Working 'together' on future healthcare at The TechMed Event 2022
On 2 November, the Technical Medical Centre (University of Twente) organised the TechMed Event. The TechMed Event kicked off the MedTech Twente Week organised in cooperation with partners of MedTech Cluster Twente (2-4 November). This year's TechMed Event focused on the latest medical technological developments. About 550 medical professionals, MedTech companies, innovators, researchers and students came together for a day of inspiration and networking.
Remke Burie, managing director of the TechMed Centre, opened the TechMed Event by inviting six speakers in the field of movement disorders for a short pitch on stage after his welcome speech. The speakers talked about their dreams of fighting movement disorders. This was followed by a symbolic opening by Remke Burie, Maroeska Rovers and Jouke Tamsma, MT members of the TechMed Centre. In front of the grand staircase in the TechMed Centre, large wooden letters that spelt 'TOGETHER' were inscribed by them with their name and dream to improve healthcare with medical technology in the coming year. Remke Burie: "With this act, we wanted to highlight the importance of working 'together'. Everyone may add their name and dream on this board. The best way to create impact in healthcare is to collaborate together."
Save the date: 1 November 2023
Pre-register now for the upcoming edition that will take place on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Due to the ever-growing interest, we expect the next edition to sell out even faster. With a pre-registration, you have the first right to purchase a ticket, receive updates about the program and specify preferences for program content. The MedTech Twente Week will take place on November 1-3, 2023.
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The programme
The TechMed Event is an inspiring conference, focussing on sharing expertise, experiences and ideas for the future. During the full day, you will have access to various inspiring sessions, keynotes and Matchmaking options
The 2021 edition
On 3 & 4 November 2021, 600 medical professionals, MedTech companies, researchers and students came together, at the TechMed Centre. Various activities, such as the “Dreaming about the future” opening show around the topic Diabetes on Return, keynote talks by Prof.dr.ir. David Fernandez Rivas and Prof.dr.ir. Jean-Paul de Vries, 15 inspiring parallel sessions and a fireside chat with special envoy Constantijn van Oranje about how to speed up MedTech innovations, took place to inform and inspire the healthcare community and to explore the future of medical technology.
MedTech Twente Week
The first edition of the MedTech Twente Week will take place from 2 to 4 November 2022. The success of the existing Techmed Event has been expanded into a broad multi-day program for various target groups from the MedTech ecosystem. By bringing together these stakeholders such as researchers, entrepreneurs, doctors, investors and other experts, we can implement MedTech innovations even faster. After all, it turns out that MedTech innovations are one of the most challenging and lengthy to market launch. Go to the website: www.medtechtwenteweek.com and view all events.
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Our story
Technology is a tool to enable high-quality healthcare. Not only for diagnosis and treatment but also for improving the quality of life and stimulating independent living. We strive to have a significant impact on society, both by scientific excellence as well as by linking fundamental research to clinical applications, from the nano to the global scale. Ultimately, we bring our technology to the clinic or the home environment. For this purpose, it is imperative to have close working relations with clinical and industrial partners. Read our full story.