Hospital of the Future: Transforming Healthcare with Smart Medical Technology
Healthcare is under increasing pressure. Rising costs, growing demand for care, and persistent staff shortages call for new ways of organising health services. At the same time, technological and social innovations are advancing rapidly, enabling new solutions that make healthcare more efficient, smarter, and more patient-centred. To address these challenges and shape the future of healthcare, research, technology, education, and practice must come together. On 5 November 2026, the University of Twente in Enschede will host the 8th edition of the TechMed Event, themed 'Hospital of the Future: Transforming Healthcare with Smart Medical Technology', bringing together professionals from various sectors to translate these developments into the healthcare of tomorrow.
The TechMed Event is an inspiring space where professionals share knowledge, discover new perspectives, and strengthen valuable collaborations. Throughout the programme, we explore themes that set the course for the hospital of the future: from optimised care planning and the hospital without walls, to personalised treatments, care robotics, AI and data-driven decision-making, advanced imaging and diagnostics, and design principles that encourage healthy behaviour. International collaboration and the opportunities and challenges of dual-use applications also feature on the agenda.
The event offers ample opportunities for encounters and interactions. Innovations will be demonstrated in the Experience Centre, and tours of state-of-the-art facilities and organisations at the University of Twente offer visitors a unique behind-the-scenes look at practice. Join us and discover how technology, collaboration, and innovation can make sustainable, personalised care a reality.
University of Twente - TechMed Centre
Enabling sustainable and personalised health through technology
The TechMed Centre is a leading innovation hub that drives impact on healthcare through cutting-edge research, education, and innovation. With state-of-the-art facilities—ranging from advanced laboratories and preclinical testbeds to realistic simulated hospital environments—the centre accelerates technological advancements that transform healthcare. We believe that developing, evaluating, and implementing technology responsibly is key to achieving sustainable and personalised health for all. By fostering entrepreneurship and supporting new and growing companies within our regional ecosystem, the TechMed Centre creates a collaborative environment where experts from healthcare, biomedical technology, and government sectors join forces to make a lasting societal impact.