On 16 March, the European Commission will host a high-level conference in Brussels entitled “Medical Devices: Innovation and patient safety”, under the auspices of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council.
The conference will feature a keynote address from Oliver Várhelyi, EU Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare. Participants include representatives from EU regulatory authorities, the Council, the European Parliament, and other experts from EU stakeholders’ associations.
The conference will take stock of the latest developments in the sector and will offer a glimpse into the future following the adoption of the Commission’s proposal for the revision of the medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic medical devices on 16 December 2025.
The conference will feature three breakout sessions focusing on:
Enhanced predictability for conformity assessments: combining certainty with flexibilityClinical evidence at EU level to support the regulatory framework: the key role of Expert PanelsBreakthrough technologies for better care: turning guidance into reality
Registration for onsite participation at the conference is now open and will close on 20 February. Please note that registration is mandatory.
The conference will be webstreamed. The streaming link will become available on this page.