Orto Medical Care 2026 – Madrid, Spain

What to expect

Orto Medical Care 2026 is a major professional trade fair and congress dedicated to orthotics, prosthetics, orthopaedic technology, technical aids, mobility, rehabilitation and products designed to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities and older adults. Organised by the Spanish Federation of Orthotists and Prosthetists (FEDOP), with collaboration from the Association of Orthopaedic Manufacturers and Distributors (AFDO), the event brings together manufacturers, distributors, healthcare professionals, orthoprosthetic specialists and technology companies.

The event combines a large commercial exhibition with a scientific congress. The exhibition provides opportunities to examine products, technologies and new solutions, while the congress focuses on professional education, scientific developments and the latest advances in the orthotics and prosthetics sector.

The organiser describes Orto Medical Care as one of the leading orthopaedic trade fairs in Southern Europe. The previous edition attracted more than 18,000 professional visitors and featured 8,000 square metres of exhibition space, while the 2026 edition is planned with 16,000 square metres of exhibition space in Hall 3.

Main highlights

• Orthotic and prosthetic technologies
• Orthopaedic footwear
• Wheelchairs and mobility equipment
• Exoskeletons
• Compression garments
• Rehabilitation and physiotherapy equipment
• Assistive and accessibility technologies
• Measurement and manufacturing technologies
• Orthopaedic materials and fabrics
• Prostheses and customised orthopaedic solutions
• Technical aids for everyday living
• Healthcare and nursing equipment
• Digital technologies and artificial intelligence
• Scientific presentations and professional forums
• Business networking between manufacturers and healthcare professionals

The event is primarily aimed at professionals rather than general consumers, making it particularly relevant to orthotists, prosthetists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists, podiatrists, nurses, geriatricians, paediatricians and other healthcare professionals.

Event dates

Orto Medical Care 2026 will take place from November 25 to November 27, 2026, at IFEMA Madrid in Spain. The event is scheduled to use Pavilion 3 and will combine the commercial exhibition with the OMC Scientific Congress.

The published event hours are:

• November 25, 2026: 9:30 AM–7:00 PM
• November 26, 2026: 9:30 AM–7:00 PM
• November 27, 2026: 9:30 AM–3:00 PM

The organiser states that these hours apply to the professional event and scientific programme, although visitors should check their registration information before travelling because individual congress activities can have their own schedules.

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Venue & exhibition site

Orto Medical Care 2026 will be held at IFEMA Madrid, one of Spain’s largest exhibition and convention venues.

The official event information identifies Pavilion 3 as the location for the fair and congress. The organiser has also announced that the exhibition will occupy approximately 16,000 square metres of space in Hall 3.

IFEMA Madrid is located at:

Av. del Partenón, 5
28042 Madrid
Spain

The venue is situated in the northeast of Madrid and has direct public transport connections, including Metro Line 8 and access to the airport.

Orto Medical Care has maintained a permanent presence at IFEMA Madrid since 2004, making the venue a long-established location for the event.

Full event programme

The Orto Medical Care programme combines the commercial exhibition with a technical-scientific congress. The scientific programme has been designed around current developments in prosthetics and orthotics and includes keynote lectures, professional forums and debates.

The 2026 programme focuses on innovation and emerging technologies in orthopaedics, including developments in customised solutions, measurement, design and patient support.

The organiser has highlighted areas such as:

• New generations of myoelectric prostheses
• Advanced orthotic materials
• Highly customised orthopaedic solutions
• Artificial intelligence applications
• Digital measurement and fitting
• Movement-pattern control systems
• New prosthetic functionalities
• Rehabilitation technologies
• Mobility solutions
• Technical aids
• Assistive technologies
• Professional and scientific education

The congress is intended to provide multidisciplinary knowledge for professionals working in orthopaedics, rehabilitation and related healthcare fields.

