PHOENIX – After three consecutive years in Dallas, Medtrade will head to the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona for the 2026 show. The nation’s largest HME-focused trade show is not a stranger to the venue, with past events happening there in 2021 and 2022.
The 2026 event will be held Monday, March 2 through Wednesday, March, 4. Why not Dallas?
DALLAS—Kim Ng used to race motorcycles. Now, he’s blazing a new trail in mobility devices.
DALLAS—Questions about how moves by the Trump administration could impact the homecare industry dominated at Medtrade—especially potential cuts to Medicaid and tariffs—but answers were largely absent.
SAN CARLOS, California—WHILL Inc., a developer and service provider of electric mobility devices, announced it will unveil its four-wheel “Model R” mobility scooter at the Medtrade 2025 Expo and Conference in Dallas. The scooter will include patented electronic stability control technology, an improved turning radius and an expansive floor for ample legroom.
ARLINGTON, Virginia—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) announced that Rose Schafhauser has been named the 2025 Van Miller Homecare Champion. The company said the award aims to celebrate individuals who have demonstrated the visionary spirit that has helped shape and strengthen the homecare industry.
DALLAS—Medtrade announced new participants for its 2025 Expo and Conference “Tech Talks,” which take place Tuesday, Feb. 18 through Thursday, Feb. 20 in Dallas, Texas. The Tech Talks will be held on the expo floor and will feature 30-minute live, interactive presentations that aim to provide attendees with an overview of various industry technology solutions.
DALLAS—Medtrade, a home medical equipment (HME) trade event in North America, announced that its “SmartSaver” registration rates for the Medtrade 2025 Expo and Conference are now in effect. The company said that time is limited for these registration rates, as they will only be in effect through Saturday, Nov. 16. The registration category aims to help those who wish to attend the trade show.
The SmartSaver rates offer:
DALLAS—Medtrade announced the lowest registration rates for Medtrade 2025 are now in effect. The company said the category, “insider,” is the best available deal for those who wish to attend the Medtrade 2025 Expo and Conference, a national home medical equipment (HME)-focused trade show.
ARLINGTON, Virginia—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare), a nonprofit organization advocating for home medical equipment (HME) services and supplies policies, and Emerald, a dynamic market platform builder, agreed to extend their partnership in Medtrade through the 2031 show. The extension aims to add strength and certainty to their collaboration, as well as to grow the show and deliver more value to attendees and exhibitors.
DALLAS—The Call for Speakers for the 2025 Medtrade Conference is now open. Members of the Medtrade Educational Advisory Board (EAB) will receive submissions through Friday, July 5.
Conference tracks are:
DALLAS—Medtrade attendees at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas cast votes earlier this year for their favorite products in the New Product Pavilion Providers’ Choice Awards, sponsored by HomeCare Media. A close vote on the final day earned the gold for a new product called the Jover Walker Cover from Pennsylvania-based Jover.
DALLAS—Attendance numbers are in for Medtrade 2024 and Medtrade organizers are reporting a significant jump.
“This year’s Medtrade attracted more than 2,300 qualified attendees,” said Kerry Tyler, associate show director, Medtrade. “That’s an increase of almost 25% over last year.”
According to Sarah Varner, vice president of marketing for Medtrade, attendee analysis revealed nationwide attendance and beyond.
DALLAS—A brightly colored collection of cloth walker covers took the top award at Medtrade's New Product Pavilion on March 28.
The Provider's Choice Gold Award went to the Jover Walker Cover by Jover, a new entry into the market. The owners said they developed the cheerful walker accessory to convince senior family members to use their walkers more regularly, and the idea caught on.
DALLAS—Those looking to become a certified UpLyft dealer can register for free for UpLyft's first-ever in-person dealer onboarding event, where attendees will be fully trained on everything there is to know about the UpLyft System on Wednesday, March 27 during Medtrade.
Dinner and beverages will be provided. Registration is mandatory in order to ensure everyone gets to eat and drink.
DALLAS – Pride and Quantum are again offering continuing education units (CEUs) at Medtrade 2024 which will be hosted in Dallas March 26-28.
The program is comprised of three consecutive classes on Wed, March 27. Alexandra Chesney, OTR, ATP/SMS will lead the session, which will cost $50.
LAS VEGAS—Vanna Medical Vans of West Fargo, North Dakota recently joined a growing list of first-time exhibitors aiming to test the home medical equipment (HME) waters at Medtrade.
With a booth large enough to show off its mobile medical unit (MMU) van, Ben Gleason, cofounder and CEO will be at Medtrade to discuss possibilities with HME providers. Vanna began as a manufacturer of camper vans, designed to be fully off-grid and operational in all four seasons.
