From Ideas to Impact: Emerging Health Technologies in Action

Join us in Brussels for From Ideas to Impact: Emerging Health Technologies in Action, a dynamic two-day event bringing together innovators, researchers and stakeholders across Europe. This is a unique opportunity to connect with key players, explore collaboration opportunities, and gain insights into cutting-edge developments aligned with the EIT Health, EU Mission on Cancer and the Innovative Health Initiative (IHI).

📅 Date: 1-2 June 2026
📍Venue: NCBR Office in Brussels, Rue Belliard 40, 1040 Brussels, Belgium, 5th floor

🔍 The event kicks off on 1 June with a networking lunch and official opening session, followed by expert presentations on navigating IHI and Mission Cancer priorities. Participants will have the chance to showcase their ideas during a pitching session and engage in dedicated matchmaking meetings designed to foster meaningful partnerships.

On Day 2, the programme continues with an engaging mix of discussions and interactive sessions. Highlights include the launch of a major biotech report at the European level by EIT Health, a panel featuring leading voices in research and innovation, and a member-led session exploring the role of AI in health.

The event concludes with further matchmaking sessions, offering additional opportunities to build connections and turn ideas into impactful collaborations.

The event is organised by NCBR in Brussels, the Industry Contact Point for Medical Technologies and Health, the ICP for Digital Transformation, EIT Health,  and NCBR with NCP.

1 June 2026: Aligning Ambition with Implementation: Matchmaking Across EU Mission on Cancer and IHI - organised by the Industrial Contact Points - organised by the Industry Contact Point for Medical Technologies and Health

The program includes:

• 11:30 – 12:30: Registration & Lunch

• 12:30 – 12:50: Official Opening

• 12:50 - 13:50: Navigating IHI and Mission Cancer Priorities - Fireside Chat

  Oussama Karroum, PhD (IHI Scientific project Officer)

  Representative of EU Cancer Mission Secretariat (TBC)

  Anna Apel, PhD (President, Saving Kids with Cancer Foundation, Director of Strategy and Global Partnerships, Hope for Children Registry, National Ambassador (Poland), European Society for Paediatric Oncology)

• 13:50 - 14:45: Pitching Session for IHI & Cancer Mission calls

• 14:45 - 15:00: Coffee Break

• 15:00 - 17:00: Matchmaking Session

• 19:30 - 22:00: EIT Health Private Dinner (by invitation only for network members)

2 June 2026: EIT Health Convention: Connecting Ideas, Driving Impact - organised by the EIT Health

Connect. Learn. Lead. This EIT Health event brings together Members, policymakers, and innovators to explore breakthrough trends in health, share strategic insights, and uncover opportunities to expand your impact.

• 09:00 – 09:30: Welcome and Registration

• 09:30 – 10:00: Opening and Welcome

  Thelma Matuk, (Interim CEO and Transition Director, EIT Health)

  Waldemar Dubaniowski, (Director of the National Center for Development and Research for Poland)

• 10:00 - 11:00 Europe's Biotech Opportunity: Making the most of the Biotech Act

  Montse Daban, (President Council European BioRegions, Spain)

  Fiona Killard-Lynch, (CSO & Director of Research & Innovation, National Institute for Bioprocessing Research & Training (NIBRT), Ireland)

  Jack O'Meara, (CEO Aerska Start-up, Ireland)

  Moderated by Cristina Hertel, (Head of Asset Management, EIT Health, Germany)

• 11:00 - 11:30: Coffee Break & Networking

• 11:30 - 12:30: AI Agents on the Frontline I Interactive Fringe Meeting

  Alona Pammer, (CTO & Co-Founder at Devanthro - Humanoid Robots)

  Tobias Daniel Gantner, (Founder and CEO, HealthCare FuturistsTobias)

• 12:30 - 12:45: Summary and Closing

• 12:45 - 14:00: Lunch and Networking

• 14:00 - 16:30 Curated Networking Sessions

This event offers a unique opportunity to:

✔ Find your consortium partners for upcoming Horizon Europe calls in health, including EU Mission on Cancer and IHI
✔ Exchange ideas with leading experts in biotechnology, AI in health and cancer innovation
✔ Explore partnerships for future collaborative projects and initiatives
✔ Gain insights into cutting-edge research, policy priorities and emerging health technologies

Ready to connect and collaborate?

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with key stakeholders, build meaningful partnerships and discover the latest innovations shaping the future of healthcare in Europe.

Use the opportunity to pitch and arange 1:1 meetings.

✅ Secure your spot today!
Click Register Now to join From Ideas to Impact: Emerging Health Technologies in Action and take part in pitching sessions, expert discussions, matchmaking meetings, and exclusive networking opportunities.

Key topics addressed:

✔ EU Mission on Cancer and IHI priorities
✔ Emerging health technologies and biotech innovation
✔ Artificial Intelligence in healthcare
✔ Research translation: from ideas to real-world impact
✔ Cross-sector collaboration and partnership building

See you at From Ideas to Impact: Emerging Health Technologies in Action!

Industry Contact Point Medical Technologies and Health

Industry Contact Point Digital Transformation

EIT Health

The National Centre for Research and Development

National Contact Point for the EU Framework Programme (Horizon Europe)