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The doors have officially opened this morning at BITEC Bangkok to welcome thousands of delegates, industry leaders, and innovators to the 11th edition of MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND 2025, Southeast Asia’s premier platform for medical and healthcare advancement.
With more than 1,000 exhibitors representing over 40 countries, the exhibition floor was buzzing from the first hour. The event promises three days of innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange, shaping the future of healthcare across the ASEAN region.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Gernot Ringling, Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf Asia, emphasised how demographic shifts, rapid urbanisation, and the rise of digital health are reshaping the region’s healthcare needs.
“As Southeast Asia embraces a future-ready healthcare ecosystem, MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND provides the critical meeting point where innovation, investment, and partnerships converge,” Ringling said.
With Southeast Asia’s population projected to surpass 722 million by 2030 and the proportion of those aged 60 and above to reach 22.2% by 2050, exhibitors are addressing pressing needs ranging from aged care and rehabilitation to AI-powered diagnostics and MedTech manufacturing.
From the first walk-through, the LaunchPad Zone has drawn keen attention, showcasing first-time exhibitors and emerging healthcare start-ups. Delegates crowded into booths presenting AI-enabled diagnostic devices, remote monitoring solutions, and robotics-driven rehabilitation systems.
The Community Care Zone also attracted strong footfall, reflecting growing demand for elderly care and home-based health solutions. Meanwhile, the Medical Manufacturing Zone is spotlighting precision engineering, advanced materials, and automation—setting the tone for the Asia-Pacific medical device market projected to reach US$225 billion by 2030.
Today also marks the highly anticipated WT | Wearable Technologies Conference, a full-day programme exploring innovations from chronic disease monitoring to athlete performance tracking. Industry-led seminars will run throughout the event, covering eldercare, advanced nursing, hospital management, and digital health adoption.
Adding to the excitement, the co-located GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 Thailand has officially launched, creating a bridge between MedTech and the digital health frontier—from AI diagnostics to smart hospital ecosystems.
With its Thailand Medical Hub Policy (2025–2034) underway, the nation is reinforcing its position as a regional healthcare powerhouse. MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND 2025 aligns with this vision, offering exhibitors and delegates not just a showcase, but a strategic platform for building cross-border collaborations and unlocking business growth opportunities across ASEAN.
Over the next three days, MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND 2025 will serve as the nexus where innovation meets demand, where MedTech solutions are scaled for global relevance, and where Southeast Asia’s healthcare future takes shape.
