Scientific programme
The scientific programme for the Medtech Compliance Forum features three dedicated tracks in healthtech development, clinical & performance evidence, and IVDs.
Day 1: Thursday, 11 Feb 2027
8:00-9:00 Registration, coffee & exhibition
9:00-9:15 Opening words for Labquality Days
Track 1: Developing Health Technology |
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10:15-10:20 Introduction |
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10:20-11:00 Digital Health Under MDR: Software, AI, and the Expanding Boundary of Medical Devices TBD |
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11:00-11:40 Governance and Post-Market Monitoring of Healthcare AI Catarina Carrao, BioSciPons |
| 11:40-13:10 Lunch & exhibition |
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13:10-13:55 Slippery slope and methods to ride it: An AI drift TBD |
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13:55-14:30 Key components of good clinical evidence for AI device Ilkka Juuso, SGS |
| 14:30-15:00 Coffee & exhibition |
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15:00-16:00 RW Testing of AI Erik Vollebregt, Axon Lawyers Koen Cobbaert, Philips |
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16:00-17:00 Exhibition |
Track 2: Clinical and Performance Evidence |
| 10:15-10:20 Introduction |
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10:20-11:00 ISO 18969 Explained: Practical Clinical Evidence Expectations Danielle Giroud, MD-Clinicals |
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11:00-11:35 Real-World and Digital Evidence Under MDR & IVDR: From Theory to Acceptance TBD |
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11:35-12:10 Simulated Clinical Evidence: Regulatory Acceptance and Future Applications TBD |
| 12:10-13:40 Lunch & exhibition |
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13:40-14:15 Why CERs Still Fail: Lessons from NB Assessments TBD |
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14:15-14:50 Post-Market Evidence Generation for Software and AI Medical Devices: Designing Effective PMCF and PMPF Strategies Mihir Kelshiker, Scarlet |
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14:50-15:20 Coffee & exhibition |
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15:20-16:00 CECP Requirements Meets Clinical Reality Reeta Levo, Bioretec |
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16:00-17:00 Exhibition |
Day 2: Friday, 12 Feb 2027
8:00-9:00 Registration, coffee & exhibition
Track 1: Developing Health Technology |
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9:00-9:05 Introduction |
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9:05-9:40 The network of must-have's and can't do's - The relationship of MDR, IVDR, AI and standard Ilkka Juuso, SGS Marika Karjalainen, Aurevia |
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9:40-10:15 MDSW and Rule 11 - 101 ways to interpret a rule Erik Vollebregt, Axon Lawyers |
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10:15-10:50 Ambient Scribes in Healthcare, any regulatory questions? Reetta Hintsanen, GostaLabs |
| 10:50-12:15 Lunch & exhibition |
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12:15-12:50 Translating EHDS Requirements into Concrete Software Design TBD |
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12:50-13:25 SBOM as a Window into MDSW Design: Why It’s All in the Script Krishnadev Moothandassery Ramdevan, Aurevia |
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13:25-14:00 Vibe coding and AI tools in RW Jari Martelin, Finnish Red Cross |
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14:00-14:15 Coffee & exhibition |
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14:15-15:00 Labquality Days plenary lecture |
Track 3: In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) |
| 9:00-9:05 Introduction |
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9:05-9:45 The Future of European Diagnostics and Biotech: What the IVDR Revision and Biotech Act Mean for Industry TBD |
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9:45-10:15 In-House Tests under the IVDR: Competent Authority Expectations for Clinical Laboratories TBD |
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10:15-10:50 "How to shepard your IVDs through the tail of legacy devices transition?" Molly Rogers, DNV |
| 10:50-12:15 Lunch & exhibition |
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12:15-13:00 What Notified Bodies Expect from IVDR Performance Evaluation of Software IVDs Mari Levula, SGS |
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13:00-13:40 How to Keep Your IVDR CE Certificate: Insights from Follow-Up Audits and Real-World Challenges Rina Wahlroos, Aidian |
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13:40-14:15 Coffee & exhibition |
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14:15-15:00 Labquality Days plenary lecture |
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Medtech Compliance Forum by Aurevia & RAPS
The Medtech Compliance Forum by Aurevia & RAPS will host scientific program tracks in health technology development, clinical & performance evidence and IVDs, combining global regulatory expertise, market insights, and practical real-world experience.
As part of Labquality Days, one of Northern Europe’s largest annual congresses in laboratory medicine and health technology, the forum benefits from an established, international platform. It provides valuable opportunities to learn, exchange experiences, and build connections that support innovation and compliance in medtech.
As an attendee, you will have access to the programme tracks for Labquality Days and the Medtech Compliance Forum tracks.
The Medtech Compliance Forum is designed for:
- Quality & Regulatory professionals
- Medical device & IVD professionals
- Professionals working with clinical development and compliance
- Product and development managers
- Medtech leaders & decision-makers
📍 Messukeskus Expo and Convention Centre, Helsinki, Finland
📅 SAVE THE DATE: 11–12 February 2027
1000+ Industry professionals
40+ Countries represented
50+ Companies represented
50+ Years of Labquality Days
Hosted together in partnership by:


Why attend?
- Learn from leading experts: Gain insights from respected voices in regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and clinical research across Europe and beyond.
- Stay ahead in a changing regulatory landscape: Explore key topics such as MDR, IVDR, clinical evidence, and regulatory strategy.
- Connect with the right audience: Meet professionals across healthcare, diagnostics, and the medical & health technology sectors.
- Turn compliance into opportunity: Understand how regulatory strategy can support business growth and market access.