DMEA FAQ

With more than 20,500 participants, almost 900 exhibitors and over 450 speakers, DMEA is one of Europe's leading events (expo and congress) on the topic of digital health.

The aim of DMEA is to bring together experts from the digital health industry once a year to exchange information and knowledge, present new products and projects and generate new business contacts

The DMEA takes place once a year in spring at Messe Berlin. Messedamm 22, 14055 Berlin. Access is via the Messe Süd entrance.
Next date is 21-23 April 2026

Save the Date: DMEA 2027 will take place from 13-15 April

DMEA exhibitors are experts in the fields of digital health, HIS systems, AI and much more: further information can be found here Statistics

DMEA participants are specialists and managers from the healthcare sector, particularly from the fields of IT, hospital management, research, politics and the healthcare industry.

DMEA offers you a comprehensive overview of the most important and pressing topics in digital health.

• AI (artificial intelligence) in medicine
• Digital transformation in medicine and hospitals
• Digital health in public healthcare
• Smart hospital
• Networking the various players in the healthcare sector

A look at the exhibitor highlights will show you what the trends in the digital health industry are: DMEA Highlights in the DMEA Blog.
In the program overview you will find everything about the current topics and trends

Both as an exhibitor and as a visitor, you have various opportunities to get actively involved in the extensive DMEA program. You can find out all about the opportunities to get involved here:

Become an exhibitor

Take part in the programm

Please use the DMEA exhibitor portal for your stand registration

There is no registration deadline for exhibition stands. As we place stands on a first come - first served basis, we recommend that you register early.

Just take a look at our overview of price package information

• Coming soon: Bronze packages: from 14.20,00 EUR
• Row stand rental 275,000 EUR/sqm (min. 9 m2)
• Shared stands from 1,500.00 EUR (DMEA sparks Careers)

We offer you

• Partner packages
• Classic exhibition spaces
• Spaces on special areas

You can find out more under: Prices - Packages - Info

Yes, there are exhibition opportunities for start-ups. For funding opportunities, please contact us at dmea@messe-berlin.de

In order to participate as an exhibitor we kindly ask you to register/log in in the exhibitor portal and send us a stand registration with your desired stand shape and size, your products, contact details etc. Our team will check the availability and – starting in September – gradually send out placement offers. Once you confirm an offer, the binding contract is concluded and we look forward to welcoming you as exhibitor at DMEA.

You can view your registration data at any time in your user account on the portal.

There is no official registration deadline for DMEA. As we operate on a “first come, first serve basis”, it is worth registering early.

Gold, silver and bronze partners will be given priority placement. Previous year's exhibitors who send us their stand registration by 1 September 2025 can receive their placement from 2025 on request and subject to availability. As always, we will place all other exhibitors according to the ‘first come - first served’ principle. We will contact you directly with the placement proposal.

Information on our special areas (Startups, DiGA & Mobile Health and sparks (Careers) can be found under Themend pavilions

You can register and manage your co-exhibitor(s) listings in your profile in the Exhibitor Portal after sending your stand registration.

A mandatory amount of EUR 395.00 plus VAT will be charged per co-exhibitor for the Media Package.

With the Media Package, Messe Berlin GmbH offers exhibitors a selection of marketing tools designed to optimize trade show participation and promote market presence. This includes, among other things, the presence in the DMEA exhibitor directories ( DMEA Online Plattform + DMEA App).

Therefore, an obligatory fee of EUR 395.00 per main and per co-exhibitor will be charged and invoiced to the main exhibitor.

Further information and the detailed service catalogue can be found on our website under Media Packages.

Filling in the stand registration form is seen as a declaration of intent for the time being.

In autumn, we will start sending all exhibitors an official stand proposal with the exact location of the stand in the hall and the stand size. After the confirmation of this placement offer in the exhibitor portal, you enter a contract with us. From this point on, a cancellation fee may apply if you are unable to participate.

