Outstanding exhibitor and visitor participation at synergistic co-located exhibitions MEDICAL FAIR ASIA and MEDICAL MANUFACTURING ASIA 2024

• 13,725 attendees from 60 countries attended the exhibitions and concurrent conferences and seminars held over three days
• More than 1,000 exhibitors from 45 countries and regions, and 19 national and group pavilions showcased their medical and healthcare solutions
• Signature concurrent events included the Start-Up Park, the Community Care Pavilion, MEDICINE + SPORTS Conference, and the Wearable Technologies Conference
• Firsts at the 2024 iteration included the launch of the MEDICAREASIAbrand portfolio, GITEX Digi_Health 5.0 Conference, and the Industry Suppliers Networking session - marking the beginning of a series of new collaborations, and a first-time national pavilion fromPortugal

SINGAPORE,Oct. 1, 2024/PRNewswire/ -- The 15th edition of MEDICAL FAIRASIAand the 6th edition of MEDICAL MANUFACTURINGASIA, the region's leading specialist trade fairs for the medical, healthcare, and medical technology (MedTech) sectors, concluded on 13 September, achieving record attendance from both visitors and exhibitors.

MEDICAL FAIRASIAand MEDICAL MANUFACTURINGASIA2024 welcomed an impressive turnout of 13,725 attendees, marking one of the highest attendee numbers since its first edition in 1997, with over 40% of attendees hailing from outsideSingapore. The leading countries represented wereIndonesia,Malaysia,Philippines,Thailand, andVietnam.

Located at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, the opening of the two exhibitions was officiated bySingapore'sDeputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, GanKim Yong, on11 September 2024.

Gernot Ringling, Managing Director, Messe DüsseldorfAsia, the organiser of MEDICAL FAIRASIAand co-organiser of MEDICAL MANUFACTURINGASIA, said:"We are thrilled with this year's international turnout and vibrancy on the show floor. In addition to a significant increase in exhibitor participation compared to 2022, we saw a nearly 34% increase in visitors, including group delegations from major hospitals and distributors from neighbouring countries".

He added:"Southeast Asia'sageing population and expanding middle class are key drivers of growth in the region's healthcare industry, andSingapore'sstrategic position makes it the ideal gateway for overseas companies looking to enter this booming market. With such strong growth drivers, we are confident the demand for MICE activities in the healthcare sector will continue to expand across the region. Against this backdrop and one of the largest editions of MEDICAL FAIRASIA, the announcement and launch of the new MEDICAREASIAumbrella portfolio is perfectly timed."With MEDICAREASIA, Messe Düsseldorf is creating anAsia-wide platform for the region's growing medical technology and rehabilitation market, comprising seven trade shows inChina,India,Singapore, andThailand.

According to Dr.Paiboon Eksaengsri, President of the Private Hospital Association (PHA)Thailand, who was also part of a visiting delegation from the Ramkhamhaeng Hospital group, attending MEDICAL FAIRASIAinSingaporewas an important step in expanding global partnerships and embracing the future of healthcare. He added:"As Thailand continues to grow as a top destination for medical tourism, integration of AI and digitalisation is key to improving patient outcomes and enhancing their overall healthcare experience. While we are long-time supporters of MEDICAL FAIRTHAILAND, having a presence at MEDICAL FAIRASIAenables us to explore broader, regional opportunities, connect with international experts, and stay ahead in the competitive landscape of healthcare innovation."

This edition of MEDICAL FAIRASIAalso welcomed 19 national and group pavilions, includingSingapore, alongside representation fromDenmark,France,Indonesia,Germany,Spain,United States, and others, as well as the first national pavilion fromPortugal.

Mangasi Parsaoran Siahaan, Coordinator of Programme and Evaluation, Ministry of Industry of the Republic ofIndonesiastated:"Indonesian companies have been exhibiting at MEDICAL FAIRASIAfor many years, but this is only the second time our Ministry of Industry has organised a pavilion to support local companies in showcasing sophisticated world-class and high-tech equipment to the rest of the region and beyond. This year's iteration of MEDICAL FAIRASIAhas been a success, and we hope to return."

Long-time exhibitor, Austrian-based company, Ing. Sumetzberger,Guenther Neudeck, Sales and Export Manager shared:"Asiahas always been a very important market for us, which is why we have been exhibiting in MEDICAL FAIRASIAfor nearly 20 years. We are pleased to see visitors returning in full force this year, compared to the previous edition which took place just after COVID-19 regulations for travel and large gatherings had eased."

Moon Joon Ho, Chief Marketing Officer at MDA. Co, fromSouth Korea, said:"We participated in MEDICAL FAIRASIAto secure investors and distributors for the iMirror technology and have been pleased with the attention the technology has received at the show. We will also be participating in MEDICA, which will be taking place in Düsseldorf,Germanyin November this year."

Medical Manufacturing Asia 2024

Jointly organised by Messe DüsseldorfAsiaand long-time partner Singapore Precision Engineering and Technology Association (SPETA), Medical Manufacturing Asia has been the premier showcase for the region's high-value MedTech manufacturers since 2012. The 6^thedition of Medical Manufacturing Asia welcomed more than 100 MedTech companies from 15 countries and regions, including national and group pavilions fromChina,Germany,Japan, andSingapore, with theSingaporepavilion featuring 39 exhibitors.

