The programme

11:00 - 12:30
Parallel programme | Quantum 1/2/3/4 & Spectrum

1. Shaping Tomorrow’s Imaging

Imaging is transforming the future of healthcare by empowering researchers, clinicians, and innovators to tackle urgent challenges and accelerate personalised care. Breakthroughs in modular imaging systems, multispectral hybrid technologies and image-guided interventions drive rapid change across healthcare & society. In this session, we provide insights into the National Technology Strategy (NTS) Imaging and share key outcomes from the Precision Medicine project. Together, we’ll explore how to turn knowledge and strategy into real-world solutions. Join us, be inspired and help shape the imaging future now

2. Risk-based lifEstyle Change: daily-lifE moNiToring and Recommendations (RECENTRE): Collaborative Pathways for Cancer and Obesity Care

This session, hosted by the 4TU.RECENTRE program focuses on advancing remote health monitoring for individuals living with cancer or obesity. We will present current RECENTRE initiatives that integrate technology, data, and patient-centred design to support health within the home environment. Participants from policy, research, industry, healthcare, start‑ups, and funding agencies will engage in interactive breakout discussions to identify future needs, barriers, and opportunities. Together, we will explore how multidisciplinary collaboration can accelerate responsible innovation and improve long‑term health outcomes.

3. AI as a jack-of-all-trades

Artificial Intelligence is often presented as a versatile solution for a wide range of challenges in health and care. From clinical decision support to operational efficiency and research acceleration, AI promises broad applicability. At the same time, this raises important questions about focus, trust, and real-world impact. In this session, we explore when AI’s general-purpose nature adds value and when domain-specific solutions are essential. Through examples from research and practice, we reflect on strategic, ethical, and practical considerations for responsible AI adoption in healthcare. Join this session to move beyond the hype and better understand how AI can meaningfully support health innovation.

4. Bioengineering technologies

Bioengineering technologies are rapidly advancing at the intersection of biology, engineering, and healthcare. Innovations such as organ-on-chip and lab-on-chip systems, human-relevant disease models, regenerative engineering, synthetic biology, and so on. This session explores how bioengineering technologies can contribute to the transition towards more predictive, preventive, and personalised healthcare. In addition to technological breakthroughs, attention is given to translation to practice, including validation, scalability, regulatory frameworks, and collaboration between research, industry, policymakers, and patient groups. The session invites participants to reflect on how these technologies can be responsibly developed and implemented to deliver real-world impact.

14:00 - 15:30
Parallel programme | Quatum 1/2/3/4 & Spectrum

5. Education & Training

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6. Implementation and Scaling in MedTech

Technological innovation alone is not enough to transform healthcare. This session explores implementation and scaling in MedTech, and what makes this sector fundamentally different from other industries. We will highlight key gaps and hurdles along the MedTech innovation journey, and examine how these challenges impact healthcare delivery in practice. By sharing both success stories and real-world obstacles, the session aims to foster a sense of shared responsibility across the entire MedTech stakeholder ecosystem to collectively turn innovation into sustainable healthcare impact.

7. Implementing and Scaling Innovation in Healthcare Practice

Healthcare systems are under increasing pressure from rising demand, workforce shortages, and cost constraints. While technological innovation can be part of the solution, real impact depends on the ability of healthcare organisations to innovate, adopt, and implement change in daily practice. This session focuses on what healthcare providers — particularly high-volume care organisations — need to successfully innovate and scale new solutions.

8. Policy

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15:45 - 16:30
Plenary programme | Podium zaal

Panel discussion: Bridging Health & Technology Together

The closing plenary session brings together diverse stakeholder perspectives to reflect on the role of technology in shaping the future of health and care. Building on insights from the parallel sessions, this panel discussion explores how technological innovation can contribute to sustainable, accessible, and impactful healthcare.

The session addresses key questions around the opportunities and limitations of technology in health and care, the conditions required for responsible and effective implementation, and the implications for research, education, and collaboration. Particular attention is given to the evolving role of the Dutch technical universities and the strategic position of the 4TU.Health Centre in setting priorities for the years ahead. By connecting perspectives from across the ecosystem, this plenary aims to provide shared direction and inform the next steps in strengthening the bridge between health and technology.

16:30 - 16:45
Plenary programme | Podium zaal

Wrap-up & Closing words

The event concludes with a concise wrap-up reflecting on the concrete ideas and directions that emerged during the parallel sessions. These insights highlight opportunities for joint initiatives and collaborative proposals across the identified thematic areas. The closing looks ahead to how these ideas can be further developed within the 4TU.Health community, providing a shared starting point for future collaboration in health and technology.