Detailed information can be found in the General Conditions of Participation of Messe Berlin, § 7

DMEA is Europe’s leading trade fair for digital healthcare.

An official partnership – whether Gold, Silver, or Bronze – provides companies with high visibility among key decision-makers, access to exclusive networking formats, and strong positioning as innovators.

It demonstrates a company’s commitment to the industry and significantly strengthens brand awareness.

Depending on the partnership level, companies should consider the following:

• Register early and clarify the included services (booth size, speaking slots, media coverage).
• Prepare communication materials and content for DMEA platforms.
• Actively promote the partnership through own channels (press, social media, website).
• Coordinate closely with the DMEA team regarding the appearance, schedules, and events.

Thorough preparation and internal alignment are key to maximizing the impact.

Partnerships go beyond marketing – they position the company as a credible player in digital health. This can lead to new business opportunities, partnerships, and enhanced market visibility. Internally, it can also boost employee motivation and reinforce the company’s innovation profile.

The choice depends on business goals, budget, and the desired level of exposure.

• Gold is ideal for market leaders or companies planning major launches or strategic initiatives. (Only on request at the bvitg and fully booked)
• Silver offers strong visibility with a balanced return on investment.
• Bronze is a great entry-level option for start-ups or companies participating as partners for the first time.

The decision should be based on a clear communication and event strategy

DMEA Marketing Services

Exklusive Partnerpackages

• Gold partners (exclusively for bvitg members only), fully booked
• Silver partners on request
• Bronze partners from EUR 14,200.00

More about the partner packages

In October, we will publish the congress themes for DMEA 2026.

The DMEA program will be published on the DMEA online platform in early 2026.

Whether congress, Guided Tours or Solutions Hub - DMEA exhibitors have a variety of opportunities to help shape the DMEA program.

You can find all the information here.

As a visitor, you can also actively participate in the programme, for example in the tours, in panels, pitches or in the seminars.

You can read more about this here.

The DMEA ticket gives you access to all DMEA program content except the seminars. You will need a separate ticket for these.

You can book our tickets conveniently online (from the beginning of January 2025) via the DMEA ticket shop.

For a review of the DMEA 2025 program, please see the DMEA online platform

The DMEA program will take place at various locations on the exhibition grounds

• _Stage A in Hall 5.2
• _Stage B in Hall 6.2
• _Box in Hall 4.2 and Hall 5.2
• _Hubs in Hall 1.2 and Hall 6.2

as well as at some of our new RFecharge & Networking Spots

You will find all information about the program under Program

The current programm will be published at the beginning of the year.

DMEA offeres a comprehensive programfor

Exhibitors

Visitors

Startups

Young talents

You can find everything about the program formats here:

Participate

We have compiled the exact application dates for you under Participatein the respective categories:

Exhibitors

Visitors

Startups

Young Professionals

DMEA Marketing Services

Our successful and popular industry formats will continue in 2026, you can find everything you need to know at

Participate - Exhibitor

The Call for Papers for the DMEA Congress is open to all stakeholders in the healthcare industry or other appropriate industries. We look forward to receiving diverse, innovative and practical submissions.

From 15 October on until 15 November 2025 we invite you to apply for a lecture with your topic.

Only papers that are submitted in full via the submisson portal form by the end of the submission period will be considered.

We do not recommend this, as each application should be specific to a congress theme if possible.

Participation in the Call for Papers is completely free of charge. There are no fees for you for either the submission of a paper or the subsequent placement.

The content design, and thus the selection of presentations for each session, is the responsibility of the respective session organizers. They are guided by the following criteria:

• Practical benefit for users and relevance to the session (25%)
• Professional quality, originality, and degree of innovation of the contribution (content, methodology, framework conditions) (30%)
• Structure, clarity, and comprehensibility of the abstract (15%)
• Adequate consideration of regulatory and legal aspects (15%)
• Contribution to the internationality and diversity of the session (15%)

Four submission tips:

• When writing your abstract, follow the structure guidelines. (PDF, 66.1 kB)
• Match your abstract as closely as possible to the descriptive text of the selected congress topic.
• Refrain from promotional content. Presentations with a scientific focus and those that concentrate on imparting knowledge are in demand.
• Make your presentation as practice-oriented as possible; user presentations are welcome.

