Technology is seen as a key part of the solution for the problems our healthcare system faces. This necessitates accelerating technological innovation in healthcare and better connecting the broad stakeholder landscape required for impactful solutions in daily care practice. The 4TU.Health event, organised by 4TU.Health Centre, on Thursday 28 May 2026 in Wageningen, brings together experts from the four technical universities, partners and other stakeholders to combine knowledge, experience and ideas. The event offers a unique opportunity to meet, connect and jointly develop a strategic agenda addressing the road towards a future where technology enables our healthcare system. The event is relevant for anyone active in technological healthcare innovation and seeking to contribute to structural solutions with societal impact.
General information
Programme
The programme starts with a plenary opening in which 4TU.Health Chair Noortje Bax reflects on developments and achievements of the past six years and actively engages participants in the co-creation of the new strategy. From there, the programme branches out into a series of parallel sessions, each one opening a different doorway into the future of health and technology. Depending on participation and programme structure, some sessions will be held in Dutch and others in English. During a networking lunch, there will be space for informal exchange as well as interactive activities. The day concludes with a panel discussion in which stakeholders from different perspectives will help shape 4TU.Health’s future strategy. Based on insights from the sessions, key issues around implementation, collaboration and societal impact will be addressed, followed by a plenary wrap-up translating the main insights into concrete next steps.
- 09.30 - 10.00 | Registration and coffee
- 10.00 - 10.45 | Welcome & Introduction
- 11.00 - 12.30 | Parallel programme - Thematic sessions 1/4
- 12.30 - 14.00 | Lunch & activities
- 14.00 - 15.30 | Parallel programme - Thematic sessions 5/8
- 15.45 - 16.30 | Panel discussion
- 16.30 - 16.45 | Wrap-up & Closing words
- 16.45 - 17.30 | Informal drinks
Registration
To participate in this event, please register. Participation is free of charge; however, registration is not without obligation. Lunch and drinks will be arranged, and a badge will be prepared for you. Additionally, spots are limited. Therefore, we count on you to inform us if you cannot attend. Please cancel your registration properly and on time (at least 7 days before the event) by sending an email to health@4tu.nl or replying to your confirmation email after registration.
Organisation
Within the 4TU.Health centre, the four Dutch universities of technology join forces to develop advanced technology for patient-centred healthcare innovations. By combining technological innovations with insights from social and medical sciences, the universities of technology contribute to solutions for important issues in healthcare. Engineers and healthcare professionals work together to optimise healthcare processes, putting the patient’s voice at the heart of the changing healthcare environment. By working together, we accelerate the valorisation and implementation of innovations in the healthcare sector and contribute to the transformation of healthcare.
