Düsseldorf REHACARE 2027: event guide

REHACARE INTERNATIONAL is the international trade fair for rehabilitation, prevention, inclusion and care. The 2027 edition is scheduled for 15–18 September 2027 at Messe Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany. It brings together products, technologies, professional services and people concerned with rehabilitation and more independent living. The organiser describes a mix of exhibition, professional programme and interactive formats. For visitors, the value lies in examining solutions in person, comparing their intended uses and discussing practical questions with suppliers and professionals.

Why Düsseldorf REHACARE matters

See assistive solutions in context

Mobility, daily living, communication, accessible environments and care are connected needs. Seeing products and demonstrations alongside professional discussion can help visitors frame questions around usability, support, adaptation and the settings in which a solution may be used. The event is relevant to both people evaluating products for personal use and professionals who advise, supply or support others.

Compare before making a decision

Product descriptions alone may not answer questions about operation, fit, maintenance or compatibility with an individual’s routines. At a trade fair, you can examine available options and ask exhibitors to clarify the details that matter to your work or situation. Use the visit to identify what still needs a trial, clinical or technical assessment, funding check or follow-up conversation; an exhibition visit is not a substitute for those individual evaluations.

Connect care, rehabilitation and inclusion

REHACARE’s stated scope extends beyond equipment to prevention, inclusion and care. That breadth makes it relevant to people working across health, social support, product supply and accessible living, as well as to people with disabilities and their companions. The organiser reported the following figures for the 2026 edition:

• 1,000 exhibitors from 43 countries.
• 45,000 visitors from 101 countries.
• 33% international visitors.

These are 2026 figures, not a forecast or guarantee of the scale of the 2027 edition.

Who should visit Düsseldorf REHACARE?

People with disabilities, older people and companions

The fair may be useful if you are researching products or services that could support mobility, communication, daily routines, leisure or participation. Use the opportunity to examine options and ask questions directly, while remembering that suitability depends on personal requirements and may need to be assessed with a relevant professional.

• Compare different approaches to mobility and everyday tasks.
• Ask how a product is operated, adjusted, supported and maintained.
• Consider whether the solution fits your home, work, travel or leisure context.
• Bring a companion or professional when their perspective will help you assess practical fit.

Rehabilitation and therapy professionals

Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and rehabilitation teams can use the exhibition to review assistive products and discuss how they are intended to support different activities. Focus on the client’s goals and the setting in which a product might be used rather than on features in isolation.

• Compare product functions, adjustment options and support requirements.
• Ask suppliers for technical information and instructions relevant to professional evaluation.
• Note which solutions may warrant a later trial or a discussion with a multidisciplinary team.

Care providers and medical or technical services

Care organisations, nursing services, rehabilitation facilities and medical or technical service providers may be interested in products and services relevant to care delivery and independent living. Procurement and operational visitors can use the fair to identify suppliers and investigate whether a solution warrants a more detailed assessment.

• Relate each product to a defined care task or service setting.
• Check training, maintenance, cleaning, support and implementation questions with the supplier.
• Record the evidence and conditions needed before considering a purchase or service change.

Retailers, distributors and orthopaedic trade

Specialist retailers and distributors may use REHACARE to review products, discuss supply arrangements and assess whether a manufacturer’s range fits their customers and service model. Orthopaedic businesses can focus on aids and equipment that match the needs they encounter, then follow up for specifications and commercial terms.

• Compare product ranges, configuration choices and available support.
• Ask about distribution conditions, ordering, service and replacement parts.
• Identify the product information and compliance documents required for further evaluation.

Manufacturers, suppliers and service organisations

Companies working in assistive technology, rehabilitation, care, accessible living or related services can use the exhibition to present their offer and learn which questions professional and user audiences raise. A clear explanation of intended use, limitations and support can make conversations more productive.

• Prepare concise product information and demonstrations that reflect the intended use.
• Be ready to discuss adaptation, training, maintenance and after-sales support.
• Use visitor feedback to identify questions for product or service development.

What can you find at Düsseldorf REHACARE?

Mobility and orthopaedic aids

Explore the event’s mobility and orthopaedic focus, including aids intended to support movement and everyday activity. When comparing options, consider the user’s environment, transport or storage needs, adjustment, maintenance and the type of professional advice that may be required.