If a problem arises during the submission process, please contact dmea@bvitg.de.

Information on further Call for Papers as well as bookable services can be found here.

Students / trainees can buy the student ticket.
Valid proof (student / pupil ID) must be shown at the ticket inspection on site. If this proof cannot be shown, admission to the DMEA is not possible.

Student IDs valid until 31.03.2025 will be accepted on site.

With the student ticket you can visit the DMEA daily and participate in the official DMEA program (congress, keynotes, panels, etc.) (except seminars).

No day tickets will be offered for sale.

Only exhibitors have the option of inviting their customers to DMEA with one-day or DMEA tickets (permanent tickets).

If you are unable to attend at DMEA yourself, you can transfer your ticket to another person yourself by 18:00 on April 7, 2025.

If your ticket has already been scanned on site, it is no longer possible to transfer it to another person.

How do I transfer my ticket to another person?

To do this, go to your order confirmation email (subject: [DMEA 2025] Your order / sender: tickets@messe-berlin.de). The link contained there will take you to your order, where you can make the transfer (name, e-mail address, etc.).

The ticket store is open until April 10, 2025. If you decide to visit DMEA at short notice, you can still order your ticket online during DMEA.

The ticket store is open until April 10, 2025. If you decide to visit DMEA at short notice, you can still order your ticket online during DMEA.

Startups from the digital health industry or areas relevant to digital health that are not older than 5 years, offer innovative products or services and are not yet considered established market players, i.e. live the startup spirit, are eligible to participate.
Each startup can only exhibit twice at the DMEA startup area.

Startups benefit from:

• the high visibility among potential investors, partners and customers
• Networking opportunities with industry experts
• Participation in startup pitches or innovation competitions
• Presence in DMEA communication measures
• Special stand packages

• A turnkey stele with branding options, optionally with poster or monitor
• 3 exhibitor tickets for the team I
• Including marketing package with mention in the list of exhibitors and on the website

Registration via the DMEA exhibitor portalif the startup criteria listed under the first FAQ point are met.

Early registration is recommended as places are limited. Places will be allocated on receipt of registration.

We offer discounted start-up exhibition spaces compared to regular exhibitor spaces. Thefollowing options are available:

• Package A: EUR 1,800.00 incl. poster
• Package B: EUR 2,200.00 incl. monitor

Graduates with practice-relevant Bachelor's and Master's theses that deal with the digitalisation of the healthcare sector can apply. These include degree programmes such as medical informatics, e-health, health management, health economics and healthcare management.

The thesis must have been submitted to a university in Germany or abroad after 15 January 2025. The final grading of the thesis by the university is not decisive for submission and may still be open.

Applications can only be submitted via the bvitg Service GmbH booking portal. Once the application has been uploaded, it can be processed until the final submission date. Unfortunately, submissions by e-mail cannot be considered.

Applications can be submitted in German or English.

Please have the following information and documents ready for submission:
- Names and contact details of all authors
- Portrait photos of the authors
- Title of the work
- Abstract
- Bachelor's or Master's thesis as PDF
- Information on the practical relevance of the thesis

If the work is marked with a blocking note, a declaration of consent from the company/institution must be sent to the bsg dmea@bvitg.de by the application deadline, which allows the information to be used by the bsg, the bvitg e. V. and the cooperation partners for the purpose of organising the competition.

Incomplete submissions, including missing or incomplete abstracts, will not be accepted for evaluation.

Yes, submission is also possible in this case.

Theses that have already been submitted for the DMEA Young Talent Award or the DMEA sparks Award are unfortunately not eligible to participate again. They will not be included in the evaluation.