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Learnings & Lattes: Failing forward – Strategic pathway decisions that make or break MedTech innovation

When?
10.03.2026
Start:
08:00
End:
10:00
Location?
BioVille (Blue Meeting Room), Abis, Agoralaan, 3590 Diepenbeek

In the MDR era, there are no shortcuts, only strategic choices. Over coffee and candid discussion, we explore how assumptions about faster routes to market are often challenged when intended use, evidence expectations and clinical strategy are reassessed.

This Learnings & Lattes session shares a real-world MedTech journey illustrating how early pathway decisions shape timelines, costs and long-term success. Together with Michael Boxman, Business Director at Eight Medical, we share practical insights into how informed, future-proof pathway selection can truly support innovation under the MDR.

Program

8:00 | Honest sharing of what worked and what did not

  • Michael Boxman, Business Director, Eight Medical

8:20 | Panel discussion – deep diving into the consequences of failures, learnings and success factors.

  • Marjan Vos, Head of Quality, Philips IGT-S
  • Hans Danneels, Co-Founder & Director, Byteflies
  • Lars Grieten, CEO & Co-Founder, FibriCheck
  • Michael Boxman, Business Director, Eight Medical

9:00 | Networking breakfast with barista-made coffee

The event is free, but registration is required.
This event is fully booked. If you would still like to participate, please join the waiting list by sending an email to karmien.nackaerts@pomlimburg.be.

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