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# ALTENPFLEGE - Nuremberg 2026 · Essen, Germany · Care | TradeShowIntel

> ALTENPFLEGE 2026 is the leading trade fair for the care industry, taking place from April 21-23, 2026 at the Essen Exhibition Centre in Germany. The event featu

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# ALTENPFLEGE - Nuremberg 2026

ALTENPFLEGE 2026 is the leading trade fair for the care industry, taking place from April 21-23, 2026 at the Essen Exhibition Centre in Germany. The event features exhibitors showcasing products and services for inpatient and outpatient care, with a focus on sustainability, digitalization, and innovation. The 2025 edition attracted 22,000 visitors and 560 exhibitors across 36,000 square meters. The event includes forums, a congress, special shows like AVENEO, and networking opportunities for the care sector.
ALTENPFLEGE 2026 is the leading trade fair for the care industry, taking place from April 21-23, 2026 at the Essen Exhibition Centre in Germany. The event features exhibitors showcasing products and services for inpatient and outpatient care, with a focus on sustainability, digitalization, and innovation. The 2025 edition attracted 22,000 visitors and 560 exhibitors across 36,000 square meters. The event includes forums, a congress, special shows like AVENEO, and networking opportunities for the care sector.

## Event details

- **Dates:** 21–23 Apr 2026

- **Location:** Essen, Germany

- **Venue:** Essen Exhibition Centre

- **Industry:** Care

- **Category:** Trade show

## Audience scale

- **Exhibitors:** 560+

- **Attendees:** 22,000+

## Why exhibit
Showcase your products and services to a broad specialist audience of decision-makers at the leading trade fair for the care sector. Benefit from excellent networking opportunities, an extensive lecture programme, and the chance to collect continuing education points.

## Why visit
Discover innovations, test new products, and gain practical inspiration for your everyday work. Network with colleagues from across Germany, explore future trends like digitalization and sustainability, and recharge your motivation.

## Exhibitor profile

- Nursing and therapy

- Catering and housekeeping

- Space and technology

- IT and management

- Careers and training

- Staff

## Visitor profile

- Inpatient facilities

- Home nursing services

- Hospitals and clinics

- Rehabilitation facilities

- Medical supplies trade

- Special care facilities

- Facilities for the disabled

## Industries

- Care

- Healthcare

- Elderly Care

## Organisers

- NürnbergMesse GmbH

- Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG.

- Institut für Universal Design Verwaltungs-GmbH