HTIC 2026 | Day 1
Engineering for Life
Is technology redefining the boundaries of life?
Engineering innovation. Medical breakthroughs. Better lives.
26 October 2026
Silesian University of Technology | European HealthTech Innovation Center | Zabrze
Free attendance · Poster presentation subject to a fee
26 October 2026
free general admission
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Engineering the Future of Healthcare
Tomorrow’s medicine is built through collaboration between science, technology and clinical practice.
Engineering for Life brings together researchers, clinicians, engineers and innovators to exchange knowledge, present breakthrough technologies and discuss the future of healthcare.
From medical robotics and artificial intelligence to biomaterials and digital health, discover solutions that are redefining diagnosis, treatment and patient outcomes.
Research
innovation
Clinical Practice
Who Is This Conference For?
ACADEMICS &
RESEARCHERS
Researchers and scientists developing new technologies, methods and solutions in biomedical engineering and healthcare.
ENGINEERS &
TECHNOLOGY EXPERTS
Biomedical engineers, technology specialists and professionals working at the intersection of engineering, medicine and life sciences.
CLINICIANS &
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Medical professionals interested in innovative technologies that support diagnosis, treatment and patient care.
INNOVATORS &
MEDTECH INDUSTRY
Startups, technology companies and industry professionals developing and implementing next-generation healthcare solutions.
What will you gain?
DISCOVER EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Explore innovative technologies and research directions shaping the future of biomedical engineering and healthcare.
CONNECT RESEARCH WITH PRACTICE
See how scientific discoveries and engineering solutions can translate into real-world clinical applications.
GAIN INTERDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVES
Learn from researchers, engineers, clinicians and innovators working across different areas of healthcare and technology.
BUILD VALUABLE CONNECTIONS
Exchange ideas, share experiences and connect with professionals from academia, healthcare and the MedTech industry.
The Challenges Shaping the Future of Healthcare
Healthcare is facing increasingly complex challenges — from ageing populations and the growing burden of chronic diseases to rising expectations for more precise, personalised and accessible care.
Advances in biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, robotics, biomaterials and digital health are creating possibilities that were unimaginable just a few years ago.
But innovation alone is not enough. How can we turn scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs into solutions that are safe, effective and meaningful for patients and healthcare professionals?
| AGEING POPULATIONS
| PERSONALISED MEDICINE
| FROM RESEARCH TO CLINICAL PRACTICE
| ACCESSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE HEALTHCARE
The future of healthcare will not be shaped by technology alone,
but by how effectively we turn innovation into better care.
Key Conference Topics
Explore the technologies, research directions and interdisciplinary solutions shaping the future of biomedical engineering and healthcare.
Robotic systems and intelligent technologies supporting surgery, rehabilitation, diagnosis and patient care.
AI-driven methods for medical data analysis, decision support, diagnostics and personalised healthcare.
Innovative materials and engineering approaches for regeneration, implants and next-generation medical applications.
Digital technologies, connected healthcare solutions and data-driven tools transforming the delivery of care.
Advanced sensing and measurement technologies for monitoring, diagnostics and biomedical applications.
Innovative imaging technologies and computational methods supporting diagnosis, visualisation and clinical decision-making.
Engineering approaches to understanding human movement, function and interaction with medical technologies.
3D modelling, simulation and additive manufacturing for personalised medical devices, implants and clinical solutions.
From scientific discovery to real-world healthcare solutions. Explore a programme that brings together biomedical engineering, emerging technologies and clinical perspectives.
8:00 - 9:00
Registration
Networking & welcome coffee
9:00 - 9:15
Opening of the Conference
Welcome address and official opening of Engineering for Life
9:15 - 10:00
Keynote Lecture
10:00 - 11:30
AI in Medicine
11:30 - 12:00
Coffee Break
12:00 - 13:30
3D printing & personalised medicine
13:30 - 14:15
Lunch Break
14:15 - 16:00
Biomedical Engineering Ecosystem
16:00 - 16:30
Coffee Break
16:30 - 18:30
E-poster Session & Meeting of the Deans (parallel sessions)
18:30
Awards Ceremony and Conference Closing
19:00
Gala Dinner (Diament Hotel Restaurant)
Present Your Research
E-Poster Session & Publication Opportunities
The E-Poster Session invites students, PhD candidates and early-career researchers to present their work to an interdisciplinary audience from science, healthcare and the MedTech industry.
Showcase your research, receive expert feedback and connect with professionals across disciplines.
Ready to present your research?
Register as an active participant first. After registration, you will receive detailed instructions for submitting your abstract and e-poster.
E-Poster Participation Details
Format: Scientific Abstract + E-Poster Presentation
Language: English
Active Participation Fee: 500 PLN
Reduced Fee for Undergraduate and PhD Students: 250 PLN
How to participate
1 – Register
Register as
an active participant
Deadline: 30 September 2026
2 – Submit
Submit your scientific abstract
and e-poster
Deadline: 15 October 2026
3 – Present
Present your research during
the E-Poster Session
26 October 2026
Take Your Research Further
Present your work at HTIC 2026 and extend its impact beyond the conference.
PUBLISH YOUR ABSTRACT
All accepted abstracts will be published in the official HTIC 2026
Book of Abstracts.
COMPETE FOR AN AWARD
The three highest-rated e-posters will receive publication fee vouchers towards the publication of a full-length article in one of the partner scientific journals.
EXPLORE PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES
Authors will have the opportunity to submit full-length manuscripts for consideration for publication in selected scientific journals.
*All manuscripts are subject to the journals’ standard editorial and peer-review procedures
Partner Scientific Journals
Full-length manuscripts may be submitted for consideration for publication in selected partner journals.
Indexed in Scopus and Web of Science Core Collection (SCIE)
Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics is a platform allowing presentation of investigations results, exchange of ideas and experiences among researchers with technical and medical background.
Papers published in Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics may cover a range of topics in biomechanics, including, but not limited to:
- Tissue Biomechanics,
- Orthopedic Biomechanics,
- Biomaterials,
- Sport Biomechanics.
MNiSW points: 100
The quarterly journal “Problemy Kryminalistyki” (Problems in Forensic Science) is the only source of knowledge in Poland on theoretical and practical issues in forensic science and related fields (forensic sciences). It has been published continuously since 1955. The quarterly’s articles are unequivocally focused on investigative tactics and forensic techniques, with a definitive emphasis on advances in the detection, preservation and examination of evidence, and the methods for utilising this evidence in the practical pursuit of criminal offences. Each issue of the journal features regular thematic sections.
MNiSW points: 20
(Problems in Forensic Science)
3 E-Posters. 3 Awards. 3 Opportunities to Take Your Research Further.
Meet the researchers, clinicians and innovators shaping the future of biomedical engineering and healthcare technology.
HTIC 2026 in Numbers
350 +
Participants
40+
Speakers
20+
Institutions
2+
Scientific Journals
Under the Honorary Patronage of
HTIC 2026 is held under the patronage of institutions that support the development of science, security and modern technologies.
