Influx of exhibitors expected to join in 2013 Medical Fair Thailand

The organiser of the Medical Fair Thailand (MFT) said that more than 400 exhibitors are expected to participate in this year’s biggest medical and healthcare event to be held 12-14 September at the Queen Sirikit Convention Centre. The growing participation reaffirms MFT’s leadership position as Thailand and the region’s benchmark for Southeast Asia’s medical and health care industry offering solutions, equipment and supplies for hospitals, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, medical and rehabilitation sectors, says Messe Düsseldorf Asia , the organiser of the show.

Now into its 6th edition, MFT will see a further increase in the number of country pavilions and national groups from Austria, Belgium, China, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Taiwan at the trade exhibition.

A line-up of brand names and industry market leaders will also be returning to the trade fair and will include participation from a broad section of the medical and health care industry such as small to medium sized companies, supply chain tier manufacturers and specialists.

Trade professionals will also gain the opportunity to network with local and international distributors, industry medical experts and practitioners on the trade floor.

Moreover, the event will feature equipment for a wide variety of uses ranging from accident and emergency to laboratory rehabilitation, supplies for ophthalmic, pharmaceutical and orthopaedic use, as well as communications and information technology equipment geared for the medical and health care sector.

Included in the exhibition are:   Medical technology, operating technology, electromedicine;  Medical furniture and special furnishings for hospitals, clinics and medical practices;  Physiotherapy equipment, physiotherapeutic products, devices and treatments, including; innovative prosthetics, state-of-the-art rehabilitation technology; Preventative healthcare, wellness and fitness related solutions;  Single-use and consumer items that include medical products, wound care and disposable items, medical commodities and consumable articles; and Laboratory equipment, diagnostics and a wide spectrum of clinical analysis technology

Gernot Ringling, Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf Asia says, “Medical Fair Thailand 2013 is set to be another landmark event for both exhibitors and visitors. Over the years, there has been a significant increase in the exhibition show floor with new initiatives which we are launching such as the First Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Conference. This will ensure that MFT continues to expand its visitor reach to new industry groups whilst delivering a rich visitor experience and ideal business platform for the region’s medical and health care manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors.”

International visitor attendance to Thailand and the Southeast Asian region account for more than 30% of overall attendance to MFT and over 6000 visitors are expected to attend the three-day event.

First Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine conference

The conference, which focuses on the theme of “Emerging Trends in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine”, is jointly organised by the Thai Rehabilitation Medicine Association and Messe Düsseldorf Asia, and will cover industry trends in the field of physical and rehabilitation medicine as well as therapeutic innovations and treatments.

The two-day conference, which is expected to be attended by some 200 delegates from the region,  will also address current and future challenges for the medical and health care industry presented by keynote speaker – Professor Marta Imamura MD, President, International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM).

Dr. Graiwat Teeranet, President of the Thai Rehabilitation Medicine Association says,  “We are pleased to be aligned with ISPRM in jointly organising Advanced Rehab Technology Conference (ARTeC 2013), the first Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine Conference. We share many synergies when it comes to our vision for the Thai and regional medical and health care industry. The timing of our collaboration marks an exciting new chapter for MFT and reinforces the continued relevance of the exhibition to Thailand’s medical and health care landscape.”

A synergy with Hospital Management Asia

For the first time, MFT and Hospital Management Asia (HMA) 2013 (organised by Exedra Events), will be staged concurrently from 12 to 14 September 2013.

Over three days, both HMA delegates as well as MFT’s exhibitors and visitors will benefit from an expanded platform,  which includes an annual convention that connects hospital management thinking and a comprehensive showcase of the world’s most innovative hospital, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, medical and rehabilitation equipment and supplies from an impressive line-up of exhibitors and leading industry brand names.

Exedra Events’ Managing Director, Ashok Nath says, “Hospital Management Asia keeps healthcare managers, clinicians and leaders updated on worldwide hospital management thinking and experience. The conference topics are useful “how to” tools. At the same time, there are thought- leading topics such as “CEO Forum” and “Health Leaders Summit” for senior executives. HMA’s mission is to help healthcare managers improve and succeed. HMA is now on its 12th year, expecting 800 to 1000 delegates to attend.”

HMA is supported by the Private Hospital Association of Thailand, Medical Fair Thailand, Austco Marketing & Service (Asia) Ltd, Joint Commission International, The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards, Det Norske Veritas Healthcare, Inc, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, International Hospital Federation (IHF), Asian Hospital Federation (AHF) and a number of hospital associations in the region.

For more details and information on the exhibition, visit the website at www.medicalfair-thailand.com.

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