Key speakers & keynote speakers

The OMC Scientific Congress is supported by a scientific committee made up of prosthetists and orthotists who develop the programme around the latest technical and scientific advances. The organiser describes the programme as including keynote lectures, forums and debates.

A complete consolidated list of all 2026 speakers is not clearly published on the main public programme page. Therefore, individual names should be confirmed through the official programme rather than assumed from previous editions.

The congress traditionally attracts national and international specialists and has previously provided professional training covering new technologies, orthopaedic techniques and developments in the sector.

The scientific programme is particularly relevant to professionals seeking continuing education because congress attendance can contribute to professional retraining requirements for occupational therapists in Spanish autonomous regions, according to the organiser.

Conference sessions & tracks

The scientific congress is designed around developments affecting the modern orthotics and prosthetics industry. Rather than concentrating exclusively on one clinical specialty, the programme brings together technical, scientific and professional perspectives.

Orthotics and prosthetics

Sessions examine developments in orthotic and prosthetic design, materials, fitting and personalised solutions.

Digital technology

Artificial intelligence, digital measurement and computer-supported design are among the emerging technologies highlighted for the event.

Myoelectric prosthetics

New generations of electrically controlled prosthetic technologies are among the innovations highlighted by the organiser.

Rehabilitation and mobility

The congress and exhibition address rehabilitation, movement, mobility and technologies designed to improve independence.

Technical aids

Assistive products and technologies for people with disabilities and older adults form a major part of the wider event.

Professional development

The scientific programme provides specialist education through lectures, forums and debates for professionals working across the social and healthcare sectors.

Session times & schedule

The overall congress opening schedule is published by the organiser, but individual session times should be checked against the official scientific programme because different presentations, forums and lectures can occupy different time slots.

The programme format includes:

• Keynote lectures
• Technical presentations
• Scientific sessions
• Professional forums
• Debate sessions
• Multidisciplinary discussions
• Product and technology-related presentations

The congress runs alongside the commercial exhibition, allowing registered congress attendees to move between educational sessions and the exhibition area.

Professionals planning to attend specific presentations should review the official congress schedule in advance. This is especially important for attendees who need particular sessions for professional education or who want to arrange meetings around the congress programme.

Ticket types & registration

Orto Medical Care uses separate admission options for the commercial exhibition and the scientific congress.

The current official ticket platform lists the following prices, converted into USD using an approximate exchange rate of €1 = US$1.17:

1-day exhibition ticket

The online advance price is approximately US$25.74. The later online price is approximately US$29.25, while the on-site price is approximately US$35.10.

3-day exhibition ticket

The online advance price is approximately US$38.61. The later online price is approximately US$44.46, while the on-site price is approximately US$58.50.

Congress pass

The congress pass includes access to the three-day congress as well as unlimited access to the commercial exhibition. The early registration price is approximately US$321.75, increasing to approximately US$351.00 after the early-registration period and approximately US$409.50 when purchased on site.

Special rates

FEDOP members receive special invitation and congress discount codes. The published FEDOP-member congress price is approximately US$117.00 online or US$175.50 at the congress venue.

Orthotics and prosthetics students who provide the required documentation can receive a reduced three-day congress and exhibition rate of approximately US$87.75.

The organiser states that the listed ticket prices exclude applicable VAT, so the final amount payable may be higher.

Registration deadlines

Several registration deadlines apply to different categories of participants.

For general exhibition visitors, the official ticket system provides advance online rates followed by higher prices closer to the event and on-site purchase. The early exhibition ticket deadline published by the organiser is September 30, 2026.

For congress attendees, the early registration deadline is September 15, 2026. After that date, the standard congress rate applies.

Exhibitors have separate administrative deadlines. The exhibitor guide specifies September 20, 2026 as the deadline for generating exhibitor badges according to stand allocation, while complimentary professional visitor invitation management has an October 6, 2026 deadline.

Professionals should therefore complete registration as early as possible if they want early rates or need to arrange congress attendance, invitations or exhibitor-related access.

