Menu
en
NederlandsEnglish
UTTechMedTechMed CentreEventsTechMed Research Day

TechMed Research Day

Registration now open

Registration for the TechMed Research Day is now open. Attendance is free, but registering implies a commitment to attend.

Submit your abstract now

Share your research with the TechMed community! Submit an abstract for an oral or poster presentation.

Empowering future Health innovators

Join us on 16 April 2026 and be part of a dynamic and inspiring TechMed Research Day, organised for and by the internal TechMed Centre community of the University of Twente. This one-day event, held at the TechMed Centre, is designed to bring the TechMed community closer together through networking, knowledge sharing, and interactive discussion sessions.

The program features insightful presentations by talented researchers from the TechMed Centre research institute, offering a glimpse into the projects taking place across various departments. This year, we are also specifically inviting all senior researchers and other involved colleagues from the University of Twente to participate in an interactive program that explores how the structure of the interdisciplinary TechMed Centre could take shape in the future. These sessions provide participants with a valuable opportunity to contribute as a community to the further development of the TechMed Centre.

Connection and collaboration are key focus points this year. Engage with colleagues, explore new partnership opportunities, and exchange ideas that can drive innovation forward. All TechMed departments are warmly encouraged to participate in the full program. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and grow within the vibrant TechMed community!

Abstract submission
Early-career researchers are especially encouraged to take part in the scientific programme by presenting their work. Contributions can be made through oral or poster presentations. Find more information on the guidelines, selection criteria, and timeline, and submit your abstract for consideration in the programme.
Read more about the abstract submissionSubmit abstract here
The programme
The TechMed Research Day brings the internal TechMed Centre community together to share and discuss research in medical technology. The programme includes keynotes, oral and poster presentations, and sessions based on submitted abstracts, offering insight into ongoing projects and encouraging exchange and collaboration within the TechMed community.
View the programme
Registration
At the TechMed Centre, we value interdisciplinary collaboration and aim to create an inclusive environment for everyone involved in the health domain at the University of Twente. Participation in the event is free of charge. However, registration implies a commitment to attend. If you are unable to participate, please cancel in advance, as the event involves organisational planning and costs.
Register here
What can you expect?
  • This is a unique opportunity to present your research to a large and diverse audience.
  • Meet and connect with like-minded individuals within an inspiring environment and explore potential collaborations.
  • Learn from other (young and experienced) researchers. What are their developments, their career paths, and what experiences can you share?
  • Explore the TechMed Centre and the services it has to offer.
  • Join the discussion on shaping the future of the TechMed Centre.
What can you expect?
  • This is a unique opportunity to present your research to a large and diverse audience.
  • Meet and connect with like-minded individuals within an inspiring environment and explore potential collaborations.
  • Learn from other (young and experienced) researchers. What are their developments, their career paths, and what experiences can you share?
  • Explore the TechMed Centre and the services it has to offer.
  • Join the discussion on shaping the future of the TechMed Centre.
What can you expect?
  • This is a unique opportunity to present your research to a large and diverse audience.
  • Meet and connect with like-minded individuals within an inspiring environment and explore potential collaborations.
  • Learn from other (young and experienced) researchers. What are their developments, their career paths, and what experiences can you share?
  • Explore the TechMed Centre and the services it has to offer.
  • Join the discussion on shaping the future of the TechMed Centre.
What can you expect?
  • This is a unique opportunity to present your research to a large and diverse audience.
  • Meet and connect with like-minded individuals within an inspiring environment and explore potential collaborations.
  • Learn from other (young and experienced) researchers. What are their developments, their career paths, and what experiences can you share?
  • Explore the TechMed Centre and the services it has to offer.
  • Join the discussion on shaping the future of the TechMed Centre.

General information

  • Date: 16 April 2026
  • Time: 09.30 - 16.30 (registration from 9:00; informal drinks until 17:30)
  • Language: English
  • Format: Live event 
  • Location: TechMed Centre (building no. 18), on the campus of the University of Twente

For whom

The TechMed Research Day is intended for all researchers and staff members of the University of Twente who conduct or support research within the TechMed domain: from PhD candidates to PIs, from postdocs to master’s students, and from technicians to other research-supporting staff (such as program managers, administrative staff, technicians, policy officers, etc.).

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.

Close
Suggestions