On 5 November, nearly 500 professionals from healthcare, academia, government and the MedTech sector gathered at the University of Twente for the sold-out 8th edition of the TechMed Event. Under the theme ‘Hospital of the Future’, we explored how technology can keep healthcare accessible while demand rises and staff shortages grow, from AI and robotics to wearables and remote care.
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Below you will find the programme of the past edition: a full day of inspiring talks, panels and hands-on sessions exploring how medical technology is shaping the hospital of the future. Filter by session type to find the sessions that interest you most.Quicklinks 3 categories
Experience the full arc of the day, from urgency to action, in one shared, interactive plenary programme.
Get inspired by forward-looking talks and discussions, running in parallel tracks throughout the day.
Experience, connect and network in a hands-on setting of workshops and live demos bringing the future of healthcare to life.
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.