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All about ALTENPFLEGE

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

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who CAREs? me!

The motto of ALTENPFLEGE 2026 underlines 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 ALTENPFLEGE the industry’s most important meeting platform of the year. 

Important information on ALTENPFLEGE at a glance

Where? Exhibition Centre Nuremberg &
Exhibition Centre Essen alternating annually

When? 2026: Exhibition Centre Essen
Halls 5, 6, 7, 8

Opening hours ALTENPFLEGE 2026

Tuesday: 21. April 2026: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 22. April 2026: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Thursday: 23. April 2026: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

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The world of ALTENPFLEGE

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 35 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.

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Exhibitors at ALTENPFLEGE

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

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The programme for ALTENPFLEGE

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

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Press releases for ALTENPFLEGE

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

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FAQ on ALTENPFLEGE

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 about ALTENPFLEGE for you in our FAQ section.

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