Daily living and accessible environments

Daily-living aids and accessible building or living solutions relate products to activities at home and in other settings. Consider how a solution would fit the space, how it is operated, what installation or adaptation may be involved and who would provide support.

Communication, safety and monitoring

Communication technologies and safety or monitoring systems can be relevant to users, families and care professionals. Ask about accessibility, privacy, reliability, setup and ongoing support, and distinguish demonstrated product functions from assumptions about what a particular person needs.

Care, rehabilitation and physical activity

The fair’s rehabilitation, nursing and medical-care scope connects equipment with professional services and support. Products associated with physical training, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, leisure, sport and recreation may also help visitors investigate how participation and activity are supported.

Prevention, inclusion and participation

REHACARE presents prevention and inclusion as part of its subject matter. These themes encourage visitors to look beyond a single device: consider how products, services and accessible environments might work together to support participation at home, at work and in the community.

What makes Düsseldorf REHACARE different?

Its subject is the intersection of products, professional support and independent living. The event is not limited to one device type: its stated focus combines rehabilitation, prevention, inclusion and care, with assistive products and interactive or professional content. This makes it possible to consider a product alongside questions about the person using it, the environment, care or therapy support and the service needed after purchase. The organiser’s 2026 figures also show an international mix of exhibitors and visitors; they describe that edition only and do not indicate the composition of the next show.

What should you try to achieve at Düsseldorf REHACARE?

If you are evaluating a product for personal use

Leave with a shortlist of options and the questions needed to judge personal fit. Record what each product is designed to do, which features matter to you, what requires a hands-on trial and who should help assess suitability. Do not rely on a general demonstration to determine whether an item is appropriate for your individual needs.

If you are a therapist or rehabilitation professional

Identify several solutions that warrant closer professional review. Compare intended use, adjustability, training and support. Note which client needs or service settings each option may address, and what further evidence or evaluation is required before recommending it.

If you work in care or procurement

Build a structured supplier and implementation shortlist. For each relevant product or service, record the task it addresses, training and maintenance needs, compatibility questions, support arrangements and information needed for an internal assessment.

If you are a retailer or distributor

Find products and suppliers that merit commercial follow-up. Compare the range, intended customer, supply terms, service model and product documentation. Separate promising conversations from verified demand; the exhibition does not guarantee orders or distribution agreements.

If you exhibit

Set a measurable objective for the conversations you want to have. Decide whether the priority is product feedback, distribution discussions, professional referrals or awareness of a specific solution. Prepare answers about use, adaptation, training, maintenance and limitations.

How to prepare before Düsseldorf REHACARE

1. Define the decision you need to make

Write down the problem or opportunity behind your visit. A personal visitor might be comparing ways to complete a daily task; a therapist might be looking for solutions to assess with clients; a care provider might be reviewing equipment for a service setting; a distributor might be evaluating a supplier range. A specific question helps you avoid collecting information that cannot be acted on.

2. Create a product and supplier shortlist

Use the organiser’s exhibitor and product information when it is available to identify relevant companies. Group them by function—mobility, communication, daily living, accessible environments or care—rather than trying to cover every stand. Mark essential conversations as A, useful comparisons as B and exploratory visits as C.

3. Prepare questions for assistive products

• What intended use and user requirements is this product designed for?
• Which adjustments, sizes, configurations or accessories are available?
• How is the product set up, operated, cleaned and maintained?
• What training or professional assessment may be needed?
• What are the known limitations or situations where the product is unsuitable?
• What service, repair, replacement-part or after-sales support is available?
• What documentation can the supplier provide for technical, clinical or procurement review?
• For a digital or connected device, what information is collected and how is it protected?

4. Bring relevant requirements, not sensitive records

For a personal or professional evaluation, note the practical requirements that matter: the activity, environment, space, transport, support needs and any essential specifications. Avoid sharing personal health information or confidential client records on a stand. If an individual assessment is needed, arrange it with the appropriate professional outside the exhibition conversation.

5. Check participation details close to the event

The 2027 dates are confirmed, but this research did not verify visitor ticket prices, registration conditions or the complete 2027 programme. Check the organiser’s current visitor information before travelling, and confirm the accessibility and service arrangements you personally need.

How to make the most of the exhibition floor

Do not try to see everything. Use your shortlist to guide the day, and make a short record after each useful conversation:

Company → product → intended use → questions answered → open questions → next action.

