Past event: Software Design for Medical Devices Europe 2016 Conference

Are you struggling to find the right balance between complying with regulations and fostering progress in the development of medical device software?


The medical device industry is constantly changing and evolving, especially in recent years with adjustments to regulations and the implementation of new standards.

With representatives from the BIGGEST and most innovative medical device companies in the world, as well as major regulatory bodies, at the 6th Annual Software Design for Medical Devices Europe conference will provide you with answers to all your technical and regulatory questions.


Join us to discuss the hottest topics in the industry:

  • Overcoming your regulatory challenges - with a keynote address from the MHRA on the new EU medical device regulation proposal
  • Driving innovation in production development while maintaining regulatory compliance - with case studies from Philips and GE Healthcare
  • Effectively implementing agile development methodologies - with hands-on training from a certified Agile Coach
  • Maintaining compliance in a changing regulatory landscape  – with insight from Siemens Healthcare
  • Applying Human Factors and Usability methodologies to minimize use-related hazards and optimize device design – with help from Roche Diagnostics

Now in its 6th year running, SDMD Europe has proved itself as the leader in the field. 2016’s event will continue to serve as a platform to exchange best practices, ideas and help drive innovative solutions for medical devices


What's new in 2016?

  • Innovation Sharing  – Get inspired to innovate by hearing exclusive real life case studies from companies like Miracor Medical, who took an idea from a prototype to a highly successful product
  • Interactive Troubleshooting– Do you have a pressing question you want answered? In this session you will have the opportunity to ask experts from Drägerwerk, GE Healthcare, Philips Healthcare and more!
  • A Regulator’s Perspective  – Learn the latest in regulation evolution from the MHRA
  • Mob Programming: The Next Leap Forward in Agile Development – Uncover the unexpected benefits of having a whole team working on the same thing, and the same time, on the same computer, with training from Lean Agile Partners
  • Implementing Human Factors into the Development Cycle – Learn how to maximize usability through Human Factor methodologies with insight from Roche Diagnostics and Novartis
  • Connect with Peers – and Competitors! – Meet and share ideas with the biggest names in medical device software, as well as the industry’s newest innovators

Whether you are from a QA/RA or technical background, you will find value in the many discussions, talks and case study sessions.

For all things medical software, SDMD Europe 2016 is the only option!



“This is the most useful conference I have attended to date”
QMS Manager, INFOR

“Stimulating discussions”
Consultant Clinical Scientist, NHS

“Very valuable to get both regulatory and software views”
SW Development Manager, Renishaw

“Very valuable event - State of the art.”
Biocodex

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Speakers

  • Brian Shoemaker, Principal Consultant, Shoebar Associates
  • Nancy Van Schooenderwoert, President and Managing Partner, Lean-Agile Partners
  • Rob Higgins, Head of Regulatory Affairs (Devices), MHRA
  • Georg Heidenreich, Director of Healthcare IT Standards, Siemens Healthcare GmbH
  • Martin Haidacher, Project Manager Software Development and Data Analysis, Miracor Medical Systems
  • Jonathan Salmon, Manager of Research, Quantum MDx
  • Hagai Livni, Manager of Software Validation, Medtronic
  • Holger Mikolon, Senior Software Architect, Philips Healthcare
  • Urs Suter, Usability Engineer, Roche Diagnostics
  • Andrew Smart, Human Factors Engineer, Novartis
  • Bob Hunt, Senior Program Manager, Drägerwerk AG & Co
  • Olivier Blandin, Head of Operations, NayaMed
  • Rostyslav Dorozoh, Software Project Engineer, Elekta
  • Sven Grand, Software Quality, Philips Healthcare
  • Holger Most, Regulatory Affairs Leader, GE Healthcare
  • Heidi Manijeh Mehrzad, Principal Human Factors Specialist, Radius
  • Celestina Bianco, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Director, Systelab Technologies
  • Albert Ferre, Project Manager of Software Development, Systelab Technologies

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Pre-Conference Workshops – Monday 22nd February 2016
  • Workshop A: Agile is More Than Software!
    09:00-11:30
  • Workshop B: Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Optimize Medical Device Design
    11:30-14:00
  • Workshop C: Documentation and Records: How Much is Enough and How Much is Too Much?
    14:00-16:30
Conference Day One: Tuesday 23rd February 2016
  • Including: Morning & Afternoon Coffee Break, Networking Lunch
Conference Day Two: Wednesday 24th February 2016
  • Including: Morning & Afternoon Coffee Break, Networking Lunch

The agenda is available as PDF under downloads at the right side of the page.

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Venue

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Venue & Accommodation

Hilton Munich City
Rosenheimer Strasse 15, Munich,
81667, Germany
Website:  http://www.hiltonhotels.de/deutschland/hilton-munich-city/
Phone: 498948040
Fax: +49-89-48044804

Accommodation
Travel and accommodation is not included in the registration fee. However a number of discounted bedrooms have been reserved at Hilton Munich City hotel on the 22nd and 23rd of February. Prices start from € 141,00  per night, including breakfast and tax. There is limited availability until the 1st of February, so we do encourage attendees to book early to avoid disappointment

Please note: We will never recommend, approve or appoint any third party rooming service to act on our behalf. Please be extremely wary if you are approached by any such companies. We will always endeavour to negotiate the best available rates for you so please use the Hotel´s website link provided.

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Event details
Organizer : IQEU
Event type : Conference
Reference : ASDE-11156