Exhibitor list & major companies

Orto Medical Care 2026 has attracted significant exhibitor interest. The organiser reported more than 90 confirmed exhibitors in July 2026 and expects the event to bring together companies from Spain and international markets.

The official exhibitor directory is intended to provide the current list of confirmed companies, while the organiser notes that the directory is updated as exhibitors confirm their participation.

The exhibition includes companies and organisations involved in:

• Orthotic devices
• Prosthetic systems
• Orthopaedic footwear
• Wheelchairs
• Mobility products
• Compression products
• Rehabilitation equipment
• Measurement technology
• Manufacturing machinery
• Exoskeletons
• Accessibility solutions
• Healthcare equipment
• Orthopaedic materials
• Digital technologies
• Business management solutions
• Specialist training and documentation

Because the exhibitor list can continue changing before the event, the official online directory should be used for the most current company information.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

The 2026 exhibition is concentrated in Hall 3 of IFEMA Madrid, with approximately 16,000 square metres allocated to the event.

The organiser provides an exhibitor map to help companies and visitors understand stand locations. The official fair page also provides an exhibitor directory and map resources.

The exhibition floor is designed to allow professionals to compare products and technologies across different areas of orthopaedics and assistive care. Visitors can move between manufacturers, distributors and specialist service providers while also attending the scientific congress.

Since stand allocations can change, visitors should consult the latest official exhibition map rather than relying on older floor plans from previous editions.

Networking & business meetings

Networking is one of the central purposes of Orto Medical Care. The event brings together manufacturers, distributors, healthcare professionals, orthotists, prosthetists, rehabilitation specialists and other industry stakeholders in one professional environment.

The organiser specifically promotes OMC as an opportunity to develop business relationships, attract new customers, increase sales and generate new business opportunities. It also provides exhibitors with digital tools designed to support contact exchange and visitor engagement.

Business opportunities are particularly relevant for companies working in:

• Orthotics and prosthetics
• Mobility equipment
• Rehabilitation
• Assistive technology
• Healthcare products
• Manufacturing
• Digital measurement
• Artificial intelligence
• Orthopaedic materials
• Accessibility
• Elderly-care products

Professional visitors can use the exhibition to compare technologies directly, meet suppliers and discuss potential partnerships.

Industry sectors & highlights

Orto Medical Care covers a broad range of orthopaedic and assistive technologies.

Orthotics

Orthotic products and technologies are central to the exhibition, including new materials, customised solutions and advanced fitting approaches.

Prosthetics

The event showcases prosthetic technologies ranging from conventional solutions to more advanced systems, including myoelectric technologies highlighted by the organiser.

Mobility

Wheelchairs, mobility aids, vehicles for people with disabilities and other mobility solutions are represented across the exhibition.

Rehabilitation

Physiotherapy and rehabilitation devices form an important category for healthcare professionals working with recovery, movement and functional independence.

Digital technology

Artificial intelligence, digital measurement and advanced design tools are among the technologies expected to influence the future of orthopaedic practice.

Exoskeletons

Exoskeleton technology is included among the product categories presented to professional visitors.

Orthopaedic footwear

Specialised footwear and related foot-care solutions are another established part of the exhibition.

Accessibility

Accessibility products and solutions for homes, healthcare environments and daily life are represented alongside technical aids.

Event rules & visitor information

Orto Medical Care is primarily a professional trade event rather than a general public exhibition. The organiser specifically states that the fair is intended for healthcare and industry professionals.

The visitor categories identified by the organiser include:

• Orthopaedists
• Rehabilitation professionals
• Paediatricians
• Geriatricians
• Physiotherapists
• Podiatrists
• Nurses
• Orthotists and prosthetists
• Carers

The organiser also notes that the fair is not designed for private visitors and that it cannot guarantee that every space will be fully accessible for disabled users. Visitors should therefore review the venue and accessibility arrangements before attending if they have specific access requirements.

