31 August 2016, Singapore --(ASIA TODAY)-- MEDICAL FAIR ASIA and MEDICAL MANUFACTURING ASIA 2016, two of the region’s leading exhibitions for the medical, healthcare and MedTech sectors kick off today at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Officiated by Mr S Iswaran, Minister for Trade and Industry (Industry) this morning, the symbiotic exhibitions will be open to medical professionals and members of the trade till 2 September 2016, Friday. Featuring an international showcase, industry-focused activities, and innovative solutions, both exhibitions are modelled after globally recognised No.1 leading events for the medical and MedTech sectors – MEDICA and COMPAMED in Düsseldorf, Germany.
MEDICAL FAIR ASIA and MEDICAL MANUFACTURING ASIA 2016:
The launch of many firsts
Held biennially, the eleventh edition of MEDICAL FAIR ASIA and third edition of MEDICAL MANUFACTURING ASIA feature several firsts, including the move to a bigger event space at Marina Bay Sands, representing a 20% growth of the show floor to highlight some 1,200 companies from over 40 countries, including firsttime group participation from Saudi Arabia and Turkey, as well as numerous visiting
delegations from the region.
Other firsts on the list are the inaugural Asian editions of DiMiMED, the International Conference on Disaster and Military Medicine and the MEDICAL FAIR ASIA Medicine + Sports Conference presented by industry thought leaders such as Dr Ben Tan, Head of Changi Sports Medicine Centre and Exercise is Medicine Singapore and Dr Raymond So, Director of Elite Training Science and Technology of the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI), taking place on 1 September.
Addressing topical subjects, DiMiMED will present issues on natural disasters and vector-borne diseases, including earthquake disaster relief, management of radiation leaks, threats from Dengue and Zika virus, as well as technical subjects on SATCOM (satellite communications) based telemedicine and aeromedical evacuation.
The Medicine + Sports conference, on the other hand will centre on topics around disease prevention through physical activity and the latest innovations in sports medicine and wearables.
Special feature platforms, extensive line-up of technologies on display According to the 2016 Global health care outlook report by Deloitte, Asia Pacific’s spending on healthcare will grow at an annual average of 6.6% through to 2019, largely driven by rising affluence and consumer spending and the growing grey population. In Southeast Asia, innovation is set to take on a bigger role in augmenting traditional care management, coupled with the emergence of new, patient-centric, collaborative business models, wellness and lifestyle-themed health services, digital and telehealth initiatives, subscription care models and more.
Commenting on the rising significance of the Asian region and the relevance of the exhibitions, Mr Gernot Ringling, Managing Director, Messe Düsseldorf Asia, said: “All in, these trends point to Asia, as a flourishing market for global health care investors and service operators, both economically and strategically, and the staging of MEDICAL FAIR ASIA and MEDICAL MANUFACTURING ASIA 2016 could not be at a more opportune time. In addition to an expansive exhibit range covering the entire spectrum of the value chain from end-to-end, MEDICAL FAIR ASIA 2016 in particular has a strong focus on digital healthcare, sports medicine and rehabilitative care.”
Another indication of Asia’s market potential is the strong international participation at the two synergistic exhibitions. Together, local and international exhibitors will open up the fairgrounds to an all-encompassing range of leadingedge innovations – covering A&E, electromedical, laboratory and rehabilitation equipment, communication & information technology, diagnostics, medical consumables, orthopaedic and pharmaceutical supplies, to new components, materials and substances for medical technology, micro and nanotechnology, as well as MedTech testing systems and services tailored to the needs of the medical and healthcare industry.
“Innovation and internationalisation feature strongly at both exhibitions, which reflect the changing industry landscape. The special feature platforms at MEDICAL FAIR ASIA 2016 embody the latest in digital healthcare solutions, “smart” medicine, diagnostics, pharmaceutical supplies, laboratory and rehabilitation equipment all under-one-roof,” he added.
Industry’s knowledge-information exchange platform As two must-attend medical and healthcare exhibitions, an impressive line-up of industry speakers will share in-depth insights and best practices regarding various aspects of the industry. These concurrently-held forums and conferences, meant to complement sourcing and business objectives of exhibitions will also extend networking and knowledge transfer opportunities for visitors. These sessions include the MedTech Business Forum led by keynote speakers from SPETA, Frost & Sullivan, Ernst & Young and SIMTech, the Medical Innovation and Technology Forum (MITF), High-Tech for Medical Devices Forum by IVAM Microtechnology Network, a MedTech SME Workshop, as well as a series of technical presentations and in-booth activities that are of free admission for registered visitors to MEDICAL FAIR ASIA and MEDICAL MANUFACTURING ASIA 2016.
About the Organiser
Messe Düsseldorf Asia ( http://mda.messe-dusseldorf.com/) is a subsidiary of Messe Düsseldorf in Germany, one of the world’s leading trade fair organisers, responsible for organising more than 20 global No. 1 exhibitions in various industries including medicine and health, specifically MEDICA, COMPAMED, REHACARE INTERNATIONAL and A+A held in Düsseldorf, Germany. With extensive expertise in organising trade fairs in Southeast Asia, Messe Düsseldorf Asia has developed a portfolio of numerous trade fairs in Southeast Asia since 1995.
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