection, with the exhibition centre approximately a 10-minute walk away.

Parking: Parking is available at the fairgrounds for visitors arriving by car. Exhibitor participation packages also include access and parking at the exhibition centre.

Air travel: Venice Marco Polo Airport is approximately 45 km from Padua, while Treviso Canova Airport is approximately 60 km away.

Accommodation areas

Padua city centre: The city centre provides the largest concentration of hotels, restaurants and visitor services and is close to Fiera di Padova.

Near Fiera di Padova: Hotels around the exhibition district are convenient for professionals attending both days.

Padova railway station area: This area is particularly practical for visitors arriving by train because of its proximity to the exhibition centre.

Abano Terme: Visitors extending their stay can also consider Abano Terme and the wider Euganean spa area.

Accessibility

Circular Medical Expo is held at Fiera di Padova, which provides dedicated exhibition facilities and visitor access.

Visitors who require specific assistance should contact Padova Hall before attending to confirm accessible entrances, parking arrangements and other requirements. The official visitor registration process also provides a direct channel for professional visitors to organize their attendance.

Previous year’s highlights

The 2025 edition, the second edition of Circular Medical Expo, focused on technological innovation, healthcare sustainability and the relationship between biomedical business and scientific research. Around 50 exhibitors and 30 selected international buyers were expected, with buyers from countries including Spain, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Albania, Serbia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates and Austria.

The scientific programme included discussions on digital medicine, global health, healthcare costs, sustainability, the future hospital, artificial intelligence, healthcare technology and the digital transformation of healthcare. Company pitches were also incorporated into the programme.

The 2025 exhibitor group included biomedical, diagnostics, technology, research and innovation organizations such as AB Analitica, BTS, HT Plasma, Iotinga, Promed, Resono Ophthalmic, Ribes Nest and Galileo Visionary District.

Official registration

Official website: https://circularmedicalexpo.com/

Visitor registration: https://circularmedicalexpo.com/en/visitors/visitor-registration/

Contact email: cme@padovahall.com

Telephone: +39 049 840 111

Dates: December 1–2, 2026

Venue: Fiera di Padova, Hall 11, Via N. Tommaseo 59, 35131 Padua, Italy

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