Registered visitors receive their accreditation electronically after completing the ticket process. The organiser recommends checking the confirmation email and spam folder if the accreditation message does not arrive.

How to get there

IFEMA Madrid is located in the Campo de las Naciones area in the northeast of the city. The venue is accessible from central Madrid, Madrid-Barajas Airport and surrounding areas.

For international visitors, Madrid-Barajas Airport is particularly convenient because IFEMA is located close to the airport. Taxi, private car and public transport options connect the airport with the exhibition centre.

Visitors travelling from central Madrid can use Metro Line 8 towards the IFEMA area. The venue is also served by several bus routes.

For drivers, IFEMA can be accessed from Madrid’s major road network, including the M-11 and other connections around the exhibition complex.

Public transport & parking

Public transport is one of the easiest ways to reach IFEMA Madrid.

Metro

Metro Line 8 provides direct access to the IFEMA area through Feria de Madrid station. The line also connects with Madrid-Barajas Airport, making it particularly convenient for international visitors.

Bus

Several Madrid bus services serve the IFEMA complex and surrounding area. Visitors should check the current Madrid public transport network before travelling because routes and operating schedules can change.

Car

IFEMA has several parking areas around the exhibition complex. The venue recommends specific access points depending on the event and parking area.

Parking costs

IFEMA publishes parking products and rates separately from event admission. For example, its current parking voucher system lists a 20-access voucher at approximately US$99.45 and a 30-access voucher at approximately US$122.85, based on an approximate €1 = US$1.17 conversion. These are venue parking products rather than Orto Medical Care-specific visitor ticket prices.

Visitors should check IFEMA’s parking information for the latest available parking arrangements.

Accommodation areas

Madrid offers a wide selection of hotels and serviced accommodation for visitors travelling to Orto Medical Care from other cities or countries.

For the easiest journey to IFEMA, visitors can consider accommodation around the Campo de las Naciones and airport areas. These locations reduce the travel distance to the exhibition centre and provide convenient transport connections.

Other useful areas include:

• Barajas
• Campo de las Naciones
• Arturo Soria
• Chamartín
• Salamanca
• Central Madrid

Visitors who want to combine the trade fair with sightseeing may prefer central Madrid. Those prioritising short journeys to IFEMA may find Barajas, Campo de las Naciones or nearby northern districts more practical.

Previous year’s highlights

The previous edition of Orto Medical Care demonstrated the event’s growing importance within the orthopaedic industry. The organiser reports that the 2023 edition attracted more than 18,000 professional visitors and used approximately 8,000 square metres of exhibition space. More than 200 brands participated, according to the organiser’s later promotional material.

The event also represented an expansion in duration compared with earlier editions, giving professionals additional opportunities to meet exhibitors, examine technologies and participate in educational activities. The organiser described the edition as fully in-person and internationally oriented.

Products and innovations showcased included support products, mobility equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and other technical aids. The event also provided opportunities for professionals to interact directly with manufacturers and distributors.

The strong attendance of the previous edition has encouraged the organisers to expand the exhibition footprint for 2026, with approximately 16,000 square metres planned in Hall 3.

Official registration & tickets

The official Orto Medical Care website provides the main source for visitor registration, congress information, exhibitor details, programme updates and venue information.

Official Orto Medical Care website (https://ortomedicalcare.com/)

Professional visitors can register through the official ticket platform, which provides access options for the exhibition and the scientific congress.

The event is organised by the Spanish Federation of Orthotists and Prosthetists (FEDOP). The organiser’s published contact details include +34 915 716 640 and omcferia@fedop.org.

Official Orto Medical Care ticket registration (https://ticket.ortomedicalcare.com/OrtoMedicalCare2026/en/register/Register/VentaEntradas)

Visitors should use the official registration system for current ticket availability, accreditation requirements and congress registration rather than relying on third-party ticket sellers.