Date: April 10 - 13; October 24 - 27, Yearly

Venue: Chengdu New International Convention & Exhibition Center, Sichuan, P. R. China

Taking place biannually in spring and autumn, the event showcases the widest collection of international and local manufacturers of medical devices for hospitals. It is the only event that is fully representative of the China medical devices manufacturing market.

It was very evident that CMEF and ICMD have effectively helped its international and local customers discover new business opportunities. Many of the overseas exhibitors have a better understanding of the vast potential in China and its surrounding markets. One member from the US pavilion, Mr. Anthony Leembruggen, of G&L Precision Die Cutting, Inc., was very delighted with the outcome and said, “Exhibiting in CMEF & ICMD has been a great experience. We have been educated on the China market and fully understand the potential and importance of being here”.

There were also many learning opportunities provided through the various technical seminars and forum sessions. More than 20 technical seminars had been organized to provide a tripartite platform for the exchange of technology knowledge among the local government officials, professionals and industry experts. More than 410 visitors attended the 2 key sessions namely, “Digital Medical & Healthcare Information Technology Forum 2006” and “Standards of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) on Medical Electric Devices and the Basic of Design for Compliance”. The two key sessions attracted a profile of 23 local and international speakers.

Compared to the 7-8% expansion rate for medical devices in the rest of the world, China’s rate is double. Many foreign experts predict that the Chinese medical device industry will become the largest in the world in the near future with the fast-paced development of the Chinese economy and enhanced living standards.