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. – 11:00 a.m.: Arrival & Networking Brunch; A relaxed start with brunch—the accompanying exhibition is already open.
• 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Opening & Research Keynotes
  Opening keynote on the “Operating Room of the Future,” followed by four keynotes covering the central research areas: AI-assisted surgery & assistance systems, the digital, model-guided operating room, fundamentals of robotics & robot learning, and safe, market-ready medical robotics.
• 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.: From the Lab to the Market—and to the Patient’s Bedside
  Panel discussion on research transfer and international cooperation: Who decides whether an innovation reaches patients? Navigating the MDR, the EU AI Act, certification, reimbursement, and scaling.
• 1:15 – 2:00 p.m.: Insights
  from Manufacturers & Users Four brief presentations covering the thematic areas—from surgery to AI and microrobotics to nursing and hospital logistics.
• 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.: Startup Pitch & Match
  Six early-stage solutions, each presented in three minutes—the next wave across the four fields.
• 2:30 – 3:00 p.m.: Coffee Break & Networking
  Time for discussions and the accompanying exhibition.
• 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.: Live Surgery & Wrap-Up
  You’ll experience a robot-assisted procedure in real time—broadcast live from Chemnitz University Hospital to the plenary session, moderated and featuring live audio from the operating room. You can ask questions while the surgery is in progress.