Medical technologies play a vital role in improving patient outcomes, enabling earlier diagnosis, supporting more effective treatments, and strengthening healthcare systems across Europe. As the European Commission’s proposal to revise the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR) moves through the EU legislative process, policymakers and stakeholders are assessing how the framework can best support patient safety, innovation and access to medical technologies.
While the MDR and IVDR introduced a stronger regulatory framework for medical devices and diagnostics, ongoing implementation challenges have underscored the need for a system that is predictable, efficient, and capable of supporting innovation. As Europe seeks to strengthen its competitiveness and maintain its leadership in medical technology, ensuring timely patient access to safe and innovative solutions remains a shared priority.
This high-level discussion and networking reception will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, healthcare stakeholders, patient representatives, associations and media to exchange views on the future of medical devices and diagnostics in Europe, and to explore how collaboration can help deliver a framework that supports patients, innovation and trust.
