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MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM

Shaping the Future of Health

Hall 11 / J09

Program overview
Speakers
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 the healthcare sector.

AT A GLANCE

Location: Hall 11

Date: 16–19 November 2026

Admission: Free admission with your exhibition ticket

Language: English

Organised by: Navispace GmbH

Leading companies and key players in the sector will be represented – ranging from technology and pharmaceutical firms to universities, healthcare providers and clinical institutions, as well as innovative start-ups. Together, they are driving the latest trends and shaping the future of medicine.

Over 120 renowned speakers will take to the forum stage in a variety of formats. With its unique combination of keynote speeches, panel discussions, the final of the Healthcare Innovation World Cup 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, strategic partnerships and successful start-ups.

The key themes of the MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM in 2026 are: smart medtech in clinical settings, resilience and cyber security, Hospital@Home, generative AI, robotics, big data and the European Health Data Space, digital twins, precision medicine, the future of medtech manufacturing, as well as new therapeutic approaches and many other topics.

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Key topics at the 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

  • DIGITAL HEALTH – Meeting the healthcare innovators circle
  • ROBOTICS – Enhancing healthcare with intelligent automation
  • HEALTH TECH TO WATCH – Transforming healthcare through intelligent devices
  • ADVANCING HEALTH PRODUCTS – Developing, producing and realizing successful solutions
  • PRECISION AT SPEED – Advancing diagnostics and AI for early disease detection and health tracking

Thursday, 19 November 2026

  • CYBER SECURITY – Protecting networks, devices and data
  • ACCELERATING SALES IN HEALTH – Unlocking the next level
  • DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION – Future-proofing your business
  • MARKETING IN THE AGE OF AI – Reaching customers differently
  • CLOSING REMARKS AND OUTLOOK 2027
You can find the complete program here!
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Highlights

Healthcare Innovation World Cup®

The HEALTHCARE INNOVATION WORLD CUP® has been promoting innovative health tech solutions for over 18 years.

In the pitch final, held live at MEDICA, selected companies present technologies such as wearables, digital biomarkers and smart plasters, whilst benefiting from international visibility, networking opportunities and marketing support.

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Women in Health

Women in Health raises the profile of women in the healthcare sector, promotes dialogue on gender gaps and has established itself as one of the leading international networking platforms.

On 17 November 2026, the MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM will offer an interactive day-long programme focusing on innovation, knowledge transfer and the establishment of valuable contacts.

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Some of the speakers at the forum

Dr. Daniel Trotzky

Dr. Daniel Trotzky
Tel Aviv Sourasky University Medical Center (Ichilov)

Prof. Dr. Sylvia Thun

Prof. Dr. Sylvia Thun
Berlin Institute of Health at Charité

Prof. Strahinja Dosen

Prof. Strahinja Dosen
Aalborg University

Dr. med. Anke Diehl

Dr. med. Anke Diehl
Universitätsmedizin Essen

Michael Hübner

Michael Hüber
Sana Data Solutions GmbH

Katja Kümmel

Katja Kümmel
University Hospital Münster

Julian Müller

Julian Müller
Roche Diagnostics Germany

Judith Dittmer

Judith Dittmer
MEDIAN Gruppe

Prof. Dr. Ing. Ingo J. Timm

Prof. Dr. Ing. Ingo J. Timm
German Research Center for AI

Oliver Schraner

Oliver Schraner
Microsoft

Partner and exhibition options at the MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM

The MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM in Hall 11 is the vibrant hub for innovation at MEDICA. Interested companies can apply for a branded stand and the following partnership options:

  • Gold Partner MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM
  • Partner MEDICA START-UP COMPETITION
  • Branded Exhibition Counter MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM
  • Speaking Opportunities at the MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM

Further information can be found in the registration form.

Organisation & Contact

Logo NAVISPACE
Dr. Sonja Sulzmaier
Managing Partner Navispace GmbH
Phone: +49 8152 99886-23
E-Mail: s.sulzmaier@navispace.de

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

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