For example, after discussing a mobility aid, note what adjustment or support was described, what you still need to verify and whether a trial or technical document is the next step. For a care product, record the task, service setting, training and maintenance questions. For a distributor discussion, note the product range and the commercial terms still to be confirmed.

Ask permission before taking photographs or recording a demonstration. Keep personal details private. If a product appears relevant, request the appropriate specifications or follow-up contact rather than treating a short conversation as a complete assessment. The organiser’s Fair Match service is described as a way to find and connect with business contacts; check its current availability and features in the organiser’s visitor information.

Plan your time realistically at Düsseldorf REHACARE

The fair runs for four days, but the best schedule depends on your purpose and the number of priority conversations. Because this research did not establish the 2027 hall layout or distances between stands, plan around your own shortlist rather than assuming that a particular route or number of halls will be available.

Before opening

Review your A-priority companies, confirm any scheduled meeting and identify the information you need to collect. Keep a small list of questions for personal, clinical, technical or commercial evaluation.

First part of the day

Prioritise essential product comparisons and supplier meetings while you have time to ask detailed questions. Note any demonstration or programme item that directly supports your objective.

Middle of the day

Review what you have learned and adjust the remaining plan. Leave room for a second conversation if product specifications or intended use require clarification. Take a break and check accessibility or support needs rather than pushing through an unrealistic schedule.

End of the day

Organise notes by product and next action. Identify which details need confirmation, which suppliers should receive a follow-up request and which options can be removed from consideration. If attending for several days, revise the next day’s shortlist using what you learned.

Beyond the exhibition floor

The organiser describes a professional programme and interactive formats alongside the exhibition. Its public programme pages have featured expert forums such as PRODUCTS & NEWS @REHACARE and TREFFPUNKT REHACARE, as well as a Sports Center. Those are examples from earlier editions and published programme material, not a promise that the same sessions or activities will appear in 2027. Check the organiser’s programme when the 2027 schedule is released, then choose sessions that answer a question you identified before the visit.

Networking at Düsseldorf REHACARE

Make introductions specific. Explain whether you are evaluating a product for personal use, advising clients, managing a care service, sourcing products or exploring distribution. Ask the other person about intended users, support requirements, product documentation and the next useful step. For exhibitors, be prepared to describe the product’s intended use, limitations and support model clearly. The organiser’s Fair Match service is presented as a year-round business-contact tool; verify the current arrangements before relying on it to schedule meetings.

Travelling to Düsseldorf REHACARE

Messe Düsseldorf’s visitor information says the exhibition grounds are reachable by local public transport and by road. It identifies Düsseldorf Central Station and Heinrich-Heine-Allee as transfer points for connections to the venue, and says bus route 722 connects the city centre with stops around the grounds. The organiser also describes access from the A44 and shuttle buses from parking areas P1 and P2 to the entrances.

Use the organiser’s current arrival information to check routes, service changes, parking and accessibility arrangements before travel. If you require step-free access, an accessible parking space, a particular entrance or other assistance, confirm the specific service directly with the venue rather than assuming that a general access description covers your needs.

One day or several days at Düsseldorf REHACARE?

One day

One day may be sufficient if you have a narrow objective, a short list of priority suppliers or a small number of programme items. Prepare carefully, focus on A-priority conversations and leave time to record open questions.

Two days

Two days may help if you need to compare several product groups, speak with both suppliers and professional contacts, or include programme sessions. Use the first day to identify gaps and the second to revisit the strongest options or complete planned meetings.

Several days

A longer visit may suit people with a broad remit across rehabilitation, care, accessibility and product sourcing, or visitors who need to pace their time. Spread meetings and product evaluations across the available days, and avoid treating attendance duration as a substitute for a clear objective.

Visit Düsseldorf REHACARE with a project in mind

If you are evaluating a solution for a particular person, service or organisation, prepare a concise, non-sensitive description of the context. Note the activity to support, the environment, space constraints, frequency of use, training needs and the people involved in a decision. For procurement, add the service setting, maintenance requirements and internal approval steps. For distribution, note customer groups, product range fit, support expectations and questions about supply terms.

Bring measurements or specifications only when appropriate and safe to share. Do not expect a stand conversation to replace a professional assessment, product trial, procurement process or review of applicable requirements. The aim is to leave knowing what evidence or follow-up would make the next decision more informed.

