MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM

Shaping the future of health: a meeting place for innovations and tomorrow’s leaders

Meeting place for innovations and tomorrow’s leaders

Highlights & forum program

WOMEN IN HEALTH

HEALTHCARE INNOVATION WORLD CUP

Organization & contact

The four-day MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM sets the global agenda for the latest technologies and innovations in the healthcare sector. It offers not only a comprehensive overview of the current state of the art, but also an exciting outlook on future developments and trends for the coming decade.

As a global meeting place, the forum brings together international visionaries and experts from all areas of healthcare.

AT A GLANCE

Location: Hall 11

Date: 16 - 19 November 2026

Price: Free admission with your trade fair ticket

Language: English

Organization: Navispace GmbH

Leading companies and key players in the industry are represented — from technology and pharmaceutical companies to universities, healthcare providers, and clinical institutions, as well as innovative startups. Together, they drive the latest trends and shape the future of medicine.

Over 120 renowned speakers will present on the forum stage in various formats. With its unique combination of keynotes, panel discussions, the Healthcare Innovation World Cup final, and networking sessions, the forum creates a space for visionary ideas and practical best practices. As a driving force for progress, it has already fostered numerous groundbreaking innovations and strategic partnerships.

The key topics of the MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM in 2026 include: smart medtech in clinical settings, resilience and cybersecurity, hospital@home, generative AI, robotics, big data and the European Health Data Space, digital twins, precision medicine, the future of medtech manufacturing, new therapeutic approaches, and many other topics.

Find all information in our brochure about MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM

Program highlights of MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM

Monday, 16 November 2026

SMART MEDTECH FOR CLINICAL SETTINGS – Reimagining care, technology and patient experience
RESILIENCE IN ACTION – Protecting critical infrastructure from cyber, physical, and safety threats
HOSPITAL @HOME – Delivering hospital level care at home from diagnostics to regeneration
18TH HEALTHCARE INNOVATION WORLD CUP –Pitch and award ceremony

Tuesday, 17 November 2026

AI AND BIG DATA – Unlocking the power of healthcare data
ROI AND GLOBAL ECONOMY BOOST – Closing the women health gap
CLOUD SERVICES AND EHDS UPDATE – Shaping the future of data exchange in healthcare
DIGITAL TWINS – Engineering the future of the human body

Wednesday, 18 November 2026

ROBOTICS – Enhancing healthcare with intelligent automation
HEALTH TECH TO WATCH – Transforming healthcare through intelligent devices
PRECISION AT SPEED – Advancing diagnostics for early disease detection and health tracking
MEDTECH MANUFACTURING – Implementing medtech factories of the future

Thursday, 19 November 2026

CYBER PHYSICAL SECURITY – Managing risks throughout the supply chain
INNOVATION HUBS AND NETWORKS
CLOSING REMARKS AND OUTLOOK 2027

A special highlight is the "Women in Health" networking platform, which launched successfully in 2024. The program consists of roundtables, networking sessions, and panel discussions. "Women in Health" raises the visibility of women in healthcare, puts "gender gaps" on the agenda, and has established itself as one of the leading international networking platforms.

More information on "Women in Health"

The forum offers selected innovative international health entrepreneurs a stage to present themselves in the pitch final of the 18th HEALTHCARE INNOVATION WORLD CUP. The "Top Health Techpreneurs 2026", selected from several hundred submissions, will present their innovations in a pitch on stage and will be evaluated live by a renowned jury of representatives from industry, academia, and investors.

DIGITAL HEALTH

IT systems & IT solutions
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18th HEALTHCARE INNOVATION WORLD CUP®

Registration deadline: 10 September 2026, 23:59 CET

For over 18 years, the HEALTHCARE INNOVATION WORLD CUP® has been one of the world’s leading innovation competitions and a proven accelerator for health tech innovations. In the pitch finals at MEDICA, the "Top Health Techpreneurs" will present their solutions. It is particularly looking for smart health devices such as medical wearables, digital biomarkers, electroceuticals, smart patches, and other groundbreaking technologies. Innovators from around the world are invited to submit their solutions and write a success story with the Innovation World Cup. Prizes include global visibility, free marketing and development kits, and exclusive networking opportunities with companies and investors. Participation in the Healthcare Innovation World Cup is free of charge.

For more information on the Healthcare Innovation World Cup

Startups in the fields of AI in healthcare, robotics, laboratory diagnostics, and resilience (including cybersecurity) can participate in the 15th MEDICA Start-up COMPETITION.

In addition to exclusive networking opportunities and attractive cash prizes, the “Top Medical Startups 2026” will have the chance to present their innovations in the grand pitch finale on the MEDICA Start-up STAGE (Hall 17).

Partner and exhibition options at the MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM

The MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM is the vibrant hub for innovation at MEDICA. It is located in Hall 11. Interested companies can apply for a branded presence and a limited number of exhibition opportunities.

The following partner options are available:

Gold Partner MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM
Partner Innovation Competitions
Branded Exhibition Counter MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM
Speaking opportunities at the MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM

Further information can be found in the partner registration form for the MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM.

Organization of the MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM

Program management and partner options:
Dr. Sonja Sulzmaier
Managing Partner Navispace GmbH
Phone +49 8152 99886-23
Email: s.sulzmaier@navispace.de

Luis Neumann
Event and projekt manager Navispace GmbH
Phone: +49 173 5854698
E-Mail: l.neumann@navispace.de

Navispace GmbH