All about care:xpo

Find out everything you need to know about care:xpo – the leading trade fair for the care sector

who CAREs? me!

The motto of 2026 underlined the high level of motivation of people in the care sector who are committed to looking after those in need of care - in many ways and every day.

The leading trade fair for the care sector in German-speaking countries covers all relevant topics in the care sector and presents innovations and solutions for the care sector of the future.

In addition, the combination of congress and trade fair makes care:xpo the industry’s most important meeting platform of the year.

Important information on care:xpo at a glance

Where? Exhibition Centre Nuremberg &
Exhibition Centre Essen alternating annually

When? 2027: Exhibition Centre Nuremberg

Opening hours care:xpo 2027

Tuesday: 20. April 2027: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 21. April 2027: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Thursday: 22. April 2027: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

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The world of care:xpo

With their range of products and services focusing on developments, products and services relating to inpatient and outpatient care, the industry's top players are already providing the answers to tomorrow's questions today.

Care & Therapy
Education, Job & Career
Catering & Housekeeping
IT & Management
Supply and facilities
Space & Technology
AVENEO Special Show - StartUps present innovations and new ideas for the future of the care sector
Congress - Discussions and practical insights into the world of the care sector

ALTENPFLEGE Success story

ALTENPFLEGE has been the leading event in the care sector for 36 years and is primarily aimed at managers, care service managers, operators of care facilities and professional carers.

ALTENPFLEGE was first launched in 1990 and has since developed into one of the most important events in the care sector. Originally, the trade fair was held annually, alternating between the Nuremberg and Hanover exhibition centres. Since 2021, Messe Essen has been added as a new location, meaning that the event now alternates between Essen and Nuremberg every year.

Every year the trade fair attracts thousands of visitors and hundreds of exhibitors, who present the latest developments and innovations in the care sector. It is a central meeting place for experts, decision-makers and care professionals to network, learn and do business.

For exhibitors

From registration and stand construction to exclusive marketing services, this is where you will find all relevant information on your participation as an exhibitor.

Find information for exhibitors

The programme for care:xpo

care:xpo offers you an exciting supporting programme. Look forward to knowledge transfer, dialogue and and discussion for and with experts!

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For media representatives

News and the latest information – find all the information you need for your reporting in our press releases!

Inform as a media representative

FAQ on care:xpo

If you still haven't found all the information you need, please note that we have summarised all the answers to the most frequently asked questions for you in our FAQ section.

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