

ALTENPFLEGE 2026 - The Care Fair
Discover trends, innovations and an exciting complementary programme at the leading trade fair for the care industry from 21 – 23 April 2026 in Essen.
who CAREs? me!
The Essen Exhibition Centre will open its doors for ALTENPFLEGE from 21 - 23 April 2026, making it the heart of the care sector and the most important meeting place of the year!
Expect the latest developments, products and services for inpatient and outpatient care. Topics such as sustainability, energy, digitalisation, networked living and innovations are the focus of the leading trade fair.

That was ALTENPFLEGE 2025!
We look back on three inspiring and eventful days, full of new perspectives, innovative solutions and valuable encounters.
ALTENPFLEGE 2025 was the central meeting point for the care sector in Germany. Under the motto ‘who CAREs? me!’, the leading trade fair for inpatient and outpatient care presented itself as an important platform for innovation, knowledge transfer and dialogue. Around 22,000 visitors came to Nuremberg to find out about new products, solutions and inspiration for the care of tomorrow.
With a total of 560 exhibitors on an area of 36,000 square metres, the trade fair showcased a broad spectrum - from care aids, digitalisation and artificial intelligence to service offerings and training. ALTENPFLEGE 2025 impressively confirmed its role as a driving force for an industry in transition. For many exhibitors, the exhibition is a must-attend event.