Europe meets North America at COMPAMED 2026

Europe meets North America: Connecting High-Tech for Medical Devices

International expert meeting of European and North American high-tech companies. On November 18, 2026, IVAM Microtechnology Network will organize the session “Europe meets North America: Connecting High-Tech for Medical Devices” as part of the COMPAMED HIGH-TECH FORUM by IVAM during COMPAMED/MEDICA 2026, in cooperation with Messe Düsseldorf North America.

The event brings together companies, research institutions and industry experts from Europe and North America and provides a platform for international exchange on innovative technologies and current developments in medical technology.

Get in touch with companies from Europe and North America - Extend your medical technology network!

The session focuses on promoting collaboration between component manufacturers, device manufacturers, technology developers and users from Europe and North America, including the USA and Canada, as well as initiating joint R&D projects. In addition, the session offers the opportunity to exchange experiences regarding the challenges and opportunities of the respective markets.

Take the opportunity to establish international contacts, expand your network within the medical technology industry and create new business and cooperation opportunities!

Focus of the event: High-tech for medical technology

Innovative products and new technologies will be presented, and current issues in modern medical technology will be discussed during technical presentations and panel discussions. Topics include:

• challenges in modern medical technology,
• international market requirements,
• technological innovations,
• and how European and North American companies can cooperate to strengthen their global competitiveness.

Target audience of the event: 

The event is aimed at medical technology companies and research institutions along the entire value chain — from technology developers and component manufacturers to software, testing and analytics companies, as well as medical device manufacturers and users.

Trade show visitors can participate at the event ''Europe meets North America'' free of charge.

Call for Speakers – Present Your Company

We offer North American companies exhibiting at COMPAMED/MEDICA 2026 the opportunity to give a presentation as part of the “Europe meets North America” session.

If you are interested in giving a presentation during the session, you can register via the following link.

Please note that presentation slots are limited and will be assigned on a “first come, first served” basis. Please submit your registration by June 15, 2026 at the latest.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Orkide Karasu (+49 151 585 49886 or ok@ivam.de).