AGENDA

Our agenda is actively developing, allowing us deliver an even more impactful and relevant experience.

March 15th - March 16th 2026

Accelerating European Medical Technology: From Scientific Breakthrough to Global Patient Impact.

High-Impact Networking Cocktail Reception

Relaxed networking reception to Kick off the MTI25

Kick off MTI25 within the historic safety of the red-brick walls at Linnankellari, the atmospheric cellar of Helsinki’s former Katajanokka prison. This evening reception trades the traditional networking lounge for a cozy, vaulted setting, providing an unforgettable environment to foster collaborations and build lasting relationships. Attendees will enjoy a curated selection of Nordic delicacies and specialties prepared on the restaurant’s signature Mibrasa charcoal grill, sparking strategic partnerships before the high-intensity sessions begin the following morning.

Location: Linnankellari, Merikasarminkatu 1, 00160 Helsinki

Entry requires Evening Networking Reception Pass

March 15th

17.00 to 20:00

Registration & Premium Networking Breakfast

A relaxed start to our summit. Enjoy breakfast while meeting the founders and experts from our global cohort for informal networking and 1:1 conversations before we begin.

March 16th

8:30 to 9:00

Welcome & Opening Keynote

Europe’s Ambition for Global MedTech Leadership

Outlining “Choose Europe for Life Sciences” strategic vision for health, medical technology, and biopharma by 2030, and its core pillas.

March 16th

9:00 to 9:30

Panel Discussion

Vertical AI Infrastructure

Bridging the Evaluation Gap in Real-World Care

Focus discussion: Join AI developers and clinicians in a dynamic discussion about the transition to Vertical AI Infrastructure. As the EU AI Act takes full effect, we explore how medical devices are moving from simple data collection to providing interpretive judgment at the bedside.

Discover strategies for deploying explainable “digital coworkers” that support human expertise in high-acuity hospital environments, ensuring that advanced technology empowers the workforce and solves the real-world evaluation gap.

March 16th

9:30 to 10:15

Panel Discussion

The FemTech Growth Frontier

Scaling Research to Global Assets

Focus Discussion: Explore the $100$ billion opportunity in women’s health in this broad session designed for investors and ecosystem leaders. We discuss shifting the narrative from reproductive niches to foundational economic pillars like menopause, cardio-precision, and longevity.

Learn how research is being transformed into global industrial assets through gender-disaggregated data. This discussion highlights the synergy needed between molecular research and scalable care models to attract gender-conscious capital and secure valuation protection in 2026.

March 16th

10:15 to 11:00

Networking Break

Networking & Curated 1:1 Matchmaking

Curated matchmaking session facilitates pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings between pre-qualified innovators and strategic investors.

This high-impact block provides a dedicated platform to discuss M&A, financing, and licensing opportunities essential for moving deep-tech breakthroughs from the lab to global patient impact.

March 16th

11:00 to 11:30

The Clinical Deep-Tech Showcase

Accelerating Deep-Tech Solutions from Molecular Sensing to Clinical AI

Innovation Showcase: Clinical Dispatches

Discover five high-potential breakthroughs in this focused session. These featured leaders from our milestone cohort present briefings on the clinical evidence and “Market-Ready Substance” defining their current scaling trajectories:

  • Peili Vision OyEIC Transition leader building digital infrastructure for the world’s largest neurological virtual hospital.

  • ScienceforbrainEIC-backed clinical innovator pioneering systems to improve neurological outcomes during complex cardiac procedures.

  • Syntropic MedicalEIC Pathfinder champion developing breakthrough drug-free medical devices for mental health conditions.

  • AsvelDeep-tech specialist transforming minimally invasive surgery through AI-powered robotic endoscopy systems.

  • Ileria OyHealthtech pioneer optimising clinical workflows through the integration of AI and real-world health data.

March 16th

11:30 to 12:30

Networking Lunch

Matchmaking Lunch & Curated 1:1 Meetings 

Step into a relaxed setting designed to foster high-impact connections between pre-qualified innovators and strategic investors. This curated matchmaking facilitates pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings to discuss M&A, financing, and licensing opportunities.

Attendees can also engage to build the relationships required to bridge the translational gap. It is an essential moment to spark strategic partnerships while the morning’s industry insights are still fresh. 

March 16th

12:30 to 13:15

Panel Discussion

Capital Velocity

Mastering the 2026 European HealthTech Investment Cycle

Master the evolving investment landscape in this high-velocity session designed for strategic deal-makers. We navigate the 2026 “Dry Powder Paradox,” exploring why nearly $2.5$ trillion remains unallocated despite a surge in innovation.

Gain tactical insights into the rise of industrial maturity and profitable efficiency, where clinical validation acts as the primary determinant of asset value. This is your essential playbook for securing capital and mastering the current European health-tech investment cycle.

March 16th

13:15 to 14:00

Panel Discussion

The 2027 MedTech Roadmap

From Predictive Intelligence to Market Capture

Join us for a forward-looking exploration of the MedTech landscape moving toward 2027. We examine the transition from reactive data collection to Predictive Intelligence that reshapes clinical pathways and patient outcomes.

Discover how European leaders are orchestrating technology captures through strategic integration and data sovereignty. This session provides an essential roadmap for navigating the shift from single-point innovations to scalable, service-enabled ecosystems that secure long-term market dominance across the continent’s maturing health-tech systems.

March 16th

14:00 to 14:45

Networking Break

The Energy Pulse Reset

Join us for a focused afternoon networking break designed to provide a quick reset before the final high-intensity sessions. This thirty-minute break offers a relaxed setting to continue morning conversations and forge new strategic connections with European partners.

Engage with fellow attendees over refreshments and explore the latest deep-tech demonstrations while capturing the essential insights required for a successful market capture in the 2026 European health-tech investment cycle. Refresh and reconnect before the finale.

March 16th

14:45 to 15:15

Pitching Competition

Digital Health & AI Innovations

Join us for this dynamic session to identify market-ready innovations poised to revolutionize European healthcare delivery and secure essential investment.

A pitching session open to a select number of innovative startups showcasing breakthroughs in digital health solutions, AI-powered diagnostics, virtual care platforms,nand health data analytics.

  • Medical devices
  • Digital health
  • Biotech
  • AI
  • Robotics

Application-based selection process.

March 16th

15:15 to 16:30

Awards Ceremony & Final Remarks

Innovation Excellence Awards & Closing Remarks

Join us for the grand finale as we announce the winners of the pitching competition and the European sector pioneer award. We celebrate the most disruptive innovators and recognize the achievements that have moved the needle for patient care in 2026.

This closing ceremony reflects on the day’s highlights and provides final remarks on the roadmap ahead, inviting all attendees to remain engaged in the ongoing mission to industrialize medical breakthroughs across the European continent. Celebrate sovereign innovation

March 16th

16:30 to 17:00

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