4th ANNUAL EUROPEAN MEDICAL DEVICE BIOCOMPATIBILITY CONFERENCE 2026
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
From Testing to Strategic Biological Safety Across the Device Lifecycle
key information
- NH Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel, Netherlands
- 15th – 17st September 2026
#Biocompatibility2026
Conference Insights
Be part of a focused three-day experience where biocompatibility leaders and regulatory experts come together to strengthen strategies, drive innovation, and navigate evolving requirements.
What to Expect:
- Hands-on workshops with practical, execution-led content
- Clear focus on risk-based approaches aligned with ISO 10993
- Real-world case studies and actionable insights
- Expert-led discussions on EU MDR and notified body expectations
- Peer exchange with industry leaders and regulators
3 DAYS OF INSIGHTS & INNOVATION
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP DAY
IMMERSIVE WORKSHOPS
STRATEGIC TRACK
WORKSHOP A:
- Implementing the New ISO 10993 Biological Evaluation Framework
- Interactive exercise on Defend your BEP – a live mock regulatory review
WORKSHOP B:
- Chemical Characterization & Toxicological Risk Assessment Masterclass
CONFERENCE DAY 1
CORE BIOCOMPATIBILITY & REGULATORY STRATEGY
- End-to-end biocompatibility strategy—integrating chemical characterization, toxicological risk assessment, and safety evaluation, while addressing combination products, material/process changes, and sterilization impacts with minimal re-testing
- Case study on Building a defensible BEP under ISO 10993-1
- Notified Body Panel discussion: Approval-ready biocompatibility files
- Roundtables’ discussion: Risk-based approaches, stronger evidence alignment, and effective regulatory response strategies
CONFERENCE DAY 2
ADVANCED STRATEGY, INNOVATION & LCM
- Global biocompatibility strategy—aligning notified body and FDA expectations, leveraging AI and novel materials, and strengthening post-market monitoring with integrated clinical evidence
- Fireside chat: Are we over-testing?
Our Industry Specialists
Somesh Rasal
Razvan Venter
Maroun Habib
Dr. Xenofon Kontargyris
Ben Kokx
Alexander Jung
Jorg Marzel
David McGettrick
Andre van Schalkwyk
Shaloo Sood Kuthiala
Jorge Wallace Ruiz
Lasse Janz
Attila Szabo
Barry Curran
Mark E. Schreiber
Alf Ludwig
Robin Burgess
Luzie Cosanne
Ole Buttner
Andrea Fasano
Dr. Natallia Karniyevich
Dmitry Raidman
Zahra Khani
Seth Carmody
WHY TAKE PART
Explore AI, machine learning, and advanced strategies reshaping healthcare cybersecurity.
Secure legacy devices, manage supply chain risks, and show ROI on security investments.
Move beyond compliance toward risk-driven, business-aligned cybersecurity.
Share insights through workshops, roundtables, and networking.
Build skills in risk management, digital fluency, and strategic influence.
Discuss emerging threats and real-world innovations shaping the field.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Master risk-based biocompatibility strategies
Gain clarity on how to align testing with regulatory expectations while minimizing unnecessary studies.
Build robust Biological Evaluation Plans (BEPs)
Learn how strong, well-justified BEPs can accelerate approvals and reduce costly delays.
Unlock the power of chemical characterization
Discover when and how it can effectively replace traditional biological testing.
Stay ahead of notified body expectations
Understand evolving requirements and address potential gaps early in the process.
Strengthen toxicological risk assessments
Develop confident, science-driven justifications that support regulatory decision-making.
Explore AI and predictive toxicology innovations
See how emerging tools are transforming biological safety evaluations.
Moments Captured
Take a glimpse into the highlights of our conferences, where ideas come to life and connections are made
Our Testimonials
The topics are well defined & relevant.
– Team Manager – Active Medical Devices
I feel that I learned a lot about the current environment in compliance around the SaMD space. I am excited to go back & incorporate some agile principles into my team
– Regulatory Affairs Specialist
This was exceptional! A massive amount of helpful & directly relevant information. Best conference ever, will be back!
– Senior Supervisor Quality Engineering Software
Good content & enjoy smaller groups - I think this promotes networking more
– Senior Product Manager, Software
The topics, speakers, and participants were extremely relevant to the title of the conference. The knowledge received from the conference is extremely helpful
– Embedded Software Integration Engineer
Content was great, very applicable to this rapidly changing area of our industry
– Principal Specialist, Division Quality
Good knowledge transfer, good idea to take back to my company. Great networking opportunities
– Principal Software Engineer
A great event to network with individuals and a brilliant way to increase awareness of cybersecurity approaches across the medical device world
– Digital Health Security Lead
It was a fantastic opportunity to speak with experts who are deeply immersed in this exciting subject. The awareness of the cybersecurity topic was impressive!
– Project Manager IVD Medical Device Testing
I liked the detailed and practical topics, such as building a threat model.
– AI Project Manager & Certification Project Manager
Fantastic presentations, interactive workshops and opportunities to meet new people. Thank you for this event.
– Product Manager
There was a lot of knowledge in the room from very experienced practitioners, which gave real-life, actionable advice
– Senior Manager
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