Robotics Symposium 2026 #medtech

Information and objective

The MedTech Robotics Symposium 2026 bridges the gap between the lab and the clinic. Under the theme “From Bench to Bedside,” the symposium will explore how robotic systems make the leap from research to everyday clinical practice—and what it takes to make that happen.

What to expect:

• Robotic surgery: Minimally invasive systems, AI-assisted navigation, and the next generation of surgical robotics—demonstrated live and discussed.
• Hospital logistics: How autonomous systems make hospital logistics more efficient—from medication dispensing to surgical preparation.
• Rehabilitation Robotics: Exoskeletons, assistive systems, and collaborative robotics for therapy and care—approaches that put people at the center.
• AI in Medical Robotics: Machine learning, AI-assisted decision-making, and the future of human-machine collaboration in healthcare.
• Expert Presentations: Clinical Application Specialists & Key Opinion Leaders share insights on clinical evidence, system innovations, and the integration of robotic assistance into everyday OR practice.
• Industry Exhibition & Live Demos: Experience the latest systems and solutions—hands-on and ready to try out
• Networking & Collaboration: Meet representatives from industry, startups, leading hospitals, and renowned research institutes. 
   

Agenda

• 9:00 a.m.: Arrival, Brunch & Exhibition
• 10:30 a.m.: Opening, Welcome, and Opening Remarks
  Overview: Robotics and AI in Healthcare / Christina Kleinert, Bitkom
• 11:00 a.m.: Keynote Speeches
  • AI in Radiology / Prof. Dr. med. habil. Dieter Fedders, Chemnitz University Hospital
  • Augmented Reality (AR) in Neurosurgery / PD Dr. habil. Ronny Grunert, Fraunhofer IWU / University Hospital Leipzig
  • Beyond the Scalpel: From Intelligent Assistance to Autonomous Surgery / Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stefanie Speidel
  • Closing the Loop: Real-Time Electronics and Machine Learning for Controlling Medical Microbots / Dr.-Ing. Richard Nauber, TU Dresden, Vodafone Chair—Real-time Localization and Control of Medical Microbots in Tissue
  • GraphRAG-Based Training & Education System for Robot-Assisted Medical Procedures / Prof. Dr. Florian Röhrbein, Chemnitz University of Technology AI-Supported Training System for Robot-Assisted Surgery.
  • Title to follow / Prof. Dr. Thomas Neumuth, ICCAS, University of Leipzig
• 12:30 p.m.: Short break
• 12:35 p.m.: Transfer
  • Innovation at the Patient’s Bedside and Regulatory Issues / Michel Kaiser, leapup (biosaxony)
  • Panel followed by discussion: From Bench to Bedside – Research Transfer and International Cooperation: Who Decides Whether an Innovation Reaches the Patient? What does it take for robotics to make the leap from research to everyday clinical practice—and what hurdles must be overcome?
    • Christian Münzenmayer, Fraunhofer IIS
    • André Rauschert, Chief Transformation Officer, Dresden University Hospital
    • Jörn Lehmann, Drees & Sommer
    • Dr. Jonas Stenhäuser-Meerz, CEO & Co-Founder of NGScopes
    • Michael Kaiser, CEO of Robot Valley
    • Moderator: Thomas Schulz
• 1:25 p.m.: Break
• 1:40 p.m.: Keynote Presentations
  • Title to follow / Jörn Lehmann, Drees & Sommer
  • Title to follow / Dr. Andre Graening, SAP Health
  • Robotic Instruments for Endoscopy – From Research to Startup / Dr. Jonas Steinhäuser-Meerz, NGScopes GmbH
  • Applications of Soft and Continuum Robotics in Medicine / Johann Berger, ICCAS
  • SniffBot – What Is a Sniffing Robot and What Can It Do? / Jessy Schönfelder, Fraunhofer IZI
• 3:15 p.m.: Live surgery from Chemnitz University Hospital, Visceral Surgery / PD Dr. med. habil. Yusef Moulla, Acting Chief Physician of General and Visceral Surgery, Chemnitz University Hospital
• 4:00 p.m.: End of the event