Medtech Innovation Event 2026 - Switzerland’s Leading Networking Event for Medtech and Healthtech Innovation

Back for a 12th edition, the Medtech Innovation Event (MIE) is taking place on Monday, 31 August 2026  at Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne. This is Switzerland’s leading networking event for Medtech and Healthtech innovation — creating high-end networking opportunities for SMEs, start-ups, clinicians, industry leaders, investors and researchers to accelerate meaningful healthcare solutions together.

What really sets this event apart is a dedicated Matchmaking Session: you get the chance to book exclusive 1-to-1 meetings with all other attendees — speakers and sponsors included! Don’t miss the opportunity to request and accept meetings in advance until the morning of the event.

The agenda also features the following highlights:

• A keynote by Dr. med. Atanas Todorov, Group Chief Medical Officer, Arcondis
• An update on the Horizon Europe funding opportunities by Sasha Hugentobler from Euresearch
• A panel session on the fundamental challenge “Cracking the Hospital Market: What It Takes to Get my Medical Innovation Adopted” with the following participants:
  • Prof. Dr. med. Michael Hirschmann, Chief Physician and Medical Director, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Kantonsspital Baselland
  • Matthias Bryner, CIO, Kinderspital Zürich
  • Jannis Schönleber, CEO, 44ai AG
• Two successful Medtech Entrepreneurs sharing their Medtech “do’s and don’ts”, pitfalls and keys to growth
• A pitching session with rising stars from the Medtech and Healthtech startup world

EARLY BIRD TICKETS available until 30 April 2026! Grab yours today and enjoy 25% off the standard ticket price.