TechMed Event 2026

TechMed Event 2026

The TechMed Event, organized annually by the TechMed Center at the University of Twente, is the premier gathering for everyone working on the future of healthcare. During this event, researchers, medical specialists, entrepreneurs, students, and policymakers come together to share the latest medical technology, research breakthroughs, and practical applications. The event features inspiring keynote speeches, interactive sessions, and ample opportunity to strengthen collaborations—all aimed at accelerating innovation and making an impact in everyday healthcare practice.

• Date: November 5, 2026
• Time: 9:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
• Language: English
• Location: TechMed Center, on the University of Twente campus; Hallenweg 5, Enschede

Hospital of the Future

The healthcare sector is under increasing pressure: rising costs, growing demand for care, and persistent staffing shortages call for new ways to organize healthcare. Rapid technological and societal innovations are paving the way for smarter, more efficient, and patient-centered care, but this requires collaboration between research, technology, education, and clinical practice. On November 5, 2026, the TechMed Centre at the University of Twente in Enschede will host the 8th edition of the TechMed Event, with the theme “The Hospital of the Future: Transforming Healthcare with Smart Medical Technology.” Here, professionals from various sectors will share knowledge, discover new perspectives, and build partnerships that will shape the healthcare of tomorrow.

The central meeting place for the MedTech sector

Each year, the event brings together more than 400+ MedTech professionals from over 100 organizations. In the Experience Center, the Innovation Labs, and the TechMed Talent Area, visitors can experience the latest technologies firsthand through prototypes, demonstrations, and workshops.