Active Implantable Medical Devices

Workshop 2026

4-5 June

Delft, The Netherlands

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

Aula Congress Centre

Connecting Industry and Research in the Active Implants Community

We are excited to announce the next edition of the Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMD) Workshop, which will take place on 4–5 June 2026. Building on the success of the 2025 Barcelona edition, the AIMD Workshop moves to the Netherlands. Hosted at TU Delft, one of Europe’s leading hubs for bioelectronics and implantable-device engineering, this two-day event brings together leading MedTech experts from industry and academia, with a focus on advanced engineering, clinical translation, and regulatory strategies for next-generation active implants.

Event Highlights

Scientific Program

Industry Hall

Poster Exhibhition

Networking

Key Topics

Confirmed Speakers

Workshop Program Overview

Keynote	David Prutchi (Impulse Dynamics) - From 1958 to Today: How Early Pacemakers Shaped Modern AIMDs
Neuromodulation & Brain-Computer Interfaces	Bert Monna (Phosphoenix) - Technological developments for neural devices to restore vision Denys Nikolayev (CNRS) - Adaptive wireless neuro- and bioelectronic technologies Eduardo Fernandez (UMH Elche) - Integrating Multielectrode Arrays and Closed-loop Control in a Cortical Visual Neuroprosthesis Kambiz Nanbakhsh (Salvia Bioelectronics) - Implantable neuromodulation for chronic migraine treatment Nick Ramsay (UMC Utrecht) - Dilemmas in designing Brain-Computer Implants for chronic clinical use
Implantable Sensors	Achilleas Savva (TU Delft) - Biohybrid electronics for next-generation neural interfaces Danaë Delbeke (Indigo) - Implantable continuous multi-metabolite monitoring
Cardiac Support Devices	David Prutchi (Impulse Dynamics) - Cardiac contractility modulation: from first implant to combined CCM-ICD therapy François Cornat (Corwave) - A pulsatile membrane LVAD for physiological circulatory support Libera Fresiello (University of Twente) - Patient-specific soft-robotic simulation for active cardiac support devices
Advanced AIMD Fabrication	Anne Vanhoestenberghe (King’s college London) - Innovation in AIMD packaging: testing for long-term reliability Danial Kiamarsi (NeuroBite) - Dissolvable neural implants from lab to market
Discussion Panels	Surgeon & Patient perspectives in AIMD Johan Frijns (LUMC) - Cochlear implants: Clinical problem, technical solution and societal impact Pete Morris (Salvia Bioelectronics) Regulatory landscape for AIMD Simon Lidgate (BSI) - Landscape for regulatory in AIMD and how it is shaping the development of BCI and beyond Nick Ramsey (UMC Utrecht), Bingshuo Li (Qserve Group), Victor Pikov (MediPace Inc), Johan van den Brink (Philips) Industry Panels: Manufacturing of Commercial AIMDs, Enabling Technologies for AIMDs Osypka, Microdul, IC Alps, Cisteo/Tame-Care, Femtoprint

Registration

Registration fees

Registration fees include lunch and coffee breaks on both days of the event.

	Early Bird*	Regular
Professional	400 €	500 €
PhD student	100 €	125 €
BSc or MSc student	50 €	75 €

*Early bird registration is available until M̶a̶r̶c̶h̶ ̶3̶1̶s̶t̶ April 15th.

Students and PhD's will be asked for a proof of your student status during registration.

Registration will close on May 21, 2026.

Poster Presentations

The AIMD Workshop 2026 will include a dedicated poster session showcasing recent advances from both academic research groups and industry. Participants are invited to submit an abstract of no more than 300 words describing their work in the field of active implantable medical devices through the abstract submission page.

AIMD Neurotech Bootcamp

In the lead-up to the AIMD Workshop, the NeuroTechHub will host a Neurotech Bootcamp on the evening of June 3rd. Registration for the bootcamp costs €10 and can be added during the workshop registration process. You can find more information about the bootcamp on this page.