"As co-organiser, we are proud to showcase the best ofSingapore'sMedTech innovation at this year's edition of MEDICAL MANUFACTURINGASIA. SPETA is deeply committed to fostering the growth and global reach of our precision engineering and MedTech industries, and we look forward to the next edition of MEDICAL MANUFACTURINGASIAin 2026,"shared Wong Anwei, Executive Director at SPETA.

Signature highlights this year also included the well-attended Industry Suppliers Networking session, a collaboration withSingapore'sEconomic Development Board, and the IVAM Marketing Award, which was presented to AMT Pte Ltd, a local contract manufacturer who specialises in metal, ceramic and plastic injection moulding and medical device assembly.

Commenting on the exhibition as a networking platform wasSimon Tan, Chief Technology Officer of Sunningdale Tech, one ofSingapore'sleading precision tooling, plastics injection moulding, and precision assembly companies:"We exhibited at MEDICAL MANUFACTURINGASIAto meet with our existing customers and connect with new ones, and have been pleased with the quality and number of visitors we have encountered during the show, both fromSingaporeand all over the world."

MEDICAL FAIRASIA2024 – Signature concurrent events and new features

This year's co-located conferences have focused on the role and impact of AI and digitalisation in the medical and healthcare sectors. As well as signature events such as Start-Up Park and Community Care Pavilion, and conferences such as Paradigm Shift in Healthcare, Wearable Technologies, and MEDICINE+SPORTS, this year's iteration welcomed the GITEX Digi_Health 5.0 Conference for the first time. Bringing together visionary digital health innovators, government leaders, and industry pioneers, the aim of the conference was to drive digital health innovation inAsiawith a tech-first approach.

At the GITEX Digi_Health 5.0 Conference, KAOUN International, represented by its CEO,Trixie LohMirmand, who is also Executive Vice President of Dubai World Trade Centre and organiser of GITEX, along with Messe DüsseldorfAsia, represented by Gernot Ringling, Managing Director, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pave the way for further collaboration between the two industry stalwarts. This agreement includes the launch of the inaugural GITEX Digi_Health 5.0 Expo-Summit inThailand, which is to be co-located with MEDICAL FAIRTHAILANDfrom 10 to12 September 2025.

Said Trixie LohMirmand:"The collaboration between GITEX Digi_Health 5.0 Expo-Summit Asia and MEDICAL FAIRASIAunites the two most influential event brands in the tech and medical industries. This partnership will drive groundbreaking change across the health tech landscape with a new approach for our upcoming editions inThailandin 2025 andSingaporein 2026. The success of the inaugural conference this year, featuring premier international speakers, dynamic presentations, and high audience engagement, underscores the significance of our efforts. AsSoutheast Asia'sdigital health market continues to emerge as a major engine of economic growth and innovation, we are harnessing the power of AI and technological advancements to build a world-class health tech ecosystem. Together, we aim to catalyse a promising future for patient care and medical breakthroughs in the region."

The next edition of MEDICAL FAIRASIAand MEDICAL MANUFACTURINGASIAwill take place from 9 to11 September 2026, at Marina Bay Sands,Singapore.

Note to the Editor

About MEDICAL FAIR ASIA  

Organised by Messe DüsseldorfAsia, since its inception in 1997, MEDICAL FAIRASIAhas grown from strength to strength and continues to foster international collaboration and facilitate industry connections. It is the region's foremost B2B marketplace for sourcing and networking for the medical and healthcare sectors. MEDICAL FAIRASIA- is part of the newly formed MEDICAREASIAportfolio by Messe Düsseldorf and is anAsia-wide platform for the region's growing medical technology and rehabilitation market, comprising seven trade shows inChina,India,Singapore, andThailand. For more information, please visitwww.medicalfair-asia.com| Follow MEDICAL FAIRASIAon these channels:LinkedIn|YouTube 

 About MEDICAL MANUFACTURINGASIA

Jointly organised by Messe DüsseldorfAsiaand SPETA (Singapore Precision Engineering and Technology Association), it was first established in 2012 and is the region's specialist trade fair forAsia'sMedTech and medical manufacturing processes sectors. MEDICAL MANUFACTURINGASIAis modelled after COMPAMED – the high-tech solutions for medical technology exhibition, held inGermanyand organised by Messe Düsseldorf. For more information, please visitwww.medmanufacturing-asia.com  

About Messe DϋsseldorfAsia 

Messe Dϋsseldorf Asia is a subsidiary of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH inGermany, one of the world's leading trade fair organisers responsible for organising more than 20 global No. 1 exhibitions held in Düsseldorf, Germany.  With extensive expertise in organising trade fairs inSoutheast Asiasince 1995, Messe DϋsseldorfAsia'sdiverse portfolio includes sectors such as medical and healthcare, workplace safety and health, packaging, printing, plastics, wire and tube, and foundry and metallurgy, wine and spirits, among others. For more information, please visit mda.messe-dusseldorf.com 

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