After Düsseldorf REHACARE: where the value starts

Sort contacts and product notes into three groups: A – immediate follow-up for a defined need or decision; B – potential for a solution or supplier that needs more information; and C – market learning for trends or ideas without an immediate action.

For relevant contacts, send a short message that identifies the conversation and requests only the next useful information: product specifications, adjustment options, service and repair details, training material, documentation, distribution terms or a demonstration. Compare supplier responses against the requirements you set before the event. For personal equipment, involve the relevant professional or support network before acting on product information. Record what changed in your understanding and what remains uncertain.

Who should consider exhibiting at Düsseldorf REHACARE?

The event’s focus may be relevant to manufacturers and suppliers of assistive and mobility products, daily-living and communication solutions, accessible-living systems, orthopaedic aids, care and rehabilitation equipment, and related services. Companies should assess whether their offer fits the event’s professional and user audiences and define a measurable objective before applying.

Prepare a clear explanation of intended use, configuration, support, maintenance and product limitations. A demonstration should help visitors understand a real function, not imply suitability for every user. The organiser’s website currently invites companies to enquire about exhibiting and provides online exhibitor registration information; check the current conditions, costs and deadlines directly with the organiser.

Düsseldorf REHACARE visitor checklist

Before the visit

• ☐ Define the decision or question that makes the visit worthwhile.
• ☐ Check the current visitor registration, ticket and programme information.
• ☐ Build a shortlist of priority exhibitors, products or sessions.
• ☐ Prepare questions about intended use, adjustment, training, maintenance and support.
• ☐ Confirm travel, accessibility and assistance arrangements that matter to you.
• ☐ Avoid carrying personal or confidential health information that is not necessary.

During the visit

• ☐ Prioritise the conversations most relevant to your objective.
• ☐ Record product function, open questions and a specific next action.
• ☐ Distinguish what a supplier confirmed from what still needs independent evaluation.
• ☐ Ask before photographing or recording products or people.
• ☐ Keep time for rest, navigation and any access support you need.

After the visit

• ☐ Sort contacts into immediate, potential and market-learning groups.
• ☐ Request the product information or service details needed for the next decision.
• ☐ Compare options against your original requirements.
• ☐ Arrange any necessary professional assessment, product trial or internal review.
• ☐ Record what you learned and what remains unverified.

Is Düsseldorf REHACARE worth visiting?

REHACARE may be worthwhile for people who have a defined interest in rehabilitation, assistive technology, mobility, daily living, inclusion or care. Users and companions can investigate products and ask practical questions; professionals can compare solutions and gather information; retailers and suppliers can explore product and partner fit. The 2026 edition’s reported 1,000 exhibitors and 45,000 visitors indicate a substantial international event, but scale alone does not guarantee that a particular product or contact will meet your needs. A focused shortlist, thoughtful questions and realistic follow-up make the visit more useful than walking the floor without a plan.

Düsseldorf REHACARE 2027 at a glance

The 2027 dates and venue are announced; check the organiser’s current visitor information for ticketing, registration and programme details.

Your Düsseldorf REHACARE objective

Before you go, ask: Which product, service or decision do I need to understand better? Use that question to guide your comparisons, conversations and follow-up. Investigate. Compare. Ask. Evaluate. Follow through.

Rehabilitation and assistive-technology opportunities in Germany

Market context and demand indicators

Germany’s Federal Statistical Office reported approximately 7.8 million people with severe disabilities at the end of 2021, defined in its release by a recognised degree of disability of 50 or more. This is a dated population indicator, not a current market-size figure, a measure of product demand or evidence of purchasing power. It suggests that disability-related needs are a material consideration, but it cannot quantify demand for any particular device or service.

Potential commercial questions

For suppliers of mobility, communication and daily-living solutions, the figure may justify investigating how products fit specific user needs and professional settings. Exhibitors could use conversations to test whether their intended users, support model and product information are clear. Visitors and distributors could compare options against defined requirements and ask for evidence on suitability, service and maintenance. These are areas to investigate, not assurances of market demand or commercial returns.

Market-entry conditions and evidence gaps

This research did not establish current German reimbursement rules, product-level market values, imports or demand forecasts for rehabilitation and assistive products. Companies should verify the conformity, reimbursement, procurement and distribution requirements applicable to each product before making a market-entry decision. The 2021 population figure should not be used as a substitute for current market evidence.

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