INSIDE:INSIGHT Winter Meeting 2026 | Cardiac Surgery Innovations Lab

INSIDE:INSIGHT Scientific Workshop and Mid Term Review Meeting

21^st -23^rd January 2026

Meeting Venue: University of Twente Campus (UTWENTE)
Technohal building (no.18)
Hallenweg 5 , 7522 NH Enschede, NL

insight:insight!

INSIDE:INSIGHT is an EU Doctoral Network funded under Horizon Europe’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme focused on developing educational technologies and applications in the biomedical field.

INSIDE:INSIGHT will shape the coming generation of scientists in a well-structured and comprehensive manner to elevate Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) and will contribute to advancements in healthcare delivery, digital literacy, enhancing inclusivity and equal opportunities in medical and healthcare education.

See also the 2025 Doctoral candidate kick-off meeting & Network wide training event in Pisa
From 10th until 12th September 2025, The University of Pisa hosted the PhD fellows’ kick-off of INSIDE: INSIGHT project, MSCA funded EU Doctoral Network (Grant Agreement 101168715) dedicated to integrating XR technologies into medical and healthcare.

Program and details

INSIDE:INSIGHT Winter Meeting 2026 Highlights

Consortium delegates in front of Technohal building

Lecture Dr. Jelle van Dijk

Welcome address by Dr. Frank R. Halfwerk

Guided tour TechMed Simulation Centre by Dr. Marleen Groenier

How to come to twente

Route & Campus map
The University of Twente campus is located in the Twente region, between the cities of Hengelo and Enschede. The central address of the UT campus is Drienerlolaan 5, Enschede.

Weather forecast and travel to Twente

For temperatures around freezing point (0 °C), make sure to check any public transport disruptions by train (www.ns.nl/en) or general public transport (www.9292.nl/en).

Where to stay

This University of Twente hosted event recommends hotels below for your stay in Twente during the meeting.

1. UPark Hotel €€€, ****
o https://www.uparkhotel.nl/en

Position:

10 minutes walking from Technohal building
15 minutes walking from Networking Dinner [TBD]
30 minutes walking / 20 minutes direct bus from Thursday night Social Event [TBD]

2. Fletcher Hotel De Broeierd €, ****
o https://www.fletcherhotelenschede.nl/en/

Position:

15 minutes walking from Technohal building
0 minutes walking from Networking Dinner [TBD]
15 minutes walking from Thursday night Social Event [TBD]

3. Intercity Hotel Enschede €€, ****
o https://hrewards.com/en/intercityhotel-enschede

Position:

15 minutes by direct bus from Technohal building
20 minutes by direct bus from Networking Dinner [TBD]
20 minutes by train from Thursday night Social Event [TBD], make sure to purchase Keolis train ticket (blue vendor ) or NS train ticket (yellow vendor) depending on the train you take!

4. Van der Valk Hotel Hengelo €€€, ****
o https://www.hotelhengelo.com/

Position:

15-20 minutes by car to all locations

5. City Hotel Hengelo €€, ****
o https://www.leonardo-hotels.nl/hengelo/leonardo-hotel-hengelo-city-center

Position:

15 minutes by direct bus from Technohal building
15 minutes by direct bus from Networking Dinner [TBD]
15 minutes by direct train from Thursday night Social Event [TBD], make sure to purchase Keolis train ticket (blue vendor ) or NS train ticket (yellow vendor) depending on the train you take!

How to contact the local organisers

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