Are you working on research in Neurology or Neurotechnology? Are you affiliated with a Dutch University of Technology? Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to showcase your work to a vibrant community of academic, clinical, and industrial experts! MedTech Day 2025 – NeuroConnect invites graduate students, PhD candidates, and postdoctoral researchers from Eindhoven University of Technology, Delft University of Technology, Wageningen University & Research and University of Twente to submit abstracts for our 4TU.Health Poster Competition. This is your chance to present original research, clinical studies, or innovative developments in the field of neurology.
View the posters participating in the PhD competition.
Submitting your work provides an opportunity to share your research with peers, clinicians, and industry leaders, thereby gaining valuable visibility and recognition. It’s a chance to engage in meaningful discussions, spark new collaborations, and be featured in the official conference poster booklet. Plus, poster winners will receive a unique reward: a scientific illustration of their work, crafted by a renowned graphic illustrator.
Topics of Interest
We welcome submissions on a wide range of subjects, including—but not limited to—neurological research and innovation, advances in epilepsy research, and the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of neurodegenerative diseases. Topics related to neuroimaging and medical devices are also highly encouraged.
Guidelines & Notes
Submission Guidelines
Format: Word document (.docx)
Length: Max 1 page (including optional image and references). Min. font size Arial 10
Content: Title, list of authors (highlight the presenting author), abstract text, and optional image
Selected abstracts are requested to share a PDF of their poster in advance and bring their own printed poster in A1/B0 to the event. The poster PDF is requested for the preparation of the poster webpage. In addition, abstracts will be published in a handout incl. the QR code to the poster webpage. This handbook will be provided to all guests of MedTech Day 2025.
Selection procedure
There are 16 poster boards available in the competition.
Posters will be selected from a panel of 4TU.Health members and the chosen contributions will be prominently displayed during the symposium.
Selection will be based on scientific merit and originality, as well as clarity, structure, relevance, and potential impact.
Selected posters will be communicated on October 1st 2025
Poster-PDF has to be sent to emtic@tue.nl by October 12th 2025
Important Notes
Only one primary poster presenter, who is present on November 20th 2025
All correspondence will be directed to the presenting author
Selected abstracts and posters will be shared with all conference participants
Dedicated time is reserved in the program for poster presentations
The aim of 4TU.Health is to connect the knowledge and experience of four leading universities of technology to contribute to effective solutions for societal challenges in the field of health & care, by joining forces and sharing best practices, 4TU.Health is a valuable discussion partner for governments and other organisations involved in research and innovation in the health domain.
MedTech Day 2025 - NeuroConnect
From lab to clinic: MedTech Day 2025 accelerates neuro-innovations
On Thursday, 20 November 2025, from 10:00 to 18:00, the symposium MedTech Day – NeuroConnect will take place at Kempenhaeghe in Heeze, the meeting point where medical technology and brain research come together. The symposium is an initiative of TU/e, e/MTIC and the Kempenhaeghe expertise centre, focusing on the latest developments in epilepsy, Parkinson’s, neurodegenerative disorders and neurotechnology.
During MedTech Day – NeuroConnect, researchers, clinicians, companies and policymakers will come together to share ideas, knowledge and innovations. The aim is to foster collaboration and accelerate breakthrough solutions for neurological conditions, which pose a growing challenge to society.
General information
Date: November 20th, 2025
Time: 10.00 - 18.00
Location: Kempenhaeghe Expertise Centre for epilepsy and Sleep Disorders in Heeze
Everyone interested in medical technology and neurology is welcome to attend. Registration and information: www.emtic.nl/medtech-day-2025
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Added value for the patient In addition to keynotes and interviews, MedTech Day 2025 offers a diverse programme full of interaction and inspiration. Attendees can join parallel sessions with renowned neuro-experts, hands-on discussions, and a poster presentation showcasing the work of promising young researchers. A distinctive feature of the event is its strong focus on translating technology into clinical practice, always with one goal in mind: creating tangible added value for the patient.
About TU/e – Center for Care and Cure This centre strengthens collaboration between electrical engineering, applied physics, medical centres and industry. Together, they develop new technologies to improve healthcare and reduce costs.
About Eindhoven MedTech Innovation Center (e/MTIC) e/MTIC is a strategic partnership between TU/e, Philips, Catharina Hospital, Máxima Medical Centre and Kempenhaeghe. It aims to accelerate innovations in cardiovascular care, perinatal care and sleep medicine, with a strong focus on maximising patient value.
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Are you working on research in Neurology or Neurotechnology? Are you affiliated with a Dutch University of Technology? Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to showcase your work to a vibrant community of academic, clinical, and industrial experts! MedTech Day 2025 – NeuroConnect invites graduate students, PhD candidates, and postdoctoral researchers from Eindhoven University of Technology, Delft University of Technology, Wageningen University & Research and University of Twente to submit abstracts for our 4TU.Health Poster Competition. This is your chance to present original research, clinical studies, or innovative developments in the field of neurology.
