16 May 2016
The visitors came to see developments and innovations in orthopaedic aids and treatments, as well as to discuss issues relating to quality of care. At the fair, 542 exhibitors and 330 speakers from all over the globe, set standards for prosthetics, orthotics, orthopaedic footwear technology, technical rehabilitation and the retail trade of the future.
Progress in bionics, creatively designed technology and the latest approaches to rehabilitation were some of the key themes at OTWorld 2016. "It is a place for the active promotion of health and the identification of pathways for the future treatment and care of people with and without handicaps, who need various kinds of aid or support. The congress, which covers an area of 10,000 square metres, is now integrated into the heart of the trade show and this new concept has significantly contributed to the events success. The result has been to create a perfect platform for discussions between industry, the skilled trades and the medical profession," says Martin Buhl-Wagner, President & Chief Executive Officer of Leipziger Messe, summing up the event.
37 percent of visitors came to the international trade show and world congress from outside Germany. One of the most important aims was to provide information about new products and current trends in the sector and to extend peoples knowledge, as well as offering participants orientation in the market and the opportunity to exchange experiences with their peers. Once again, visitors high expectations have been consistently met.
Technical orthopaedics
"Some 15 percent of the population worldwide have no access to orthopaedic care or are insufficiently provided for. This represents around one billion people. And that is a gigantic challenge," explains Klaus-Jürgen Lotz, President of the German Association of Orthopaedic Technology (Bundesinnungsverband für Orthopädie-Technik). "In order to find solutions to the problem of access to care and develop appropriate quality of treatment, we need experts from all over the world to come together and share ideas and experiences. Technical orthopaedics is all about partnership and interdisciplinary discussion. And that is something that OTWorld has managed to achieve with exemplary success. Participants have been able to experience the spirit of Join the progress at first hand and see ways of implementing it in reality."
Alongside the traditional key areas in orthotics and prosthetics, the newly offered Workshop Discussions and the Open Forum were very well attended and met with considerable approval from congress delegates. The cooperation of numerous professional societies and associations for the World Congress once again guaranteed very high quality.
The next OTWorld will be held from 8 to 11 May 2018 in Leipzig.
21,300 visitors at OTWorld
Innovative, practically oriented and more international than ever – such was this years’ OTWorld, held from 3 to 6 May 2016. 21,300 visitors from 86 countries came to the Leipzig Fair and Exhibition Centre.
 Photo: Leipziger Messe / Tom SchulzeHigh-tech prosthetics at the OTWorld. |
Progress in bionics, creatively designed technology and the latest approaches to rehabilitation were some of the key themes at OTWorld 2016. "It is a place for the active promotion of health and the identification of pathways for the future treatment and care of people with and without handicaps, who need various kinds of aid or support. The congress, which covers an area of 10,000 square metres, is now integrated into the heart of the trade show and this new concept has significantly contributed to the events success. The result has been to create a perfect platform for discussions between industry, the skilled trades and the medical profession," says Martin Buhl-Wagner, President & Chief Executive Officer of Leipziger Messe, summing up the event.
37 percent of visitors came to the international trade show and world congress from outside Germany. One of the most important aims was to provide information about new products and current trends in the sector and to extend peoples knowledge, as well as offering participants orientation in the market and the opportunity to exchange experiences with their peers. Once again, visitors high expectations have been consistently met.
Technical orthopaedics
"Some 15 percent of the population worldwide have no access to orthopaedic care or are insufficiently provided for. This represents around one billion people. And that is a gigantic challenge," explains Klaus-Jürgen Lotz, President of the German Association of Orthopaedic Technology (Bundesinnungsverband für Orthopädie-Technik). "In order to find solutions to the problem of access to care and develop appropriate quality of treatment, we need experts from all over the world to come together and share ideas and experiences. Technical orthopaedics is all about partnership and interdisciplinary discussion. And that is something that OTWorld has managed to achieve with exemplary success. Participants have been able to experience the spirit of Join the progress at first hand and see ways of implementing it in reality."
Alongside the traditional key areas in orthotics and prosthetics, the newly offered Workshop Discussions and the Open Forum were very well attended and met with considerable approval from congress delegates. The cooperation of numerous professional societies and associations for the World Congress once again guaranteed very high quality.
The next OTWorld will be held from 8 to 11 May 2018 in Leipzig.
More news about "OTWorld":
30 April 2018
“Youth.Academy TO”: Training platform at OTWorld
The Youth Academy for Technical Orthopaedics (Youth.Academy TO) is an initiative for cross-specialist development of young entrants to the sector. At OTWorld the trainees and students in orthopaedic technology, physiotherapy and medicine will be offered a broad program. (more…)27 March 2018
Wheelchairs in focus at the OTWorld 2018
From May 15 to 18, the OTWorld 2018 will be providing an overview of rehabilitation technology in expert patient care in Leipzig. One major focus theme will be: The circumstances in which people are provided with wheelchairs are highly various and individual. (more…)26 January 2018
Start-up-forum at OTWorld 2018
For young companies in particular, getting a foothold in the orthopaedic aids market is often a challenge. To help them meet potential customers, investors and partners at OTWorld 2018 from 15 to 18 May in Leipzig, a joint stand is being organised - the "Start-up Zone". (more…)21 September 2016
The international rendezvous, to be held in two years time, is now set to begin a week later. The new dates for OTWorld, International Trade Show and World Congress, in 2018 are 15 to 18 May. (more…)17 March 2016
At the OTWorld International Trade Show and World Congress from 3rd to 6th May 2016, the sector discusses the opportunities afforded by additive manufacture in orthopaedic technology. (more…)